Playworks Meet and Greet in Evanston!

Creative Co-Working 922 Davis St., Evanston, IL, United States

Come enjoy drinks and snacks and learn more about Playworks Illinois! There will be a short program at 6:30 that includes an overview of services on which Playworks and District 65 can partner. And of course, we'll save a few minutes for play! Did you know: 96% of school staff agree that Playworks Illinois creates […]

Playworks Illinois 7th Annual Kickball Tournament

Lawrence Athletic Fields Chicago, Illinois

Lace up your sneakers and join us for some nostalgia over green grass and a big red bouncy ball for our 7th annual kickball tournament. The Playworks Illinois Corporate Kickball Tournament offers local businesses and individuals the opportunity to give back to their community while enjoying a few hours of play. The Corporate Kickball event will be […]

Join our 2018 BOA Chicago Marathon team!

Grant Park Chicago, IL

Playworks is thrilled to be an official charity of the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Over the past four years, our runners have generously raised funds to support Illinois students’ engagement in safe, rewarding play and physical activity throughout the school day. We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in […]

Get in the Game 2018

Chicago Sports Museum 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Save the date for our 5th annual Get in the Game event on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Chicago Sports Museum from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. This fun evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction with a wine pull and of course play! The Get in the Game event is a perfect representation of Playworks: incomparably […]

Playworks Illinois 8th Annual Kickball Tournament

Lawrence Athletic Fields Chicago, Illinois

Lace up your sneakers and join us for some nostalgia over green grass and a big red bouncy ball. It’s time for our 8th Annual Kickball Tournament! The Playworks Illinois Kickball Tournament offers local businesses and individuals the opportunity to give back to their community while enjoying a few hours of play. The Corporate Kickball event will […]

Get in the Game 2019

Chicago Sports Museum 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Save the date for our 6th annual Get in the Game event on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Chicago Sports Museum from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. This fun evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction with a wine pull and of course play! The Get in the Game event is a perfect representation of Playworks: incomparably […]

Grant Park Turkey Trot 2019

Grant Park Chicago, IL

The Grant Park Turkey Trot has come together with Thanksgiving runs from around the nation to form a multi-city running festival called the American Turkey Tradition. This year, the proceeds from this 5k/10k walk/run will be going to Playworks Illinois! Register now or email Annie Share (annie.share@playworks.org) if you are interested in volunteering.     […]

Talks at Google: Real Players Don’t Bully

Google HQ 320 N Morgan Street, Chicago, IL, United States

With bullying a continuing national concern, Playworks' Real Players Don’t Bully campaign is partnering with Google's Be Internet Awesome program to call attention to the need to empower the next generation to be kind on and offline, leading this charge from elementary school playgrounds. Join us for a panel discussion about anti-bullying and youth empowerment, […]

Playmakers Happy Hour

District Brew Yards 417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at District Brew Yards on Wednesday, January 22 for a Playmakers Happy Hour. As part of their "Cents for Causes" initiative, the Brew Yards will donate 10 cents per ounce of beer to Playworks Illinois. Spread the word, invite your friends, and cheers to helping bring safe and healthy play to every kid […]