Pleasant Home

Pleasant Home, or the John Farson House, is a historic mansion in Oak Park, Illinois.

06/02/2026

Looking for weekend plans? Come to Pleasant Home on Sunday, June 7 between 12:00-3:00P for a free and expansive tour led by knowledgeable docents. Learn about the history of the home and marvel at the architecture.

The last guided tour will begin at 1:45P, so make sure to arrive early! Find more information here: pleasanthomeop.com/pleasant-home-historical-tours/ #17089715757

Can't make it on Sunday? We have docent-led tours every Thursday from 12:00-3:00P. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/01/2026

Let's have some family fun at Pleasant Home this month!

We've got a delicious afternoon planned on June 14 as we go on a tasting journey through the decades of sugary goodness! 🍬

Later this month we invite you to step inside the transformed home for an afternoon of "fishing" to celebrate Father's Day. Enjoy a brunch and fun activities with your kiddos.

Sign up here: app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/programs/124908?subCategoryIds=6663387

05/30/2026

Are you searching for the perfect wedding venue? Let us help you!

Gorgeous Historic Home ✅
Affordable Pricing ✅
Indoor and Outdoor Options ✅

Pleasant Home is located in the gorgeous village of Oak Park, just 30 minutes outside of Chicago. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger event (up to 100 guests), we can help you plan your dream wedding! Interested in learning more? Visit our website to get started: pleasanthomeop.com/pricing

05/28/2026

Did you get married at Pleasant Home? Want to share a piece of your love story with us for the month of June? 💌

We are excited to announce that our docents are curating exhibits from past weddings, and we are collecting wedding memorabilia to share! If you have celebrated with us, you are part of the ongoing history of Pleasant Home, and we'd love to celebrate you again.

How to participate:
If you have photos or items from your wedding you would like to loan to the exhibits, please email [email protected]

Photo Credit: Numi Studio Chicago

05/19/2026

We love getting to celebrate all kinds of events, and prom is no exception! We hosted a "picture party" for some Fenwick highschoolers before their prom a few weeks back and had an absolute blast! ❤ We hope you had fun at prom!!

05/12/2026

Your dream wedding venue, located in the beautiful Oak Park! Just 30 minutes outside of Chicago, this historic home can host small weddings for just a few or accomodate up to 100 guests.

Celebrate this milestone at Pleasant Home.

Photo Credit: Studio Zwerveling

05/08/2026

We are excited to announce that Pleasant Home will be open for tours on Sunday, May 10 from 12:00-3:00P to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Special consideration will be given to our Vintage Mother's Day Cards and our Women of Pleasant Home displays.

We will also be handing out red carnations to all of the women who visit Pleasant Home on Sunday, in addition to our Thursday tours during the month of May. This has been made possible by the generous donation from Weddings by Westgate Flowers.

We cannot wait celebrate Mother's Day with you! ❤

05/06/2026

Step inside a house full of history. Oak Park is home to the beautiful Pleasant Home, designed in 1897 by noted architect George W. Maher. The 30-room architectural gem is a showcase of 19th-century craftsmanship and artistry, with rich custom woodwork, extraordinary art glass windows, a massive fireplace, intricate woodcarvings, and tile work.

We invite you to tour the home with our knowledgeable docents. We are open every Thursday and select Sundays from 12:00-3:00P. We will be open on Sunday, May 10 for Mother's Day this year with special consideration given to our Vintage Mother's Day Cards and our Women of Pleasant Home displays. As a special gift from Weddings by Westgate Flowers, we will be handing out red carnations to all of the women who visit Pleasant Home during the month of May.

Come on in!

05/01/2026

Need a weekend activity? Come tour the historic Pleasant Home in Oak Park! This month we are offering free tours on Sunday, May 3. Join us between 12:00P-3:00P for an entertaining and educational experience for all ages. Join our guided tours with a Docent for an expansive tour of the home or go at your own pace with a self-guided tour of the first floor.

Marvel at the beauty and charm that is Pleasant Home! Find more information here: pleasanthomeop.com/pleasant-home-historical-tours/ #1708971575729-619c3eea-6ea6

04/30/2026

Join us at Pleasant Home for May programming! Learn more about each of these programs by clicking the registration links below.

Bug Repellant Candle Workshop: app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/6684480

Mother's Day Lunch: app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/6663364

Wine Tasting: app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/666571

Address

217 Home Avenue
Oak Park, IL
60302

Opening Hours

11am - 4pm

Website

https://pleasanthomeop.com/

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