Treasure Hunt Season Is Here: North Center's Community Yard Sale Returns — and the 20th Annual Garden Walk Is Just Around the Corner

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/North Center · May 15, 2026

North Center neighbors, two of the season's most beloved community traditions are locked in and coming up fast — and together they're proof that this neighborhood knows how to bring people together in the best possible ways.

First up: the North Center Neighbors Association's Annual Community Yard Sale is back as a two-day event this year. Hosted on Saturday, May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the sale will once again transform residential blocks across the neighborhood into one giant open-air marketplace. Residents can sign up at ncnaneighbors.org to participate on one or both days, and organizers are expecting 100+ sales packed with a wide variety of great finds. To help shoppers plan their route, an online map of all participating addresses will go live by Thursday, May 28th — so you can map out your treasure hunt in advance.

And if that's not enough to get excited about, mark June 28th on your calendar too: the NCNA's 20th Annual Garden Walk is on the horizon, a milestone celebration of North Center's stunning residential gardens and green spaces. Whether you're a seasoned yard-saler or a first-time garden walk stroller, these community staples are what make North Center one of Chicago's most connected and cherished neighborhoods. Head to ncnaneighbors.org to register, explore, and get involved!

Sources:
1. https://business.northcenterchamber.com/events/details/ncna-s-community-yard-sale-05-30-2026-21885?calendarMonth=2026-05-01
2. https://www.ncnaneighbors.org/events