Events

Featured Event: Big Bash 2023

Early Bird Tickets on sale now! A party like no other, hosted by The Leadership Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago for it's 11th year in a row. Looking for the perfect event in Chicago this weekend? This will be a networking event, sure, but really this is the perfect chance to party and have a great time for a great cause. Over 300 young professionals, community leaders and corporate partners from the Chicagoland area will gather for an unforgettable night of music, food, custom cocktails, casino games and silent auction in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. All proceeds benefit BBBSChi's free one-to-one mentoring programs.

Our premium silent auction will open early and you don't need a Big Bash ticket to bid on items!

We have amazing auction packages and every item has been generously donated by our supporters so that every dollar raised goes straight towards BBBSChi.

2023 Big Bash Presented by:

Where

Venue West, 221 N Paulina St, Chicago

When

Apr 28th | 6:30 - 10:30 PM

Upcoming news & events

all event types

28 Apr 28 / Beneficiary Events Big Bash 2023

In celebration and support of Big Brothers Big Sisters life-changing mentoring programs, The Leadership Board of BBBSChi will host its 11th Annual BIG Bash event!

08 Oct 08 / Beneficiary Events 2023 Chicago Marathon

Join Team BBBSChi - run 26.2 to take kids across Chicagoland off the waitlist for a mentor.

22 Oct 22 / Board Events Tailgate Party 2023

Join us for a re-imagined Tailgate Party! Featuring live music, food and drink, tailgate themed games, sports and lots of fun. All in support of BBBSChi's mission!

Support from Tailgate 2023 will help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago expand their reach and continue to make a lifelong impact on Chicagoland youth, with all funds going directly towards creating and sustaining one-to-one mentoring matches.

Upcoming Events

Apr 28

Big Bash 2023

In celebration and support of Big Brothers Big Sisters life-changing mentoring programs, The Leadership Board of BBBSChi will host its 11th Annual BIG Bash event!

Fundraising Events

Oct 08

2023 Chicago Marathon

Join Team BBBSChi - run 26.2 to take kids across Chicagoland off the waitlist for a mentor.

Beneficiary Events

Oct 22

Tailgate Party 2023

Join us for a re-imagined Tailgate Party! Featuring live music, food and drink, tailgate themed games, sports and lots of fun. All in support of BBBSChi's mission!

Board Events

Past Events

Representation Happy Hour – Celebrate Black History & Women’s History Month - March 16, 2023

Tailgate Party 2022 - October 22, 2022

2022 Chicago Marathon - October 09, 2022

Summer Happy Hour Tour: West Loop - September 14, 2022

BBBS Big Golf 2022 - August 29, 2022

Summer Happy Hour Tour: West Town - August 18, 2022

Summer Happy Hour Tour: Fulton Market - August 04, 2022

Summer Happy Hour Tour: Logan Square - July 20, 2022

Representation Happy Hour July 13 - July 13, 2022

Live Big 2022 - June 22, 2022

Big Bash 2022 - May 07, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – April 27 – Online Webinar - April 27, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – April 21 – Online Webinar - April 21, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – April 12 – Online Webinar - April 12, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – April 6 – Online Webinar - April 06, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – March 30 – Online Webinar - March 30, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – March 24 – Online Webinar - March 24, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – March 15 – Online Webinar - March 15, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – March 9 – Online Webinar - March 09, 2022

Representation Happy Hour March 3 - March 03, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – March 1 – Online Webinar - March 01, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – February 24 – Online Webinar - February 24, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – February 15 – Online Webinar - February 15, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – February 9 – Online Webinar - February 09, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – February 1 – Online Webinar - February 01, 2022

Online Info Session – January 27 - January 27, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – January 27 – Online Webinar - January 27, 2022

Online Info Session – January 26 - January 26, 2022

Online Info Session – January 25 - January 25, 2022

Online Info Session – January 20 - January 20, 2022

Online Info Session – January 19 - January 19, 2022

Online Info Session – January 18 - January 18, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – January 18 – Online Webinar - January 18, 2022

Online Info Session – January 13 - January 13, 2022

Online Info Session – January 12 - January 12, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – January 12 – Online Webinar - January 12, 2022

Online Info Session – January 11 - January 11, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – January 6 – Online Webinar - January 06, 2022

New Volunteer Orientation – December 21 – Online Webinar - December 21, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – December 15 – Online Webinar - December 15, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – December 11 – Online Webinar - December 11, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – December 7 – Online Webinar - December 07, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – December 1 – Online Webinar - December 01, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – November 17 – Online Webinar - November 17, 2021

Tailgate Party - November 13, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – November 9 – Online Webinar - November 09, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – November 4 – Online Webinar - November 04, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – October 26 – Online Webinar - October 26, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – October 20 – Online Webinar - October 20, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – October 12 – Online Webinar - October 12, 2021

