Family Reunion 2026

The day

• 10:00 AMSetup crew arrives
  Tents, tables, décor, games — volunteers welcome!
• 11:00 AMEarly arrival encouraged
  Beat the rush — claim your spot and set up your family's canopy
• 12:00 PMFestivities begin
  Music on! Check in at the registration table for your reunion tee & commemorative pin, then meet & mingle
• 1:00 PMHost's welcome
  Opening remarks, acknowledging our travelers, group prayer
• 2:00 PMLunch
  Catered, self-serve food stations — come hungry
• 4:00 PMPhotos & games
  Full family photo, family units, all men, all women · Spades, Uno, dominoes, Connect Four, giant Jenga, cornhole, water balloons for the kids
• 5:00 PMDessert
  Sweets table opens
• 6:00 PMFamily recognition
  New babies, newlyweds, longest distance traveled, our eldest members, and honoring those we've lost
• 7:00 PMFamily First Award
  Presented to this year's honoree
• 7:30 PMClosing remarks
  What's next for the family + volunteers for next time
• 8:00 PMGoodbyes
  Hug everybody twice

What to bring

• Lawn chairs
• A small tent or canopy for your family unit
• Extra drinks and water for your crew (main meals are catered)
• Snacks to hold you between lunch and dessert
• Fans or shade — it's August in Chicago
• Toys and games for your kids

Where

Lake Meadows Park
3117 S. Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
We'll be set up near the the basketball court and playground at the east end of the park · Free street parking · Park is open until 9 PM