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Culture and Entertainment
Orland Park is fortunate to be in the center of an area rich in cultural amenities. Residents satisfy their tastes for talent
and expression in nearby theaters, concert halls and galleries.
Nearby colleges and universities,
including Moraine Valley Community
College and Governors State
University, house modern performing
arts centers and galleries, and host
a number of locally and nationally
known artists, speakers and events.
A number of additional cultural
attractions make their homes in the
Chicago Southland area. The Illinois
Philharmonic Orchestra is based in
Park Forest, as are the Conservatory
of Music and Dance and the Illinois
Theatre Center.
Orland Park residents also enjoy easy
access to the plethora of cultural
and entertainment opportunities
throughout the Chicago area.
Locally, Orland Park boasts its own
village sponsored, Orland Park Theatre
Troupe that produces three shows a
year, including its annual musical at the
Carl Sandburg High School Performing
Arts Center. The Village of Orland Park
Comedy Improv Team performs 10
shows throughout the year.
Orland Park is fortunate to have
two very active facets of its cultural
community --- the village’s Arts
Commission and the Beacon Avenue
History Museum. The arts commission
sponsors cultural events throughout
the year and the history museum
showcases the community’s very rich
history.
Festivals and special events bring
the Orland Park community together.
Market at the Park, formerly the
village’s Friday morning Farmers’
Market, is held on Thursdays from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m. at Crescent Park, 9705
W. 142nd Street. With more than 40
vendors, the village’s newest addition
offers fresh produce, herbs, flowers,
plants, bakery, artisanal cheese, honey,
organic products and more. Another
new feature is weekly entertainment.
The Orland Park Police Department
has won national honors for its
“National Night Out Against Crime”
and has raised thousands of dollars
for Special Olympics Illinois with Cop
On A Rooftop and its Ride for Special
Olympics each year.
The Recreation Department oversees
the village’s July 4th Celebration that
draws thousands to the see annual
fireworks display set to music. And,
the highlight of summer in Orland
Park is the village’s annual Taste of
Orland Park Festival, showcasing
the finest eateries in the village.
This three day fest that includes
live music, community groups, local
entertainment, a car show and a day
devoted to children draws 45,000
people each year.
The Recreation Department facilitates
a number of village sponsored special
events, including five free concerts,
children’s shows, outdoor movies, and
family pool events.
In addition to these exciting
community happenings, the Orland
Park Area Chamber of Commerce
offers a calendar year full of events.
From regularly scheduled business
after hours and luncheons to ribbon
cuttings/open houses, the Community
Expo, annual golf outing and Fine
Art Fair, there is always something
happening in Orland Park!
Mayor Keith Pekau | Village Clerk John C. Mehalek
TRUSTEES: Kathleen M. Fenton | James V. Dodge | Patricia A. Gira
Carole Griffin Ruzich | Daniel T. Calandriello | Michael F. Carroll
WWW.ORLANDPARK.ORG
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