2021 Chicago Marathon - October 10, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – October 7 – Online Webinar - October 07, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – September 28 – Online Webinar - September 28, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – September 23 – Online Webinar - September 23, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – September 14 – Online Webinar - September 14, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – September 9 – Online Webinar - September 09, 2021

BBBS Golf Classic 2021 - August 30, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – August 25 – Online Webinar - August 25, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – August 19 – Online Webinar - August 19, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – August 10 – Online Webinar - August 10, 2021

USA Baseball Presents an Evening with Curtis Granderson - August 05, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – August 5 – Online Webinar - August 05, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – July 27 – Online Webinar - July 27, 2021

Crew for Kids: Crew Carwash Fundraiser - July 24, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – July 22 – Online Webinar - July 22, 2021

Relatives Raising Relatives Resource Fair July 14 - July 14, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – July 13 – Online Webinar - July 13, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – July 6 – Online Webinar - July 06, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – July 1 – Online Webinar - July 01, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – June 26 – Online Webinar - June 26, 2021

Representation Happy Hour June - June 17, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – June 15 – Online Webinar - June 15, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – June 10 – Online Webinar - June 10, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – June 2 – Online Webinar - June 02, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – May 25 – Online Webinar - May 25, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – May 20 – Online Webinar - May 20, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – May 13 – Online Webinar - May 13, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – May 4 – Online Webinar - May 04, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – April 27 – Online Webinar - April 27, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – April 22 – Online Webinar - April 22, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – April 17 – Online Webinar - April 17, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – April 8 – Online Webinar - April 08, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – March 30 – Online Webinar - March 30, 2021

Big Bash 2021 - March 25, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – March 25 – Online Webinar - March 25, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – March 20 – Online Webinar - March 20, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – March 16 – Online Webinar - March 16, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – March 11 – Online Webinar - March 11, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – March 2 – Online Webinar - March 02, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – February 25 – Online Webinar - February 25, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – February 20 – Online Webinar - February 20, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – February 11 – Online Webinar - February 11, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – February 2 – Online Webinar - February 02, 2021

College and Career Day - January 30, 2021

Representation Happy Hour January - January 28, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – January 28 – Online Webinar - January 28, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – January 23 – Online Webinar - January 23, 2021

Relatives Raising Relatives Resource Fair - January 20, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – January 19 – Online Webinar - January 19, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – January 14 – Online Webinar - January 14, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – January 7 – Online Webinar - January 07, 2021

New Volunteer Orientation – December 22 – Online Webinar - December 22, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – December 15 – Online Webinar - December 15, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – December 10 – Online Webinar - December 10, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – December 6 – Online Webinar - December 06, 2020

Giving Tuesday - December 01, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – December 1 – Online Webinar - December 01, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – November 24 – Online Webinar - November 24, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – November 19 – Online Webinar - November 19, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – November 10 – Online Webinar - November 10, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – November 5 – Online Webinar - November 05, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – October 27 – Online Webinar - October 27, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – October 22 – Online Webinar - October 22, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – October 14 – Online Webinar - October 14, 2020

2020 Chicago Marathon Run Virtually - October 11, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – October 8 – Online Webinar - October 08, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – September 29 – Online Webinar - September 29, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – September 24 – Online Webinar - September 24, 2020

Representation Virtual Happy Hour - September 24, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – September 15 – Online Webinar - September 15, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – September 10 – Online Webinar - September 10, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – September 1 – Online Webinar - September 01, 2020

CDW-G Golf Classic - August 30, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – August 27 – Online Webinar - August 27, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – August 18 – Online Webinar - August 18, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – August 13 – Online Webinar - August 13, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – August 10 – Online Webinar - August 10, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – August 4 – Online Webinar - August 04, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – July 30 – Online Webinar - July 30, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 30 Evening - July 30, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 30 - July 30, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 23 Evening - July 23, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 23 - July 23, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – July 21 – Online Webinar - July 21, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – July 16 – Online Webinar - July 16, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 16 Evening - July 16, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 16 - July 16, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 9 Evening - July 09, 2020

Virtual Information Session July 9 - July 09, 2020

Learning How to Support Your Little in the face of Racism, Implicit Bias and White Privilege - July 08, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – July 8 – Online Webinar - July 08, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – July 7 – Online Webinar - July 07, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – July 1 – Online Webinar - July 01, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – June 30 – Online Webinar - June 30, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 25 - June 25, 2020

Learning How to Support Your Little in the face of Racism, Implicit Bias and White Privilege - June 24, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 24 - June 24, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – June 24 – Online Webinar - June 24, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 23 - June 23, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – June 23 – Online Webinar - June 23, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 18 - June 18, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – June 18 – Online Webinar - June 18, 2020

