Best Buddies Friendship Walks in Illinois
Spring 2025
Chicago, Normal, & Will County, IL
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Chicagoland Citizens Events!
Multiple Dates
Chicago & Naperville, IL
Join us for monthly Citizens Events throughout the Chicagoland area!
Spirit Week
March 10-14, 2025
Virtual
Join Best Buddies in Illinois for Spirit Week 2025!
Compete to Speak at Friendship Walk | Presentations
March 12, 2025
Zoom
You’ve practiced the skills and now it’s time to present!
October Changemaker: Megan Ensminger
Read more about Megan, our amazing Jobs participant and Changemaker this month!
Fall Feast 2024
November 15, 2024
Morton, IL
Join Best Buddies in Central Illinois for our family-friendly Fall Fest!
September Changemaker: Brooklin Heeren
Learn more about our amazing September Changemaker Brooklin!
August Changemaker: Glenbard East High School Chapter
Congratulations to Glenbard East for being selected as our Changemaker for August!
Team Best Buddies: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 13, 2024
Chicago, IL
Join Team Best Buddies at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Champion of the Year Galas in Illinois
October 2025
Central IL & Chicago
Join us at the Champion of the Year Galas, an event benefiting Best Buddies in Illinois.