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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, and nature programs, 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. Learn more about the Night Out in the Parks program, our history, and our mission.
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Night Out in the Parks
298 Events
Jun
25
25
RiverLab: Early Morning Birding Paddle at River
Location Notes
Takes place at River Park Boathouse, 3000 W. Argyle St.,Chicago, 60625
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Chicago Philharmonic Sound Walks at Burnham
Chicago Philharmonic Sound Walks at Palmisano
Chicago Philharmonic Sound Walks at The 606
Pianos in the Parks at Bessemer
Pianos in the Parks at Jackson
Pianos in the Parks at Kennicott
Pianos in the Parks at Margate
Pianos in the Parks at McKinley
Pianos in the Parks at Washington Square
American Girl: Crafts in the Park at Seneca
Flamenco Quartet Project meets Rap, Jazz and Blues at Dvorak
Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at Welles
Live the Spirit Residency: Young Masters at Fred Anderson
Movies in the Parks at Ward
Movies in the Parks at Wilson (Frank J.)
RiverLab: Early Morning Birding Paddle at River
Jun
25
25
RiverLab: Early Morning Birding Paddle at River
Location Notes
Takes place at River Park Boathouse, 3000 W. Argyle St.,Chicago, 60625
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
RiverLab: Early Morning Birding Paddle at River
Jun
25
25
RiverLab: Early Morning Birding Paddle at River
Location Notes
Takes place at River Park Boathouse, 3000 W. Argyle St.,Chicago, 60625
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Rollin' Rec at Piotrowski
Hora de Cuentinflas! Mexican Songs & Storytime at Pasteur
Teens In the Park Silent Party at Kennicott
Cielito Lindo Family Music Series at Senka
Imagination Station at Senka
Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at Wicker
Movies in the Parks at Brooks
Movies in the Parks at Gompers
Movies in the Parks at Lake Shore
RiverLab: Mindfulness Paddle at River
RiverLab: Mindfulness Paddle at River
Hip Hop Comic Con at Green Briar
Florence Price - Beyond ‘The First’ at Mandrake
RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River
RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River
CircEsteem's Circus in the Parks at Hiawatha
Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle at Bartelme
Drum City 77 Grooves at Carver
Grant Park Music Festival: Christmas in June at South Shore
Movies in the Parks at Belmont Harbor
Jun
26
26
Movies in the Parks at Belmont Harbor
Location Notes
This movie screening will take place near the Belmont Harbor South parking lot at Belmont Ave. & DuSable Lake Shore Dr.
8:30 PM - 10:35 PM
Movies in the Parks at Wentworth
Movies in the Parks at Wicker
The Amazing Adventures of 2NBs! at Donovan
Kids Concert Series at Adams
Florence Price - Beyond ‘The First’ at Gwendolyn Brooks
CircEsteem's Circus in the Parks at Oakdale
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Chicago Women's
Pickles Pickin' in the Park! at Prinz Beach
The Black Out Silent Party at Homan Square
Movies in the Parks at Augusta
Movies in the Parks at Rutherford Sayre
RiverLab: Morning Birding Paddle at River
RiverLab: Morning Birding Paddle at River
Teens in the Park Parade Workshop at Seward
TIP Fest Auditions at Washington
RiverLab: Family Paddle at River
RiverLab: Family Paddle at River
Sidewalk Stories at Washington
Taste of Chicago at Marquette
Jun
28
28
Taste of Chicago at Marquette
Location Notes
This event will take place at the corner of 71st and California.
