Several Great Things To Do In Oak Park (Before the End of The World)

Here at Oak Park-River Forest Patch, we try to be optimists. We don't like to think the Rapture is headed our way Saturday. And if it is, we'll almost certainly be, um, left behind. 

So let's talk plans. 

Here's a few essential places to visit, events to attend and things to do while we're the last people left in Oak Park and River Forest on Saturday. Or maybe this is a list of things to do before you ascend. Either way. 

Grab a , 708 Lake St. No better treat for Rapture watching than hot dogs and french fries. Am I right? 

Visit the Oak Park Farmers' Market, 460 Lake St. This could be our last chance, after all, to stock up on local organic produce and gourmet cheese.

Tour the Ernest Hemingway birth place and Museum, 200 N. Oak Park Ave. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Papa would've wanted us to, this much we're sure of. More info here. 

See Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave. The legendary architect's residence and studio is available for tours every day of the year but Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. More here. 

Party in the Arts District. The outdoor street fair continues Saturday with music, food, dancing, mimes, art, jewelry and much more. 

When All Else Fails, Eat Custard. Especially from , 901 1/2 S. Oak Park Ave. They're open until 9 p.m.