Chicago River Day

Chicago River Day

May 10, 2025

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

More than 70 sites throughout the watershed

FREE

 

Every year since 1992, thousands of volunteers come together on Chicago River Day to remove litter and care for river-adjacent lands. You can make a difference by volunteering at this fun, free, family-friendly annual stewardship day. Chicago River Day is the flagship event for Friends Litter Free Chicago-Calumet River initiative, working to reduce the amount of trash harming our watershed.

Learn more HERE!