Costume Drive for our Upcoming Annual BOOOtique

Schedule

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Portage Park Farmers Market | Chicago, IL

Advertisement
We're actively collecting new/ gently used COSTUMES & COSTUME ACCESSORIES for our upcoming FREE BOOOtique on Saturday, October 24th!
About this Event

We are gearing up for our Annual FREE Community Pop-up Thrift BOOOtique and need YOUR HELP!

Bring your clean donations to the market. Items will be sorted for quality assurance and will be added to the BOOOtique [Saturday, October 24th] upon approval. Help us make this year's BOOOtique the best one yet by contributing those old costumes from the back of your closet! Simply drop items in the designated bin and we'll take it from there!

Your contribution has a huge impact on confidence. So, please make sure to give items that are still in great condition!



➡️ AFTER HALLOWEEN COSTUME DONATIONS

Costumes will continue to be actively accepted and collected at ALL events until the END of NOVEMBER 2026. Simply place clean condition costumes and/or costume accessories, along with general clothing and accessory [NO SHOES] in any donation drop bin or bring them to any pop-up boutique event.



Reminders:
  • Collecting Men's • Women's • Children's • Infants' • Pets Costumes and Costume Accessories
  • ONLY accepting COSTUMES to be held for the October - BOOOtique [At Portage Park Farmers Market Tent/Bin]
  • Also Accepting Costume Accessories
  • No Shoes, unless they are COSTUME specific and in great condition


Need a tax receipt? NO PROBLEM! Simply print out the receipt listed below or shown on the official TGR website, complete the information, and retain for your records!


Can't make it to the market but want to contribute costumes? No Worries! We have multiple donation drop locations for your convenience.

  • Alderman Gilbert Villegas Office - 6560 W Fullerton Ave [Mondays 10AM-4PM]
  • New Life Community Church HP - 1410 N Springfield Ave [Mondays 11AM-2PM]
  • Steinmetz: Parent University - 3030 N Mobile Ave, Door #14 [Mondays 10AM-2PM]
  • Mindy Blanco: Allstate Insurance Agency - 4357 W Diversey Ave [Tuesdays 3PM-5PM]



Helpful Sites:

ℹ️ Official Website:

www.thegivenreceive.org


✨️Financial Contributions:

https://givebutter.com/TGRgeneral


📝 Newsletter Signup:

https://thegivenreceive.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5c51cb645f439f7739edc8a93&id=493c8628d4


💐 Volunteer Signup:

https://pointapp.org/orgs/6658


🤳🏽 Contact Us:

[email protected]

Text[o]: 773.340.0734




Because when you GIVE, you always RECEIVE 💕



Note: Financial contributions are reinvested into the maintenance and expansion of the boutique and closets. Funding goes towards hangers, racks, transportation costs, flyers, volunteer snacks/beverages, bags, tablecloths, storage, and the like. As of now, the Board has accepted no salary from donations.



_______


¡Nos estamos preparando para nuestra comunidad anual GRATUITA de segunda mano y necesitamos SU ayuda!

Trae tus donaciones limpias al mercado. Los artículos se clasificarán para garantizar la calidad y se agregarán al BOOOtique [sábado 24 de octubre] tras su aprobación. ¡Ayúdanos a hacer de BOOOtique de este año el mejor hasta ahora contribuyendo con esos viejos trajes desde la parte trasera de tu armario! ¡Simplemente deja caer artículos en el contenedor designado y lo tomaremos desde allí!

Su contribución tiene un gran impacto en la confianza. Por lo tanto, por favor asegúrese de dar artículos que todavía están en buenas condiciones!


➡️ DESPUÉS DE DONACIONES DE COSTUME DE HALLOWEEN

Los disfraces continuarán siendo aceptados y recolectados activamente en TODOS los eventos hasta el final de noviembre de 2026. Simplemente coloque disfraces de condición limpia y/o accesorios de vestuario, junto con ropa general y accesorios [NO SHOES] en cualquier contenedor de donaciones o llévelos a cualquier evento de boutique emergente.


Recordatorios:

• Recogida de hombres • Mujeres • Niños • Bebés • Mascotas, disfraces y accesorios de vestuario

• SOLAMENTE aceptando COSTUMES para el Octubre - BOOtique [En Portage Park Farmers Market Tent/Bin]

• También aceptando accesorios de vestuario

• No hay zapatos, a menos que sean específicos del COSTUME y en buenas condiciones


¿Necesita un recibo de impuestos? ¡NO PROBLEMA! ¡Simplemente imprima el recibo que aparece a continuación o que se muestra en el sitio web oficial de TGR, complete la información y reténgase para sus registros!


¿No puedes llegar al mercado pero quieres contribuir con disfraces? ¡No te preocupes! Tenemos múltiples lugares de entrega de donaciones para su conveniencia.

