Make a difference for the local aquatic world! Volunteer and take action for animals on a Shedd Aquarium Action Day at Ping Tom Park. Volunteers do litter cleanup and coastal habitat restoration. You’ll support animals from frogs to fish while having fun and learning along the way.

Find a registration link at https://www.sheddaquarium.org/care-and-conservation/take-action-for-animals/shedd-aquarium-action-days

This summer's series of FREE pop-up performances unites neighborhood artists from Austin, Chinatown, Englewood, Hermosa, Belmont Cragin, Little Village, and West Pullman with Chicago Shakespeare performers for a fun-for-all-ages musical revue.

The world needs heroes! Where do we find them? Weaving together popular music and multidisciplinary performances with favorite scenes and speeches from Shakespeare’s plays, the ensemble explores how we can all be heroes in our everyday lives—for ourselves, our families, and our communities. This new work is imbued with an imaginative, collaborative spirit, created with and featuring Beverly Arts Center, Jose “iasEL” Gonzalez, Noelle Klyce, Emma Lyons, Move Me Soul, Daryl Satcher, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, Alexis Willis, and Yin He Dance.

Now in its twelfth year, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks is a cornerstone of the Theater’s CoLab initiatives, year-long programming rooted in collaboration with arts partners and community-based organizations.

For any weather-related performance delays or cancellations, check @chicagoshakes on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Chicago Shakespeare is committed to making its performances accessible to all patrons. ASL Interpretation and Audio Description are offered at select locations, and Assisted Listening Devices are available at all performances.

Join us for some fun before school starts in the Leonard Louie Fieldhouse gym (1700 S Wentworth). There will be school supply giveaways, children activities and community booths. Please share our event flyer.

The event sponsors include: Ping Tom Park Advisory Council, 11th Ward Alderman Nicole Lee, 24th District State Representative Theresa Mah and 12th District State Senator Celine Villanueva, Chicago Police Department’s 9th District CAPS, Ozinga, Walgreens, Home Depot, Ultra Mobile, Chicago Oriental Wholesalers, T2 Cares, REI, Field Museum, Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Chinese American Service League, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, Discovery Partners Institute, and Shedd Aquarium.

You’re also invited to stay for Shakespeare in the Parks’ showing at 6:30 in the field next to the fieldhouse.

Chicago Philharmonic presents the ninth year of its signature community engagement program, Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic, presented in partnership with the Chicago Park District’s “Night Out in the Parks” initiative.

What is Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic?

"Side by Side" brings free symphonic concerts to Chicago parks in local communities in Chicago’s South and West sides. Students and community members of all ages and levels are encouraged to bring their instruments and rehearse and perform free concerts with Chicago Philharmonic musicians.

This season’s program explores crowd favorites including music from Star Wars, Spirited Away, and more!

The schedule for this event includes a free and open rehearsal from 3:00-5:00pm for anyone who wants to listen, culminating in a performance at 6:00pm.

For more info, or to register to play with the Chicago Philharmonic, visit https://chicagophilharmonic.org/events/side-by-side-2023/

Make a difference for the local aquatic world! Volunteer and take action for animals on a Shedd Aquarium Action Day at Ping Tom Park. Volunteers do litter cleanup and coastal habitat restoration. You’ll support animals from frogs to fish while having fun and learning along the way.

Find a registration link at https://www.sheddaquarium.org/care-and-conservation/take-action-for-animals/shedd-aquarium-action-days

Join us at the field house (1700 S Wentworth) before Movies in the Park on August 3rd from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be family fun with face painting and school supply giveaways and more. Students must be present to receive a school supplies.

Ping Tom Park is commemorating its 20th Anniversary with the dedication of the Between the Mountains and the Water mural. You’re invited to join us on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at noon at the 18th Street underpass in Ping Tom Memorial Park.

In honor of their 100th season, the Chicago Bears are hosting the Bears Huddle for 100 volunteer initiative, encouraging fans to donate 100 minutes of their time to give back in their local communities.

Park clean-up events will be held at 14 participating park locations including Ping Tom Memorial Park throughout the city in partnership with the Chicago Parks Foundation and the Chicago Park District. The first 1,000 participants to register and show up to volunteer will receive a free Bears t-shirt.

The Chicago Parks Foundation is thankful for the Bears' continued partnership with Chicago's parks and is thrilled to be a part of this momentous celebration!

Register at https://www.chicagobears.com/community/bears-huddle-for-100

Join us as we celebrate the Friends of the Chicago’s River’s 40th Anniversary. Highlights include: lion dances, park tours, food trucks, live music, live river wildlife, canoeing, fishing and discounted water taxi and kayaking.

At 9 a.m., MWRD Commissioner Josina Morita and Friends’ will be holding the 3rd Annual Big Jump.

Join IL State Rep. Theresa Mah and Active Transportation Alliance on a bike tour of the 2nd District and learn about the new bike safety bill, HB 5143 - Dutch Reach Bill. Come and receive free bike checks, tire repair tutorials, and light refreshments along the route. 

Bike route details can be found on Rep. Mah’s website. If you have any questions, please contact Rep. Mah’s office at (872) 281-5775.

Universoul Circus kicks off its month-long engagement at Washington Park by coming to the Leonard Louie Fieldhouse at Ping Tom Park on Tuesday, October 2nd from 5 to 6 p.m. Kids and families are welcome to come and see this world-renown circus.

Chicago Park District and Wilderness Inquiry is offering a free community paddling day at Ping Tom Memorial Park. You can learn to paddle a 24 foot canoe, explore the Chicago River, learn about local wildlife and even catch a fish.

Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Park presents Salsa Mambo on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. and Open Dancing from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Big Jump will take place by the Ping Tom Park's Boat House.

Come watch Friends’ executive director, Margaret Frisbie, and Water Reclamation District Commissioner Josina Morita jump into the Chicago River with other advocates; federal, state, and county elected officials; and representatives from key agencies at Ping Tom Park on August 25. The Big Jump highlights efforts to improve the river’s water quality and demonstrates our commitment to making the Chicago River swimmable for all.

This is a fundraiser for Friends of the Chicago River's K-12 education program and water quality efforts, so please consider donating here:  http://bit.ly/BigJump2018