50th Ward Back to School Giveaway
2026-07-26 10:00 UTC | Indian Boundary Park Nature Play Center
Help your kids start the school year off on the right foot! Come to the 50th Ward Back to School Giveaway for free backpacks and school supplies. We will be meeting at the Indian Boundary Park Nature Play Center in the northwest section of the park, near Estes and Rockwell. Backpacks will be distributed one per child on a first-come, first-served basis. Backpacks will ONLY be distributed to children, so make sure your child is present.

Veterans Resources Day
2026-08-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-02 11:00 - 15:00 | 50th Ward Office, 2949 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, IL, 60659
Calling all veterans! The 50th Ward is proudly partnering with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) to offer a monthly Veterans Resources Day at the Ward Office. Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 11 AM to 3 PM at 2949 W. Devon to meet individually with experts and get connected to resources tailored for veterans and their families.
The government has many programs available to help those who served. If you are a veteran, the family member of a veteran, or you know a veteran in need, please come to this Veterans Resources Day and get the help you deserve. A veterans service officer will be here to assist with enrollment for health care, disability & compensation, employment, financial assistance, and more.

50th Ward Movie in the Park
2026-08-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Chippewa Park, 6748 N. Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL
Join us at the annual 50th Ward Movie in the Park at Chippewa and enjoy free snacks, entertainment, and the movie Zootopia 2!
The movie begins at dusk, but the fun begins at 7 PM. We will be sponsoring a special family fair before the show. Come early for free airbrushing, balloon twisters, pizza, and snacks!
The fair is underwritten by Alderman Debra Silverstein, with the help of our sponsors.

Outdoor Office Hours & Ice Cream Social at Lerner Park
2026-08-10 16:30 | Lerner Park, 7000 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL
Celebrate the summer together with Alderman Silverstein and your neighbors. Join us for free ice cream and outdoor office hours at one of our events across the neighborhood. We will see you out in the Ward!
We will be meeting at Lerner Park near Sacramento & Lunt.

Outdoor Office Hours & Ice Cream Social at Rogers Park
2026-08-25 16:30 | Rogers Park Playground, 7345 N. Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL
Celebrate the summer together with Alderman Silverstein and your neighbors. Join us for free ice cream and outdoor office hours at one of our events across the neighborhood. We will see you out in the Ward!
We will be meeting at Rogers Park near the playground by Sherwin & Washtenaw.
