Charities Events in Chicago

Check out happening charities events all around Chicago, IL

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

2026 Luau Volleyball Weekend in Chicago 🌺⛳🏐 | Fri 9/11, Sat 9/12, Sun 9/13

 Fri, 11 Sep at 11:00 am Sydney Marovitz Golf Course

Chicago IL DZIDZIO Charity Concert by Revived Soldiers Ukraine

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Copernicus Center USD 82 to 162

Wish Ball

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Navy Pier Chicago Ilinois

Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk

 Sat, 03 Oct at 09:00 am Montrose Harbor

HOUSE OF LEATHER [H.O.L] - IMLBB WEEKEND, CHICAGO - OFFICIAL SAT PARTY!! w/ RALPHI ROSARIO

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 pm The Riviera Theatre

Zoo Ball: Andean Nights

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:30 pm N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Zoo-ologie 2026

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Deaf Awareness Day at Chicago Cubs

 Mon, 14 Sep at 06:30 pm Chicago Cubs

Budweiser Concert Series: Mayday Parade - May 17

 Sun, 17 May at 06:45 pm 3637 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 am Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

Stan's Donut Race

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

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

Make-A-Wish Illinois Wish Ball

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Navy Pier

Miss Vechornytsi - Gala Night

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm Eventus Hall USD 0 to 108

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn, Chicago - Tastings Included

 Sat, 03 Oct at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 25 to 42

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 25 to 31

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

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

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE - 80% SOLD OUT!!

 Sun, 24 May at 11:00 am Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 0 to 802

Nights in Mykonos - Apollo Awakens - All White Attire Party

 Sun, 24 May at 04:00 pm Avli on The Park USD 68

13th Annual Charity Boat Cruise-Gift From the Heart/Dar Serca

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm Spirit of Chicago

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

 Sat, 22 Aug at 11:00 am Wrigleyville's BEST Country Bars TBA USD 10 to 37

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

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

AFRO FUSION ALL WHITE YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

Buy You, The World: a short film fundraiser

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 18

The Malört Crawl: Tix include Entry, a T-Shirt, Buffet & 2 Shots of Malört

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Wrigleyville's Best Bars TBA USD 10 to 28

FashionBar THE SHOWS: October 2026 - The Collective Runway Show

 Sat, 03 Oct at 05:00 pm Water Tower Place, Level 3 USD 0 to 402

Wednesday | Dates for a Difference Singles Social | Carbon, West Loop

Thu, 21 May at 12:00 am Carbon

Driven by Compassion: A Collective

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Porsche Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 162

37th Annual Real Men Cook: Real Men Needed

 Sun, 21 Jun at 03:00 pm The Quarry Event Center

2026 DASH for Detection

 Sun, 14 Jun at 08:00 am Montrose Harbor

Heroes vs Villains: Les Miz Cast Cabaret at Sidetrack

 Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657

UPS for DownS RUNS CHICAGO 2026

 Sun, 11 Oct at 05:00 am Grant Park Free

54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon: FUND-IT-FORWARD

 Tue, 09 Jun at 11:00 am University Club of Chicago USD 0 to 26,679

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

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

NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 27 Sep at 12:00 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 802

Save Our SNAP Block Party w/ Nico Segal, Shawnee Dez, + More

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm 1201 W 63rd St Free

Day of Wellness + Jump Rope -a-Thon 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Morgan Park United Methodist USD 0 to 82

Chicago Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

 Tue, 09 Jun at 07:00 pm Lottie's Pub USD 10 to 39

A Just Brew: An AAPI Happy Hour FUNdraiser

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square USD 0 to 55

Charisma Cruise

 Sat, 22 Aug at 12:30 pm Pinnacle Yachts - DuSable Harbor USD 55

River North's Spirit Social

 Thu, 25 Jun at 05:30 pm Hubbard Inn USD 66 to 269

Gala! JUBALEE

 Thu, 06 Aug at 05:30 pm Dance Center of Columbia College USD 0 to 25,000

15 Years of K9s For Warriors - Chicago, IL

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Wrigley Field Free

Miles for Migraine Illinois

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

Cultivate & Connect: Summer Social

 Tue, 09 Jun at 05:00 pm Recess Free

Benefit Concert for Misericordia

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:30 pm Colvin House USD 55

Chicago Wine Fest at Hubbard Inn - Tastings Included

 Sat, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 31 to 42

Chicago French Bulldog Rescue Pup Prom 2026 PUPCHELLA

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Rizzo's Bar & Inn USD 13 to 45

Already Home: An AAPI Market

 Fri, 15 May at 05:00 pm Vjosa Cafe & Events Free

Offsite at Haymarket House: Tillie Walden

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm Haymarket House USD 6

American Cancer Society Walk & Roll

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 am Upper Hutchinson, Grant Park

