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Events in Portage Park

Portage Park is a Northwest Side neighborhood centered around its namesake field house and park (home to the city's largest outdoor swimming pool complex), with strong Polish roots and a thriving independent commercial strip along Irving Park Road.

101 events in this neighborhood

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Art, Music and Performances (4) Arts & Culture (1) Book Clubs (6) Business, Law and Money (2) Chicago 250 (3) Computers and Technology (4) Crafts, Games and Play (39) DIY (3) Education (1) Event (8) Film Screenings (2) Health and Science (3) Program (7) Story Time (13) Workshops (3) Writing and Poetry (2)
JUL 19
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Board Game Day

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 20
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Bedazzle and Sip

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM · Austin-Irving
JUL 20
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Game Time

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 20
Film Screenings Portage Park

Film Screening: Beauty and the Beast (2017)

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 20
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
JUL 21
Health and Science Portage Park

Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 21
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Tuesdays

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 21
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Art

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 21
Book Clubs Portage Park

Novel Thoughts

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Austin-Irving
JUL 21
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Family Night: LEGO® and Board Games

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 22
Story Time Portage Park

Preschool Story Time

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM · Jefferson Park
JUL 22
Story Time Portage Park

Baby and Toddler Story Time

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM · Jefferson Park
JUL 22
Art, Music and Performances Portage Park

This Land is Your Land: The Folk Songs of Woody Guthrie

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 22
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Summer Crafternoon

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 22
Chicago 250 Portage Park

Chicago Trivia Night

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
JUL 23
Portage Park

Story Time

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving
JUL 23
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Play at the Library: LEGO® and Giant Word Winder

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 23
Art, Music and Performances Portage Park

Summer Ink Studio

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 23
Health and Science Portage Park

Found in the Stars with Captain Curiosity

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Austin-Irving
JUL 23
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Embroidery for Teens

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 23
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Hands-on STEAM

6:00 PM - 7:15 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 25 Free
Event Portage Park

The Lizard y el Sol at Portage

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · Portage Park
JUL 25
Chicago 250 Portage Park

Linocut a Chicago Handshake

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 25 Free
Event Portage Park

Celebrating Peruvian Independence through Arts at Portage

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Portage Park
JUL 26
DIY Portage Park

Community Repair with Bevel & Kerf Woodworking

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 27
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Game Time

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 27
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

LEGO® Club

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 27
Book Clubs Portage Park

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 28
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Tuesdays

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 28
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Art

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 28
Film Screenings Portage Park

Film Screening: Spider Man No Way Home - The More Fun Stuff Version

5:00 PM - 7:45 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 29
Story Time Portage Park

Preschool Story Time

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM · Jefferson Park
JUL 29
Story Time Portage Park

Baby and Toddler Story Time

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM · Jefferson Park
JUL 29
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Baby Rave

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
JUL 29
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Silly Scenes Studio

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Austin-Irving
JUL 30
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Play at the Library: LEGO® and Giant Word Winder

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Jefferson Park
JUL 30
Workshops Portage Park

RTA Programs and Assistance Table

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Austin-Irving
JUL 30 Free
Event Portage Park

Teen Bike Shop at Portage

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Portage Park
AUG 1
Writing and Poetry Portage Park

Beyond Hot Dogs and Deep Dish With Monica Eng

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 1
Art, Music and Performances Portage Park

Studio Saturday

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 3 – AUG 7 $75
Program Portage Park

Archery Camp at Wilson (Frank J.)

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · Wilson (Frank J.) Park
AUG 3 – AUG 7 $75
Program Portage Park

Play Camp at Wilson (Frank J.)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Wilson (Frank J.) Park
AUG 3
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Simple Stitches Crochet Club

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 4
Computers and Technology Portage Park

3D Printing: Fidget Toys

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 4 Free
Event Portage Park

Toddlers, Tunes, & Turtles at Wilson (Frank J.)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Wilson (Frank J.) Park
AUG 4
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Family Night: LEGO® and Board Games

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 5
Story Time Portage Park

Preschool Story Time

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM · Jefferson Park
AUG 5
Story Time Portage Park

Baby and Toddler Story Time

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM · Jefferson Park
AUG 5
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Adult Craft: Paint a Plant Pot

