BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Special Children's Charities - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Special Children's Charities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T170000 DTSTAMP:20260714T175228Z CREATED:20260714T174616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T175228Z UID:10000078-1786701600-1786726800@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:34th Annual One for the Kids Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/34th-annual-one-for-the-kids-golf-outing/ CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Fundraising Events,Third Party Events ORGANIZER;CN="Special Children's Charities":MAILTO:info@specialchildrenscharities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTSTAMP:20260804T162051Z CREATED:20260804T162050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T162051Z UID:10000014-1782777600-1785283199@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:Adventure Club DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/adventure-club-2/ CATEGORIES:Adventure Club,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Special Children's Charities":MAILTO:info@specialchildrenscharities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T182225Z CREATED:20260518T214038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T182225Z UID:10000074-1781632800-1781640000@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:SCC Associate Board Bingo Night at Chef Art Smith's Reunion Navy Pier DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/scc-associate-board-bingo-night-at-chef-art-smiths-reunion-navy-pier/ LOCATION:Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Navy Pier\, 700 E Grand Ave\, Ste 131\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611 CATEGORIES:Associate Board,Featured Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T182625Z CREATED:20260518T215356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T182625Z UID:10000075-1781199000-1781199000@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:SCC Associate Board White Sox Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/scc-associate-board-white-sox-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Rate Field\, 333 W 35th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States CATEGORIES:Associate Board,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/AB-White-Sox-Featured-Image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T152221Z CREATED:20260506T144337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T152221Z UID:10000073-1779876000-1779886800@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:All-Star Fest DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/all-star-fest/ LOCATION:Maggie Daley Park\, 337 E Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Celebrations,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9469-2-header-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T020000 DTSTAMP:20260804T201957Z CREATED:20240715T005536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201957Z UID:10000001-1772330400-1772330400@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/plunge2026/ CATEGORIES:Recent Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/SOC_RHW_RWH08408-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T150000 DTSTAMP:20251028T191151Z CREATED:20250401T162112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T191151Z UID:10000004-1760245200-1760281200@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/2025-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon/ CATEGORIES:Chicago Marathon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/SCC_Marathon-21623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260108T220236Z CREATED:20240912T171706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T220236Z UID:10000003-1757525400-1757534400@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:2025 Evening Reception DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/2025-evening-reception/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/Allium-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T140000 DTSTAMP:20250206T202324Z CREATED:20250206T201829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T202324Z UID:10000007-1740823200-1740837600@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:Early Registration for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/early-registration-for-polar-plunge-chicago-for-special-olympics-illinois-presented-by-special-childrens-charities/2025-03-01/ LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:Plunge Information ORGANIZER;CN="Special Children's Charities":MAILTO:info@specialchildrenscharities.org GEO:41.9140807;-87.6248896 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Avenue Beach 1600 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60613 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 North Lake Shore Drive:geo:-87.6248896,41.9140807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T170000 DTSTAMP:20250206T202324Z CREATED:20250206T201829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T202324Z UID:10000006-1740751200-1740762000@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:Early Registration for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/early-registration-for-polar-plunge-chicago-for-special-olympics-illinois-presented-by-special-childrens-charities/2025-02-28/ LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:Plunge Information ORGANIZER;CN="Special Children's Charities":MAILTO:info@specialchildrenscharities.org GEO:41.9140807;-87.6248896 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Avenue Beach 1600 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL 60613 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 North Lake Shore Drive:geo:-87.6248896,41.9140807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTSTAMP:20250611T211547Z CREATED:20240715T030148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T211547Z UID:10000002-1728777600-1728863999@specialchildrenscharities.org SUMMARY:2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities!Join us at North Avenue Beach on Sunday\, March 7\, 2027  \n \n \n \n Registration Opens October 13. Don’t miss it! \n \n \n \n \n Days Hours Minutes Seconds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out our 2026 Photo Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help us meet our goal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Plunge? \n \n \n \n By taking the plunge\, you help Special Children’s Charities fund Special Olympics Illinois programs that provide sports and athletic activities for athletes of all ages throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Your participation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover new strengths and achieve personal milestones. \n \n \n \n \n Join in the Fun! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ComEd Coolers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved \n \n \n \n Challenge yourself or bond with friends\, family\, or colleagues. Junior and High School teams can join our school challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n School Challenge registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fundraising \n \n \n \n Your support helps us continue to carry on the mission of Special Children’s Charities and support Special Olympics Illinois programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a donation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We encourage online donations for efficiency\, but if donating by check\, please make it out to: Special Children’s Charities2 E 8th Street\, Suite 2MChicago\, IL 60605 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Partners and Teams \n \n \n \n Form a Corporate Team or becomae a Corporate Partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Old National Bank\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Comed Coolers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more about becoming a corporate partner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate SponsorsInterested in becoming a corporate partner? Contact Ann Hartnett\, Director of Development\, at ann.hartnett@specialchildrenscharities.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Ann\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media RequestsFor media inquiries\, interview requests\, or additional information\, please contact Maura Bruton at maurabruton@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Maura\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Questions\nFor all other questions\, contact us at events@specialchildrenscharities.org or 312-527-3743 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: \n \n \n \n North Avenue Beach1601 N. Lake Shore DriveChicago\, IL 60614 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to Bring \n \n \n \n Pack warm clothes\, shoes\, and a towel. Shoes are required to participate. \n \n \n \n Costumes are encouraged for our costume contest! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule \n \n \n \n 8:00 AM: Beach and registration open 9:45 AM: Opening ceremony 10:00–11:15 AM: Plunge waves \n \n \n \n \n \n Amenities \n \n \n \n Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. \n \n \n \n Capture the moment at our selfie stations! \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Notice\n \n There are no upcoming events. \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation & Parking: \n \n \n \n Public transportation options available (bus routes and Red Line) \n \n \n \n   Free parking at Lincoln Park Zoo at 2400 N. Cannon Drive (Zoo parking often reaches capacity early\, so plan accordingly). Metered parking along Cannon Drive There is no public parking in the North Avenue Beach lot. \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n Visit our FAQ page or email us for any questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n FAQs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a day of fun and fundraising in support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s make a splash for a great cause! URL:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/event/2024-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon/ LOCATION:Chicago Firehouse Restaurant\, South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://specialchildrenscharities.org/wp-content/uploads/Marathon-Header.png GEO:41.8639369;-87.623765 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chicago Firehouse Restaurant South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60605 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Michigan Avenue:geo:-87.623765,41.8639369 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR