Nonprofit Events in Chicago

Check out happening nonprofit 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

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street

4th of July Late Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Sixteen Candles at ANDERSONVILLE MIDSOMMARFEST-Swedish Stage!

 Sun, 14 Jun at 07:00 pm Andersonville Midsommarfest

Taste of Randolph 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Wells Street Art Festival

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610-1306, United States

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

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 05:00 pm Blue Island Ave & Paulina St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

4th of July Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 12:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Red, White & Cruise | Chicago July 4th Weekend Yacht Party

 Fri, 03 Jul at 03:00 pm Spirit of Chicago Yacht USD 27 to 57

Chicago Memorial Day Weekend Cruise | All White Attire Party

 Sun, 24 May at 09:00 pm Spirit of Chicago Yacht USD 28 to 57

Chris Thile & the CSO

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

2026 Gold Coast Art Fair

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park's Butler Field USD 13

Award-Winning Game Experience THE CUBE to Open First U.S. Venue in Chicago in 2026

Mon, 01 Jun at 10:00 am THE CUBE Chicago

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

FESTIVAL OF LIFE - Click Here for EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 pm Martin's International Special Events USD 21 to 156

Second Hand Soul Band | Roscoe Village Burger Fest | Chicago | Fri Jul 17 | 6:00 pm

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm 2000 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-6412, United States

Chicago Labor Day Weekend All White Attire Party Cruise

 Sun, 06 Sep at 09:00 pm Spirit of Chicago Yacht USD 27 to 57

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

Horner BrewFest 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Horner (Henry) Park USD 17 to 54

Sixteen Candles at WELLS STREET ARTS FEST! ** Main Stage**

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm Wells Street Art Festival

The Big Dig - North Ave Beach Party

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am North Avenue Beach USD 28 to 98

Deaf Awareness Day at Chicago Cubs

 Mon, 14 Sep at 06:30 pm Chicago Cubs

MOTOBLOT #13 (Official)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois

Zoo Ball: Andean Nights

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

OUT OF THE OFFICE 2026

 Thu, 28 May at 04:30 pm The Godfrey Hotel Chicago USD 34 to 55

Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K

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

CUNTea™ - Official IML Saturday Tea w/ CINDEL

Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm Chicago, Illinois

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

Stan's Donut Race

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

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Mon, 25 May at 07:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Lake Cruise on Saturday, September 5th

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 30 to 58

Miss Vechornytsi - Gala Night

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

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

Black Women Shining Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Marriott Marquis Chicago USD 103 to 194

Rock The Boat Chicago All White Yacht Party Memorial Day Weekend 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 11:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 pm 63rd Street Beach Free

Labor Day Weekend Evening Lake Cruise on Sunday, September 6th

 Sun, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

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

AICP Midwest's 2026 MEET.DRINK.TALK

 Thu, 28 May at 05:00 pm Tunnel USD 0 to 109

The Mitchell Cobey Lecture on Cinema: Dr. Carla Hayden

 Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm Logan Center for the Arts Free

Nights in Mykonos - Apollo Awakens - All White Attire Party

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

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

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

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

AFRO FUSION ALL WHITE YACHT CRUISE

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

DigiMarCon Midwest 2026 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition

 Tue, 19 May at 09:00 am Soldier Field Stadium USD 102 to 1,450

Founding Price - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25)

 Sat, 25 Jul at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 37 to 105

Just Announced - 2026 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival (August 22)

 Sat, 22 Aug at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 66

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown Free

MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala

 Fri, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 0 to 157

Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence

 Sat, 22 Aug at 09:00 am Location: TBA USD 0 to 1,069

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

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

5k Fun Run x Goose Island Beer Co. | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Goose Island Taproom USD 0 to 76

Sixteen Candles at LINCOLN PARK GREEK FEST!

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm St George Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago

Buy You, The World: a short film fundraiser

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

2026 Chicago Chinatown 5K

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 am Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois

Climate Innovation Summit

 Wed, 15 Jul at 01:00 pm Ignite Glass Studios USD 0 to 75

15 Years of K9s For Warriors - Chicago, IL

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

Just Announced - 2026 Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival (Sept 26)

 Sat, 26 Sep at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 10 to 91

Movements of Many at Green Briar Park

 Thu, 09 Jul at 06:00 pm Green Briar Park Free

Movements of Many at Independence Park

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:00 pm Independence Park Free

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

Thursday | Singles @ Shoreclub 🏖 | Shoreclub

 Fri, 22 May at 12:30 am Shore Club Chicago

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

Thu, 21 May at 12:00 am Carbon

Children in the Fire: What War Does to a Generation

 Wed, 03 Jun at 05:00 pm Gene Siskel Film Center Free

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

Saturday | Puppy Love @ PB&J | West Loop

Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox

Equality and Pride 365 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm IO Godfrey

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

PRIDE Sip & Paint

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm 360 CHICAGO

COMEDY GIVES BACK

 Wed, 27 May at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 30

Movements of Many at Nichols Park

 Sat, 11 Jul at 01:00 pm Nichols Park Fieldhouse Free

cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon

 Fri, 28 Aug at 08:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts

5k Fun Run x Marz Community Brewing Co | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Marz Community Brewing Company USD 0 to 76

54th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon: FUND-IT-FORWARD

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

NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY YACHT CRUISE

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

Black Health Connect | Bridging Healthcare Communities: CHICAGO - Q2 Mixer

 Fri, 29 May at 05:00 pm 868 N Franklin St USD 18 to 23

St. Bernard Hospital's Community FitFest

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am 6307 S Stewart Ave Free

5k Fun Run x Spiteful Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 25 Oct at 11:00 am Spiteful Brewing Tap Room USD 0 to 76

Chicago Glow Run

 Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Chicago, Illinois

"OWN THE ROOM"

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm 22 E Hubbard St Free

BACK TO THE 90s CHICAGO • Juneteenth Weekend Experience • Music By DJ Self

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 am The Hidden Gem

Studio Ghibli Night #2 @ Haibayo

 Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm HAIBAYÔ Free

Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Theodore Roosevelt High School USD 0 to 30

Offsite at Haymarket House: Tillie Walden

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

Role Call : June 2026

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm Center on Halsted Free

5k Fun Run x Begyle Brewing | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 13 Sep at 11:30 am Begyle Brewing USD 53 to 76

Pink Floyd Concert in the Dark with Award Winning Violinist WAITLIST SHOW

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:00 pm Secret Location in Chicago USD 0 to 322

EnbyBallet: UNBOUND — An Intimate Studio Performance

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm The Menomonee Club Free

5k Fun Run x Illuminated Brew Works | 2026 IL Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:30 am Illuminated Brew Works USD 53 to 76

Thursday | Love is in the Air - an immersive singles event | Flyover Chicago, Navy Pier

Fri, 29 May at 12:00 am Flyover

Is This Going to Cause an Argument - Angel Laketa Moore and Marcus Tanksley at City Winery - Chicago

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:30 pm City Winery - Chicago

Chicago PRIDE Event

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm 2121 N Clybourn Ave USD 29 to 45

Paint Bouquets & Sip - Awakenings Fundraiser

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Awakenings USD 55 to 75