Fernwood Park Advisory Council

09/10/2026

Join us at the 103rd Station Plaza Community Pop-Up to see the final station plaza design for the future station. You can see the latest renderings and talk with members of the project team. Stop by on your way home from school or work.

📍 103rd station area: 400 W 103rd St
🗓️ September 15, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

🥫 Extra support when it’s needed most. Chicago's Regional Senior Centers are hosting a Food Box Distribution in partnership with Top Box Foods, offering a great box of shelf-stable items to help supplement groceries as food resources are being reduced.

📍 See the flyer for September dates and locations near you

09/10/2026

8 DAYS TO SENIOR FEST! 💙💉

Take care of your health while you enjoy the celebration! The Health Promotion Pavilion will feature a vaccination clinic offering flu shots and other vaccines (with an insurance card).

And yes, you can get your flu shot here first! 👏

Stop by, get protected, connect with health and wellness resources, and keep the celebration going!

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Tonight!! Come join us!

Grab a chair or blanket, bring the family, and join us for Movies in the Park!

We'll be showing Gremlins at Fernwood Park on July 22. Come enjoy a summer evening with your neighbors under the stars, and free snacks while supplies last!

📍 Fernwood Park
🗓️ July 22 | 7:45 PM

07/22/2026

🎓📦 Far South Side Families — Let’s Send Our College Students Back the Right Way! ❤️💛
College move-in season is almost here, and the 3rd Annual College Students Trunk Party is back to help students head back to campus with the essentials they need to succeed!

If you have a college student living on campus, don't miss this opportunity to receive support before the school year begins.

📅 Friday, August 7
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Chicago State University
9501 S. King Dr.
⚠️ Registration is REQUIRED — no walk-ups will be accepted.

Eligible students must:
✔️INCOMING FRESHMAN ONLY
✔️ Live on campus (residence hall/dorm)
✔️ Must Reside in one of our Far South Side service communities ONLY:

-Pullman
-West Pullman
-Roseland
-Burnside
-Rosemoor
-Kensington
-Washington Heights
-East Morgan Park
-Altgeld Gardens
-Golden Gates
-Concordia Park

REGISTRATION LINK IN THE COMMENTS

Help us spread the word to your family, friends, neighbors, and every college student preparing for move-in day. Let's make sure our scholars return to campus feeling supported, encouraged, and ready to thrive! 🎓💙

07/22/2026

Senior Fest returns to Millennium Park on September 17 and you won’t want to miss it.

🌟 Mark your calendars now, full details coming soon.

📧 Interested in sponsorship? Email [email protected]