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Switch on Summer & Night Out Kick-Off at Buckingham Fountain 30 Minutes From Berwyn On METRA
Sat, May 09
|Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
About the event
Get ready for ComEd’s 12th annual Switch on Summer, which celebrates the start of summer with the official turning on of Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain! Brought to you in partnership with the Chicago Park District, this year’s event will also include the official Kick-Off announcement for the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks summer programming. Night Out in the Parks is the premiere event series that activates parks across the city throughout the summer with FREE cultural events and performances.
You won't want to miss live music, dance and more cultural performances from Night Out in the Parks arts partners.
Chicago Park District art and maker stations, resources for children, families, and Chicago residents, ComEd support resources and assistance for customers.