Night Out in the Parks

COVID-19 RESPONSE:

The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools and most areas & facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail, harbors, golf courses and many concessions. Beaches are closed for the season. Water fountains remain off. The Lakefront Trail and The 606 are open, users must keep it moving. Most fieldhouses are open 9 am – 5 pm weekdays for washrooms and shelter only. GO HERE to learn more.

Enjoy a Night (or day) Out in the Parks!

In a typical summer, Night Out in the Parks brings more than 2,000 events to Chicago’s neighborhood parks throughout the year, with more than 1,200 taking place over the summer! Now in its 8th season, Night Out in the Parks 2020 continues to provide opportunities to celebrate and support Chicago’s diverse arts community and vibrant culture, through both virtual and in-person events. “Your Night Out at Home” will feature more than 40 artists and neighborhood organizations in a series of digital performances available for the public to view on demand. New cultural experiences, recorded across the city, will be posted every week throughout the summer.

Movies in the Parks returns for an abbreviated season of movies in-person at the parks. In accordance with public health guidelines facemasks and a 100 person capacity will be strictly enforced to ensure the health and safety of all who attend. Learn more about the 2020 Movies in the Parks Health Guidelines.