Latch & Stroll: Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week 2025

Join us at our fourth annual Latch and Stroll.

Saturday, August 30th | 11AM - 3PM

Russell Square Park
3045 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL 60617

This event celebrates chest and breast feeding in Black communities and uplift the people and organizations providing resources and support to families wanting to provide their little ones with human milk.

Supporting breast/chest feeding families is a key part of our greater mission to provide community care, and will be one of many services offered upon our opening!

We believe that communities of color deserve deeply intentional support on their breast and chest feeding journeys.

Latch and Stroll is a free event. All are welcome.

Join us for a community wellness fair for the whole family featuring...

Kids Activity Station
Resources for New + Expectant Parents
Lactation + Postpartum Support
Local Black-Owned Vendors
Giveaways, Food, Music, & more!

Bring your babies, strollers, family, & friends! Let’s connect and celebrate community care.
Please register to secure your free food tickets.

Get Involved

VOLUNTEER

Help us bring the event to life by supporting our team.

> Volunteer Form

BECOME A VENDOR

Share your offerings and teachings
with families at our event.

> Vendor Form

SPONSORSHIP

Become a sponsor and support communities of color alongside us.
Learn more about sponsorship here.

> Sponsorship Form

Together, we’re not just celebrating —we’re building.

We’re building a space for community care, generational healing, and so much more. Join us.

FAQs

  • Gather with us across the street from the birth center at Russell Square Park, located at 3045 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL 60617.

  • Yes! All of our events are intentionally intergenerational — Latch and Stroll is planned with families in mind, especially those with babies and young children.

    Please let us know if you plan to bring children in your registration details so we can accommodate accordingly.

  • Not at all! We welcome all supporters of breast and chestfeeding — parents, caregivers, birthworkers, friends, neighbors. This is a space to celebrate and gather in community.

  • Nope! Latch and Stroll is free and open to the public. Please register in advanced to secure your free food tickets!

  • We’d love to have you! We welcome artists, small businesses, organizations, and other community centered individuals and groups to join us.

    Fill out our vendor form and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

  • Yes! We rely on our beautiful community to make this event possible.

    Please sign up using our volunteer form, and we’ll follow up with more details.

  • Sponsorship helps make this event free and accessible for families. Fill out our sponsorship form here, or send us an email at latch@chicagosouthsidebirthcenter.org