May 31, 2025 - 4PM - 6PM

Location:  McFetridge Sports Center - 3843 N California

Second graders skating into summer! Join us in celebrating a great second grade year! Skates will be available to rent for $3 and light snacks and refreshments will be served. Please note: we will email participating families if we have spots for siblings to join. Third grade here we come!

Thanks to: Andrea Ries, Mara Markzon, Kristina Huffman, Jessica Fortin, Laura Gould, Michelle Sunder, Sam Dahlin, and Amanda Sharkey

August 3, 2025 - 7:00PM-9:00PM

Location: Lincolnwood Pool & Proesel Park Aquatic Center - 7055 N Kostner Ave

Join us for a night of fun at Lincolnwood Pool reserved exclusively for the Bell Community! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy slides, diving boards, and water features at 3 different pools. Lifeguards will be on duty and snacks provided. 

Note: Ticket price is per person; families should purchase a ticket for each member attending (including kids of all ages). This is NOT a drop-off event; minors must be accompanied by an adult over 18 yrs old.

Eligible participants: All Bell families + friends

Thanks to: Shannon Slade, Kara Barta, May Peck-Walden, Anne Lenze, Amanda Wojciechow

May 15, 2025 - 7PM 

Location:  Avondale Bowl - 3118 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Get ready for a night of fun and questionable bowling form at Avondale Bowl! On May 15th, lace up those stylish rental shoes, brush up on your bowling skills, and join us for a kid-free evening connecting with other parents. Your ticket includes bowling, shoe rentals, and pizza (cash bar available). Don’t spare yourself this well-deserved parents’ night out—grab your ticket today!

Thanks to: Hannah Schuchhardt and Nicole Grede

May 17, 2025 - 2PM 

Location: Start on Lower Bradley at the Petersen house (Exact locations will be shared closer to the event.)

Just when you thought that we reached the pinnacle of what large adult boys are capable of..... we're ready to take it up another level, as the biggest and most audacious Bell Parent Party is back for the 4th consecutive year. Enjoy frosty cold beverages with your brochachos, indulge in the finest cased meats like Viking warriors, and revel in a day of frivolity without your family - but still get home at a reasonable hour. Bring a friend and make this event bigger than ever!

Thanks to: Keith Petersen, Scott Walster, James Davidson, Matt McMillion, Mike Mead

May 17, 2025 - 2PM 

Location:  Victor Bar - 4011 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mixology class where you'll learn how to mix up cocktails like a pro. Spend an afternoon of speakeasy vibes enjoying the cocktails you stir and shake up.

Thanks to: Shannon Slade

May 25, 2025 - 9AM 

Location:  Montrose Harbor

45-minute bootcamp workout on the beautiful lakefront with Kelly Amshoff (imwithkelly.com) followed by a boozy brunch!

Thanks to: Jessica Mead

June 2, 2025 - 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Location:  TBD (At or near Bell School)

One hour yoga practice for any parent that wants to join after drop off on a Monday, June 2nd. (Yoga instruction led by Nicole Cheeseman.)

Thanks to: Nicole Cheeseman

October 4, 2025 - 3PM

Location:   The McDaniel household ((Exact address will be shared with attendees prior to the event.)

Spend the afternoon practicing yoga outside with your friends followed by light bites and heavy cocktails. We will host 15 adults for a 60-minute yoga session followed by an hour-long champagne and appetizer happy hour. All you need to provide is a yoga mat. We’ll provide the vibes!

Thanks to: Laura McDaniel,  Madonna Lekas, and Sarah Jerutis 

October 17, 2025 - TBD

Location:  Near Bell School (Exact route will be shared with attendees prior to the event.)

Blazing Broomsticks! Gathering the wickedest Bell moms for a witching hour crawl through the neighborhood, conjuring cocktails, mocktails, and tantalizing treats along the way. Costumes are a must— let your inner wicked witch shine!

Thanks to: Erin McDaniel, Diana Fleck, and Toni Steiner

November 8, 2025 - 7PM

Location:   4 Houses on the 3900 block of Seely (Exact addresses will be shared with attendees prior to the event.)

Grab your favorite euchre player (friend, husband, grandma, neighbor, etc) for a multi-house euchre tournament! Only euchre player in your circle? Sign-up and we can match you with a partner. Drinks & snacks provided, so just bring yourself and your card playing skills.

Thanks to: Shannon & Ryan Slade, Kara & Tom Barta, Lindsey & Parker Ignotz, Lauren & Derek Nelson