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
Illinois Lottery 5th Annual Toy Drive Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs Illinois Alliance
Saturday, December 5, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Mariano’s, 784 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Saturday, December 12, 2024, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Hy-Vee, 4125 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria, IL 61614
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
HOLIDAY RETAIL TOUR
Visit the Illinois Lottery at one of the Holiday Retail Tour events for a chance at the giveaways below:
GIVEAWAY LEVEL 1: Purchase $5 - $9 worth of Holiday Instant Tickets in a single transaction, and you will receive the following:
A giveaway.
GIVEAWAY LEVEL 2: Purchase $10 - $29 worth of Holiday Instant Tickets in a single transaction, and you will receive the following:
A giveaway; and
A turn in the Ticket Grab Machine for a chance to win at least one free quick pick CASH POP™ ticket! (worth $1.00).
GIVEAWAY LEVEL 3: Purchase $30 or more worth of Holiday Instant Tickets in a single transaction, and you will receive the following:
A giveaway;
A turn in the Ticket Grab Machine for a chance to win at least one free quick pick CASH POP™ ticket! (worth $1.00); and
An ornament pull from the CASH POP™ holiday tree for a chance to win a prize.
While supplies last. One giveaway level per person 18 years of age or older. Giveaways and prizes to be determined by the Illinois Lottery. For the turn in the Ticket Grab Machine, please see the Official Rules, which govern, for complete details.
Mare’s Mini Mart & Deli
Monday, November 30, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
7850 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60634
Circle-K
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
255 N. Weber Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Casey’s
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
294 E. Route 60, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Circle-K
Thursday, December 3, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
100 W. Geneva, Wheaton, IL 60187
Tony’s Fresh Market
Friday, December 4, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT
2300 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60586
Mariano’s
Saturday, December 5, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
3020 Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL 60154
Gas N Wash
Monday, December 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
5614 W. 65th St., Bedford Park, IL 60638
Lucky Mart
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 11:00 - 1:00 PM CT
2900 W. 8th St., Chicago, IL 60652
Gas N Wash
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
7451 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL 60477
Gas N Wash
Thursday, December 10, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
5951 Theodore St., Joliet, IL 60586
Tony’s Fresh Market
Friday, December 11, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT
7111 Cermak Rd., Berwyn, IL 60402
Casey’s
Sunday, December 13, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
25235 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410
Glenwood Amstar
Monday, December 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
18659 S. Halsted, Glenwood, IL 60425
Rich’s Fresh Market
Friday, December 18, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT
3141 N. Thatcher, River Grove, IL 60171
HOTWINS® RETAIL EVENTS
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
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Vernon Hills 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 - Round Lake Beach
Sunday, November 8, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT
500 E. Rollins Rd., Round Beach Lake, IL 60073
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Round Lake Beach 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!
O’Connell’s Corner
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 3:30 - 5:30 PM CT
3636 W 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655
Visit the Illinois Lottery at O’Connell’s Corner 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!
O’Connell’s PubTime
Thursday, November 12, 2026 3:30 - 5:30 PM CT
12924 Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406
Visit the Illinois Lottery at O’Connell’s PubTime 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 - 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
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Lombard 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 - Skokie
Sunday, November 15, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM CT
7020 Carpenter Rd., Skokie, IL 60077
Visit the Illinois Lottery at Buffalo Wild Wings - Skokie 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 - 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
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Oswego
Saturday, November 28, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
1550 Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL 60543
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Shorewood
Sunday, November 29, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM CT
1023 Brookforest Ave., Shorewood, IL 60404
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The Shooter’s Bar & Grill
Monday, November 30, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT
215 Tanner St., Rantoul, IL 61866
Visit the Illinois Lottery at The Shooter’s 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!
The Rantoul Pub
Monday, November 30, 2026 7:30 - 9:30 PM CT
215 Tanner St., Rantoul, IL 61866
Visit the Illinois Lottery at The Rantoul Pub 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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