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Afro Beats Workshop at Hamilton
RiverLab: All Ages Fishing at River
RiverLab: All Ages Fishing at River
Celebration Dances of West Africa at Garfield
Hirde with Alpha and The Princes of Futa at Garfield
Florence Price - Beyond ‘The First’ at Washington Square
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Chicago Women's
Movies in the Parks at Humboldt
Movies in the Parks at Maggie Daley
Movies in the Parks at Oakwood Beach
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Chicago Women's
ChangoSnakeDog & Friends, Concert and Workshop at Avondale
Sidewalk Stories at Fuller
GAMERS ONLY! Esports Tournament at Chase
Grant Park Music Festival Chorus at South Shore
Candlelight Pilates at Wentworth
Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at Palmer
Imagination Station at Shedd
Movies in the Parks at Eugene Field
Celebration Dances of West Africa at Hermitage
Movies in the Parks at Hermitage
Movies in the Parks at Smith
Teen Center Day at Archer
Teen Center Day at Broadway Armory
Teen Center Day at Columbus
Teen Center Day at Hamilton
Teen Center Day at Kennicott
Teen Center Day at Robichaux
Teen Center Day at Washington
RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River
RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Gross
Teen Center Day at Carver
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Gross
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Gross
Trenzas de Agua: River, Branch & Creek at Park No. 571
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Sherman
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Rutherford Sayre
Candlelight Pilates at Lawler
Chicago Astronomer at McKinley
Movies in the Parks at Lake Shore
American Girl: Crafts in the Park at Seneca
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Park No. 596
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Park No. 596
ChangoSnakeDog & Friends, Concert and Workshop at Ken-Well
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic present Bobbi Wilsyn at Cole
Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at O'Hallaren
Live the Spirit Residency: Young Masters at Marquette
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Oakdale
Drum City 77 Grooves at Sauganash
Movies in the Parks at Kenwood
Movies in the Parks at Lake Shore
ChangoSnakeDog & Friends, Concert and Workshop at Mann
Paint in the Park at Broadway Armory
Yves Francois Rocambu Jazz at Eckhart
Folklorico in the Parks at Cornell Square
Folklorico in the Parks at Cornell Square
Movies in the Parks at Mozart
Cielito Lindo Family Music Series at Bosley
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at McKinley
RiverLab: Nature Journaling at River
RiverLab: Nature Journaling at River
CircEsteem's Circus in the Parks at Lake Shore
Like The Moon On Water at Austin Town Hall
Transilience: (a Trans Pride Festival) at Humboldt
Chicago Full Moon Jam at Foster Beach
Jul
10
10
Chicago Full Moon Jam at Foster Beach
Location Notes
This event takes place 1/4 mile south of Foster Beach at 5100 N. Simonds Drive.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Movies in the Parks at Abbott
Movies in the Parks at Clarendon
Movies in the Parks at Clark (John)
RiverLab: Mindfulness Paddle at River
RiverLab: Mindfulness Paddle at River
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Cornell Square
Teens in the Park: Laser Elimination at Fosco
Transilience: (a Trans Pride Festival) at Hamilton
Chicago Latin Jazz Festival at Humboldt
CircEsteem's Circus in the Parks at Fuller
Echoes of Bengal: Folk Music & Dance at Arrigo
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Nichols
Waves & Vibes! Pool Party at Shabbona
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Fernwood
Drum City 77 Grooves at Gladstone
Movies in the Parks at Dvorak
Movies in the Parks at Gladstone
Movies in the Parks at West Pullman
RiverLab: Morning Birding Paddle at River
RiverLab: Morning Birding Paddle at River
TIP Fest Auditions at Austin Town Hall
RiverLab: Family Paddle at River
RiverLab: Family Paddle at River
Celebrate Life's Traditions & Ritmos at Schreiber
Mercado de Intercambio at Davis Square
The Notan Project at NPV
Colombian Independence Day Celebration at Kosciuszko
RiverLab: All Ages Fishing at River
RiverLab: All Ages Fishing at River
Hey! Hey! The Blues Is Alright at Ada
Puppet Vacation at Pulaski
Villapalooza presents: ¡Floreciendo! at Shedd
Transilience: (a Trans Pride Festival) at Gill
Chicago Latin Jazz Festival at Humboldt
Celebrate Life's Traditions & Ritmos at West Lawn
