Midway Chamber of Commerce

06/08/2026

Be part of the Midway Chamber Patriot’s Day Parade celebration at Wentworth Park! Following the parade, a limited number of vendors will have the opportunity to connect with families and community members attending the event and Movie in the Park.

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot today and join us for an evening of community fun, free ice cream for all kids provided by our grand marshal Geno Randazzo from All Exterior Contractors, and a showing of Zootopia 2 at dusk at Chicago Park District (Wentworth Park)!

06/08/2026

BIG NEWS FOR MIDWAY MARKETPLACE! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of Angelica’s Baked Goods by Angelica Judge, one of our amazing Midway Marketplace Retail Shed vendors, who will be featured LIVE on WGN Morning News Around Town this Thursday, June 11! 🎉📺

Angelica’s story is a wonderful example of what makes Midway Marketplace so special—a passionate local entrepreneur growing her dream business while bringing unique products and experiences to our community.

This feature isn’t just a win for Angelica—it’s an opportunity to showcase the incredible small businesses that call Midway Marketplace home and highlight the power of shopping local.

📍 Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds
Corner of Archer Ave. & Narragansett Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638

🛍️ Midway Marketplace Hours:
Friday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 4 PM

We can’t wait to support our vendors and show Chicagoland what Midway Marketplace is all about! ❤️




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🎥 LIVE ON WGN MORNING NEWS! 🎥

Join us on Thursday, June 11, as Angelica’s Baked Goods and the Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds are featured LIVE on WGN Around Town Morning News!

📍 Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds
Corner of Archer Ave. & Narragansett Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
(Next to Fifth Third Bank)

⏰ Live broadcasts begin at 7:55 AM and continue throughout the morning!

Come support local small businesses and be part of the excitement as WGN highlights:

🥖 Angelica’s Baked Goods
🌸 3D Floral Gelatin Art by Blossoms by Angelica
🍞 Artisan Sourdough Breads
🥐 Fresh Pastries & Sweet Treats
🎨 Live Gelatin Art Demonstrations
🏪 The Midway Marketplace Retail Shed Vendors

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our growing marketplace and the hardworking entrepreneurs who make it special. We would love to have community members, family, friends, and supporters join us to help create a fun and welcoming atmosphere during the live broadcast.

Bring your smiles, support local businesses, and help us show Chicago what our community is all about!

📅 Thursday, June 11
📍 Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds Corner of Narragansett and Archer Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60638
⏰ Arrive between 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Let’s fill the marketplace with energy and support for local small businesses!

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06/08/2026

Join us Thursday, June 25th for the Midway Chamber Patriot’s Day Parade an evening of community, patriotic pride, and summer fun!

🕕 Line-Up: 6PM
🕖 Parade Starts: 7PM
📍 Archer & Parkside

⭐ Grand Marshal: Geno Randazzo

🎬 Stay for Movie in the Park featuring Zootopia 2 at dusk (~8:30/8:45PM) at Wentworth Park!
🍦FREE ice cream for all kids provided by Geno!

Bring your chairs, blankets, family & friends ❤️🤍💙

✅ Register now at the link in bio or here:
https://business.midwaychamber.org/events/Details/patriot-s-day-parade-1725471?sourceTypeId=Website

06/06/2026

🐾🐶Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Annual Pet Vaccination Event – Paws in the Park today!

Despite the heat, our community showed up in an incredible way, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Thank you to:
🐾 Our community members and pet owners
🎪 Our amazing vendors
💉 The veterinarians and staff who provided vaccinations and microchipping
🤝 Chicago Animal Care & Control (CACC)
🙌 Our volunteers
⭐ Our sponsors and community partners

Because of your support, hundreds of pets and their families were able to enjoy a fun and impactful day together.

Special thanks to CACC and Cook County for helping provide these important services to our community. Events like this would not be possible without your dedication and partnership.

We are proud to serve such a wonderful community and look forward to seeing you again next year!

06/06/2026

What an incredible evening on Archer Avenue! 🚗🌙

Thank you to the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch for hosting another outstanding Archer Avenue Car Show, and thank you for allowing the Midway Chamber of Commerce to serve as co-host and bring the Summer Nite Pop-Up to the event.

Thousands of attendees, hundreds of amazing vehicles, local vendors, businesses, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners came together to create one of the best nights of the summer. 🏁✨

A special thank you to everyone who came out to support local businesses, shop with our vendors, enjoy the Kid Zone, and celebrate our community.

Events like this are only possible because of the dedication of so many people working behind the scenes. We are grateful to our volunteers, vendors, sponsors, Chamber members, and community partners for helping make the evening such a success.

We can’t wait to do it again next year! 💙

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

🎉 Happening Now — PAWS IN THE PARK! 🐾🐶

Join us today through 1PM for a fun-filled community event at Wentworth Park!

💉 FREE Dog Vaccinations & Microchipping (first come, first serve)
🎪 Local Vendors
🎟 Raffles & Giveaways
🎉 Contests & Activities
🐕 Fun for the whole family & your furry friends!

📍 Wentworth Park – 56th & Narragansett
🕐 Happening NOW until 1:00 PM!

🤝 Hosted by the Midway Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CACC and Cook County

Don’t forget to also stop by our weekly Farmers Market from 9AM–1PM at Archer & Narragansett!

We can’t wait to see you! 💙🐾

06/05/2026

🎉 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🐾🐶

Join us at Paws in the Park for a fun-filled day featuring:

💉 FREE Dog Vaccinations & Microchipping (first come, first serve)
🎪 Local Vendors
🎟 Raffles & Giveaways
🎉 Contests & Activities
🐕 Fun for the whole family & your furry friends!

📍 Wentworth Park – 56th & Narragansett
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026

🕘 Vendor Show Begins: 9:00 AM
💉 Vaccinations & Microchipping Begin: 10:00 AM

While you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by our weekly Farmers Market happening from 9AM–1PM at the northwest corner of Archer Avenue & Narragansett Avenue!

We can’t wait to see you and your furry friends! 💙

06/05/2026

🚨 Business Alert for Garfield Ridge Businesses 🚨

The Chicago Police Department has issued a Business Alert regarding several commercial burglaries that occurred along the Archer Avenue corridor during the overnight hours of June 1–2.

Business owners are encouraged to review security measures, secure cash and valuables before closing, ensure exterior areas are well lit, and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Please stay alert and share this information with fellow business owners and employees.

Anyone with information related to these incidents can contact Area One Detectives at 312-747-8384 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com using reference #26-1-054BA.

Together, we can help keep our business community safe. 💙

06/05/2026

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🚗🌙

Join the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch and Midway Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable summer evening along Archer Avenue!

🏁 Archer Avenue Car Show
🛍️ Summer Nite Pop-Up
👨‍👩‍👧 FREE Kid Zone
🎶 Music & Entertainment
🍔 Food Vendors
✨ Community Fun

📍 Car Show:
Archer Avenue from Narragansett to Oak Park

📍 Vendor Pop-Up:
Along Archer Avenue in front of the Chamber BizHub
6422 W Archer Ave

📍 FREE Kid Zone:
Large parking lot near Archer & Narragansett by the Chamber sheds

🕕 Car Show: 6 PM – 9 PM
🛍️ Vendor Pop-Up: 6 PM – 10 PM

Come shop local, support local businesses, and enjoy one of the best nights of the summer! 💙