Join us for the 2026 Lawndale 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 26th at 9:00am
Whether you plan to run, walk, or simply come out and support, we’d love to have you there. Every step helps celebrate community, health, and wellness in North Lawndale. Register or volunteer today at Lawndale5K.org
Get your team together and hit the field this fall! Our Co-Ed Flag Football League runs October 3–November 21, with games every Saturday from 10am–2pm at Douglass Park Soccer Field.
Sign up today at lawndalefitness.org/leagues
Join us on Sunday, August 23rd from 8am-2pm to donate blood and help save lives! All donors will receive a $20 gift e-card as a thank-you. Your generosity can make a significant difference—come out and give the gift of life!
Please make sure to eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood. The blood drive will be taking place inside the 3860 W. Ogden (Gym).
Join us for the 8th Annual Back to School Bash hosted by Lawndale Christian Health Center and Harmony Community Church! Mark your calendars for August 13th, from 4pm to 6pm at Harmony Community Church, located at 1908 S Millard Ave. We're so excited to host you all again for this fun family event.
This year will feature a dry slide, an inflatable basketball hoop, delicious food, and valuable resources from community organizations. Kids in grades K-12 will receive a packet with a notebook, folder, pencil, and a $20 Walmart gift card for school supplies to kickstart the school year. *While Supplies lasts.
Remember, children MUST be present to receive their supplies.
Join on July 28th to share your SNAP story.
We want to hear how recent SNAP rule changes are affecting you and your family. Stop by Lawndale Christian Center from 6:00-7:30pm and register below.
Join us at Green Tomato Cafe for Open Mic Night on June 26th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is for the community, by the community, and will feature raffles, prizes, and more. You can sign up by scanning the QR code, and same-day sign-ups are also welcome.
Whether you're stepping up to the mic or coming to support, we invite you to be part of an evening centered on creativity, connection, and community.
Join us for the 2nd Annual North Lawndale Juneteenth Parade on Friday, June 19th, starting at 9AM. The parade will proceed from 1600 S Albany to 1600 S Kostner. Celebrate freedom and community with local performances, a community breakfast, artists, vibrant floats, and much more. Don’t miss this powerful and joyful event honoring Juneteenth in North Lawndale!
Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30pm to 1pm. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!
June Topic: Men's Health
We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.
The LCFC Co-ed Softball League is back this spring, and it’s more than just a game—it’s about community. Join us on Saturdays from May 2 to June 13, from 10am–2pm, for a season filled with connection, fun, and friendly competition. We invite everyone to come out, cheer on the teams, and support community recreation. Be part of the energy and help make this season something special!
Saturday, June 6 will be an awesome day at Douglass Park as we celebrate Juneteenth!
There will be performances, music, free food, a health and resource fair, art making, and guided trolley rides down Ogden Avenue - aka Route 66, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year!
The LCFC Co-ed Softball League is back this spring, and it’s more than just a game—it’s about community. Join us on Saturdays from May 2 to June 13, from 10am–2pm, for a season filled with connection, fun, and friendly competition. We invite everyone to come out, cheer on the teams, and support community recreation. Be part of the energy and help make this season something special!
Celebrate the 5th running of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 with the West Side Wellness Fest! Come to Garfield Park on Saturday June 6 from 7am-11am for a celebration of movement, wellness and the vibrant culture of Chicago’s West Side.
Join us for food, music, artmaking, community fun, and of course — KITES! Everyone loves flying a kite, but many of us haven’t done it in years. Bring the family, pack a picnic blanket, and come enjoy a joyful day in the park. Don’t have a kite? A limited number of free kites will be available while supplies last.
Event Location Note: The festival will take place on the south side of California Ave. + Ogden Avenue near the turf soccer field, tennis courts, and Willow Pond in Douglass Park.
The LCFC Co-ed Softball League is back this spring, and it’s more than just a game—it’s about community. Join us on Saturdays from May 2 to June 13, from 10am–2pm, for a season filled with connection, fun, and friendly competition. We invite everyone to come out, cheer on the teams, and support community recreation. Be part of the energy and help make this season something special!
Join us for The North Lawndale Ride: Exploring Equiticity’s Neighborhood Mobility Models on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This community ride is an opportunity to learn more about neighborhood mobility, transportation equity, and the work happening across North Lawndale to support safer, more connected, and more accessible ways to move through our community.
