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Event Details
CONVIVENCIA: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVAL*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 12 PM - 4 PM
Offsite: This event will be held at Taylor Park, 400 Division Street, Oak Park, IL
*descripción en español abajo/Spanish description below
Enjoy and learn about Latinx culture at the 2022 Convivencia in Oak Park! This FREE event is filled with fun, food, and resources for the whole family.
Convivencia means “living together,” which has been the mission of the Housing Center since 1972: cultivating integrated, diverse, and inclusive communities. This year, we are proud to continue this mission in the form of a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!
Please join us for this special event supporting and celebrating our Latinx community.
Bring your chairs and picnic blankets!
Event Schedule:
Face Painting: 12 PM to 2 PM
Balloon Animals: 12 PM to 2 PM
Storytime with Mr. Jose from OPPL: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Piñatas: 12:45 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM
Cumbiamba Group Latin Dance w/ Israel Landa: 1 PM to 2 PM
Mariachi Sirenas: 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Lotería with the Oak Park Public Library: 3:15 PM to 4 PM
- Live Art in the Park with Studio Nez
- Resource Fair
- Bouncy House
- Latin American Artifacts from Oak Park Public Library's Multicultural Collection
Note: There will not be food trucks present, but Tacos ’76 will be providing free horchata and aguas frescas for all.
Community Resources at the Convivencia
Beyond Hunger
Break the Silence
Dominican-American Midwest Association (DAMA)
Homebridge Financial Services
Huntington Bank
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Oak Park and River Forest Townships
Oak Park Health Department
Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park Regional Housing Center
Park District of Oak Park
Rincon Family Services
Rise Up - Community International
Servicios Unidos International
Seven Generations Ahead
US Bank
Village of Oak Park
Beyond Hunger will be collecting non-perishable food donations at the Convivencia. Please read what they are most in need of and bring a donation with you to this event. Thank you!
Canned Chicken Soup
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Cheerios’ Cereal
Canned Mixed Vegetables
Diced Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Bagged Rice (White or Brown)
Dry Beans (Pinto and Black)
Canned Beans (Pinto and Black)
Canned Pineapples
Spaghetti
Whole Wheat Pasta
Corn
Fruit cocktail (packed in juice)
All entertainment and food at this event is free with the exception of items from the food trucks. No alcohol is allowed on the premises.
Please note that this event will be outdoors, weather permitting.
This event is hosted by the Oak Park Regional Housing Center in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library, Park District of Oak Park, and the Village of Oak Park.
Festival del Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Convivencia
¡Disfruta y aprende sobre la cultura Latinx en la Convivencia 2022 en Oak Park! Este evento GRATUITO está lleno de diversión, comida y recursos para toda la familia.
Convivencia significa “vivir juntos”, que ha sido la misión del Centro de Vivienda desde 1972: cultivar comunidades integradas, diversas e inclusivas. ¡Este año, estamos orgullosos de continuar con esta misión en forma de celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Acompáñanos para este evento especial que apoya y celebra a nuestra comunidad Latinx.
¡Traiga sus sillas y mantas de picnic!
Calendario de eventos:
Pintacaritas: 12:00 a 2:00 PM
Animales en Globo: 12:00 a 2:00 PM
Hora del cuento con el Sr. José de OPPL: 12:15 PM- 12:45 PM
Piñatas: 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM y 3:00 PM
Grupo Cumbiamba Baile Latino con Israel Landa: 1:00 a 2:00 PM
Mariachi Sirenas: 2:15 PM a 3:15 PM
Lotería con la Biblioteca Pública de Oak Park: 3:15 PM a 4 PM
- Arte en vivo en el parque con Studio Nez
- Feria de Recursos
- Artefactos latinoamericanos de la colección multicultural de la Biblioteca Pública de Oak Park
Recursos Comunitarios en la Convivencia
Beyond Hunger
Break the Silence
Dominican-American Midwest Association (DAMA)
Homebridge Financial Services
Huntington Bank
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Oak Park and River Forest Townships
Oak Park Health Department
Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park Regional Housing Center
Park District of Oak Park
Rincon Family Services
Rise Up - Community International
Servicios Unidos International
Seven Generations Ahead
US Bank
Village of Oak Park
Beyond Hunger estará recolectando donaciones de alimentos no perecederos en la Convivencia. Lea lo que más necesitan y traiga una donación a este evento. ¡Gracias!
Sopa De Pollo Enlatada
Mantequilla De Cacahuate Y Jalea
Cereal de Cheerios
Vegetales Mixtos Enlatados
Tomates cortados
Pasta de tomate
Arroz en bolsa (blanco o integral)
Frijoles Secos (Pintos y Negros)
Frijoles Enlatados (Pinto y Negros)
Piñas enlatadas
Espaguetis
Pasta Integral
Maíz
Coctel de frutas (envasado en jugo)
Todo el entretenimiento y la comida en este evento son gratuitos, con la excepción de los artículos de los camiones de comida. No se permite alcohol en las instalaciones.
Tenga en cuenta que este evento será al aire libre, si el clima lo permite.
Este evento es organizado por el Centro de Vivienda Regional de Oak Park en asociación con la Biblioteca Pública de Oak Park, el Distrito de Parques de Oak Park y el Pueblo de Oak Park.
Disclaimer(s)
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.