Bonfire Gaming

08/02/2026

Join us for a special gamer movie night on September 12 Saturday 09/12/2026 7:00pm at Pumping Station One. 3519 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Free admission and popcorn for those who attend!

Watch the movie TRON Legacy starring Jeff Bridges. Sam Flynn is looking for his missing father and is suddenly transported into the digital world known as the Grid. It’s a race against the clock to get out

Additional Info:
This is a public event at PS:1, hosted by Bonfire Gaming. You do not need to be a member to attend. This location has various shop tools, so an online waiver is required to be signed the first time you visit.

There is free street parking both along Elston and the side streets.

Public transportation information:
Bus line: 152
CTA: Blue line Addison

Please see this wiki page for public transit information:
https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Neighborhood_Information

By attending our events, you agree to the following:
I will not bring any weapons
I will not bully or harass others
I will not damage the venue or event materials/games
I will not do anything illegal
I will not cause harm to myself or others by behaving recklessly
I will not consume alcohol or or drugs inside the event venue (Our events are dry unless otherwise noted)
I will not advertise or solicit during or at the event venue unless the material has been shared with, and agreed to by, event leadership prior to the event
Our website: https://bonfiregamingchi.org/

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/bonfire-gamer-movie-night-tron-legacy

07/27/2026

Our signature event is StreetPass Bonfire at Promontory Point on August 30 Sunday 08/30/2026 4:00-8:00 pm!

This public event will be hosted the last Sunday of every month until mid-fall

Bring your Game Boy, DS, PSP, or other portable game consoles in this lush outdoor environment. Rather than playing by yourself in your room, “Why not play with friends where you can see both the Chicago and Indiana skyline?”

Hosted by: Bonfire Gaming

Address: 5491 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, IL 60615

Public Transit:
Bus line: 171
Metra line: 55-56-57 station on E 56th street

Parking:
Free street parking along South Shore Drive
Paid parking lot that closes at 10 pm

Accessibility:
Requires a 15 minute walk on a paved path from the parking lot to the fire pit
A large stone ring is around the campfire to sit

Notes:
Leave the fire pit better than we found it
Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
Clean up all trash before leaving the park
Some trash bags provided

Disclaimers:
This is for all handheld consoles, not only StreetPass ones
StreetPass® is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America Inc.

By attending our events, you agree to the following:
I will not bring any weapons
I will not bully or harass others
I will not damage the venue or event materials/games
I will not do anything illegal
I will not cause harm to myself or others by behaving recklessly
I will not consume alcohol or or drugs inside the event venue (Our events are dry unless otherwise noted)
I will not advertise or solicit during or at the event venue unless the material has been shared with, and agreed to by, event leadership prior to the event
Our website: https://bonfiregamingchi.org/

RSVP Link here: https://events.humanitix.com/streetpass-bonfire-fbg94nha

07/27/2026

Analog Game Night at Pumping Station: One is on Saturday, August 8 (08/08/2026) at 7 PM is hosted every two weeks.

3519 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60618

Come play some great games with members of Pumping Station: One, order/bring some food, and get to know each other in a low pressure, friendly environment. All are welcome to see what we have to offer.

Additional Info: This is a public event at PS:1, hosted by Bonfire Gaming. You do not need to be a member to attend. This location has various shop tools, so an online waiver is required to be signed the first time you visit.

There is free street parking both along Elston and the side streets.

Public transportation information:
Bus line: 152
CTA: Blue line Addison stop
Please see this wiki page for public transit information: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Neighborhood_Information

By attending our events, you agree to the following:
I will not bring any weapons
I will not bully or harass others
I will not damage the venue or event materials/games
I will not do anything illegal
I will not cause harm to myself or others by behaving recklessly
I will not consume alcohol or or drugs inside the event venue (Our events are dry unless otherwise noted)
I will not advertise or solicit during or at the event venue unless the material has been shared with, and agreed to by, event leadership prior to the event
Our website: https://bonfiregamingchi.org/

RSVP Link: https://events.humanitix.com/bfganaloggamenight

Hashtags:

07/18/2026

Join us for a special gamer movie night on August 1 Saturday 08/01/2026 7:00pm at Pumping Station One. 3519 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Free admission and popcorn for those who attend!

Watch the movie TRON starring Jeff Bridges. A former video game designer hacks his way into a corporation to prove he created video games that were stolen by the corporation ENCOM. One night he gets transported to a digital world and has to fight back to reality.

Additional Info:
This is a public event at PS:1, hosted by Bonfire Gaming. You do not need to be a member to attend. This location has various shop tools, so an online waiver is required to be signed the first time you visit.

There is free street parking both along Elston and the side streets.

Public transportation information:
Bus line: 152
CTA: Blue line Addison

Please see this wiki page for public transit information:
https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Neighborhood_Information

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Our signature event is StreetPass Bonfire at Promontory Point on July 26 Sunday 07/26/2026 4:00-9:00 pm!

This public event will be hosted the last Sunday of every month until mid-fall

Bring your Game Boy, DS, PSP, or other portable game consoles in this lush outdoor environment. Rather than playing by yourself in your room, “Why not play with friends where you can see both the Chicago and Indiana skyline?”

Hosted by: Bonfire Gaming

Address: 5491 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, IL 60615

Public Transit:
Bus line: 171
Metra line: 55-56-57 station on E 56th street

Parking:
Free street parking along South Shore Drive
Paid parking lot that closes at 10 pm

Accessibility:
Requires a 15 minute walk on a paved path from the parking lot to the fire pit
A large stone ring is around the campfire to sit

Notes:
Leave the fire pit better than we found it
Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
Clean up all trash before leaving the park
Some trash bags provided

Disclaimers:
This is for all handheld consoles, not only StreetPass ones
StreetPass® is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America Inc.

Hashtags:

07/16/2026

Analog Game Night at Pumping Station: One is on Saturday, July 25 (07/25/2026) at 7 PM is hosted every two weeks.

3519 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL 60618

Come play some great games with members of Pumping Station: One, order/bring some food, and get to know each other in a low pressure, friendly environment. All are welcome to see what we have to offer.

Additional Info: This is a public event at PS:1, hosted by Bonfire Gaming. You do not need to be a member to attend. This location has various shop tools, so an online waiver is required to be signed the first time you visit.

There is free street parking both along Elston and the side streets.

Public transportation information:
Bus line: 152
CTA: Blue line Addison stop
Please see this wiki page for public transit information: https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Neighborhood_Information

Hashtags:

07/02/2026

Our statement given the recent news by Sony.

Petition for Reverse the decision of Sony to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation Consoles:
https://www.change.org/p/reverse-the-decision-of-sony-to-stop-producing-physical-discs-for-playstation-consoles

Petition for PS6 to have disc drive:
https://www.change.org/p/ensure-ps6-has-a-disc-drive-and-backwards-compatibility