Our Meetings
and Events
Fall Day 5K Walk
Join us!
The youth-led NextGen Board of Blind Service Chicago is hosting Fall Day 5K Walk to raise awareness for the Blind and low vision comunity on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The route begins at Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park, 2021 N. Stockton, and continues south on Chicago’s lakefront to Oak Street and back. All funds raised go towards BSC youth and scholarship programs. To support this 5K and future youth programs donate here.
Vision Expo
BSC’s annual Vision Expo showcases the latest products, services, adaptive technologies, and resources available.
100-Year Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, BSC will celebrate our 100th Anniversary with a Winter Gala! Long-time supporters, clients, and new friends will gather at Wintrust’s Grand Banking Hall at 231 S. LaSalle Street. Built in 1924 and fully renovated in 2015, the historic space is among some of the most architecturally significant buildings in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a sumptuous meal, music, and a sparkling evening bedecked with holiday magic and décor. This truly special event will be an opportunity to come together to honor our past, support our mission to inspire and empower those in the blind community, and look forward to the next 100 years.
Check back often this fall for more details!
Our Events
Blind Service Chicago hosts a variety of noteworthy meetings and events throughout the year. From our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch held every April and Vision Expo in October to our Centennial Celebration in December, we keep the momentum and interests flowing.
Interest Groups, Clubs, and Social Activities
BSC brings clients together to socialize and network, leading to a sharing of resources and greater confidence. So many activities from which to choose! Come and join our knitting, Tai Chi, or book clubs. Do you have a guide dog? We have a group for you! Sign up for audio-described movie events, game day, or guest speakers. Join the supper club crowd as we try various cuisines throughout Chicago. Get out with us as we explore the city’s many offerings – from museums, botanical gardens, concerts, farmer’s markets, and hiking trails to a summer excursion sailing on the Tall Ship Windy.
BSC Short Selections
Stress Management Workshop with Dr. Don Baird
BSC Knitting Club
Tai Chi for Seniors with Dennis Newport
BSC Book Club
Chicago Guide Dog Group
Audio Described Movies
Game Day & Trivia Friday
Coffee Chat
Tech Talk
Field Trips and Outings
BSC offers many opportunities for social activities and interaction including a number of sensory-friendly tours and outings, especially during the summer months:
Farmer’s Market
Sailing on Lake Michigan
Grant Park Music Festivals
Garfield Park Conservatory
Lincoln Park Zoo
Architectural Tours
Millennium Park
Hiking the 606 Recreational Trail
Museums…and more!
Annual Meeting
BSC’s Annual Meeting, held each June, is a formal gathering of the Board of Directors that serves several purposes:
Traditionally, the event is held at The Cliff Dwellers on Michigan Avenue and includes a luncheon and keynote speaker. As space is limited, the Meeting is by invitation only.