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Nichols
Movies in the Parks at Churchill Field
Tsukasa Taiko at Wentworth
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Nichols
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Sherman
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Palmer
Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra at Columbus Refectory
Movies in the Parks at Altgeld
Movies in the Parks at Bartelme
Movies in the Parks at Hollywood
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Park No. 596
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Park No. 596
Jazz'n In The Parks at Owens
Puppet Vacation at Grandparents
Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at Senka
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Beverly
Drum City 77 Grooves at McKinley
Movies in the Parks at Chicago History
Movies in the Parks at Kells
Movies in the Parks at Ward
Sounds Natural at West Pullman
Sidewalk Stories at Austin Town Hall
TIP Fest Artist Workshop at Austin Town Hall
Afro-Caribbean Maypole: Woven Culture at Columbus
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Touhy
Movies in the Parks at Brainerd
Movies in the Parks at Eckhart
Imagination Station at Northerly Island
Peace on the Beach at 12th St Beach
ChangoSnakeDog & Friends, Concert & Workshop at Park No. 596
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at McKinley
Cielito Lindo Family Music Series at Kelly
RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River
RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River
CircEsteem's Circus in the Parks at Grand Crossing
Like The Moon On Water at Ravenswood
Pickles Pickin' in the Park! at Throop
Folklorico in the Parks at Wilson (Frank J.)
Grant Park Music Festival Fellows Quartet at Olympia
Movies in the Parks at Davis Square
Movies in the Parks at Normandy
Movies in the Parks at Shedd
Labyrinth at Mt. Greenwood
Afro-Caribbean Maypole: Woven Culture at South Shore
RiverLab: River Cleanup Paddle at River
RiverLab: River Cleanup Paddle at River
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Cornell Square
For The Music In You at Ada
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Kelvyn
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Ellis
The Black Out Silent Party at Palmer
Movies in the Parks at Bessemer
RiverLab: Paddle Skills Workshop at River
RiverLab: Paddle Skills Workshop at River
RiverLab: Family Paddle at River
RiverLab: Family Paddle at River
Summer Dreams Teen Beach Jam at 12th St Beach
Taste of Chicago at Pullman
TIP Fest Pop Up Stage at Northerly Island
Cabinet of Curiosity’s Kazoozapalooza! at Boler
RiverLab: All Ages Fishing at River
RiverLab: All Ages Fishing at River
Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park
Jul
19
19
Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park
Location Notes
This event takes place at 300 W. 19th St. beneath the 18th Street bridge.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Soundwalks: Guided Listening in Parks at West Ridge NP
Side By Side with Chicago Philharmonic at Ping Tom
Jul
19
19
Side By Side with Chicago Philharmonic at Ping Tom
Location Notes
This event takes place at 300 W. 19th St. beneath the 18th Street bridge.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
La Cantera & Friends at Portage
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Kelvyn
Drum City 77 Grooves at Maggie Daley
Movies in the Parks at Commercial Club
Movies in the Parks at Paschen
Live the Spirit Residency: Young Masters at Palmer Square
Beatles Sing Along at Lake Shore
Midsommer Flight's Love's Labour's Lost at Kelvyn
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Sherman
VR Game Night at Robichaux
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Eugene Field
American Girl: Crafts in the Park at Seneca
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Park No. 596
Pop-up Farm Stand with Star Farm at Park No. 596
Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at Rosenblum
Dance in the Parks - Summer 18 at Robichaux
Drum City 77 Grooves at Jackson
Imagination Station at Jackson
Movies in the Parks at Graver
Movies in the Parks at Lake Shore
Movies in the Parks at Vittum
TIP Fest Artist Workshop at Austin Town Hall
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks at Humboldt
Jul
23
23
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks at Humboldt
Location Notes
This event will take place at the Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1301 N Humboldt Drive
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM