The Chi Nutcracker: The Chicago Park District Version
On December 14, 2024, the Chicago Park District park staff, theater, music, dance and technical arts instructors and community members pres
Chicago Park District's Conservatories to Open Winter Flower Shows Before Thanksgiving Holiday
Celebrate the holidays at the conservatories by visiting one or both winter flowers shows
Chicago Park District’s 2025 Budget Recommendations Set a Solid Path for the Future of Parks Building a Resilient Community Anchor
A forward-looking responsible budget shows fiscal soundness without imposing new taxes; and makes critical investments in its workforce, ci
Online Application for 2025 Season of Night Out in the Parks and Chicago Onscreen Now Open! Arts Performers and Filmmakers Invited to Apply
Application is open through December 9th for local artists interested in showcasing their talents to audiences in parks all across the city
Celebrate Halloween in the Parks by Attending Autumn Events All Across Chicago
From pumpkin patches to campfire horror movies, and monster bashes, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Chicago Park District's Anchor Curatorial Residency Presents A New Visual Arts Exhibition, Diversión, in Marquette Park
Opening reception to feature open mic performances, print workshop and food giveaway for Chicago residents and visitors
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Free Events In The Parks
A variety of events are being held in parks around the city in celebration of Latin American history and culture
Chicago Park District's Annual T.I.P. Fest is Back at Northerly Island Park for Its Ninth Year
This free annual event celebrates the city’s multi-talented teens on stage at Northerly Island Park
Chicago Onscreen, the Only Local Film Fest Where Chicago is the Star, Returns for Its 11th Year in the Parks
This special Movies in the Parks series will feature 16 local films in parks around the city from August 26th to August 30th.
Chicago Park District Hosts Teen Art Exhibit at South Shore Cultural Center
Exhibit to Feature Art Inspired by the Shared Legacy of Anna and Frederick Douglass
Chicago Park District Highlights Upswing in Summer Registration, Phased Transition of Beaches and Pools in Preparation for Fall, Second-Half of Summer Events & Start of Fall Program Registration
Park District announces post-Day Camp programs and phased transition of pools in preparation of the Fall season;
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit "Flight of Butterflies" Migrates from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and Lands in 16 Chicago Park District Natural Areas Located in Parks Citywide
The Chicago Park District is excited to welcome the “Flight of Butterflies,” an expansive citywide public installation art experience, in 1
Chicago Park District & Grower Greater Englewood Invite the Public to Trail Mix Fest: A Celebration of Community, Culture and Climate Justice
Chicago, IL — July 16, 2024—The Chicago Park District's Young Cultural Stewards program, in partnership with Grow Greater Englewood, is thrilled to
Where Creativity Meets Innovation: The Garfield Park Conservatory Opens New Artist's Garden Show on July 3
“The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver” will give visitors a peek
Twenty New Cherry Blossom Trees Planted in Jackson Park in Honor of Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A total of 60 cherry blossom trees will be planted in Jackson Park over the next 3 years.
Chicago Park District’s Switch On Summer Event at Buckingham Fountain Kicks Off 12th Season of ‘Night Out in the Parks'
101 artists and cultural organizations team up with the Park District to feature over 1,200 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programmi
See the Short-Term Installation of Daniel Popper's Heartwood on the Museum Campus Before It’s Gone
UPDATE [4/12/24]: De-installation rescheduled for April 18.
Chicago Park District is Accepting Submissions from Performance Artists & Cultural Organizations to Participate in Night Out in the Parks in 2024 Season
Online submissions accepted through December 10, 2023;
Autumn and Halloween Events Fall Throughout Chicago Parks
Festivals, pumpkin patches, and parties to celebrate Chicago's hurrah before winter
Mayor Lightfoot and Superintendent Rosa Escareño Announce Short Term Installation of Popper's Heartwood on the Museum Campus
Installation increases public access to a popular art piece from The Morton Arboretum and is a step toward greater activation ambitions
Chicago's Emerging Young Talents Take the Stage at Maggie Daley Park for the 7th Annual Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest
Youth Talent Festival Taking Place on Saturday, October 1
City of Chicago Launches Public Engagement Phase of "Chicago Monuments and Public Art Project"
Chicagoans are invited to join a first-of-its kind conversation about monumental sculptures, artworks and commemorative plaques currently b