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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe? Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play! During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and […]
Lace up your sneakers and kick a home run for safe and healthy play. It’s time for our 9th Annual Kickball Tournament! Playworks Illinois' Kickball Tournament offers local businesses the chance to give back to their community while enjoying a few hours of play. The Kickball Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from […]
Get your tickets now for our Get in the Game: Get in the Game: 10th Anniversary Backyard Bash on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Bridge 410 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This celebratory evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction and wine pull, and of course, play! Get in the Game Gala is a perfect representation […]
