Night Out in the Parks

Celebrate Chicago’s Cultural Community in the Parks!

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 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 2024 Season
Calling all Chicago-based organizations, collectives and individual artists to participate in the 12th season of Night Out in the Parks! The 2024 Call for Proposals is now open and accepting your cultural project ideas. All proposals are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, December 10, 2023 for 2024 season consideration. Go here to learn more & apply.

My Chi Parks App Ending
As of November 1, 2023, the My Chi Parks app will no longer be available. Stay tuned as we re-envision our digital space. Continue to view our complete list of Night Out events here.

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To see movies below, search by movie title. To learn more about movies visit: Movies in the Parks