The fourth annual Cougar run is back! This run/walk has something for everyone. Enjoy a morning with your entire family and the Cougar community through the glow of the fall colors at Horner Park. We'll have a one mile walk, one mile run, and 5K race courses available for any level of Cougar athlete. After you cross the finish line, you will be congratulated with treats and a celebration. Each ticket is for one family.

Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Horner Park (2741 N. Montrose Avenue)

Spots available: 100

Cost:  $30 per ticket (1 per family)

Eligible participants: Families

Thanks to: Jessica & Brendan Carter, Sophia & Jared Carter, Julie & Mike Casper, Kelly & Matt Chaplin, Carolyn & David Culberg, Lauren & Ryan Perry, Betsi & Mark Schumacher

Celebrate good over evil and light over darkness at the Coonley Diwali Party! Don your festive

attire and bring your family for an evening of food, drinks, and dancing! Each ticket is for one family.

Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: North Center Venue (TBD)

Spots available: 30 family tickets

Cost: $200 per ticket (1 per family)

Eligible participants: Families

Thanks to: Emily & Gaurav ‘G’ Agarwal, Pooja Bagga & Manu Chhabra, Lindsey & Alex Christen, Amika Porwal & Gareth Hayes, Sonia & Rishab Malhotra,, Divya & Nikhil Mehra, Neha & Ankeet Patel, Dipali Patel & Jason Engel, Supna & Dan Reilly

Get ready for a gourd-geous evening of Coonley creativity! Join us at Brownstone for a Halloween themed event that’s equal parts festive and full of hands-on fun. Just bring your own pumpkin, and we’ll supply the carving and painting materials. Kids can rotate stations for face painting and Halloween activities. While kids create, there will be snacks, and parents can relax, cheer them on, and grab a beverage from the bar. Come make a mess, make some memories, all while supporting Coonley! Each ticket includes entry for one child and one adult.

Date: Monday, October 26th, 2026

Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: Brownstone Tavern & Grill (3737 N. Lincoln Avenue)

Spots available: 30

Cost: $40 (1 child + 1 adult)

Eligible participants: Families

Thanks to: Meghan Altier, Lauren Perry, Michelle Reshel, Whitney Sattel, Sarah Stephens, Lindsey Vennettilli

If the Winter Olympics unleashed ice skating fantasies, join us at the rink for some fun! Coonley skaters of all levels are welcome at McFetridge's Studio Rink for two hours of private ice time. Skate rental is included. Skate helpers are available for anyone who needs extra support. Water and snacks will be provided. One ticket per skater.

Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2026

Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: McFetridge Studio Rink (3843 N. California Avenue)

Spots available: 45

Cost: $20 per ticket

Eligible participants: Families

Thanks to: Jason & Danielle Beran-Velligan, Janine Gustafson, Debbie & Michael Hersh, Emily Friend & Jason Goldberg, Ashlea & Adam Monti, Genevieve & Andrew Weeks, Lorene & Wai Gen Yee

This year we are returning to our roots and original inspiration for the Family Holiday Movie Night!  Don't stay Home Alone - join the Coonley community at The Davis for the fourth installment of this beloved Coonley holiday tradition, when you can see a holiday classic in a theater setting with 200 other friends and neighbors reciting lines and laughing along with you! You will not want to be left behind and miss this festive, fun-filled evening that's a family favorite of the season. Rubbish included!

Date: Monday, December 7th, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: The Davis Theater (4614 N. Lincoln Avenue)

Spots available: 200

Cost: $25 per person

Eligible participants: Families

Thanks to: Tracy Finn, Tim Hoellein, Katrina Kasten, Maria McCarthy, Kevin Saunders, Janice Sellis

Four full years together, and now we’ve got fourth graders—it’s time to celebrate and reconnect! Join fellow Coonley moms for a fun night out filled with drinks, snacks, and great conversation. This is the perfect chance to catch up with old friends or make new ones as we start a new year!

Date: Thursday, September 10th, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Coonley Mom’s North Center Yard

Spots available: 50

Cost: $65

Eligible participants: Ladies only 

Thanks to: Marcie Barcenas, Carolyn Culberg, Debbie Hersh

Somehow, they are third graders. Bigger backpacks, more opinions, and a little more independence. Join us for an evening of wine, beer, and appetizers as we celebrate the start of another school year. Reconnect after summer, meet new families, and enjoy a relaxed night before fall routines kick in. Here’s to a great third grade year!

Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Banjavcic Side Yard (Leavitt)

Spots available: 50

Cost: $65 per ticket 

Eligible participants: Parents of ‘26-’27 Third Graders

Thanks to: Meghan & Mike Altier, Shannon & Scott Banjavcic, Jessica & Brendan Carter, Jen & Taylor Cimala

Calling all Coonley Dads! It is time to hit the links and enjoy a fall morning on the golf course. Rivaled only by Augusta, the Cougar Open is the most fun game of golf that you’ll play all season. Whether you’re in it for the golf or the laughs, it's a laid-back way to connect and meet other dads at Coonley. You won’t want to miss this un-fore-getable event. 

Date: Friday, September 18th, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Indian Boundary Golf Course (8600 W. Forest Preserve Avenue, Chicago)

Spots available: 52

Cost: $110 per ticket 

Eligible participants: Men only 

Thanks to: Mike Altier, McKay Brown, Brendan Carter, Philip Larkin, Mike McAvoy, Jeff Paramore, Andy Perkins, Colin Powers

Step into a night designed for true connoisseurs — and anyone who loves a fabulous evening out. Join us for an intimate whiskey tasting featuring small-batch, hard-to-find pours led by Coonley’s own Ryan Perry, a 15-year whiskey industry expert and master blender, who will guide guests through each tasting with insider stories and notes you won’t find on Google. Enjoy heavy chef-curated appetizers, decadent desserts, and thoughtfully selected wines and non-alcoholic options while you mix, mingle, and connect with friends old and new. Co-hosts Jill and Scott Freeman of Bryn Mawr Jewelers will also offer private shopping throughout the evening, with 20% of proceeds donated back to Coonley.

Limited tickets. Exceptional pours. An unforgettable night. Cheers to great whiskey, great company, and supporting our school in style.

Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: Bryn Mawr Jewelry (5139 N. Clark Street)

Spots available: 30

Cost: $100 per ticket

Eligible participants: Adults

Thanks to: Jill & Scott Freeman, Lauren & Ryan Perry

Now that 1st Grade is behind us and we're entering our third year as Cougars, it's time to celebrate the start of the new school year by reuniting with fellow second-grade moms! Join us for an evening of drinks, snacks, and lively conversation that will surely remind us why being a Cougar mom is so fantastic!

Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: The Dore’s (4150 N. Claremont Avenue)

Spots available: 35

Cost: $65 per ticket

Eligible participants: Ladies only 

Thanks to: Kat Dore, Anne-Marie Kinahan, Melissa Menn, Lara Shamblott, Elizabeth Vantine, Lindsey Vennettilli