The South Michigan Avenue Block Fest is a lively community celebration bringing neighbors, families, and visitors together along historic South Michigan Avenue. The event will feature scavenger hunts inside the church for both children and adults, a bouncy house, face painting, and live music. It’s a fun, welcoming afternoon filled with activities for all ages and a great way to celebrate community and local culture.

11:00 a.m. South Michigan Avenue Block Fest Opens

(Rain or Shine. Fest will move indoors if needed.)

Featuring Throughout:
Live Music from DJ Lugo Rosado and the Rene Avila Afro Cuban Quartet
ALL DAY - Bouncy Maze on Cullerton Street
Puppet Wonder Wagon
ALL DAY - Three Themed Scavenger Hunts (enter sanctuary on Michigan Avenue)
Children’s Scavenger Hunt
Flora & Stained Glass Windows for Adults

11:30 a.m. Musical Cakes (in front of main stage)
12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Face Painting (tent on Cullerton Street)
1:00 p.m. Blessing of the Animals (in front of main stage)
1:30 p.m. Musical Cakes (in front of main stage)
3:00 p.m. Block Fest concludes.

Free admission for all