EcoFest at Welles Park

We are so excited to announce the return of the 47th Ward EcoFest! With over 50 vendors, this event brings together community groups, non profits, elected officials and businesses that are focused on a more sustainable world.

Where: 2333 West Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

When: Sat, June 7th, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

EcoFest is our annual environmental festival, where we come together as a community to learn about sustainability and celebrate our beautiful planet! Here you can discover new organizations, meet with like minded neighbors, and shop from a variety of sustainable vendors. This event will bring together small businesses, non-profits, and other vendors from across the city for a day of learning, activities, and fun focused on a sustainable future. See you at Welles Park on June 7th!

performances at the gazebo

• 10:00 am-10:30 am: Wiggleworms presented by Old Town School with Miss Liz

• 10:30 am-11:00 am: Liz Bagby

• 11:00 am-11:30 am: Choroscope

• 11:30 am-12:00 pm: Comments from Elected Officials

• 12:00 pm-12:30 pm: Brown Line Band

• 1:00 pm-1:30 pm: Ravenswood Band

Tree walks with the tree keepers

Each walk will meet just south of the gazebo. Mary will be your guide!

• 10:30am

• 12:30pm

all day activities

• Swap Plant Cuttings and Seeds

• Drop off items for reuse, repurposing or are difficult to recycle with Reduce Waste Chicago

• Discover Ways to Advocate for Green Policies

• Give New Life to Old Items With Rebuilding Exchange’s “Scraptacular”

• Enter in Giveaways and Freebies

• and More!