Night Out in the Parks
Celebrate Chicago’s Cultural Community in the Parks!
2025 Night Out Call for Proposals | 2025 Chicago OnScreen Call for Proposals | Events List
Night Out in the Parks activates parks across the city with robust cultural events – bringing neighbors together to laugh, dance, sing, and engage. The Chicago Park District, in partnership with 100 local artists and organizations, presents engaging events and performances to amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy of our city in every neighborhood and enhance the quality of life across Chicago. Through theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific performances, nature programs, and community festivals, the series supports Chicago-based artists, facilitates community-based partnerships and programs, cultivates civic engagement, and ensures equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. To learn more about the Night Out in the Parks program, our history, and our mission, visit About Night Out in the Parks.
Be a Part of Night Out in the Parks 2025 Season
Calling all Chicago-based organizations, collectives, and individual artists to participate in the 13th season of Night Out in the Parks! The 2025 Call for Proposals is now open and accepting your cultural project ideas. For details and information on how to apply, please review the Night Out in the Parks proposal information.
All proposals are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, December 9, 2024 for 2025 season consideration.
Submit Your Work for the 12th Annual Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase
Chicago Onscreen, the Chicago Park District’s annual celebration of local films and filmmakers is returning to parks in 2025 with our 12th annual slate of free screenings locally-made and Chicago-focused short and feature films in Chicago’s parks. Filmmakers of all ages, skill levels, and professional experience are invited to submit their Chicago-based films for this hometown screening opportunity. For more information, and submission information, check out our Chicago Onscreen Submission Guidelines or find us on FilmFreeway.
Films must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday, December 9, 2024.
