Community Events Calendar
Community Engagement
Events
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Corliss High School 821 E. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity Engagement -
Hands Across Chicago Vision & Planning Meeting
Virtual EventCommunity EngagementLearn more about Hands Across Chicago, ask questions, register your location, and make connections.
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Hands Across Chicago 2026
Featured Hands Across ChicagoCommunity EngagementStanding together in united prayer and action for peace in Chicago — including Love Your School activities Save the dates for Memorial Day Weekend 2026! See past years summaries at handsacrosschicago.com
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3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
Ogden Park 6500 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity EngagementA creative and safe space for community engagement and artistic self-expression.
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6th District Summer Kickoff: Faith-in-Action
Tuley Park 901 E 90 Pl, Chicago, ILCommunity EngagementThis amazing event is the official kick off to the summer where we come to celebrate faith, joy, peace, and community. It's an inspirational, fun-filled, joyous family festival for all! We are seeking generous, enthusiastic, sponsors, donations, performers and volunteers to make this annual event phenomenal as it has been over the years. Contact: Jessica.Scott@chicagopolice.org […]
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Humboldt Park: Presence & Prayer
River City Community Church 3709 W Grand Ave, Chicago, United StatesCommunity EngagementShowing up and being present, as Light shining in the darkness, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. ~Prayer Team: Prayer walking the neighborhood ~Community Outreach: Passing out water, talking and/or praying with those passing by. ~Musicians/vocalists are welcome to bring instruments and songs to share.
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Roseland Prayer Walk/Drive
Michigan Avenue 127th St. to 95th St., ChicagoCommunity EngagementThe 005th District is planning a Prayer Walk/Drive for our Hands Across Chicago Event. We will begin at 127th St. & Michigan Ave. at 10am with a time of prayer and praise. We will then walk, drive, or ride up Michigan Ave all the way to 95th St (4 miles). We will stop at major […]
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Prayer Walk and Clean-Up (Austin)
Rock of Our Salvation Church 5628 w Washington, Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity EngagementPlease join The Love Your School Catalyst Circle Rock school (CCR) pray-ers on Saturday, May 23rd at 11 am at 5628 W Washington. (The corner of Washington and Parkside). We will walk 1 block east on Washington, north on Central to the parking lot just north of Circle Urban Ministries. Then west through the parking […]
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Faith in Action in 3rd District
Jeffery Plaza 2101 E 71st St, Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity EngagementJoin us for our annual Faith In Action event on May 23rd,11am–3pm! Come connect with officers from the 003rd District, local clergy, and your neighbors for a day of community, prayers, free food, resources, and fun giveaways. We can’t wait to spend a wonderful afternoon together!
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The Neighborhood Table / La Mesa Abierta
Reed Keppler Park 832 Arbor Ave, West Chicago, ILCommunity EngagementCome Picnic and Play in the park with your neighbors! We will have food and games for everyone but more is better, so if you can, bring a favorite drink […]
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4th District Faith in Action
Jesse Owens Park 8800 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity Engagement -
3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
Ogden Park 6500 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity EngagementA creative and safe space for community engagement and artistic self-expression.
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Faith in Action in 2nd District
E 51st St & S Calumet AveCommunity EngagementFamily friendly event to celebrate the summer and the community! Food provided!
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Peace Over Everything Walk
Firehouse Community Arts Center 2111 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPeacemakingJoin the Firehouse Community Arts Center on May 23rd for the kick off to our first Peace Over Everything Walk. We will walk one mile over the course of an hour, […]
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Ice Cream Social at St Luke’s Church
St Luke's Church 914 N Orleans, Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity EngagementPop in for a 'cool' treat at St Luke's church parking lot. All are welcome.
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Peace Over Everything Takeover Walk & Community Engagement
Firehouse Community Arts Center 2111 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPeacemakingJoin the Firehouse team and 20 other Lawndale organizations as we come together to impact the community this summer through our “peace over everything takeover” walk and community engagement! Everything jumps off Saturday May 23 at 4pm. All summer every second and fourth Saturday! Email rjohnson@thefcac.org for more info!
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Let’s Listen
1561 W. Howard St 1561 W. Howard St, Chicago, ILCommunity EngagementJoin Night Church, The Bridge Collective & Hands Across Chicago for Let’s Listen, a night for the whole family filled with community, conversation, and creativity featuring: Block party vibes Panel […]
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Practice Speaking English
Missio Dei Albany Park 3507 W Lawrence Ave, ChicagoCommunity EngagementA welcoming English conversation time for Spanish speakers and bilingual neighbors in Albany Park. Everyone is Welcome! Un tiempo de conversación en inglés acogedor para hablantes de español y vecinos bilingües en Albany Park. Todos son bienvenidos.
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3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
Ogden Park 6500 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity EngagementA creative and safe space for community engagement and artistic self-expression.
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Bethany Baptist Church Picnic and Bounce House (after McKinley Park neighborhood parade)
Bethany Church 3532 South Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, ILCommunity EngagementMcKinley Park Civic Association hosts an annual parade through the neighborhood. Bethany Baptist Church participates in the parade with a pick-up truck and several walkers. We hand out popsicles and flyers inviting people to come to the church the same day from 12pm - 2pm. We have hot dogs and chips back at the church […]
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3rd Annual Chicago Ceasefire—Peace, Love, Forgiveness Poetry & Comedy on the Block
Ogden Park 6500 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCommunity EngagementA creative and safe space for community engagement and artistic self-expression.
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Vineyard Memorial Day Block Party
The Vineyard Church of Hyde Park 5333 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, ILCommunity EngagementMemorial Day Block Party Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our community block party! 📍 Location: 5300 Block of S. Greenwood Ave. 📅 Date: Monday, May 25 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 🎟️ Cost: FREE Enjoy an afternoon of: Music Free food Raffle prizes Inflatable fun And more! All are welcome! Hosted […]
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Race Against Gun Violence — Run with Love Your School!
FeaturedGrant Park - Upper Hutchinson Field 250 E Balbo Drive, Chicago, ILCommunity EngagementWe invite you to select Love Your School and run with us! Race Against Gun Violence is a celebration of the life-changing work of local community organizations and a chance for everyone who cares about ending gun violence to take meaningful action. 100% of charitable contributions you raise go directly to your selected Charity Partner, supporting […]
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Hope on the Block Summerfest
Hanson Park 2233 N Central Avenue, Chicago, IllinoisCommunity EngagementThis is a community-centered event designed to kick off the summer season! We are connecting individuals and families with resources, including employment opportunities, housing support, education, health services, youth employment, […]