Friends of Holstein Park

06/02/2026

Summer Movie Nights at Holstein Park are back 🎥 🍿 🌳 check out what is screening and add to your calendar 🗓️ - we’ll see you on the field . A special thanks to our local partners for their help in making it happen.

05/26/2026

https://givebutter.com/holsteinlacrosse Join us for an Intro to Lacrosse Clinic at Holstein Park Field!

This fun and beginner-friendly program is designed for boys and girls ages 7-11 interested in learning the fundamentals of lacrosse in a positive and active environment. Participants will be introduced to basic skills including passing, catching, cradling, shooting, and teamwork through games and drills led by volunteer coaches, who are former college players.

Sessions will be held for 75 minutes each week over 8 weeks during the summer from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Holstein Field, south end of the field.

No prior lacrosse experience is necessary. All skill levels are welcome.

Participants should bring:
Girls - Lacrosse stick, mouthguard, lacrosse goggles
Boys - Lacrosse stick, mouthguard, lacrosse helmet
Athletic shoes or cleats
Water bottle
Comfortable athletic clothing
Clinic Dates

• June 9
• June 16
• June 23
• June 30
• July 7
• July 14
• July 21
• July 28

Limited equipment may be available to borrow.

Come out, learn a new sport, and have fun with Friends at Holstein Park!

05/20/2026

https://givebutter.com/yogaparks Free yoga on Thursday at Senior Citizens at 6:30pm. Sign up today.

05/15/2026

https://givebutter.com/BBQCabaret 🍔 SUMMER KICKOFF AT GALLERY CABARET 🍻🎮🎬

Join Friends of Holstein Park for a fun, family-friendly evening at Gallery Cabaret on Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30–8:30 p.m.! All money raised with ticket sales goes directly to Friends of Holstein Park. After the family fun, adults can stick around and enjoy a comedy performance by Good Vibes Comedy Showcase. https://www.instagram.com/goodvibescomedyshowcase?igsh=MTRrYmJ2MW1wM3Z0eQ==

Bring the family, meet neighbors, and kick off summer with great food, drinks, games, and community fun.

🌭 $10 per person includes:
• Burgers
• Hot dogs

🔥 Want ribs?
Pre-order a half-slab for $20!

🥗 Bring a favorite side dish to share with neighbors and friends.

🎮 Kids can enjoy:
• Mario Kart on the big screen
• A movie to follow

Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or a longtime Holstein supporter, we’d love to see you there. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and help us celebrate summer together! ☀️

05/15/2026

Played lacrosse in high school or college? We are looking to recruit someone to Holstein Park to provide intro level lacrosse classes this summer and fall to the Bucktown youth. Message us if this sounds like a fit for you.

05/12/2026

https://friendsofholsteinpark.org We have updated our website for the summer. Find out more about our yoga and sound baths partnerships, Wacky Wednesdays, Movies in the Park, and updates on the pool. Sign ups are active.

04/30/2026

This Saturday!

04/19/2026

04/12/2026

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with Friends of Holstein Park! 🌿https://givebutter.com/earthFOHP

Join us as we come together to care for our park and celebrate Earth Day as a community!

Date: April 18th
Time: 9-12
Location: Holstein Park

We’ll be hosting a family-friendly morning of park clean-up, planting, and fun activities for kids. It’s a great way to give back, meet neighbors, and help keep Holstein Park beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Gloves and supplies will be provided—just bring your energy and love for the park!

All ages are welcome. Whether you can stay for the whole event or just stop by for a bit, we’d love to see you there.

Let’s make a difference together—one park at a time! 🌱

— Friends of Holstein Park

04/07/2026

💛🐣 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Community 🐣💛

This year’s Easter Celebration was one for the books — thanks to all of you, we brought together over 300 neighbors for a morning full of fun, connection, and memories.

We could not have done it without our incredible volunteers and generous sponsors:

✨ Thank you to BrightPath Bucktown for bringing so much creativity and joy to the event with your arts & crafts.

🐰 Thank you to Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry+Orthodontics for sponsoring our Easter Bunny and bringing the (pearly white) smiles!

🍻 And thank you to Web Pub Bucktown for helping us provide the decorations and supplies that made the event feel so special.

And of course — to all of our volunteers — thank you for your time, energy, and heart. This event truly doesn’t happen without you.

We’re so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. 💛