TEDxOakParkYouth
Since 2015, TEDxOakPark has organized events designed to spark conversation and connection in our community by combining engaging speakers, recorded TED Talks, and networking. Launched in 2025, our newest movement is focused on sharing ideas about and for youth in Oak Park and our surrounding communities. Our first TEDxOakParkYouth event debuts Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Oak Park & River Forest High School. Tickets are on sale starting January 7!
TEDxOakParkYouth Event Details
Our Speaker-Performer lineup features a diverse group of folks of different ages, genders, communities, cultural backgrounds, and interests. Each TEDx Talk explores ideas that shape our community and the world, presented primarily through youth voices, and people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend the event.
⏰ Date & Time
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for check-in and networking; Program starts promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Please do not arrive earlier than 12:30 p.m. as you will not be granted access to the building (and it is February).
🎟️ Tickets
Purchase securely online starting January 7
General Admission is $25
Students with ID are $10 ➔ Student tickets require a school or university ID to be shown at check-in
All ticketing fees are included in the ticket price. If ticket cost is prohibitive, please contact us for scholarship and discount information.
Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the event after purchasing a ticket, you may donate it to someone who would otherwise not afford one (by 2/1/26).
Seating is limited. If we’re not sold out by the time of the event, you may be able to purchase a ticket at the door. This is not guaranteed, so we encourage you to save your spot now!
📍 Location
Oak Park and River Forest High School Little Theater | 201 N. Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 | Google Maps
🚗 Parking
Free parking spaces (including ADA accessible spaces) are available on the west side of Scoville Avenue and south side of Ontario Street. To avoid receiving a citation, read parking signs carefully and observe posted restrictions! This includes all resident only and snow day restrictions.
Paid parking may be available in the garage at Scoville Avenue and Lake Street.
Please allow enough time to find parking, or consider other ways to get to OPRFHS (like carpooling or even biking or walking if weather permits).
🧏 Creating an engaging, inclusive and accessible event
If you need any kind of accommodation while attending the event, please reach out to us as soon as possible or by 02/01/2026.
We include ASL interpretation during the program; recordings with captions and transcripts will be available on YouTube 4-6 weeks after the event.
Programs are in digital PDF format and will be available at the event via QR code and URL.
Please keep in mind that the event is recorded for TED, and audience noise may be disruptive to the speaker or the audio recording. We do not recommend bringing small children to this event, if possible.
☕ Refreshments
We encourage you to enjoy a meal at / from a local restaurant before or after joining us. Refreshments are provided at intermission.
Get Involved
We are currently recruiting volunteers, performers, partners and experience providers for TEDxOakPark. Please reach out if you’d like to join your local TEDx movement before our event.