A pillar of SMG’s Outreach since 2003, their sensory friendly screenings are designed for families raising children with special needs. These screenings are shown with the lights up and the volume lowered and children are free to move around, talk, or even dance in the aisles during the movie. The sensory friendly screenings are free […]
Studio Movie Grill's sensory friendly screenings present movies with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles is welcome. Tickets are free for children with any disability and their siblings, and adult tickets are available at before-noon price at the Box Office only. Screenings begin at 12:00pm […]
Variety's first "Stand-Up for Variety Kids" event was such a success we're bringing it back for 2022! Now with a live in person AND a virtual option, everyone can enjoy some much needed laughter and help Variety kids at the same time. Our host site will be Zanies in Rosemont, IL and direct from Las […]
The Variety@Play carnival for children with disabilities will take place Saturday April 30th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The carnival will be closed to the general public during this event allowing families with children with any diagnosis or disability extra time to safely enter and exit rides which will be run at slower speeds when possible […]
Variety Families: the Force will be strong in Downtown Naperville on May 4th! Stop by Variety's Starcraft Transport Vehicle & learn more about upcoming programs for children with disabilities before or after visiting Main Street for FREE photo opportunities with characters. No registration required. Special thanks to Downtown Naperville for bringing members of the 501st […]
WELCOME BACK!!! The Variety@Play carnival for children with disabilities will take place Saturday May 7th AND Saturday May 14th from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The carnival will be closed to the general public during this event allowing families with children with any diagnosis or disability extra time to safely enter and exit rides which will be […]
HEY BATTER BATTER!!! Let's have some fun in the sun with the Chicago Dogs at Impact Field in Rosemont, IL! Join us Sunday June 12th for a Variety Takeover at Impact Field where you'll learn lots about how Variety the Children's Charity help ALL kids be active, be social and belong. Purchase your game day […]
It’s time for some fun in the sun for local businesses, Variety families and our community. Join us Sunday June 26th for a 5K Walk & a full morning of family fun! $35/adult, $15 /child includes t-shirt & goodie bag (must register by 6/18 to guarantee t-shirt!) Wake Up & Warm Up with Ashoga's Saba […]
Variety of Illinois is pleased to celebrate our 71st ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC with our Friends BNI of Plainfield at the Village Greens of Woodridge The 18-hole "Village Greens" course at the Village Greens of Woodridge facility in Woodridge, Illinois features 6,638 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course […]
You don't have to say goodbye to summer just yet... make plans to join us at Zade’s Lounge in Naperville with Reality TV's KENNY BRAASCH for a season premiere watch party of the show that brought him together with his fiancee! TV sound will be ON & we’ll hear from our guest over commercial breaks […]