Have Fun & Support Causes with the Illinois Lottery
Throughout the year, we host events and pop up at some of your favorite spots all over Illinois! Depending on the event, you could snag unique giveaways, win incredible prizes, play fun games, or benefit important causes. Make sure to check back here, as well as follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X so you never miss out on the fun and can see the Proof that Anything's Possible®!
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St. Patrick’s Day 2026!
Ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? The Illinois Lottery will be appearing in two parades throughout the state and hosting events to give you a chance to win your own pot o’ gold! Score giveaways, take a chance to win a prize, or take your shot at getting a free cup of Joe.* See you there!
*While supplies last. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets or engage with the Illinois Lottery.
Parades & Coffee Shop Event:
- Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT — Parade route from Columbus Dr. / Balbo Dr. to Columbus Dr. / Monroe St.
- Amorino coffee shop event: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM CT — Amorino, 38 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60603
Peoria St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM CT — Parade route from Monroe St. / Hancock St. to Adams St. / Main St.
The 50th Anniversary Retail Tour
- Lucky Mart: Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT — 2900 W. 87th St., Chicago, IL 60652
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This holiday season, go BIG with the Illinois Lottery
Ready to ring in holiday fun? We will be at select events throughout the season, helping to make your holidays memorable! Each event will have a different setup; we may be selling Illinois Lottery tickets, giving you a chance to win a prize, or setting up our photo booth!* If you happen to be at any of these events, be sure to visit us.
*While supplies last. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets or engage with the Illinois Lottery.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT
Lights Festival Lane, Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Saturday, December 19, 2026 from 11:00 - 8:00 PM CT and Sunday, December 20, 2026 from 11:00 - 6:00 PM
Aurora at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
Jackpots
Friday, October 16, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
150 S. Kennedy Dr., Carpentersville, IL 60110
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Jackpots and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Shorewood
Friday, October 16, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
1023 Brookforest Ave., Shorewood, IL 60404
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Shorewood and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Naperville
Saturday, October 17, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
2555 W. 75th St., Naperville, IL 60504
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Naperville and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Oswego
Saturday, October 17, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
1550 Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL 60543
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Oswego and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Friday, October 23, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT
1000 N. Main St., Algonquin, IL 60102
Visit the Illinois Lottery at The Chick and the Pig and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Hoffman Estates
Saturday, October 24, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
2540 New Sutton Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Hoffman Estates and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Schaumburg
Saturday, October 24, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
1430 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Schaumburg and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Algonquin
Sunday, October 25, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
461 S. Randall Rd., Algonquin, IL 60102
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Algonquin and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Aurora
Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM CT
1460 N. Orchard Rd., Aurora, IL 60506
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Aurora and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
123 E. Main St., Victoria, IL 61485
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Nowhere Bar & Grill and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Geneva
Saturday, October 31, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
820 Commons Dr., Berwyn, IL 60402
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Geneva and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - South Elgin
Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM CT
420 Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL 60177
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - South Elgin and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Berwyn
Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
7130 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn, IL 60402
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Berwyn and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - DeKalb
Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
2466 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - DeKalb and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Chicago
Saturday, November 7, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
2650 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Chicago and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Gurnee
Saturday, November 7, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
6130 IL Route 132, Gurnee, IL 60013
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Gurnee and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Waukegan
Saturday, November 7, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
3961 Fountain Square Pl., Waukegan, IL 60085
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Waukegan and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Vernon Hills
Sunday, November 8, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
361 West Town Line Rd., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Round Lake Beach
Sunday, November 8, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
500 E. Rollins Rd., Round Beach Lake, IL 60073
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Rockford
Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
2675 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Rockford and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Machesney Park
Saturday, November 14, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
1513 W. Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Machesney Park and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Lombard
Sunday, November 15, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
207 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL 60148
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Skokie
Sunday, November 15, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM CT
7020 Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Woodridge
Saturday, November 21, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
6450 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 60517
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Willowbrook
Saturday, November 21, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
7111 S. Kingery Rd., Willowbrook, IL 60527
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Bloomingdale
Sunday, November 22, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
140 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Mt. Prospect
Sunday, November 22, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
301 E. Euclid Ave., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Elk Grove Village
Sunday, November 22, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
944 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Naperville
Saturday, November 28, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
2555 W. 75th St., Naperville, IL 60504
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Naperville and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Oswego
Saturday, November 28, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
1550 Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL 60543
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Oswego and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
Buffalo Wild Wings - Shorewood
Sunday, November 29, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
1023 Brookforest Ave., Shorewood, IL 60404
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Shorewood and purchase a ticket for the Illinois Lottery’s HotWins® game to enjoy some extra fun with a chance to win a prize! Get Fired Up!
RETAIL EVENTS
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