2026 Chamber Events
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce hosts many community engagement events throughout the year, bringing the community together for fun, laughter, and incredible experiences that truly make Lakeview East home for many.
See below for our upcoming schedule of featured events!
2026 Events

Little Monster’s Crawl
Saturday, October 31 from 11 am to 2 pm
Lakeview East beware, on Halloween the neighborhood will be full of little monsters demanding candy! From 11 am to 2 pm our businesses will be giving out treats and candy for a neighborhood wide trick-or-treat. Go from business to business and collect as much as you can carry! Map of participating businesses coming soon.

Networking Extravaganza
October 7th 5:30 – 7:30 | Whirlyball Chicago | 1825 W Webster
Meet new people and connect with professionals from across Chicago at this high-energy multi-chamber networking event featuring WhirlyBall, laser tag, and bowling. Whether you’re in it for the games or just there to mix and mingle, you’ll enjoy a night filled with great conversations, delicious appetizers, and refreshing drinks.
Giver’s Gift
November 1st – December 21st
The Lakeview East Giver’s Gift Promotion will be back for the 29th year! Save your receipts as you shop throughout the neighborhood, and turn them into us for a $50 Lakeview East Gift Card! Click the link below for details and how to qualify.

Food Safety & Sanitation Manager Certification
Join us at the Center on Halsted for a Food Safety & Sanitation Manager Certification class hosted by the Safe Dining Association. This one-day, 8-hour course includes instruction and the certification exam, giving food service professionals the knowledge and credentials needed to safely oversee food storage, preparation, and service. The class is fully accredited by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health, Prometric, and ServSafe, and upon passing, participants will be certified in Illinois and eligible to apply for City of Chicago certification. All certifications are valid for five years. Select your preferred date to register.

Clark Street Live
September 26th and 27th
Clark Street Live is bringing two days of music, dancing, food, drinks, and full-on Wrigleyville energy to the shadow of the ballpark.
Join us September 26 and 27 as Clark Street comes alive with great live music, neighborhood favorites, local businesses, and that unmistakable Lakeview East festival magic. Come for the bands, stay for the drinks, wander the block, dance a little, eat something delicious, and soak up one of Chicago’s best entertainment corridors doing what it does best.
