EcoShip Community Events

EcoShip Events are gatherings we host, organize, or take part in with community partners. These include collection drives, sustainability meetups, and larger fundraising events that support our mission.

Events may take place at the EcoShip store or out in the community, depending on the event. Each listing includes location details so you know where to find us.

Featured Event: Clothing Swap

Reset your wardrobe for summer! Purchase a ticket ahead of time or at the door.

Tickets Here
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  • Group of nine people in a room with wooden flooring, some standing, some kneeling or sitting, with construction materials and tools visible around.

    Volunteer at the Store

    Volunteer your time at our store Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.

    Volunteers help with sorting incoming packaging and organizing the shop.

    Sign Up Here

  • Clothing Swap

    Sunday, May 17th
    11:00am-2:00pm

    Bring up to 20 gently used pieces to exchange for new-to-you ones!

    Cost: $10*
    *All proceeds will benefit the work at EcoShip.

    Buy Tickets

  • Lightning Talks Social

    Friday, May 29th
    6:30pm-8:30pm

    Listen to a series of lightning talks focused around sustainability or science at this social event.

    Cost: $20* (Sliding Scale Tickets Available)
    *All proceeds will benefit the work at EcoShip.

    Buy Tickets
  • A man with a beard holding bags of recyclable materials on a city sidewalk on a sunny day.

    Collection Event (Lemont)

    Saturday, May 30th
    9:00am-12:00pm
    in Lemont

    Items accepted

    Volunteers needed - sign up HERE.

    More Details

  • Cardz for Kidz Volunteer Event

    Sunday, June 7th
    1:30pm-4:30pm

    Join us for a joint volunteer event with Cardz for Kidz.

    More details soon.

    RSVP SOON

  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Giveback Fundraiser

    Wednesday, June 10th
    4:00pm-7:00pm

    Stop by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Logan Square) for a giveback fundraiser benefitting EcoShip. 25% of all sales will be donated to our organization.

    No RSVP

  • Book, Puzzle + Game Swap

    Saturday, June 13th
    11:00am-1:00pm

    Bring up to 10 books, puzzles, and/or games to swap for new ones!

    Cost: FREE

    RSVP Here

  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Giveback Fundraiser

    Wednesday, July 15th
    4:00pm-7:00pm

    Stop by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Southport) for a giveback fundraiser benefitting EcoShip. 25% of all sales will be donated to our organization.

    No RSVP

  • EcoShip's Open House

    Sunday, July 19th
    11:00am-2:00pm

    Stop by EcoShip’s Open House to meet our team and learn more about our work.

    More details soon!

    Details Soon

  • Crosstown Classic Fundraiser

    Tuesday, August 18th
    6:15pm-10pm

    Join us at Tune-Up in Avondale for our annual Crosstown Classic Fundraiser! While entry is free, we ask that you bring your loose change or make a suggested donation of $10.

    More details soon!

    Details Soon

  • Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Giveback Fundraiser

    Wednesday, August 26th
    4:00pm-7:00pm

    Stop by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Southport) for a giveback fundraiser benefitting EcoShip. 25% of all sales will be donated to our organization.

    No RSVP

Interested in having EcoShip at your event? Choose from 2 options:

  1. Tabling (starting at $125*)
    Our team will have trivia questions, educational programming, and more information about our organization.

  2. Collection of Materials (starting at $325*)
    Our team will collect up to 15 items on our list of accepted items.

Reach out at events@ecoship.org with more details.

*Programming fees help us pay for a van rental, staffing, and materials needed for each event. Your support helps keep our organization running.