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.

Interested in partnering with us?
Are you an artist or cultural producer interested in presenting events in the parks? Be part of the Night Out in The Parks 2024 season! Night Out in the Parks Arts Partners can receive financial, marketing and logistical support from the Chicago Park District to produce your free public event in the community. Go here to sign up for our mailing list. We'll keep you updated on important information about how to be part of Night Out in the Parks, including when the 2024 application opens in November 2023.

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