Nonprofit Events in Chicago

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Chicago, IL

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

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

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

SIU Black Alumni Group Fundraiser | Bulls vs Cavaliers

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm United Center Free

Chris Thile & the CSO

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

Zoo-ologie 2026

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

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

Grotesque Burlesque @ C2E2 2026 – Live Cosplay Figure Drawing

 Fri, 27 Mar at 11:00 am C2E2

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

Jewel-Osco's Big Deal Battle Benefiting YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:00 pm The Salt 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

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

Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Willis Tower, South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA USD 40

MOTOBLOT #13 (Official)

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

BRUNCH & R&B SPRING CRUISE

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:30 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 535

17th Annual Houndstooth Ball

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm Morgan MFG

9th Annual Chicago Black College Expo™

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am Chicago State University Free

Sky High Puppy Yoga

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:30 am 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-1770, United States

Stan's Donut Race

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

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

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

Make-A-Wish Illinois Wish Ball

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Navy Pier

Chicago Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)

 Thu, 19 Mar Robert Taylor Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) USD 10

Chicago's Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm Joy District USD 10 to 21

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

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

Ravenswood Run Presented by Fleet Feet x Altra

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 am Corner Hermitage & Wilson in Ravenswood

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

Proudly Pro-Life Gala Featuring Lara Trump

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:00 pm Trump International Hotel Chicago

AFRO FUSION ALL WHITE YACHT CRUISE

 Sun, 30 Aug 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

Hydrate Hussies & Manholes Drag Show

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

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

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

Thursday | Rooftop Apres Ski Singles Night | The Hotel Collection, Magnificent Mile

 Fri, 27 Mar at 12:30 am The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile Hotel & Suites

2026 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival (August 22)

 Sat, 22 Aug at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

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

AFRO FUSION YACHT CRUISE

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

Code for America Summit 2026

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 am Marriott Marquis Chicago USD 627

Trinket Fest Weekend

 Fri, 03 Apr 4325 N Ravenswood Ave USD 0 to 7

EmpowerHer Journey Women’s Tea Fundraiser

 Sun, 22 Mar at 11:00 am The Private Foundation USD 215

Thursday | ACCESS GRANTED: SINGLES SOCIAL | Foundation Room, House of Blues, River North

Fri, 03 Apr at 12:00 am Foundation Room Chicago

FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm Water Tower Place, Level 3 USD 0 to 375

Latina Comedy Festival Presents: 1/2 Way to the Fest Fundraiser Comedy Show

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

 Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park) USD 0 to 45

Thresholds Gala '26: Meet the Moment

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:00 pm The Geraghty

cincOH 5th edition :: Chicago Tango Marathon

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

2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25)

 Sat, 25 Jul at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

Lakefront Loop

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

Chicago Misconceptions • Urban Renewal: Good or Bad?

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:00 pm The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park) USD 0 to 45

Chicago Run/Walk

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

2026 Grace Giving Trivia Night

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:30 pm Irish American Heritage Center Free

Thursday | Rodeo Romance🤠 (35 & under) | Wrigleyville

Fri, 20 Mar at 12:00 am Stolen Saddle

Next Level Live Music: 70s Soul. 80s Hip-Hop. All Night Long.

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm House of Blues Chicago USD 55 to 109

Life is an Art: IAM the party

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:30 pm City Hall Events USD 82 to 50,000

CIRCLE Foundation's 17th Annual Gala

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:30 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant USD 0 to 141

Level Up Conference 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm Venue SIX10 Free

Real Estate Games

 Thu, 14 May at 01:30 pm Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Chicago Fashion Fundraiser

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Carbon Chicago

Equality and Pride 365 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm IO Godfrey

Black History Month Closeout Celebration/Leo High School Choir Performance

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:30 pm DuSable Museum of African American History Free

The Jury Experience: Medical Disaster - Cut Open, Left Broken: Will Chicago Deliver Justice?

 Sun, 29 Mar at 03:00 pm Edlis Neeson Theater - MCA USD 46 to 62

Chicago Rum Fest 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Logan Square Auditorium USD 26 to 301

Asian Pop-Up Cinema Festival Opening Night: PASS AND GOAL (逆轉上半場) Hong Kong

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm AMC NEWCITY 14 USD 0 to 108

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

BBB Centennial Celebration

 Wed, 22 Apr at 05:00 pm Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

11th Annual Midtown-Metro Soirée – A Moonlit Masquerade

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Artifact Events

Francis Fukuyama: The Civil Service and the Future of American Diplomacy

 Thu, 14 May at 11:30 am Union League Club of Chicago USD 57

Chicago Glow Run

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

Solidarity Saturday

Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 pm Dance Center Chicago

COMEDY GIVES BACK

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

Chicago Latina Magazine Expo Presented by AMBETTER HEALTH

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center Free

1st Annual Ball- The Pride Ball - Benefiting 'Life is Work!'

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 0 to 375

15 Years of K9s For Warriors - Chicago, IL

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

Tech Pulse 2030-Reimagining Healthcare with AI

 Tue, 31 Mar at 05:00 pm Discovery Partners Institute Free

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

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Goose Island Taproom USD 53 to 76

Claire Huangci: Live in Concert

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm PianoForte Chicago USD 0 to 50

100 Free Acts of Theater: Bomba and The Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center USD 0 to 10

Notes for Peace Reunion

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607-5301, United States

Seedling Extravaganza! AGA 2026

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Revolution Brewing

Squeaky Feet w/ Family Groove Company at Martyrs'

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

5th Annual Night for the NICU: Celebrating 15 Years of Impact

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:30 pm Tree House Chicago USD 0 to 135

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

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

KOVAL Comedy: Third Fridays benefitting American Writers Museum

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm KOVAL Distillery, 4241 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Lakeview Coffee Stroll 2026

 Sun, 22 Mar at 10:00 am 1409 W Addison St USD 31 to 43

FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 pm Onward Neighborhood House Free

Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Barrio Bugalú

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center USD 12

GRANOR FARM DINNER feat Granor Farm Wines and Spirits

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm middle brow - bungalow USD 96

2026 Salsa/Bachata Party Scholarship Fundraiser

 Sat, 25 Apr at 04:00 pm Chicago Hope Events Banquet Hall 2189 W Bowler St, Chicago

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

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

SoundBites 2026

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Ramova Theatre

Rosewater | 21 March 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 03:00 pm Dome Studios USD 13 to 29

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

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 53 to 76

48th Annual Benefit Gala

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611-1443, United States

The 2026 Early Opera Cabaret

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

Gimme the Night at the Nighthawk

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm Nighthawk Free

8th Annual Rockin' for Misericordia

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

APUC Film Festival Screening: A GOOD CHILD w/ Special Guests

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm AMC NEWCITY 14 USD 0 to 33

Skip the Small Talk Night at kibbitznest

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm kibbitznest books, brews & blarney USD 24

Victory Gardens Benefit Reading - An Ocean Away

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Victory Gardens Theater USD 13

DJ Emanuel Pippen's Fundraiser Party

 Sat, 21 Mar at 04:00 pm Haven Entertainment Center USD 26

Special Comedy Show and Fundraising Event for New Comedy Theater!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:30 pm 2843 N Halsted St Free

From the River to the Sea to Every Mountain Top: Solidarity as Worldmaking

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:00 pm Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture (Community Room) Free