upcoming events
Coats and Cocoa
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a winter essentials drive for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. In the spirit of giving, families are invited to drop off coats and enjoy cocoa as we spread the warmth this holiday season. All are welcome.
Hot Chocolate
Holiday Movies
Holiday Backdrop
Kids CraftS
Chicago Plant Crawl 2023
The Annual Chicago Plant Crawl Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring a few northside plant shops at the Annual Chicago Plant Crawl! Get ready to hop around to some gems of Chicago's plant scene. On Saturday, December 9, 2023, starting at 11:00 AM, plant enthusiasts from all walks of life will start at Chicago Plants for a day of adventure and discovery! The Crawl will take you to Plant Stand Collective, where you'll also be able to shop and meet the owners of Planthaus. From there you'll make your way to Green Spaces Plant Shop in Albany Park. There will be a pit stop for food & drinks where The Orange Tent Project will be set up and ready for you to help fundraise for the Chicago's homeless community. The Party Bus will make it's way to Rooted Living in Avondale and then end at The Catalina Plant Co. where the boys from Plant Parenhood will also be set up with their amazing cacti selection. Connect with fellow plant enthusiasts, exchange stories, and make new friends who share your love for all things green. This is a chance to build a community of like-minded individuals who can inspire and support each other on their plant journeys. Raffle, trivia, games and prizes! Each shop will have a sale that day exclusive to participants. Each ticket purchased comes with a free tote! Bonus: bring in a warm clothing donation for The Orange Tent Project and get two extra raffle tickets! Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Mark your calendars for the Annual Chicago Plant Crawl on December 9th.
One of a Kind Market
The One of a Kind Holiday Show connects over 500 outstanding artists, makers, and designers with thousands of shoppers who love art and handmade work. Entering its 22nd year, the One of a Kind Holiday Show is Chicago's premier holiday shopping destination.
This year, the show will take place from Dec 7-10 at THE MART. Stay tuned for more information, including their artist lineup, show features, exciting giveaways on social media, and more.
Open Books Swap Meet
Join us for a day a swap-centric day of envisioning an alternative economy! Swap your winter supplies (blankets, gloves, pillows, batteries, battery powered lanterns, sleeping bags, coats, and winter boots) for Vintage clothing with The Orange Tent Project, swap your books with Open Books, and swap house plants and clothes with other Chicago residents!
Orange Tent Market
Join us for a fun, family friendly market featuring cool vendors, good tunes, tasty food and fun times!
Best of Chicago Party hosted by Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Come visit our booth at the Best of Chicago Party on July 28th!
Friday Night Vintage Market
Vintage, plants, free beer and CBD elixirs, and more!
Join us for the second-ever Friday Night Vintage Sale hosted by Plants Delivered Chicago! We’ll have curated vintage donated by Vintage House and Primaries Vintage with items as low as $2.50 in the grab bag section. A big thanks to Marz Brewing for donating free beer and CBD drinks! All proceeds will benefit The Orange Tent Project to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Welcome Home Basket Drive
Did you receive gifts or other practical items when you moved into your first apartment or bought your first property? Our partner organizations connect hundreds of people to housing each year. While they are often able to secure "big-ticket" items such as beds and couches, there is a need for dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, bedding, towels and toiletries, and more.
All in-kind donations must be dropped off at the Plants Delivered Chicago shop:
1711 S Halsted
Chicago, IL 60608
Patagonia Affogato Sundae
Come visit us at Patagonia’s Mag Mile location on June 25th and learn about our work, meet other awesome Chicago organizations, and shop a socially- and environmentally-conscious brand. Make a day of it and wear your new ‘fit to the Orange Tent Country Club!
Orange Tent Country Club
This ain't Emily Gilmore's country club (Gilmore Girls reference).
Friday Night Vintage Market Sale
Join us for the first-ever Friday Night Vintage Sale hosted by Plants Delivered Chicago! We’ll have curated vintage donated by Vintage House and Primaries Vintage with items as low as $2.50 in the grab bag section. A big thanks to Marz Brewing for donating free beer and CBD drinks! All proceeds will benefit The Orange Tent Project to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Welcome Home Basket Drive
Did you receive gifts or other practical items when you moved into your first apartment or bought your first property? Our partner organizations connect hundreds of people to housing each year. While they are often able to secure "big-ticket" items such as beds and couches, there is a need for dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, bedding, towels and toiletries, and more.
All in-kind donations must be dropped off at the Plants Delivered Chicago shop:
1711 S Halsted
Chicago, IL 60608
Happy Camper F*ckin Bingo
BINGO! Get wild for The Orange Tent Project on May 28, 2023, at Happy Camper’s F*ckin Bingo on May 28! Bring a friend, grab some apps and drinks, and play the craziest game of bingo you’ve ever played. $10 to participate. Win prizes, laugh your ass off, and support OTP.
Hair Cares
Join The Orange Tent Project and Shower-Up for a hygiene and wellness event on May 21st! We will be providing our neighbors with showers, clean clothes, hot meals, haircuts, legal and housing assistance, and guided breath work.
Melissa's Meal Train
Our friend and neighbor, Melissa, has officially moved into her very own apartment! While she settles in, we'd like to support her with food and groceries so she can focus her energy on the job hunt. Please deliver items to the shop (1711 S Halsted) and we'll make sure she gets them! Sign up here.
Meal Distribution
Come along on our meal distribution route to provide warm, restaurant-quality meals for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Welcome Home Basket Drive
Did you receive gifts or other practical items when you moved into your first apartment or bought your first property? Our partner organizations connect hundreds of people to housing each year. While they are often able to secure "big-ticket" items such as beds and couches, there is a need for dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, bedding, towels and toiletries, and more.
All in-kind donations must be dropped off at the Plants Delivered Chicago shop:
1711 S Halsted
Chicago, IL 60608
Timeout Market Plant Pop-up
Come support The Orange Tent Project and get yourself a plant baby at Timeout Market!
Ponnopozz Plant Pop-up
Come support The Orange Tent Project and get yourself a plant baby at Ponnopozz!
Schubas Garage Sale
Join The Orange Tent Project on April 2nd for the Second Annual Schubas Garage Sale & Vintage Market, featuring local vendors, live DJ sets, food, drink specials, posters, furniture, kitchen equipment, plants, and a golden ticket giveaway.
Welcome Home Basket Drive
Did you receive gifts or other practical items when you moved into your first apartment or bought your first property? Our partner organizations connect hundreds of people to housing each year. While they are often able to secure "big-ticket" items such as beds and couches, there is a need for dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, bedding, towels and toiletries, and more.
All in-kind donations must be dropped off at the Plants Delivered Chicago shop:
1711 S Halsted
Chicago, IL 60608
Plant Pop-Up
Come support The Orange Tent Project and get yourself a plant baby at So Happy You’re Here! Featuring live music & fresh juices by Health N Dis Juice.
Welcome Home Basket Drive
Did you receive gifts or other practical items when you moved into your first apartment or bought your first property? Our partner organizations connect hundreds of people to housing each year. While they are often able to secure "big-ticket" items such as beds and couches, there is a need for dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, bedding, towels and toiletries, and more.
All in-kind donations must be dropped off at the Plants Delivered Chicago shop:
1711 S Halsted
Chicago, IL 60608