Save The Date: Friendship Center Block Party
August 15th, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Friendship Center
2711 W. Lawrence Ave. (maps)
All are welcome at the free Friendship Center Block Party featuring community partners, yoga, and workshops. Families are welcome! The first 100 guests will receive a gift.
What’s Happening
Community Yoga
Community-led Workshops
Know Your Rights Workshop
Art Therapy
Job/Resume Workshops
Ongoing Activations Throughout The Event
12 PM – 2 PM | Mindfulness activity with art led by The Kedzie Center | 2709 W. Lawrence Ave.
12 PM – 4 PM | Blood Pressure screening with Tapestry 360.
12 PM – 4 PM | Youth and Adult employment resources, general resources, and resume and job workshops with Trellus.
12 PM – 4 PM | Plant an herb seedling and take it home with Albany Park Community Garden.
12 PM – 4 PM | Free food, water, and popsicles provided by The Friendship Center, while supplies last.
12 PM – 4 PM | Connect with the 40th Ward‘s team.
12 PM – 4 PM | Get resources and learn more about health services from Midwest Asian Health Association.
Workshops
| 12:15 PM Apna Ghar presents Building Strong Connections: How Parent-Teen Conversations Shape Healthy Relationships | Open and honest conversations between parents and teens can build trust, strengthen relationships, and help young people make confident and healthy choices. |
| 1:00 PM Yoga with Michaela | Join Michaela at Gross Park for a relaxing yoga session. Bring a towel or yoga mat. |
| 1:15 PM Hamdard Health presents Nutrition 101 | Participants will learn how to read and understand food labels, make healthy food choices on a budget, and gain practical tips for building nutritious eating habits. There will also be a smoothie bike giving out free smoothies while supplies last! |
| 2:15 PM Advancing Justice presents Know Your Rights Training | This training will help you understand and exercise your rights when you encounter immigration enforcement. Join a network of individuals who know our power and believe in a long-term vision of safety where we protect and care for one another. |
| 3:00 PM Yoga with Michaela | Join Michaela at Gross Park for a relaxing yoga session. Bring a towel or yoga mat. |
Who Will Be There
