The 2026 Wine & Steak hosts will be taking you south to experience the flavors, libations, and music of Northern Mexico. Doors open at 6:00pm and will start with beverage service, appetizers, and live Norteno music. Dinner is served table side, family style, starting around 7:30pm. Our dinner menu will highlight the traditional grilled dishes from Mexico's northern cattle ranches. Our selection of wines will include Mexican producers. One ticket per guest.

Todos son bienvenidos! Nos vemos el sabado 16 de Mayo!

Date and Time: Saturday, May 16 at 6PM

Location: Ravenswood United Church of Christ Gym - 2050 N. Pensacola

Join us for a night of dinner, drinks, and deception with Blood on the Clocktower - a social deduction game for 5-20 players and one devious storyteller.

Each player is secretly assigned to a good or evil team with a unique character. Good players share information to identify and execute the demon; evil players lie, sow distrust, and eliminate the village. No gaming experience needed - just come ready to socialize and stab your friends in the back (figuratively). One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6PM

Location: The Denes-Meador Home - 3835 N. Kimball

Learn more at bloodontheclocktower.com, or watch Survivor contestants play here: youtu.be/3mx9yxWvrDQ

Get ready for an evening of questionable calls and excellent company!

Test your palate with three blind wine pairings-each featuring a splurge and a steal-and see if you can spot which glass is which (No judgment either way; all pour decisions are welcome here).

Between sips, grab a paddle and jump into our casual table tennis tournament. No expertise required in either arena-just bring your curiosity and competitive spirit.

Whether you're here to prove your palate, flex your ping pong prowess, or just enjoy a fun night with friends, this is one party you won't want to miss. One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7PM

Location: Chateau Davis (also home of Ben's Ping Pong Pavilion)

Join us for a private NPES yoga class!

Class Overview:
Turn stress into sweat. This signature class strengthens, balances and detoxifies your entire body and mind as you move through more challenging postures and connected breath. Set to an energizing playlist, you'll power up your practice like never before. One ticket per guest.

Intensity: Moderate
Best For: All Experience Levels

What to bring:
A bottle of water
A towel and a yoga mat
Wear fitted workout clothes

What to expect:
Arrive 15 mins before class
Locker rooms are available

Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3PM.

Location: Core Power Roscoe Village - 3232 N Lincoln Ave

Get ready to dive into your newest obsession and learn how to play Mahjong! This lesson is the perfect starting point for beginners looking to learn mahjong in a fun and friendly environment. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Lesson will be given by the Chicago based Mahjong Society. One ticket per guest.

Data and Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 starting at 3PM.

Location: Burning Bush Brewery - 4014 N Rockwell St.

Please join us at the historic Davis Theater for a matinee showing of a PG movie (title TBD)!

Each ticket includes a concessions package and a raffle entry for fabulous prizes. Drop-offs are allowed for children in 1st grade and older, so feel free to ditch the kids and catch some football at one of the many local spots nearby. See you at the movies! One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Sunday, January 24, 2027 at Noon

Location: The Davis Theater - 4614 N. Lincoln Ave

Get ready for an epic night out with the 6th grade class!

We're heading to Chicago Whirlyball for an action-packed evening of Whirlyball, Laser Tag, and Pizza. Come hang with your classmates, show off your skills on the court, and battle it out in the laser tag arena - all before refueling with some delicious pizza. It's going to be a blast! One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5PM

Location: Whirlyball Chicago - 1825 W. Webster Ave

Attention 7th Graders - Get ready for an afternoon of putts, laughs, and lunch!

Students will enjoy a round of mini golf, followed by lunch and plenty of time to hang out with friends. One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11AM

Location: Big Mini Putt Club - 3655 N Halsted St.

Step into a night of high stakes and high style at our Casino Royale house party.

Try your luck at blackjack, roulette, bingo and more while sipping on craft cocktails.

Dress sharp, place your bets, and let the (fake money) chips and martinis fall where they may. One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Saturday, January 23, 2027 starting at 7PM

Location: The Stipe Home - 2238 W. Cullom Ave.

Calling all budding scientists! Join us at Kids Science Labs in Roscoe Village for a hands-on science party made for curious preschoolers, junior kindergarteners, and kindergarteners.

