Charities Events in Chicago

Check out happening charities events all around Chicago, IL

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: bones North American Tour

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:30 pm The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Run for the Zoo 2026

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 am N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in River North on March 17th

 Tue, 17 Mar at 04:00 pm River North's Best Bars TBA USD 16 to 28

The 18th Annual Big Dig Volleyball Tournament & North Ave Beach Party in Chicago 🏐⛱️🍺

Sat, 25 Jul at 08:00 am North Avenue Beach

17th Annual Houndstooth Ball

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm Morgan MFG

Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention

 Sun, 22 Feb at 11:00 am Artifact Events

Speed Rack Midwest Regionals in Chicago

 Mon, 23 Feb at 05:00 pm Thalia Hall

Make-A-Wish Illinois Wish Ball

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Navy Pier

The 13th Annual Beach Slap Volleyball Tournament & North Ave Beach Party in Chicago 🏐⛱️🍺

Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 am North Avenue Beach

Stan's Donut Race

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:00 am Soldier Field Stadium - Chicago

Adult Easter Egg Hunt Bar Hop - Includes Buffet, Bunny Ears & Gift Cards!

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Wrigleyville's Best Bars TBA USD 10 to 28

2025 Sales Awards

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:30 pm Lyric Opera of Chicago USD 99 to 2,000

West Loop Margarita Fest | Margarita Tastings & Pizza Included

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 29 to 58

Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Weekend in Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 31

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

Wrigleyville Country Fest - Live Music All Day @ Chicago's Top Country Bars

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Wrigleyville's BEST Country Bars TBA USD 16 to 40

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

Hydrate Hussies & Manholes Drag Show

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Hydrate Nightclub Chicago

Sierra Ferrell presented by Heineken

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:30 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun!

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 25 to 58

Lakefront Loop

 Sun, 03 May at 08:00 am 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419, United States

Chicago Run/Walk

 Sun, 03 May at 08:30 am Guaranteed Rate Field

West Loop Old Fashioned Fest | Cocktail Tastings & Pizza Included

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 36 to 47

St. Baldrick's at Fado Irish Pub - 25 years and counting!

 Fri, 13 Mar at 03:00 pm Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant (100 W Grand Ave, Chicago)

INOMA Night-Out | A Black History Celebration

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:30 pm 191 North Wacker USD 62

REST AS RELEASE: DJ Set — Jus.Be House Collective Dance Party for Sudan

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 2464 N Clybourn Ave USD 20

"Not For Profit" Naperville Tesla Fashion Show

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Galeria Chicago USD 31 to 64

Bump and Grind Ball: A Fundraiser for the Newport Theater!

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater Free

8th Annual Rockin' for Misericordia

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Morgan Park Academy USD 0 to 55

Chicago Founders Breakfast + Rippling on the Road

 Thu, 12 Mar at 08:30 am Cira Free

The 2026 Early Opera Cabaret

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:30 pm The Arts Club of Chicago

Whiskey Social by Child Link

 Thu, 09 Apr at 05:30 pm Hubbard Inn USD 0 to 269

The Friendship Center Trivia Night

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm River Room at Burning Bush Brewery

Growing Home's 24th Annual Benefit

 Thu, 07 May at 05:30 pm Salvage One USD 175 to 1,750

Making Great Strides 1M/5K Run/Walk

 Sun, 31 May at 09:00 am Horner Park Fieldhouse USD 0 to 34

Dragon Fall day at Dante's Tavern!

 Sun, 22 Feb at 02:00 pm Dante's Tavern

Godfrey Wine Fest - Wine Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop in Chicago

 Sat, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge

PhillipsSims Inaugural Gala Fundraiser

 Fri, 27 Mar at 05:00 pm South Shore Cultural Center USD 0 to 10,000

Illinois Bar Foundation Lawyers Rock

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:30 pm Bottom Lounge USD 82 to 108

5th Annual 312 RiverRun 5K

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Clark Park USD 0 to 55

Have a Heart Gala: Community In Action

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm Bridgeport Art Center

The River North Foundation Impact Gala - www.greaterRNBA.com/impact-gala

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm 61 W Hubbard St USD 162 to 1,602

Miles for Migraine Illinois

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Lincoln Park Diversey Event Space Free

Vechornytsi - O.Torvald ( ЖЕНЯ ГАЛИЧ ) - Chicago

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 pm Stereo Nightclub USD 28 to 426

Shy-Ways SAC 23rd Annual Scholarship Fundraising Dance

 Sun, 01 Mar at 06:30 pm The Mayfield USD 109

2026 International Women's Day 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Legacy Builder Sneaker Ball Fundraiser 2026

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm The Bridgeport Art Center USD 162 to 215

Israel's Gifts of Hope's Trivia Night!

