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Beacon Place Beacon Place is a community center in Waukegan, IL that delivers programs to children and families.

Beacon Place is a community center in southeast Waukegan with programs for kids and adults that allow them to see a path toward their own brighter tomorrow by building the life skills they need, to achieve the dreams that they want. Established in the fall of 2012 by a group of dedicated and inspired individuals who recognized a significant need in southeast Waukegan and decided to do something about it. In the spring of 2013, the founders of Beacon Place acquired an abandoned home at 603 McAlister in Waukegan that they envisioned would become a beacon to the neighbors, becoming a local community center that would deliver programs focused on food and nutrition, overall health, academic support and life skill development. With the belief in the power of neighbors helping neighbors, these volunteers listened closely to the needs of the families in their community and brought them programs and support that have allowed the people of the community to see a path to new opportunities in their lives.

to Old National Bank for hosting us for their Client Appreciation Week! Come see us, learn about giving back to your ...
10/06/2026

to Old National Bank for hosting us for their Client Appreciation Week! Come see us, learn about giving back to your community at Beacon Place, and enter for the chance to win some great prizes from Old National!

As the weather changes, we are approaching our LAST session of Yoga in the Park this season... or are we? Let us know i...
09/24/2026

As the weather changes, we are approaching our LAST session of Yoga in the Park this season... or are we?

Let us know if we should keep going!
Email Crystal at [email protected] or join us this Friday and tell her in person!

King Park
Friday, Sept. 25
11:30am - 1pm

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Con el cambio de clima, nos acercamos a nuestra ÚLTIMA sesión de Yoga en el Parque de esta temporada... ¿o no?

¡Cuéntanos si deberíamos continuar!
¡Escribe a Crystal a [email protected] o acompáñanos este viernes y díselo en persona!

King Park
Viernes, 25 de septiembre
11:30 - 13:00

Huge shoutout to the amazing team at for pulling up with boxes packed full of fresh, locally grown produce for our fam...
09/22/2026

Huge shoutout to the amazing team at for pulling up with boxes packed full of fresh, locally grown produce for our families!

Through their Farm to Families program, these goodies are heading straight to the kitchens who will benefit from them most. We love a community partner that brings the flavor and the nutrients. Thank you, Elawa Farm, for helping us keep Waukegan healthy, happy, and well-fed!

🌧️ 🎥 MOVIE NIGHT POSTPONED 🎥 🌧️Due to the current weather forecast, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the ...
09/17/2026

🌧️ 🎥 MOVIE NIGHT POSTPONED 🎥 🌧️

Due to the current weather forecast, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the event for everyone's safety and comfort. We are actively working on a reschedule date and will share those details with you as soon as they are locked in!

Keep an eye on our page for updates. Thank you for your understanding, stay dry, and we can't wait to see our Beacon Place family under the stars soon!

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🌧️ 🎥 NOCHE DE PELÍCULA POSPUESTA 🎥 🌧️

Debido al pronóstico del tiempo actual, hemos tomado la difícil decisión de posponer el evento por la seguridad y comodidad de todos.¡Estamos trabajando activamente en una fecha de reprogramación y compartiremos los detalles con ustedes tan pronto como estén confirmados!

Estén atentos a nuestra página para recibir actualizaciones.¡Gracias por su comprensión, manténganse secos y estamos ansiosos por ver muy pronto a nuestra familia de Beacon Place bajo las estrellas!

Join Beacon Place for Movie Night in the Park to kick-off our Fall Programming! Free and open to the community; super he...
09/10/2026

Join Beacon Place for Movie Night in the Park to kick-off our Fall Programming!

Free and open to the community; super hero cape encouraged but not required.
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¡Únete a Beacon Place para una Noche de Cine en el Parque y da inicio a nuestra programación de otoño!

Entrada gratuita y abierta a toda la comunidad; se recomienda usar capa de superhéroe, pero no es obligatorio.

Registration is underway!Visit Beacon Place anytime between 10am and 3pm today or tomorrow to sign up for programming....
09/09/2026

Registration is underway!
Visit Beacon Place anytime between 10am and 3pm today or tomorrow to sign up for programming. Plan for 45 minutes to connect with staff, learn about curriculum, and join our family!

Contact Crystal Ortega-Pantoja at [email protected] with questions, or to make other date arrangements.


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¡Ya están abiertas las inscripciones para el otoño!

Visita Beacon Place hoy o mañana entre las 10:00 y las 15:00 para inscribirte en nuestros programas. Dedica 45 minutos para hablar con nuestro personal, conocer el plan de estudios y unirte a nuestra familia.

Si tienes alguna pregunta o quieres coordinar otra fecha, contacta a Crystal Ortega-Pantoja en [email protected].

08/21/2026

and MAJOR UPDATE!

This event is now FREE to attend! Pre-Register to ensure entry - space is limited.
NEXT Friday, August 28 at 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood.

Live music by Liam Sheridan , Round on the Road with Maura Streppa, Griffin & Kate Snow, and Wht.Rbbt.Obj.

We'll start the night with a line dancing lesson and close it out with one winner of a Custom Song by Maura Streppa!

RSVP at beacon-place.org/concert.

08/21/2026

Celebrate music and community with Friday, Aug 28.

- artists, families, initiatives, and more!

SAVE THE DATE! Registration for Beacon Place programming opens soon! All parents must complete the required Parent Unive...
08/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Registration for Beacon Place programming opens soon!
All parents must complete the required Parent University session before their children can join.

NEW Families: Wed, Sept. 2, 5:30-6:30pm
Returning Families: Sept. 3, 5:30-6:30pm OR Sept. 5, 10:30-11:30am

Programs officially start on September 21. Secure your spot and get ready for a great season!

Contact Crystal at [email protected] for more information.

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¡RESERVA LA FECHA!

¡Próximamente se abrirán las inscripciones para los programas de Beacon Place!

Todos los padres deben completar la sesión obligatoria de la Universidad para Padres antes de que sus hijos puedan participar.

Familias nuevas: Miércoles, 2 de septiembre, de 17:30 a 18:30 h.
Familias que regresan: 3 de septiembre, de 17:30 a 18:30 h o 5 de septiembre, de 10:30 a 11:30 h.

Los programas comienzan oficialmente el 21 de septiembre. ¡Reserva tu lugar y prepárate para una gran temporada!

Para más información, contacta a Crystal en [email protected].

Address

603 S McAlister Avenue
Waukegan, IL
60085

Telephone

+18474975787

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