Kids will enjoy one hour of science fun featuring 6 hands-on experiments - including slime making, color-changing magic, and exciting chemical reactions (yes, there will be an exploding volcano!). After the lab, kids will refuel with snacks and beverages provided by the hosts. And the fun doesn't stop there - every child will leave with their very own science kit to take home!

This event is open to current 2025/26 NPES Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students. One ticket per child.

Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10AM

Location: Kids Science Labs (Roscoe Village) - 3324 N Western Ave.

Do you think that you could be on Jeopardy, play a mean game of flip cup, or are just flat out competitive when you host Game Night? Then, please join us for an evening of booze, bites, and boisterous games.

Back by popular demand for its 6th year is Parents' Game Night! Parents across all grades are encouraged to attend! Join us for a Mexican feast and adult beverages. One ticket per guest.

Win or Lose, you're sure to have a great time!

Date and Time: Saturday, September 26 starting at 7PM

Location: The Burciaga Home - 2671 W Eastwood Ave.

Calling all current (25/26) PreK through Kindergarten kids!

Join us for an afternoon of fun at Fit City Kids! We'll have exciting activities, including obstacle courses, soccer, basketball, and a bounce house, followed by pizza & snacks. One ticket per child.

Date and Time: Sunday, January 17, 2027 starting at 2:30PM

Location: Fit City Kids - 2540 W Lawrence Ave.

Join us for an interactive, exotic animal party!

The kids will get up close and personal with 8 different exotic animals (a sloth!), learn cool facts about the animals and get pictures galore. One ticket per child.

Date and Time: Sunday, August 30, 2026 starting at 3PM

Location: The Strikes Home - 4247 N Winchester Ave.

Middle School scavenger hunters assemble for duty!

Your mission, if you choose to accept, will be to find and recover missing Tween sugar snacks. To complete this mission, you'll be placed into small groups, given clues, and will need to use your team's collective wit, initiative, and dexterity to move through the area of operation. Each team will operate independently and will have 2½ hours to complete your mission.

Your initial assembly area is Welles Park gazebo and your main area of operation will be Lincoln Avenue, with Montrose Ave and Lawrence Ave being your southern and northern boundaries. A mission debrief and team award ceremony will be held over dinner at a local Lincoln Square eatery. All 2026-27 school year middle schoolers are welcome. Any NPES alumni in high school during the 2026-27 school year are also welcome. Good Luck Sharks! One ticket per person.

Date and Time: Saturday, October 3rd at 3PM

Location: Welles Park Gazebo

Learn how to make cocktails from the former bar manager at Blackbird restaurant while also filling your bellies & mind with good food and good conversation.

Derek Mercer from Present Tense Bar (a ghost bar that brings the bar to your home) will teach us to make cocktails that are sure to impress your next party guests. We'll have plenty of food to soak up the spirits as well. Hope you can join us! One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Friday, October 9th at 7PM

Location: The Wong 's House - 2127 W Sunnyside Ave.

Get ready to climb, bounce, bump, and soar! 2nd graders, it's time to unleash your inner adventurer at the brand new Urban Air Adventure Park in Lincoln Park.

Kids will have a blast exploring everything the park has to offer before fueling up with pizza and sweet treats to cap off an epic afternoon. One ticket per kid.

This one is not to be missed!

Date and Time: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 4PM

Location: Urban Air Adventure Park - 1801 W Fullerton

Scoop, scoop, hooray -let's celebrate the start of summer!

Join the Wong family for a backyard ice cream social to celebrate the start of the season. 3rd graders, siblings, and parents are all welcome to stop by after Summer's Cool for scoops, toppings, and good times.

With every topping imaginable on hand, the only hard part will be choosing your favorites! One ticket per kid.

Date and Time: Friday, June 12th at 4:00PM (after Summer's Cool)

Location: The Wong 's House - 2127 W Sunnyside Ave.

Join us for a fun-filled night under the stars and bring your appetite! We'll be roasting a lamb and a pig over open fire and will also have lots of sides to accommodate any non-meat eaters who don't want to miss out on the fun. One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Saturday, September 12th at 5PM

Location: The Elangovan home - 4020 N Hermitage Ave.

Hosts: Elangovan, Simic, Hotaling, Sicel & Shah families