2025 Polar Plunge Chicago

Thousands brave Lake Michigan for Chicago Polar Plunge 2025
Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.
Photos: 2025 Polar Plunge Chicago
Polar Plunge Chicago, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children’s Charities, took place Sunday, March 2, 2025, at North Avenue Beach. Over 4,000 people jumped into
Polar Plunge Chicago sees thousands jump into Lake Michigan
This year’s Polar Plunge Chicago raised more than a million dollars for charity and saw thousands of people brave the frigid waters of Lake Michigan.
2025 Polar Plunge Chicago: Thousands brave frigid Lake Michigan to raise money for Special Olympics
Thousands of fearless people jumped into Lake Michigan on Sunday to help raise money for Special Olympics athletes.
Kidd’s Krue turns Polar Plunge Chicago into ‘best day of the year’
Led by Kidd Carrig, 16, a team that annually participates in Polar Plunge Chicago has grown to over 100 people, raising over $100K.
Preschoolers recreate the Polar Plunge at Chicago school
Nearly 70 preschool students at St. Cajetan School in Beverly took the Polar Plunge challenge on Wednesday. The classroom was transformed into North Avenue Beach.
5,000 take Polar Plunge in Chicago's Lake Michigan for charity
It's that time of year when thousands take the Polar Plunge in Lake Michigan all to raise money for charity.
Chicago’s Polar Plunge takes place this Sunday
Amy Taylor, executive director for Special Children’s Charities, and Ryan Ebervein, senior at St. Patrick’s High School, join Lisa Dent to talk about the Polar Plunge® Chicago,
25th Polar Plunge Chicago set for Sunday at North Avenue Beach to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Thousands of brave people will embrace the frigid winter waters of Lake Michigan by jumping in Sunday for the 25th Polar Plunge Chicago. About 5,000 people are expected to take the plunge at North Avenue Beach,
Dozens take part in ‘Polar Plunge’ to benefit Special Olympics
Dozens of people took part in the “Polar Plunge” at Alameda’s Crown Beach on Saturday to benefit the Special Olympics. KRON4 Meteorologist Kyla Grogan was on-hand to take part and to emcee the festive event.
Thousands jumped into Lake Michigan to benefit the Special Olympics
The chilly weather did not prevent thousands of hearty Chicagoans from “taking a dip” at North Avenue Beach Sunday for the annual polar plunge to benefit the Special Olympics.
25th Polar Plunge Chicago is Sunday at North Avenue Beach, benefits Special Olympics Illinois
Thousands of brave people will embrace the frigid winter waters of Lake Michigan by jumping in Sunday for the 25th Polar ...
Sunny skies, freezing temps greet thousands of polar plungers jumping into Lake Michigan
Roughly 4,800 people participated in the 25th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Children's Charities and Special ...
Things to do in the Chicago area this weekend (Feb. 28 – March 2)
While wintry temperatures will be back in the Chicago area this weekend, there will be plenty of activities both indoors and ...
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21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Polar Plunge, Irish Film Fest And Malörtopia
There are also more local restaurant week specials, an indie sleaze dance party, Thalia Hall Free For All, a Beverly winter ...