- ICIRR (for immigration-related arrests and ICE sightings): 855-435-7693
- NLG Hotline (if you are arrested at a protest or for political activity): 872-465-4244
- Cook County Public Defender hotline (if you are arrested in Chicago or any other city or town in Cook County): 844-817-4448
- First Defense Legal Aid Hotline (to report police, federal law enforcement, or national guard misconduct): 800-529-7374
Chicago BIPOC Bird-Watchers Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Washington Park
June 20, 2026, 1 p.m. - June 20, 2026, 3 p.m.
Celebrate Juneteenth in historic Washington Park with Chicago BIPOC Birders! In community with our collective, Devin Austin and Jess Saffold will guide us in finding connections between Black freedom on Native land & our local flora and fauna. There are so many ways to spend Juneteenth weekend; for ... More
Liberation Flick - 'Moonlight'
First Presbyterian Church, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 1 p.m.
🏳️🌈✊🏾 Join us during Pride Month and the weekend of Juneteenth to watch and discuss the classic film ‘Moonlight,’ exploring the state of Black boyhood in America, and the challenges facing queer folks today. 🥤 Refreshments provided... More
Juneteenth Jubilee Jam
Arrigo Park, Lytle and Cabrini, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 10 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 5 p.m.
Ride for Palestine is joining @Blackjoyride event in commemoration of Juneteenth. Hope to see you all there. Bring your Palestinian and Black liberation flags. Black JoyRide is so excited to announce that we are ar organizing partner for the first Juneteenth Jubilee Jam on June 20th! Celebrating ... More
Father's Day Diaper Drive & Neighborhood Picnic
Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 9 a.m.
Hey Chicago! Join us on June 20th at 2PM for a pre-Father's Day Diaper Drive and Community Picnic! Logan Square Mutual Aid (@logansquaremutualaid) is an all-volunteer organization that supports our communities in Logan Square, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Hermosa, and Humboldt Park by fulfilling essent... More
Pride in the Park2
Pottawatomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 8 a.m.
🏳️🌈 We have TWO events coming up on the North Side to celebrate Pride Month! 📍 Horner Park at 11:00 A.M. 📍 Pottawatomie Park at 1:00 P.M. Both events will be a space for families and people of all ages to celebrate and imagine LGBTQ liberation together. Snacks, beverages, and art supplies wi... More
Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party
Shine Bright Community Center, 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 8 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 1 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and care for pregnant and newly postpartum parents on the South Side. Our Pregnant & Postpartum Parent Party is a joyful community gathering designed to support families as they move through pregnancy and early parenthood. Whether this is your ... More
Artists of the Wall Cook-out!
Near Pratt Beach, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 7 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 10 a.m.
We got a spot at Artists of the Wall, and we’re going to have a cookout while we paint again! We always have a great time with y’all. If you aren’t familiar, this is the festival when the long seawall along the path in Loyola Park is repainted by community members each year. The theme for this year’... More
Love For Lebanon
Suda's, 1524 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 7 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 11 a.m.
🇱🇧❤️ CHICAGO! SHOW LOVE FOR LEBANON ❤️🇱🇧 Tickets available now for an afternoon of community, culture, and solidarity at the Love for Lebanon Chicago Fundraiser. Interested in vending or sponsoring the event? DM @love.for.lebanon @oudcoffeecafe @seedos_bakery @hotchichicken @nattyhobe ... More
Juneteenth Weekend of Action
Federal Plaza, Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 7 a.m.
JOIN US the weekend of Juneteenth to fight back against police crimes and racist attacks on voting rights! When: 12 PM, Saturday, June 20th Where: Federal Plaza, Chicago IL The recent supreme court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act is a racist attack on the fundamental democratic rights ... More
Join Reading for the Revolution
TBA
June 20, 2026, 6 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 8 a.m.
