Holiday Housewalk & Market with the Infant Welfare Society and Local Cookbook Author Mary DiSomma
Grab some friends and family for Oak Park’s kick-off holiday event of the year!
The Holiday House Walk & Market by the Infant Welfare Society is back—and it’s one of my favorite holiday events in Oak Park. I’m joining in with a book signing, a pie tasting, and a raffle for a chance to win my new cookbook and signature kitchen collection.
When: December 6, 2024 from 3pm-7pm p.m. to 7 p.m., and December 7, 2024, from 10am-4pm
Where: The Infant Welfare Society Children’s Clinic at 28 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL. We'll be on the 2nd floor.
Join us on December 6th and 7th to tour six beautifully decorated homes in Oak Park and River Forest, complete with custom arrangements by local florists and gorgeous holiday “tablescapes.” If you read my “Tips for Setting a Perfectly Pretty Thanksgiving Table” article a couple years ago, you’ll know how excited I am to see these. And what a perfect opportunity to gather creative inspiration for your own holiday spreads!
I’ll be at the children’s clinic both days for special events—I can’t wait to see you there!
Friday, December 6: Holiday Market & Book Signing
Join me at the Holiday Market, where you can get copies of A Gift of Cookies: Recipes to Share with Family & Friends AND my latest cookbook, My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Family and Friends. These cookbooks make perfect holiday gifts that also support a worthy cause! I’ll be signing books from 4 to 6 pm, and 100% of the proceeds will go straight to the Infant Welfare Society Children’s Clinic.
Market Hours: 3–7 pm
Book Signing: 4–6 pm
Saturday, December 7: A Taste of the Holidays with Mary DiSomma
Sessions: 10am & 11:15am
Tickets: $30 per person, per session (Limited to 16 guests per session. Reserve your spot now!)
For this taste-of-the-holidays experience, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite recipes from My Life in Pies, along with personal stories from my baking journey. Each guest will enjoy an allspice cookie, an empanada, and a refreshing Espresso Peppermint Mocktini.
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Two lucky raffle winners will take home a very special holiday gift basket.
While we enjoy our treats, enter my holiday raffle for a chance to win a gift basket featuring my entire signature kitchen collection: a set of lovingly crafted kitchen pieces that add a touch of beauty and functionality to any home. Two lucky winners will receive this gift basket AND a copy of my first cookbook, A Gift of Cookies: Recipes to Share with Family & Friends. It’s my way of saying thank you and spreading a little extra joy this holiday season!
Make this holiday season memorable by making a difference in children’s lives.
The Holiday House Walk & Market is about more than just festivities—it’s about giving back. I personally am humbled and honored to support the Infant Welfare Society Children’s Clinic, a local organization dedicated to providing vital care to children and families in need. 100% of the proceeds from my cookbooks always go to local children’s charities, and proceeds from this event will support the mission of Infant Welfare Society Children’s Clinic in Oak Park.
Come for the festive decor, stay for the treats, and leave with gifts that make a difference. See you there! To learn more about the Holiday House Walk itself, click the button below.
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society
The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society’s mission is to provide a continuum of integrated, quality, and preventive health care services to children and their families, enabling them to lead healthy and productive lives within safe environments.
Can't attend? You can still contribute!
100% of the proceeds from my cookbooks go to local children's charities. They feature easy-to-follow recipes, full-page images and the added benefit of making a difference in children's lives. Enter IWS2024 at checkout to participate in this event.
