Lawndale Pop-Up Spot

06/08/2026

What a great day it was, kicking off our 2026 SUNDAYS ON THE BOULEVARD series with SLIDE INTO SUMMER on a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the West Side!

Huge thanks to for making it all possible as lead sponsor (and bringing out the Booksmobile), to all the vendors who came out, to and ESCONI and and and and and and .thompson and Playstreets for the fun activities, to the volunteers who helped get everything get put up and put away, to and others for the funding, and everyone else for showing up and letting loose!

Next up: A Taste of Lawndale in three weeks, Sundays June 28, 1-4 pm, Douglas Blvd @ Central Park Ave

06/06/2026

As you may have heard, this year marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66! In North Lawndale, that is Ogden Avenue. We are excited to share a bunch of events taking place over the next several months - some explicitly themed around the Route 66 centennial, others happening in spaces along Ogden, such as the Farm on Ogden and Douglass Park!

We kick things off TODAY - June 6 (aka 6/6) with the Douglass Juneteenth Celebration which will feature speakers, performers, free food, a health and resource fair, art making, coloring books, face painting, and free Route 66 trolley rides guided by the North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society!

Much more to come all summer and fall - stay tuned!

06/04/2026

Livin’ the lavender life….

A huge thanks to this group of North Lawndale College Prep scholars and teachers for spending their Day of Service with the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot!

We have now gone from blue to reddish orange to green to lavender in our eighth year of operation. But our goal remains the same - to work deeply with community in creating amazing exhibitions, events, and programs that help strengthen North Lawndale.

Speaking of which, please join us this Saturday, June 6, for the Douglass Juneteenth Celebration with free food, music, art making, face painting , resources, and Route 66 trolley rides led by .

And Sunday join us bright and early for our .1 cheer zone, then again at 1:00 for our first of five SUNDAYS ON THE BOULEVARS!!

(Shout out to for helping make it all go smoothly and to for the awesome lavender and white paints!)

06/03/2026

Just a few days out from the Douglass Juneteenth Celebration this SATURDAY, JUNE 6 from 12-4 pm at the Douglass Park Cultural & Community Center, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. in Chicago.

We will have speakers, free food, dancers, a DJ, art making with .lawndale.arts.activism, face painting by , a health and resource fair, chess, an inflatable sculpture via , and much more!

Because this is the centennial of Historic Route 66, and the day is 6/6, we will have free guided trolley rides on Ogden Avenue as well as the debut of new coloring book, Elvin Explores Route 66 in North Lawndale!

Sponsored by the Chicago Park District, , , , , Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, and many more!

06/02/2026

☀ Sundays on the Boulevard kicks off with the 5th Annual Slide Into Summer!

Slide Into Summer is a great opportunity to connect youth with fun and productive activities this summer. The event also includes food, music, vendors, art making, games, FREE BOOKS, and more.

Come one, come all, this Sunday, June 7, at Douglas Blvd & Central Park Avenue.

06/01/2026

☀ Sundays on the Boulevard kicks off with the 5th Annual Slide Into Summer and Open Books will be there to provide FREE BOOKS!

Slide Into Summer is a great opportunity to connect youth with fun and productive activities this summer. The event also includes food, music, vendors, art making, games, and more. Don’t forget to say hello to Open Books and find your next favorite read. See you there!

05/30/2026

Pre-fest kite testing with

Come to 18th & California (not 1401 S Sacramento)TODAY between 12-4 for the first Douglass Park Kite Festival!

05/29/2026

Fridays on the Plaza wraps up today with our FINAL FRIDAY! Swing by for some BBQ from , arts and music and games and friends!

Friday, May 29, 4:00-6:09 at Love Blooms Here Plaza, 3601 W Douglas Blvd

05/27/2026

Looking for THINGS TO DO in Chicago this weekend?

Pull up to the Kite Festival at Douglass Park this Saturday, May 30th from 12–4PM for an afternoon of FREE kites, FREE food, and FREE wholesome fun.

Bring your friends, your family, and your good energy — we’re outside enjoying fresh air, creativity, music, and connection all afternoon long.

All ages welcome!
-Douglass Park
at California & 18th street
-Saturday, May 30
-12-4PM

Link in bio for details.

05/26/2026