Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park (Sept 14)
Sep
14
10:00 AM10:00

Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park (Sept 14)

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 more information, visit https://www.sheddaquarium.org/care-and-conservation/take-action-for-animals/shedd-aquarium-action-days

To register, visit https://sheddaquarium.jotform.com/232705661069054

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Aug
24
to Aug 25

Family Camping at Ping Tom

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Family Camping is a great opportunity to experience local parks through camping. Beginning at 2 pm Saturday, we will meet in the park- to set up tents, enjoy outdoor activities--including nature exploration and cook hot dogs and s'mores over the fire. We will provide tents, the fire, hot dogs, s'mores and bathrooms. Bring up to 6 people, your sleeping bag, and your appetite for adventure. If you have any questions, please email camping@chicagoparkdistrict.com. A packing list and schedule will be sent to the email associated with your park district account one week prior to the event! Join us and sign up today!

Registration opens on June 24th: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chicagoparkdistrict/activity/search/detail/505255?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

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Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park  (Aug 10th)
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00

Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park (Aug 10th)

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 more information, visit https://www.sheddaquarium.org/care-and-conservation/take-action-for-animals/shedd-aquarium-action-days

To register, visit https://sheddaquarium.jotform.com/232705661069054

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Jul
26
8:30 PM20:30

Paw Patrol (Movies in the Parks)

PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE

A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups

PG | 92 minutes | 2023 *Closed Captioned

Location: field next to the Leonard Louie Fieldhouse - 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. Chicago, IL 60616

Start time is approximate, all movies begin at dusk.

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Jul
20
6:00 PM18:00

Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic

Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic, presented through the Chicago Park District’s “Night Out in the Parks” initiative, 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 bring their instruments and rehearse and perform free concerts with Chicago Philharmonic musicians. Since the initiative launched in 2015, Ping Tom Park has enjoyed hosting this wonderful concert experience.

The concert will take place under the 18th Street Bridge. To get to the concert location, enter the park at 300 W. 19th St.

https://chicagophilharmonic.org/community-engagement/

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Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park (July 13)
Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00

Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park (July 13)

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 more information, visit https://www.sheddaquarium.org/care-and-conservation/take-action-for-animals/shedd-aquarium-action-days

To register, visit https://sheddaquarium.jotform.com/232705661069054

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Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park
Aug
12
10:00 AM10:00

Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park

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

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Shakespeare in the Parks: The Hero Within
Aug
5
6:30 PM18:30

Shakespeare in the Parks: The Hero Within

  • 1700 South Wentworth Avenue Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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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.

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Back to School Family Fun
Aug
5
4:00 PM16:00

Back to School Family Fun

  • 1700 South Wentworth Avenue Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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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.

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Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

Side by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic

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/

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Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park
Jul
8
10:00 AM10:00

Shedd Action Days at Ping Tom Park

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

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5 Steps to Apply for Winter Park Programs
Dec
3
to Dec 31

5 Steps to Apply for Winter Park Programs

Registration for all Ping Tom Park programs is done online. Some programs fill up very quickly.

Step 1: Set up an account on the registration system. Visit the “registration” page at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Step 2: Add all persons who you plan to register on your account.

Step 3: Browse through the list of winter programs.

Step 4: Create a wish list with the programs that you plan to register.

Step 5: Get ready to register on Dec 3rd (for parks east of California Avenue which includes Ping Tom).

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Chicago Bears team up with Chicago Parks (including Ping Tom Park) for Sept 7th volunteer initiative
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Chicago Bears team up with Chicago Parks (including Ping Tom Park) for Sept 7th volunteer initiative

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

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River Festival celebrating Friends of the Chicago River's 40th Anniversary
Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00

River Festival celebrating Friends of the Chicago River's 40th Anniversary

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.

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Bike the 2nd District
Oct
20
10:00 AM10:00

Bike the 2nd District

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.

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Community Paddling Day
Sep
29
10:00 AM10:00

Community Paddling Day

  • 300 West 19th Street Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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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.

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Big Jump for Friends of the Chicago River
Aug
25
8:30 AM08:30

Big Jump for Friends of the Chicago River

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

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