Big Pa Cares Community Event
2026-07-26 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1719 River Oaks Drive, 1719 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City, IL, 60409, United States
📅 Sunday, July 26, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 1719 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City, IL 60409
Join us for Big Pa Cares, a day dedicated to community, connection, and care as we honor the life and legacy of Charles “Big Pa” Austin.
This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone and will feature fun activities, entertainment, community resources, local businesses, and opportunities to connect with organizations dedicated to strengthening families and the community.
Event Highlights Include:

Moonbounce City with bouncers, slides, and more
Face painting
Games and prizes
Music and entertainment
Food trucks and vendors
Free haircuts by Tay Mac the Barber
Giveaways
Health and wellness activities
Local businesses and entrepreneurs
Health and wellness vendors
Community organizations
Youth programs and activities
Financial empowerment resources
And much more!

National Night Out Against Crime
2026-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Calumet City Police Department, 1200 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL, 60409, United States
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
1200 Pulaski Road (Calumet City Police Station)

Please join the Calumet City Police Department along with:
Mayor Thaddeus Jones, City Treasurer Gerry Tarka, City Clerk Nyota Figgs, Alderwoman Shalisa Harvey, Alderwoman Monet Wilson, Alderman DeAndre Tillman, Alderman Ramonde Williams, Alderman Dejuan Gardner, Alderwoman Miacole Nelson, Alderwoman Melissa Phillips
On the evening of Tuesday, August 4th, from 5 pm – 8 pm at the Calumet City Police Department for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME!
Get to know your Calumet City Police Officers and neighbors.
Enjoy an evening filled with food, fun, and entertainment.
Please invite your neighbors and friends.
“Together we will continue to make Calumet City, a safe place to live and visit.”
Kevin Kolosh, Chief of Police

Legislators' Day in the Preserves
2026-08-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL, 60409, United States
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕘 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
Join State Senator Napoleon Harris, State Representative Thaddeus Jones, and Commissioner Stanley Moore for a morning of exploration and outdoor fun at Legislators’ Day in the Preserves!
Discover the beauty of the Forest Preserves of Cook County through interactive, hands-on activities at Sand Ridge Nature Center. This special event offers elected officials, staff, and guests the opportunity to learn about the educational, recreational, and environmental resources available throughout the preserves.
To RSVP or for additional information, please contact Luke Turck at Luke.Turck@cookcountyil.gov.
We look forward to seeing you for a morning of learning, networking, and enjoying the great outdoors!

Calumet City Family Day
2026-08-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Calumet City Public Library, 660 S. Manistee Ave., Calumet City, IL, 60409
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM📍 Calumet City Public Library660 S. Manistee Ave., Calumet City, IL
Join the Calumet City Senior Citizen Advisory Committee and Calumet City Teen REACH Youth & Family Services for an afternoon of fun, resources, fellowship, and community connections for the entire family!
Enjoy:
🎲 Games for seniors and youth👵 Senior resource information🎒 Youth resource information🎶 Music and fellowship🍎 Light refreshments (while supplies last)🤝 Community connections
Bring the whole family as we celebrate the end of summer and get ready for a great school year! All ages are welcome! 🙌🏽✨

Back 2 School Fest
2026-08-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Kingdom Builders Church, 1158 Sibley Blvd, Calumet City, IL, 60409, United States
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Kingdom Builders Church
1187 Sibley Blvd., Calumet City, IL
Get ready to kick off the new school year with a day full of fun, community, and free resources at Kingdom Builders Church’s Back 2 School Fest!
Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring:
🎒 Free Bookbags
💇 Free Haircuts
🎟️ Raffles
🏰 Bouncy House
🍔 Free Food
🛍️ Local Vendors
✨ And so much more!
Partner with KBC and become a Backpack Blessing! Learn more here!

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Event
2026-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoover Elementary School District 157, 1260 Superior Avenue, Calumet City, 60409, United States
Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1260 Superior Avenue (Hoover Elementary School District 157)

Register Today

Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for Calumet City’s Breast Cancer Awareness Walk!

Location: Hoover Elementary School District 157 Track Field

Please make your way to the south side entrance to join us for this important event. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we adapt to the circumstances.

Let’s continue to show our support in the fight against cancer, rain or shine! See you all there.

Scan the QR code to register or click HERE!
Nominate Today
The City of Calumet City will honor 25 WARRIORS! Nominate someone who has been afflicted by breast cancer.
Nomination forms can be found HERE!
For more information contact: mayorsoffice@calumetcity.org

Donate Today

Help the Calumet City Pink Warriors team reach their goal of $1,000 by donating today! All proceeds will help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, provide free information and support, and help prevent breast cancer!
Your donation will truly help save lives!
Scan the QR code to donate or click HERE!
