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06/18/2026

Tomorrow is Juneteenth but Bronzeville is celebrating on Saturday! Check out this awesome community event.

Learn about Bronzeville's 6th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration taking place in Chicago. Visit Choose Chicago to learn how you can buy tickets to attend the event and more.

06/17/2026

Learn more about Neighborhood Skates, which expands skateboarding access on Chicago’s South Side through free, inclusive, year-round programming and community infrastructure improvements.

Join Neighborhood Skates on Chicago's South Side for free, inclusive skateboarding programs that foster confidence, creativity, and belonging for all ages.

06/16/2026

The UChicago Office of Civic Engagement and the Chicago Park District are once again teaming up for Movies on the Midway, a South Side summer tradition featuring family-friendly films and free activities for all ages.

Beginning July 8, families can gather at 1130 Midway Plaisance, between Ellis and University avenues, for free movie screenings paired with themed hands-on activities. Activities begin at 7 p.m. and movies start at sunset.

RSVP: https://airtable.com/appKV8MHbRaNqom1q/pagkOXcxrB1yKcZMO/form

July 8: The Wild Robot
Meet your robot sidekick! Craft a one-of-a-kind robot friend like Roz. Give your creation special island-survival powers, a unique personality, and plenty of futuristic flair!

July 15: Zootopia 2
Crack a feathered case! Create a postcard from the perspective of a bird visiting the city and learn about the migration patterns of our flying friends . Plus, design a mask based on your favorite undercover Zootopia animal ally!

July 22: Hoppers
Infiltrate the beaver pond! Mind-meld into a robotic spy beaver and learn why they’re known as nature’s “ecosystem engineers". Craft a beaver or a habitat of your own to showcase at the next Chicago Beaver Festival and enter a raffle to win a cool beaver book!

July 29: How to Train Your Dragon
Ready to take flight? Get ready for a roaring good time with dragon-themed STEM activities led by UChicago scientists! Blast air cannons and explore the science of flight—fueling your mind before the movie soars!

August 5: Wicked: For Good
Pink goes good with green! Use pink, green, and everything in between to craft bewitching friendship bracelets. Then catch a live dance performance and learn some Wicked moves of your own before flying off to the wonderful world of Oz.

06/15/2026

The Grand Opening of the Obama Presidential Library is THIS WEEKEND! Learn more.

Hope has a home, and it’s time to open the doors.

06/12/2026

Huge congratulations to the UCW Graduating Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and all the things you will accomplish. Shine bright.

06/11/2026

Looking for a local book club? Join Strong Towns Chicago on July 19th from 11-1 at New Wave Coffee in Chicago, IL.

Come discuss "High-Risers: Cabrini-Green and the Fate of American Public Housing" by Ben Austen. It's a great chance to hang out, chat about the latest reads, and connect with fellow book lovers in person.

Reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-book-club-strong-towns-chicago-tickets-1990927729433?aff=ebdsreoeymlcollection

06/10/2026

It's getting hot, hot, hot! Stay safe with these tips from the Chicago Department of Public Health.

06/09/2026

Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and summer events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.

Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.

06/08/2026

What a rewarding year at NKO! 🎉

Last week, we proudly celebrated our 5th grade scholars during their Rites of Passage Ceremony, recognizing their leadership, resilience, character, and growth as they prepare for middle school. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and excited for what lies ahead.

A special thank you to Rev. Dr. Sharice Bradford, Director of Development and Partnerships for the Office of the Chicago City Treasurer, for serving as our guest speaker and inspiring our scholars as they take this important next step.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can't wait to see all the great things you'll achieve. 🎓🐾

06/05/2026

Starting this fall, Chicago Public Schools’ eighth graders will take a longer and different standardized test to help determine where they get into high school. Learn more from Chalkbeat.

The new exam will take more than double the time to administer as the old HSAT and will include some additional subjects, CPS says.