Women Rising Wellness Festival

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Gary Comer Youth Center USD 0 to 500

Making Great Strides Run/Walk

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

5th Annual 312 RiverRun 5K

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

YPN Breakfast: August

 Wed, 26 Aug at 09:00 am Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli USD 0 to 60

YPN Breakfast: Safety First – Risk Management for REALTORS®

 Wed, 24 Jun at 09:00 am Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli USD 0 to 60

Charity Gala, Silent Auction

Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Sears Tower

BARK: Walk for Chicago's Animals

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 am 1735 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

Walk for Kidneys 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun at 09:00 am Diversey Harbor

THE CHICAGO SIGNATURE MUSIC AND MAKERS FESTIVAL

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:00 am 1501 W Randolph St Free

Esteem Awards 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 01:00 pm 3349 N Halsted St Free

North Shore on the Lake 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm City Cruises Chicago Navy Pier USD 0 to 162

Fall Fundraiser 2026

 Thu, 03 Sep at 06:30 pm The Adler Planetarium

Bright Star Community Outreach Hope In Action 5K Run/Walk

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Mandrake (Henry Brown) Park USD 45

Pints for Patriots

 Thu, 21 May at 04:00 pm Horse Thief Hollow Free

Memorial Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

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

YPN Breakfast: Master Your Time, Protect Your Energy

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

Rest Camp Chicago-A Day Retreat Fundraiser for Tired Grown Ups

 Sat, 30 May at 10:30 am Zen Yoga Garage USD 0 to 258

D77 Community Meet Ups

 Tue, 23 Jun at 05:00 pm Lark Restaurant & Bar Free

Lavender Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 | Language of Flowers Collection

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Pints for Patriots - Open Outcry

 Thu, 21 May at 04:00 pm Open Outcry Brewing Company Free

IAM celebrating

 Thu, 21 May at 05:00 pm Intuit Art Museum Free

Care for Albania Annual Gala and Silent Auction 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm The Metropolitan USD 0 to 215

🪖🇺🇸 CHICAGO volunteer opportunity ~ 2026 SOLDIER FIELD 10 RACE DAY

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 am Soldier Field

Bee Happy Race 2026 | Fun Virtual 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

Stained Glass Bugs & Butterflies with MAC

 Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm 1754 N Kimball Ave USD 93

“One Love for Jamaica “ A Fund Raising Event for Hurricane Melissa

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Visions Odeum and Events USD 0 to 135

Chicago Remembrance Cookout

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 am Rainbow Park Beach

Equity Arts - An Investment in Imagination

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Heaven Gallery USD 0 to 146

Sildanza Fiesta Fund

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm TQ Experience Event Space USD 0 to 66

The Cookup: Dandelions 1 Year Anniversary

 Sat, 16 May at 05:00 pm Inspiration Kitchens USD 34

The Mill | variety show & open mic

 Thu, 21 May at 06:30 pm Burlington Bar Free

Dine for a Cause to Benefit PAWS Chicago

 Wed, 20 May at 04:00 pm 1367 W Erie St Free

YPN Breakfast: The Consistency Blueprint: Structuring Your Week for Success

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

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2026

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

Cheers to Change - Supporting Chicago's Rescue Dogs

 Sun, 07 Jun at 03:00 pm City's Edge USD 0 to 50

National Rescue Dog Day Fundraising Social

 Wed, 20 May at 04:00 pm Pup Social USD 0 to 22

Chicago Puzzle Club - Puzzle with Pride Speed Puzzle Competition & Puzzle Swap - June 27, 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Clarendon Fieldhouse at 4501 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, United States

Networkapalooza 2026

 Wed, 27 May at 05:00 pm Irish American Heritage Center Free

2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Sun, 04 Oct at 11:30 am Canaryville, Chicago, Illinois

6th Annual RACE FOR PEACE

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 am La Villita Park

Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm 1201 E 60th St USD 600

May Street Outreach with Street Samaritans

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am TechNexus Free

Operation Icons of Country

 Sat, 29 Aug at 03:00 pm Chicago Bridgeport VFW Post 5079 USD 34

D77 Community Meet Ups

 Tue, 26 May at 12:00 pm BellyBowl Kitchen & Lounge (Halsted) Free

Race Through Hawaii Virtual Race | 5K, 10K, Marathon | Run Anywhere

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 6 to 47

Cat Day Virtual Race 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sun, 09 Aug at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 4 to 47

HACIA Scholarship and Education Foundation

 Wed, 16 Sep at 05:00 pm Obama Foundation USD 0 to 10,673

Intro to Re-Use/Repurposed Bookbinding

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm 1754 N Kimball Ave USD 87