• Oficina del Concejal Gilbert Villegas - 6560 W Fullerton Ave [Lunes 10AM-4PM]

• Iglesia Comunitaria de Nueva Vida HP - 1410 N Springfield Ave [Lunes 11AM-2PM]

• Steinmetz: Parent University - 3030 N Mobile Ave, Puerta # 14 [Lunes 10AM-2PM]

• Mindy Blanco: Allstate Insurance Agency - 4357 W Diversey Ave [martes 3PM-5PM]


Sitios útiles:

ℹ️ Sitio web oficial: www.thegivenreceive.org


✨️ Contribuciones financieras: https://givebutter.com/TGRgeneral


📝 Regístrese en el boletín: https://thegivenreceive.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5c51cb645f439f7739edc8a93&id=493c8628d4


💐 Regístrese de voluntarios: https://pointapp.org/orgs/6658


🤳🏽 Contáctenos: [email protected] Texto[o]: 773.340.0734



💕 PORQUE CUANDO DAS , SIEMPRE RECIBES 💕



Nota: Las contribuciones financieras se reinvierten en el mantenimiento y la expansión de la boutique y los armarios. La financiación se destina a perchas, estanterías, costos de transporte, volantes, bocadillos/bebidas de voluntarios, bolsas, manteles, almacenamiento y similares. A partir de ahora, la Junta no ha aceptado ningún salario de las donaciones.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Portage Park Farmers Market, 4100 N Long Ave, Chicago, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Marisa Moments

Host or Publisher Marisa Moments

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Chicago

Joffrey Ballet - Liliom at Lyric Opera House
Sat, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm Joffrey Ballet - Liliom at Lyric Opera House

Lyric Opera House

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Hulvey with Indie Tribe and Kijan Boone
Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 pm Hulvey with Indie Tribe and Kijan Boone

House of Blues Chicago

2026 Riot Fest - Saturday at Douglass Park
Sat, 19 Sep at 11:59 pm 2026 Riot Fest - Saturday at Douglass Park

Douglass Park

FESTIVALS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Parking Riot Fest - Sunday
Sun, 20 Sep at 08:30 am Parking Riot Fest - Sunday

Douglass Park

FESTIVALS
The Shops - Single Day Pop-up - September Edition
Sun, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm The Shops - Single Day Pop-up - September Edition

Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

HEALTH-WELLNESS ART
Pullman Labor History Tour - Sept 2026
Sun, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm Pullman Labor History Tour - Sept 2026

Pullman Exhibit Hall

ART ENTERTAINMENT
Clink & Sip Festival 2026
Sun, 20 Sep at 03:00 pm Clink & Sip Festival 2026

Morgan MFG

FESTIVALS MUSIC
Soda Blonde
Sun, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm Soda Blonde

Schubas

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Funny Funny Fashion Comedy Show
Thu, 16 May at 07:30 pm Funny Funny Fashion Comedy Show

The Lincoln Lodge

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
In-person class: A Night in Stars Hallow: A Gilmore Girls Classic (Chicago)
Sun, 20 Jul at 05:00 pm In-person class: A Night in Stars Hallow: A Gilmore Girls Classic (Chicago)

Chef Jaime's Place

WORKSHOPS FOOD-DRINKS
Portrayal of Guilt with Halloween
Sat, 23 May Portrayal of Guilt with Halloween

Empty Bottle

Fresa Fests - Halfway To Halloween Market \u2728 Spooky + Trinket  Market
Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Fresa Fests - Halfway To Halloween Market ✨ Spooky + Trinket Market

1657 N Kostner Ave

BUSINESS
Haunted Congress Hotel Ghost Hunt
Fri, 29 May at 08:00 pm Haunted Congress Hotel Ghost Hunt

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

Surfin' Monster Monday!
Mon, 22 Jun at 09:30 pm Surfin' Monster Monday!

Liar's Club

Costume Drive for our Upcoming Annual BOOOtique
Sun, 20 Sep at 09:30 am Costume Drive for our Upcoming Annual BOOOtique

Portage Park Farmers Market

NONPROFIT POP-UPS
Nightmare at the Newport Pole Show
Fri, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm Nightmare at the Newport Pole Show

The Newport Theater

ART THEATRE
FREE Community Pop-up Thrift BOOOtique
Sat, 24 Oct at 12:00 pm FREE Community Pop-up Thrift BOOOtique

36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office

NONPROFIT HEALTH-WELLNESS
Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Fri, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm Candlelight: Halloween Classics

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

ENTERTAINMENT CONCERTS
MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala
Fri, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala

International Museum of Surgical Science

SCIENCE-FAIR ART

What's Happening Next in Chicago?

Discover Chicago Events