We will meet at 9:00 AM and the ride will begin at 10:00 AM.
The LCFC Co-ed Softball League is back this spring, and it’s more than just a game—it’s about community. Join us on Saturdays from May 2 to June 13, from 10am–2pm, for a season filled with connection, fun, and friendly competition. We invite everyone to come out, cheer on the teams, and support community recreation. Be part of the energy and help make this season something special!
Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30pm to 1pm. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!
May Topic: Mental Health
We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.
The LCFC Co-ed Softball League is back this spring, and it’s more than just a game—it’s about community. Join us on Saturdays from May 2 to June 13, from 10am–2pm, for a season filled with connection, fun, and friendly competition. We invite everyone to come out, cheer on the teams, and support community recreation. Be part of the energy and help make this season something special!
Join us on May 12th from 11am- 5pm to donate blood and help save lives! All donors will receive a $20 gift e-card as a thank-you. Your generosity can make a significant difference—come out and give the gift of life!
Please make sure to eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood. The blood drive will be taking place inside the Skyline Conference Room (4th floor of 3750 W. Ogden).
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=LawndaleCHC
The LCFC Co-ed Softball League is back this spring, and it’s more than just a game—it’s about community. Join us on Saturdays from May 2 to June 13, from 10am–2pm, for a season filled with connection, fun, and friendly competition. We invite everyone to come out, cheer on the teams, and support community recreation. Be part of the energy and help make this season something special!
LCFC Co-ed Softball League is back this spring, and it’s more than just a game; it's about community. Join us on Saturdays from May 2 to June 13, from 10am-2pm, for a season filled with connection, fun, and friendly competition. Whether you’re coming solo or with a team, this is your opportunity to get active, meet new people, and build community. Don’t miss out—come be part of something special!
Come out to the annual Spring Sprout Plant Sale! Join us for a day of plants, food, music, and community as we kick off the growing season.
Shop a wide selection of seedlings grown by our team, including tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, greens, herbs, and flowers—perfect for starting or expanding your garden.
Come early for the best selection and enjoy a fun day at the farm!
Join Breakthrough for a one-mile walk through our beautiful Garfield Park community as we raise awareness and funds to support our vital food and housing programs. Breakthrough’s Walk for Hunger raises awareness and funds to end food insecurity and housing instability in Garfield Park and beyond.
Join us for our monthly Lunch and Learn sessions at the Green Tomato Café from 12:30pm to 1pm. Hosted by various LCHC medical staff, these sessions are designed to foster educational and engaging peer discussions. Everyone is welcome to join in and explore various health-related topics in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with us!
April Topic: Minority Health
We hope to see you there! RSVPs are optional but helpful.
This Spring Fling for the community will be held at 18th & Kildare from 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Sunday, April 19th in Chicago. It will include a Bike Giveaway for ages 16 and under (parent must be present), planting flowers, a game truck, bouncy house, music, food, and more
Earth Day is a time to come together and care for the shared spaces. Join the community for an Earth Day Clean-up at Douglass Park on April 18th from 9am-1pm. Bring the whole family to help beautify the park, connect with neighbors, and enjoy refreshments and creative activities in celebration of Earth Day. Let's show love to our community together!
Come out to Garfield Park for Family Skate every third Thursday of the month from 6 PM to 8 PM. Roller skate rentals are free, courtesy of the Chicago Park District, but you're welcome to bring your own skates. Enjoy music from a DJ and snacks from concession stands that will be available. This event is open to all ages, and there is no admission fee. We look forward to seeing you there!
Be part of an active, welcoming community at our free timed runs! From walkers to runners, all ages and paces are encouraged. Come out and make movement a shared experience.
Get in the game this spring with the Lawndale Christian Fitness Center's 35 & Up Basketball League! Kick off your weekends with fun, fitness, and teamwork—every Saturday from March 21st to April 25th, 9 AM to 2 PM at the LCHC Gymnasium. Whether you're in it to win it or just there for the good vibes, you can join solo or as a team. Don’t miss out—sign up now for an awesome season of hoops, camaraderie, and plenty of action! Let’s ball!