A BYP100 Chicago book club. We’re excited to kick off part 2 of our Reading for the Revolution: A BYP100 Chicago book club series by diving into Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur over the span of 4 monthly sessions. In this book club, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions, share refle... More
Illinois vs. Trump - How Our State Can Lead the Resistance
3601 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 6 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 9 a.m.
The Illinois budget gives us the tools to fight back against Trump's tax cuts and defunding of essential services. Join us to learn how this legislative session ended and how we'll organize for a budget that reflects the needs of working people. Register at bit.ly/fundillinoisfamilies... More
United We e.a.t. Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
616-620 Woodruff Ave, Joliet, IL
June 20, 2026, 6 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 11 a.m.
Join EAT this Juneteenth for a family-friendly outdoor event to honor history, enjoy the harvest and celebrate Black joy, resilience, and unity. With a special land dedication ceremony of EAT’s Community Garden in memory of Verdis Tyler, our original groundskeeper. Verdis was instrumental in establ... More
Pride in the Park
Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 6 a.m. - June 26, 2026, 9 a.m.
🏳️🌈 We have TWO events coming up on the North Side to celebrate Pride Month! 📍 Horner Park at 11:00 A.M. 📍 Pottawatomie Park at 1:00 P.M. Both events will be a space for families and people of all ages to celebrate and imagine LGBTQ liberation together. Snacks, beverages, and art supplies wi... More
World Refugee Day 2026
Foster Soccer Fields, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 5 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 11 a.m.
Join CAIR Chicago and our community partners in recognizing World Refugee Day 2026. This June, we honor the resilience, strength, and contributions of refugees who have enriched our communities and continue to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. June 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 ... More
Free On-Line Legal Clinic
Virtual
June 20, 2026, 4 a.m. - June 20, 2026, 5 a.m.
Learn how to help your incarcerated loved one. SATURDAY is our next free online legal clinic for loved ones of people incarcerated in Illinois, where you can ask our legal team questions about pathways out of prison and other resources. You are NOT alone! Register at illinoisprisonproject.org/re... More
Fathers, and the Fight to Fulfill the Promise
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters, 930 E. 50th Street, Chicago
June 20, 2026, 3 a.m.
Join us this Saturday, June 20, for a special Saturday Morning Forum as we celebrate Father’s Day and Juneteenth with a powerful conversation on “Fathers, and Their Fight to Fulfill the Promise.” The morning begins with a breakfast and book signing for My Dad: The Man: Black Daughters in Praise o... More
ICE OUT of Hoffman Estates!
411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL
June 19, 2026, 11 a.m.
Hoffman Estates Police Department has been documented and observed by community members —allowing ICE on their property for the last year —violating the ILLINOIS TRUST ACT on multiple occasions. When community members have objected and informed the PD of ICE present in their parking lots staging bef... More
Black to the Future
Coprosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St, Chicago
June 19, 2026, 9 a.m. - June 19, 2026, 2 p.m.
An Afrofuturistic Juneteenth Party 06.19 — WE’RE STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE. Join TREEHAUS at Co-Prosperity for BLACK TO THE FUTURE — an Afrofuturistic Juneteenth day party celebrating Black joy, music, art, and community ✨ Expect Hip-Hop, R&B, House, Afrobeats + more alongside curated vendor... More
Honey Pot Performance 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
First Church of the Bretheren, 425 S. Central Park Blvd, Chicago
June 19, 2026, 7 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE! Honey Pot Performance’s 2nd annual Juneteenth festival celebrates Black resilience, cultural memory, and collective joy. Building on the momentum of our Pleasure Power Portal project, this daylong gathering invites families, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy food, music, performance... More
On Juneteenth, Volunteer With M3
540 W. 35th St, Chicago
June 19, 2026, 4 a.m. - June 19, 2026, 6 a.m.
Be the Person Who Shows Up on Juneteenth! On Juneteenth, we remember that freedom didn't reach everyone at once, some folks didn't even know they were free until somebody told them. Today, we know we're free, but that freedom means the most when we use it to uplift others. So this Juneteenth, ... More