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10 Years Strong
National
Playdate
Chicago, IL
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
- Millennium Park Harris Theater Rooftop
201 E. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Weekend Guide
Know Before You Go
Save the Date
"Know Before You Go" Zoom Call
Monday, July 6 · 6:00 PM CST
Highly encouraged for all attendees. The Zoom link will be emailed before the meeting.
Flying in or driving? See full Chicago logistics — airport transit, hotel details, and downtown parking tips.
Weekend Itinerary
Four days of movement, memories, and miracles — July 16–19, 2026.
Thursday, July 16
Country Club Hills Meet-up
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS MEETUP
Metra Electric Line
- 1
Pick your train
Choose an outbound + return train from the schedules below.
- 2
RSVP for shuttle
Tell us which train — we'll match you to a driver at Calumet.
- 3
We meet you at Calumet
Look for the 40+ DDC shuttle right outside the station.
We’ll have shuttle service available at Calumet station to escort you to the Country Club Hills meet-up on Thursday. Let us know which time works for you so we can match you to a driver.
Outbound · Thursday (arrive ~6 PM)
Board at Millennium Station (downtown / Hyatt Regency) or 59th St – University of Chicago (Hyde Park / Obama Center).
| Train | Departs Millennium | Departs 59th St | Arrives Calumet |
|---|---|---|---|
| #721 | 4:40 PM | 4:55 PM | 5:25 PM |
| #723 | 5:03 PM | Skips this station | 5:49 PM |
Return · Thursday
Return service to Millennium Station after the meet-up.
| Train | Departs Calumet | Arrives Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| #140 | 8:08 PM | 9:00 PM |
| #142 | 9:08 PM | 9:58 PM |
Metra Day Pass: $7.50 ($3.75 one way)
Help Us Plan
RSVP NOW!
Shuttle status
Shuttle covered
2 riders need pickup at Calumet · 3 drivers signed up · ~24 seats available
2 Transit
0 Driving
0 Riding
How are you getting there?
Tap one. This helps us plan parking and shuttle pickups. You can change your answer anytime.
Optional — if you share your number, you'll get shuttle pickup texts from 40+ DDC for this event. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.
Taking Metra? Pick your trains so we can match a driver.
Outbound (Thursday)
Return (Thursday night)
Can you help shuttle people?
We need drivers to pick up the Metra crew at Calumet and bring them to the meet-up.
3
~24 seats
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Be Ready
Attire & Packing
Packing Checklist
Suggested Attire
Day-Of
Reminders
Check-in details
- Registration
Saturday, July 18 · 9:30 – 11:00 AM - Have Ready
Your Zeffy ticket QR code (search email for "Zeffy Playdate" if you can't find it). - Emergency Card
Fill it out and slide it back inside your nametag sleeve.
While You're In Town
Things to Do in Chicago
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10 Years Strong Giveaway
10 Years Strong Giveaway
Win a spot to join us for a Southside Chicago tour on Thursday, July 16th (includes a ticket to the Obama Presidential Museum).
5 winners — one drawn each day, July 7–11.
How to Enter
Donate: Donate $10 or more to 40+ DDC. You get 1 entry for every $10 donated. Donate more to increase your chances of winnning.
The Tour Includes
- • 12:00 PM start at the Hyatt Regency
- • Meet in the hotel lobby at 12:00 PM, walk to Millennium Station (8 min), train departs Millennium Station at 12:25 PM, arrives 59th St / University of Chicago at 12:41 PM, then a 3-minute walk to the museum entrance.
- • Museum entry between 1:30 - 2:00PM on July 16
- • One winner announced daily, July 7–11.
Winners
- July 7Winners announced daily by 8pm central time.
- July 8Winners announced daily by 8pm central time.
- July 9Winners announced daily by 8pm central time.
- July 10Winners announced daily by 8pm central time.
- July 11Winners announced daily by 8pm central time.