Upcoming PUBLIC events
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2026 WALKING TOUR SEASON
To see route maps for our tours, click here!
Please note that routes are subject to change at any time.
All of our events are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We suggest a tax-deductible donation of $10-20 per attendee for those who are able to comfortably do so. Your donations help us pay our talented tour guides and cover the myriad of expenses that small nonprofits accrue. Our staff is entirely volunteer.
Please note that routes are subject to change at any time.
All of our events are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We suggest a tax-deductible donation of $10-20 per attendee for those who are able to comfortably do so. Your donations help us pay our talented tour guides and cover the myriad of expenses that small nonprofits accrue. Our staff is entirely volunteer.
SATURDAY
MAY 2nd, 2026
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LINCOLN SQUARE WALKING TOUR
11:00AM - 1:00PM Beginning at Western Brown Line Station Led by Anthony Alfaro → INFO & TICKETS! RSVP OPENS 4/18 |
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SATURDAY
MAY 9TH, 2026
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LITTLE ITALY WALKING TOUR
11:00AM - 1:00PM Beginning at the Hull House Museum Led by Erica Ruggiero → INFO & TICKETS! RSVP OPENS 4/25 |
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SATURDAY
MAY 16TH, 2026
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WEST LAKEVIEW WALKING TOUR
NOON - 2:00PM Beginning at Halsted & Addison (NW Corner) Led by Walter Kiefer Tour sponsored by Capoeiera Brasil Chicago → INFO & TICKETS! RSVP OPENS 5/2 |
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SATURDAY
MAY 23RD, 2026
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EAST PORTAGE PARK WALKING TOUR
11:00AM - 1:00PM Beginning at City News Cafe Led by Giovina Romandine → INFO & TICKETS! RSVP OPENS 5/9 |
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SATURDAY
MAY 30th, 2026
All of our events are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We suggest a tax-deductible donation of $10-20 per attendee for those who are able to comfortably do so. Your donations help us pay our talented lecturers and cover the myriad of expenses that small nonprofits accrue. Our staff is entirely volunteer. You can learn more about our mission here!
SUMMER IS
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Please be patient as our all-volunteer staff works hard to finalize details for 40+ neighborhood tours citywide!
Check back on this page frequently in the coming weeks as we slowly announce our full season of tours (through October). |
COME WORK WITH US! |
TOUR VOLUNTEERSWEEKENDS, MAY - OCTOBER 2026
We lead walking tours in over 40 different Chicago neighborhoods! Our guides always need a hand collecting donations, passing things out, taking pictures, and making sure the tour group stays together. Sign up to help us out on a few tours next summer and we'll be grateful! Register here or email our Volunteer Coordinator, Morgane. FUNDRAISER VOLUNTEERSTASTE OF RANDOLPH (JUNE 19-21, 2026)
We supply volunteers to work a beer tent Taste of Randolph, and get to keep the tips in return! Register here or email our Volunteer Coordinator, Morgane. TOUR GuidesInteresting in giving tours or lectures for us?
Click here to learn about our free Tour Guide 101 program! We provide training and ample resources, and no prior experience is necessary. We pay our guides, too! |
SELF-GUIDED FUNCOMMUNITY SUPPORT BINGO!This Bingo board has 25 suggestions to help you explore your city, support local businesses, get engaged, reach out to friends, and practice self-care. Print it out and get started in your own community!
1. Print or download the board 2. Play BINGO! 3. When you win, send a picture of your board to our email. 4. We'll send a little thank-you gift in the mail for being an explorer, ally, and contributor to your community! |
subscribing to our events |
You can follow us on Eventbrite to be notified when we post new events. If you prefer to be notified a different way, you can use the app "If This, Then That" to create custom notifications. Here's how:
— Create an account on IFTTT — Click "My Applets" then "New Applet" — IF = RSS Feed, "New Feed Item" Paste this link: https://zapier.com/engine/rss/2898980/chi4chicagoans/ — THEN = Choose your notification preference! — When we post a new event, IFTTT will let you know. |
Stay tuned... |
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Help us plan an event in your neighborhood!
We're prioritizing tours in the following areas. Contact us to get involved:
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