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Pleasant Home Programs & Events
Jazz Night at Pleasant Home
ursdays, 7:00-9:00P
Sep 8 • Dec 8 • Jan 19 • Feb 16 • Mar 16
Enjoy Tony Morrison Jazz Quartet with cool vibes
from this local favorite quartet. Each month will
bring a themed performance of straight-up jazz with
light snacks and two drink tickets.
Res Fee $25 - Fee $30
Holiday Tablescapes
Wednesday, Dec 7, 7:00-9:00P
Join us to create a beautiful centerpiece for your
holiday table as well as get tips for setting the table
like a professional, utilizing what you probably
already have in a new way! Enjoy light snacks and
glass of wine while you create! Ages 21+
Res Fee $38 - Fee $51
Family Events
Beauty and the Beast Ball!
Friday, Sep 9, 6:30-8:00P
Pleasant Home transforms into the castle of the Beast
for one night only and Belle and the Beast welcome
you for an evening of food, fun and, of course,
dancing! Bring along your Beauty and be our guest
for dinner, photos with Belle and the Beast, and fun
throughout the evening. Ages 4+
Per Pair: Res Fee $40 - Fee $53
Additional Guest: Res Fee $12 - Fee $15
The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe Party
Friday, Jan 20, 6:30-8:30P
Journey to Narnia through the wonderful portal of
lions and mirrors of Pleasant Home. Search the house
for the right lion of Aslam and travel through the
Mirror to enjoy the wonderful themed dinner with
favorite characters of this wonderful novel. Ages 6+
First Pair: Res Fee $32 - Fee $41
Additional Guest: Res Fee $12 - Fee $15
Victorian Valentine Tea Party
Sunday, Feb 12, 12:00-1:30P
Step back in time and enjoy a Victorian-era tea party.
e main floor will be decked out with beautiful place
settings, delicious treats and teas to taste for you and
your Valentine, as well as activities, games and cras.
Ages 4-8
First Pair: Res Fee $32 - Fee $41
Additional Guest: Res Fee $12 - Fee $15
Leprechan Hunt!
Sunday, Mar 12, 12:00-1:30P
ose rascally leprechauns have taken up residence
in Mills Park and Pleasant Home. Join us on a hunt
as we use clues to locate where they might be hiding
as well as all of their gold! A delicious, themed lunch
will be served. Ages 4-8
First Pair: Res Fee $32 - Fee $41
Additional Guest: Res Fee $12 - Fee $15
Jedi Training
Saturday, Mar 18, 11:00A-12:30P
Spend time with your young hero mastering the ways
of the Force with the help of our special Jedi Masters!
You will receive a special light saber in which to train
with your Jedi Master. Ages 4-8
First Pair: Res Fee $40 - Fee $53
Additional Guest: Res Fee $12 - Fee $15
PLEASANT HOME
Discover a gift of beauty and
architecture that is Oak Park.
217 Home Avenue in Oak Park
(708) 725-2095
www.pleasanthomeop.com
Pleasant Home, a National Historic Landmark
built in 1897, is an early example of Prairie Style
architecture. Its architect, George Washington
Maher, a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright, used
repetitive decorative motifs throughout the house to
make a unified design. e first owner of Pleasant
Home was John Farson who was known as a great
philanthropist and wealthy investment banker.
Tours
Free, self guided tours every ursday from
11:00A - 4:00P. Visit pleasanthomefoundation.org
for Docent-led tours.
SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
From a brunch reception on the expansive front
porch to an elegant evening cocktail party inside the
mansion, Pleasant Home is the perfect setting for
your celebration.
Find more
Special Events
on pages 50-54.
