If you are traveling to Melrose Park then make time to visit all of the local events that are happening in town. Melrose Park, IL events are not always big, but there is a wholesome sense of community to each one. For starters, there is the Taste of Melrose Park. This is a food event featuring over 75 food vendors and hundreds of very happy, very full visitors. It happens from September 3-September 5 between the hours of 12:00 to 11:00pm. The site can be found about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago as well as the Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

The Taste of Melrose Park is the biggest event in town! What can you expect from an annual taste of Melrose Park? Food offerings are $3 or less, while tickets for entering are completely free. You can enjoy live music as well as four stages of entertainment featuring a Senior Oasis, a kid’s activity program and a Salute to America fireworks display. The sfingi Italian doughnuts from the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles are very well reviewed and usually steal the show.

If food isn’t your passion then you can enjoy the local library’s events. For example, some library events include book signings, community programs, book discussion groups, social events and seminars, and even art exhibitions. Recently the library had an exhibition of an 1937 restored Post Office Mural commemorating Melrose Park in the Great Depression Era. The Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce also plans for yearly events. In the past, they have sponsored speed networking meetings, annual golf outings, dog training demonstrations and luncheons.

You can take part in these events and bring your whole family. There is always fun to be had interacting with the local community. Something is always happening in Melrose Park, whether it’s year-round fun or a once-a-year dalliance!