Learning How to Support Your Little in the face of Racism, Implicit Bias and White Privilege - June 17, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 17 - June 17, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – June 17 – Online Webinar - June 17, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 16 - June 16, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 11 - June 11, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 10 - June 10, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – June 10 – Online Webinar - June 10, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 9 - June 09, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – June 9 – Online Webinar - June 09, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 4 - June 04, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – June 4 – Online Webinar - June 04, 2020

Virtual Info Session June 3 - June 03, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – June 3 – Online Webinar - June 03, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 28 - May 28, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 27 - May 27, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – May 27 - May 27, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 26 - May 26, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – May 26 - May 26, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 21 - May 21, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – May 21 - May 21, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 20 - May 20, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – May 20 - May 20, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 19 - May 19, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 14 - May 14, 2020

Virtual Info Session May 13 - May 13, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – May 13 - May 13, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – May 12 - May 12, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – May 7 - May 07, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – May 6 - May 06, 2020

#GivingTuesdayNow - May 05, 2020

Keep Kids Connected - May 01, 2020

Virtual Info Session – April 30 - April 30, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – April 29 - April 29, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – April 28 - April 28, 2020

Virtual Info Session – April 28 - April 28, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – April 23 - April 23, 2020

Virtual Info Session – April 23 - April 23, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – April 22 - April 22, 2020

Virtual Info Session – April 21 - April 21, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – April 16 - April 16, 2020

Virtual Info Session – April 16 - April 16, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – April 15 - April 15, 2020

Virtual Info Session – April 14 - April 14, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – April 8 - April 08, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – April 6 - April 06, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – April 2 - April 02, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – April 1 - April 01, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – March 24 - March 24, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – March 17 - March 17, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – March 14 - March 14, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – March 5 - March 05, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – March 4 - March 04, 2020

Happy Hour at Byway Brewing Company - February 28, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – February 22 - February 22, 2020

Representation Happy Hour - February 13, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – February 11 - February 11, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – February 5 - February 05, 2020

Winterfest - February 01, 2020

Beermiscuous Networking - January 25, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – January 22 - January 22, 2020

Engage Lake County - January 16, 2020

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – January 8 - January 08, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – January 6 - January 06, 2020

New Volunteer Orientation – December 14 - December 14, 2019

Southside New Volunteer Orientation – December 12 - December 12, 2019

North Region New Volunteer Orientation – December 11 - December 11, 2019

South Suburban New Volunteer Orientation – December 10 - December 10, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – December 4 - December 04, 2019

Giving Tuesday - December 03, 2019

Holiday Networking Event - December 03, 2019

Southside New Volunteer Orientation – November 21 - November 21, 2019

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – November 20 - November 20, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – November 16 - November 16, 2019

South Suburban New Volunteer Orientation – November 13 - November 13, 2019

Barbershop Conversation - November 06, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – November 4 - November 04, 2019

Tailgate Party - October 26, 2019

South Suburban New Volunteer Orientation – October 24 - October 24, 2019

Lake County New Volunteer Orientation – October 23 - October 23, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – October 21 - October 21, 2019

Prairie Moon Happy Hour - October 17, 2019

Southside New Volunteer Orientation – October 17 - October 17, 2019

2019 Chicago Marathon - October 13, 2019

Build Coffee Patio Pop Up - October 12, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – October 12 - October 12, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – September 25 - September 25, 2019

Southside New Volunteer Orientation – September 23 - September 23, 2019

Lake County Orientation – September 16 - September 16, 2019

South Side Regional Office – New Volunteer Orientation – September 10 - September 10, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – September 7 - September 07, 2019

Warren Township Orientation – August 26th - August 26, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – August 20 - August 20, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – August 14 - August 14, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – August 8 - August 08, 2019

Crew for Kids 2019: Crew Car Wash Fundraiser - August 03, 2019

Neighborhood Narratives Gallery - July 27, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – July 24 - July 24, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – July 18 – Webinar - July 18, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – July 16 - July 16, 2019

Crossfit for a Cause 2019 - July 13, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – July 11 - July 11, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – June 27 - June 27, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – June 19 – Webinar - June 19, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – June 11 - June 11, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – June 8 - June 08, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – June 5 – Webinar - June 05, 2019

Southside Office Ribbon Cutting - May 22, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – April 24 – Webinar - April 24, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – April 20 - April 20, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – April 16 - April 16, 2019

New Volunteer Orientation – April 11 - April 11, 2019

Lockton Cup Golf Outing - September 06, 2018

Northwestern University Run for Walk - July 29, 2018

Graduation 2018: Dreaming Out Loud presented by EY - July 12, 2018

CDW-G Golf Classic - May 21, 2018

14th Annual BBBSMC Golf Classic - May 14, 2018

Eat for Change: Chipotle Fundraiser - April 04, 2018

BBBSMC Speaker Series: A Conversation with Steve Kerr - March 01, 2017

BBBSMC Golf Classic - January 01, 1970

Graduation 2022 - January 01, 1970

Spare a Night Out - January 01, 1970