Our friends at the South Side Hackerspace reached out with word of this very cool all-day party on July 4 near McKinley Park in the Bridgeport neighborhood. This looks awesome!



37th Street DIY Block Party and Cookout  South Side Hackerspace , in collaboration with local makers, community organizations, and creative entrepreneurs, is hosting a maker fair and DIY block party on Friday, July 4, in front of the Chicago Sustainable Manufacturing Center (Bubbly Dynamics).

This free event celebrates everything DIY - from art and science to gardening and engineering – and is open to the entire community.

The event will feature the electric thrill of a Power Racing Series competition! Watch as skilled drivers race electric-powered vehicles in an adrenaline-pumping showcase of DIY and experimental engineering. Stick around after the block party and enjoy the ACMF Inc. Fourth of July Cookout! 

Event Details
Date: Friday, July 4th, 2025
Block party: 11am – 7p
First Power Racing Series Race: 11am
Grill and music: start at 5p
Location: 37th Street and Racine, Bridgeport, Chicago 

Adjacent evening event: ACMF Inc.  will host their much-loved annual celebration featuring outdoor bands, fireworks, and a cookout in the evening across from the Block Party! BYOB and bring items to throw on the communal grill at 5p.