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 6
Workshops Portage Park

WTTW Kids Learn & Play

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving
AUG 6
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Play at the Library: LEGO® and Giant Word Winder

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 6
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Gaming

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 7
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Seniors’ Circle

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM · Austin-Irving
AUG 7 – SEP 11 $88
Program Portage Park

Youth Tennis 101 Partnership at Wilson (Frank J.)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Wilson (Frank J.) Park
AUG 7 – SEP 11 $82
Program Portage Park

Cardio Tennis Partnership at Wilson (Frank J.)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Wilson (Frank J.) Park
AUG 9
DIY Portage Park

Community Repair with Bevel & Kerf Woodworking

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
AUG 10 – AUG 14 $75
Program Portage Park

Mixed Media Arts at Wilson (Frank J.)

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM · Wilson (Frank J.) Park
AUG 10
Chicago 250 Portage Park

Native American Storytelling with Gerald Savage

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 11 – AUG 13 $10
Program Portage Park

Tot Spot at Portage

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Portage Park
AUG 11
Computers and Technology Portage Park

3D Printing: Keychains

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 11 – AUG 13 $10
Program Portage Park

Soccer Skills at Portage

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM · Portage Park
AUG 12
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

LEGO® Club

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 13
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Gaming

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 14
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Open Play Time

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Jefferson Park
AUG 15
Writing and Poetry Portage Park

Beyond Hot Dogs and Deep Dish With Monica Eng

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
AUG 15 Free
Event Portage Park

Chicago Astronomer at Portage

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM · Portage Park
AUG 17
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Bingo for Adults

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 17
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Breakout Game: Back to Reality (Minecraft)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 18
Book Clubs Portage Park

Novel Thoughts

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 18
Computers and Technology Portage Park

3D Printing: Flexi Toys

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 19
Workshops Portage Park

WTTW Kids Learn & Play

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM · Portage-Cragin
AUG 19
Business, Law and Money Portage Park

CAPS Beat 1634 Meeting

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
AUG 19
Book Clubs Portage Park

Adult Book Club: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 20
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Gaming

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 20 Free
Event Portage Park

Hide and Seek: Nature's Hidden Gems at Wilson (Frank J.)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Wilson (Frank J.) Park
AUG 21
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Breakout Game: Trapped in the Upside Down (Stranger Things)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 22 Free
Event Portage Park

Celebrating Peruvian Independence through Arts at Dunham

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Dunham (Robert) Park
AUG 22
Art, Music and Performances Portage Park

Studio Saturday

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 23
DIY Portage Park

Community Repair with Bevel & Kerf Woodworking

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
AUG 24
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
AUG 24
Book Clubs Portage Park

Adult Book Discussion: Fuzz: When Nature Brakes the Law by Mary Roach

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
AUG 25
Computers and Technology Portage Park

3D Printing: Keychains

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 27
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Teen Gaming

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Jefferson Park
AUG 27 Free
Event Portage Park

Boxing Show at Portage

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Portage Park
AUG 29
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Windy City Sports Trivia!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
AUG 31
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Adult Craft: Create a Perpetual Calendar

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Austin-Irving
SEP 2
Health and Science Portage Park

LEGO Robotics and Coding Workshop

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM · Austin-Irving
SEP 3
Portage Park

Story Time

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving
SEP 9
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

LEGO® Club

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Austin-Irving
SEP 10
Portage Park

Story Time

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving
SEP 11 Free
Arts & Culture Portage Park

EXHIBITION | Never Forget: 9/11 25th Anniversary

· National Veterans Art Museum
SEP 12 Free
Education Portage Park

VOLUNTEER | Second Saturday Art & Service

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM · National Veterans Art Museum
SEP 14
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Simple Stitches Crochet Club

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
SEP 16
Business, Law and Money Portage Park

CAPS Beat 1634 Meeting

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Portage-Cragin
SEP 17
Portage Park

Story Time

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving
SEP 21
Book Clubs Portage Park

Novel Thoughts

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Austin-Irving
SEP 24
Portage Park

Story Time

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving
SEP 28
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
OCT 1
Portage Park

Story Time

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving
OCT 12
Crafts, Games and Play Portage Park

Simple Stitches Crochet Club

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Austin-Irving
OCT 15
Portage Park

Story Time

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Austin-Irving