First Community Day of 2025 (May)

Young attendees play with bubbles at the Overton Plaza. Photo: Joe Ignatius

On Saturday, May 24th, we came back from winter break with our first Community Day of the year. To start the season up, we had a joyful afternoon of crafts, skating, playing and catching up.

Children at a painting crafts station. Photo: Joe Ignatius

To liven up the day, we were joined by two familiar guests: Samir D. Lijon-Ali (aka "the Dinosaur King") brought back his dinosaur sculpture workshop, and DJ PayDay kept the records spinning.

Participants create the base of their dinosaur sculptures from tin foil. Photo: Joe Ignatius

DJ PayDay and a fan at the booth. Photo: Joe Ignatius

Thanks to everyone who made it. If you missed us this time, there's still plenty of Community Days ahead in the season. Never miss a happening by following us on Instagram @creativegrounds_chicago or signing up for our newsletter.

The Overton Exchange POP is brought to you by the City of Chicago’s Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program, designed to create strategic community gathering spaces that serve as destination points for residents and neighborhood visitors.