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:00 pm Gideon Welles Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen USD 0 to 109

Comedy Night benefit for The Des Plaines Community Foundation

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Rosemont Illinois

Bark N' Brunch - Celebrating 16 years of Canine Crews

 Sun, 22 Feb at 11:30 am Canine Crews USD 5 to 20

CommercialForum: Kickstart Your Career in Commercial Real Estate

 Thu, 12 Mar at 02:45 pm REALTOR Building USD 25 to 35

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2026

 Sun, 17 May at 09:00 am 1901 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

Cole's Hop-N-Vine Benefit 2026 - Purchase Tickets on Website

 Sat, 07 Mar at 03:00 pm SPIN Chicago Free

February Street Outreach Drive

 Sun, 22 Feb at 10:00 am TechNexus Free

For Dawson: a Screening & Fundraiser Event

 Sun, 15 Mar at 07:00 pm Dorothy Free

Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch

 Thu, 05 Mar at 09:00 am East Bank Club USD 75 to 105

Winter Walk: A Mile in Her Shoes

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Uplift Community High School Free

A Music Lover's Yard Sale + Fundraiser for Miyagi Education

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm Miyagi Records Free

Wine and Wills with Evermore Law Group

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:30 pm Legno by Suparossa Free

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn, Chicago - Tastings Included

 Sat, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 31 to 42

YPN Breakfast: From Contact to Close: Building Business With New Leads

 Wed, 25 Feb at 09:00 am Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli USD 0 to 60

Memorial Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Mon, 25 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

D77 Community Meet Ups

 Thu, 19 Mar at 12:00 pm Lexington Betty Smokehouse Free

YPN Breakfast: May

 Wed, 27 May at 09:00 am Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli USD 0 to 60

YPN Breakfast: July

 Wed, 29 Jul at 09:00 am Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli USD 0 to 60

Navigating the Current Funder Landscape

 Thu, 26 Feb at 03:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center Free

CVS High School spring 26' alumni basketball fundraiser

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm Chicago Vocational High School USD 26 to 49

Draw Good's Doodle Booth

 Sun, 01 Mar at 01:00 pm Lot'sa Free

8th Annual Building Resilient Communities Fundraiser

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm The Arbory USD 0 to 5,000

Animal Pillows with Ollie

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 1754 N Kimball Ave USD 50

John Arena Foundation Event-Chicago

 Mon, 16 Mar at 06:30 pm Spacca Napoli Pizzeria USD 149

Yoga Class supporting The Friendship Center

 Mon, 16 Mar at 07:00 pm Dovetail Brewery USD 18

Be Kind to Your Mind 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Women Who Make Miracles Brunch 2026 - TMC

 Wed, 11 Mar at 11:00 am Vera Creative USD 0 to 66

"I Love River North" Happy Hour at Beef & Liberty Bar

 Tue, 10 Mar at 05:30 pm 500 N La Salle Dr USD 45 to 55

Educator Professional Development Workshop

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Intuit Art Museum Free

Corner Pocket Comedy Fundraiser Special!!

 Thu, 07 Aug at 08:00 pm Surge Billiards USD 0 to 18

I'm Your Huckleberry 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Art After Work: IAM crafting

 Thu, 19 Mar at 05:30 pm Intuit Art Museum USD 20

Noble Visual Arts Fundraiser

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:00 pm Salvage One USD 0 to 1,000

Shawna’s 61 for 61 – Party for a Cause

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm Roosevelt Collection Shops (across from Old Navy) USD 0 to 67

Peg's Posse Benefit

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm StockYards Garage

D77 Community Meet Ups

 Thu, 09 Apr at 01:30 pm Taza Cafe Free

FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique

 Wed, 11 Feb at 10:30 am 4355 W Diversey Ave Free

2026 First Responders 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

World Collage Day Workshop with Susan

 Sat, 09 May at 12:30 pm The WasteShed USD 25

Yoga with April Falcon at Dorchester Art + Housing Collaborative

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 am Dorchester Art + Housing Collaborative | Rebuild Foundation Free

Fight Now Chicago Fundraiser Dinner

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:30 pm 2411 S Michigan Ave USD 45 to 1,069

Collage with Susan

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:30 pm The WasteShed USD 25

Cosmo Rotary Club Mtg with Guest Speaker: Wen Huang

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:00 pm Elephant & Castle- Buckingham Room Free

The Night Ministry Program Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm The Night Ministry Free

LA Food & Beverage Dinner (Retail Brands)

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:30 pm TBD Free

2026 Be Brave 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 07 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

2026 Taco Sloth 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Isabel Klee "Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About" in Conversation

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey) USD 47

Consider the Wildflowers 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sun, 01 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

YPN Breakfast: Your Money ABCs: Accounting, Budgeting & Consistency

 Wed, 25 Mar at 09:00 am Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli USD 0 to 60

2026 Day of the Dead 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

YPN Breakfast: April

 Wed, 29 Apr at 09:00 am Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli USD 0 to 60

CRAZY BINGO - "Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!" Edition

 Sun, 22 Feb at 07:00 pm Billy Sunday Free