Gun Violence Awareness Month offers daily events, actions, and learning opportunities throughout June. Click the map or scroll below to explore events in your area.
Peace Portraits, presented by the Illinois Peace Project, is a visual project dedicated to spotlighting the incredible individuals making a difference in Illinois. These individuals embody the spirit of Peace Portraits, as they work tirelessly to strengthen their communities, empower residents, and inspire change.
Let's celebrate the end of a successful school year with a Block Party Bash! There will be food, inflatables, face painting, family-friendly activities, music, and more!
Let's talk gun violence prevention and community violence intervention!
The Race Against Gun Violence is a powerful celebration of the life-changing work of local community organizations and a chance for everyone who cares about ending gun violence to take meaningful action. This is your opportunity to cultivate hope: run, walk, or sprint alongside others who share the vision of a community free from gun violence. Every step counts, and 100% of charitable contributions you raise go directly to your selected Charity Partner, supporting efforts to end gun violence where it matters most. There are several options to partcipate: 8K, 5K, 2-mile walk, or a Kids for Peace Sprint. Please come be part of a wonderful movement!
We wear orange for a future free from gun violence. This year, we once again unite in our call to end gun violence as we come together for Wear Orange Day. Our West Side March Against Gun Violence will kick off at 3 p.m. sharp and will be followed by a community pop-up event.
Join Saint Sabina Church as they host Summer Peace Takeover 2026, with special guest Chance the Rapper. This free community event aims to kick of Summertime Chi in a safe and fun way. Free T-shirts will be available for the first 1,000 guests.
The Metropolitan Peace Academy, Metropolitan Peace Initiatives' premier multi-disciplinary training program, will celebrate the latest cohort of street outreach workers, case managers, and victim advocates at its Spring 2026 Graduation.
Think Outside Da Bock invites you to join us for Roll N Peace 13, an eight-mile evening bike ride through our community—bringing neighbors together to reclaim our streets with joy, movement, and unity. What started as a ride has grown into a powerful tradition. Families, youth, elders: Come together to show what Englewood really looks like — connected, vibrant, and full of life. This year’s Eat N Peace Edition is all about the connection between health, peace, and community. We’re combining cycling, good food, and positive energy to build a stronger, healthier neighborhood, together. We’re also excited to welcome guests from across the country as part of a national community safety convening, along with special host Leon Rogers of WGCI Morning Show bringing the vibes!
Community collaboration will be exemplified again this summer in Austin, Garfield Park, and North Lawndale as we take the diamond for opening day! Join us for the start of baseball season with a parade of teams headed south on Central Park Ave.
Always wanted to try paddling? Come to Beaubien Celebration day and hop in a canoe with our paddling guides! We will provide all the paddling equipment and clothing. No experience necessary.
Join R CITY for a Juneteenth Celebration! Bring the whole family to their outdoor space for an afternoon of games food, and fun. This is a free event.
The 1865 Coalition is a collaboration of community organizations, residents, stakeholders, law enforcement, educational institutions, elected officials, local businesses, and churches who collectively have come together to host a two-day Juneteenth celebration in Garfield Park called the “1865 Fest.” This goal is achieved through cultural activities, art, education, sports, entertainment, community engagement, statewide partnerships and strategic planning.
Always wanted to try rock climbing? Come out to Steelworkers Park Climbing Wall for a free adventure! We will provide all of the climbing equipment and instruction! No experience necessary!