Lawndale Christian Fitness Center

05/27/2026

Volunteer at the Chicago 13.1 on June 7th and receive a FREE entry to this year’s Lawndale 5K! Sign up by this Sunday using the link below: https://tinyurl.com/4rv3mj5r

05/22/2026

Lawndale Christian Fitness Center will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th. We hope everyone has a blessed weekend.

05/21/2026

KITES + VIBES FOR GROWN FOLKS & FAMILIES @ DOUGLASS PARK BRING YOUR KITES, PACK YOUR PICNIC BLANKET, AND WE GOT THE REST!

Help us color the sky at the first-ever Douglass Park Kite Festival!

Join us for food, music, art-making, community fun, and of course — KITES!

Everyone loves flying a kite, but many of us haven’t done it in years.

Bring the family, pack a picnic blanket, and come enjoy a joyful day in the park.

Don’t have a kite? A limited number of free kites will be available while supplies last.

Presented by the Chicago Park District with support from Lawndale Pop-Up Spot, Art West, One Lawndale Arts & Activism Incubator, Riot Fest, Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, and Red Line Service.

***Event Location Note: The festival will take place on the south side of California Ave. + Ogden Avenue near the turf soccer field, tennis courts, and Willow Pond in Douglass Park.

05/14/2026

Here’s a snapshot from last year’s Lawndale 5K—just one of the many moments that made it unforgettable!

Join us this year for another great race filled with energy, community, and fun.
Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/Lawndale5k

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Join us for The North Lawndale Ride: Exploring Equiticity’s Neighborhood Mobility Models on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

This community ride is an opportunity to learn more about neighborhood mobility, transportation equity, and the work happening across North Lawndale to support safer, more connected, and more accessible ways to move through our community.

We will meet at 9:00 AM and the ride will begin at 10:00 AM.

Location:
Green Tomato Café
3750 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL

Please RSVP at eqty.info/nlride.

We look forward to seeing residents, partners, cyclists, and community members come together for this important and energizing ride through North Lawndale.

05/05/2026

Start your morning strong! Join our HIIT Classes Monday through Friday from 8am-9am at Lawndale Christian Fitness Center. High energy, great community, real results.

Sign up for a class today: https://lawndalefitness.org/classes

05/01/2026

Join us tomorrow on ! We will have classes available on the hour every hour from 7am - 1pm, and a circuit challenge in Studio 1 from 1-3pm. Stop by for snacks, movement, community, and encouragement. We'll see you there!

04/15/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Green Tomato Cafe on May 10th from 12pm to 4pm for an all-you-can-eat brunch featuring delicious food, a live DJ, exciting raffles, and special gifts. Treat the mothers in your life to an afternoon filled with good vibes, community, and appreciation.

Click the link below to purchase your tickets and make this Mother’s Day special.
Kids Ticket: https://shorturl.at/b45hm
Adult Ticket: https://shorturl.at/fB8eC

04/15/2026

The Lawndale 5K is back! Registration prices for the Lawndale 5K increase on May 1st! Secure your spot today and get ready to join us on Saturday, September 26th for a great day of running, community, and fun.

Sign up: https://www.lawndale5k.org/