Annual Events - Township of SchaumburgTownship of Schaumburg Annual Events - Township of Schaumburg

Step Up for Students

group of elementary students smiling at camera with hands around backpack straps

Event Date: March 1-31, 2026

Overview
Schaumburg Township is collecting NEW socks, gym shoes and underwear for low-income students in School District 54. We are in need of all sizes, pre-k through adult. We are also collecting gift cards to purchase those same items (i.e. Target, Walmart).

2026 Drop-off location:

  • Township of Schaumburg (1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates) – Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

For more information, contact Marianne at mrogenski@schtwn.org or 847-285-4630.


Community and Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive


Event Date: April 9 – May 9, 2026
Overview

Join us for a community food drive starting April 9 and ending with the annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 9. The Township food pantry is currently serving over 1,400 households per month. Donations are needed, and every donation makes a difference! A list of collection sites will be listed on our website or wait and donate on May 9 by leaving your donations in a bag by your mailbox for your mail carrier to pick up. Please contact Marianne Rogenski at 847-285-4630 or mrogenski@schtwn.org by March 20 if your organization is interested in being a collection site.

2026 Donation Locations:

  • Schaumburg Township: 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  • Other locations TBD

You can also send a donation to us via our Amazon wish list (https://a.co/9YbUnas), a financial donation through our website, or via check made to Schaumburg Township Foundation with “Food Pantry” listed in the memo or via cash at the Food Pantry reception desk.

*Please note not all post offices and letter carriers in Schaumburg Township partner with the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry for this nationwide event. We encourage all residents to participate to support food pantries across the area. Donations to any food donation is a win for the community!


Shred Day


Event Date: June 20, 2026
Overview

Shred Day is held once a year, typically in spring or summer, at One Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates IL, 60169. For questions about the shred event please contact the Clerk’s office at 847-285-4561.

Paper Items

Paper shredding is limited to four boxes or paper bags per vehicle (1 cubic ft. or 15 x 12 x 10). Boxes must be unsealed, and plastic bags are not allowed. Paper clips, staples and rubber bands do not need to be removed. To conduct a contactless shredding, boxes or bags must be easily accessible in your vehicle’s trunk and residents should remain in their vehicles at all times. This a free event and available to Schaumburg Township residents only. Businesses will not be permitted at this event.


Juneteenth

Event Date: June 20, 2026, 1-6pm
Location: Harper College, Kenneth & Catherine Ender Pavilion (1200 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL)

Overview
Don’t miss the annual Juneteenth Celebration! Juneteenth is a family-friendly event where the community can come together to celebrate freedom. Enjoy live entertainment & DJs, Black-owned vendors and artists, family activities and community resources and freedom-centered storytelling and vibes. Email Contactus@icu-community.org for more information or to get involved.


Pack the Bus

Event Date: TBD 2026

Overview
Support District 54 students in need with our annual school supply drive. The 2026 date will be shared at a future date. There are three ways to donate:

  1. Drop off or ship new school supplies to the Township.
  2. Bring donations to our Pack the Bus event. (2026 Date TBD at the West Schaumburg Target, 2621 Schaumburg Road)
  3. Consider monetary donations on our website (tinyurl.com/5sn3brev) or deliver a check (made to “Schaumburg Township” with “Pack the Bus” in the memo section) to the Township.

List of needed supplies:

  • Spiral notebooks (wide ruled)
  • Folders (solid colors)
  • Headphones/earbuds
  • Dry erase markers
  • Markers (thin and thick)
  • Post-It notes/sticky notes, 3×3
  • Supply box, standard size
  • Back pack/school bag (3 ring binder needs to fit inside) – gender neutral
  • Highlighters
  • Glue sticks/white glue bottles
  • 1″ 3 ring hard binders, white (with clear plastic cover)
  • Binder dividers (set of 5)
  • Crayons – 36, 24, and 16 count
  • Pens (black, blue, red)
  • Handheld pencil sharpener with cover for shavings
  • Colored pencils – 24 count
  • Gym shoes – all sizes
  • Art smocks
  • Scissors
  • Pink erasers
  • Zippered pencil pouch
  • 12″ plastic ruler (inches and centimeters)

Rabies and Microchip Clinic


Event Date: TBD 2026
Event Time: 10-1pm

Overview
The Rabies and Microchip Clinic is held once a year, typically in the summer or fall. The 2026 event date is TBD at One Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates IL, 60169. For questions about the clinic event please contact the Clerk’s office at 847-285-4561. Owners must be Cook County residents and present a valid driver’s license or state ID. Pets must be at least three months old and will be served on a first-come-first-served basis. Owners will be given a vaccine certificate and can order a rabies tag post event here: cookcountyil.gov/service/rabies-vaccination-tags.


Coats for Kids

Event Date: TBD 2026

Overview
Each year, Schaumburg Township is collects NEW coats, snow pants, winter boots, hats and gloves for low-income students in School District 54. The generous support of our community is amazing and appreciated! For more information, contact Marianne at mrogenski@schtwn.org or 847-285-4630.

2026 Drop-off locations:

  • Township of Schaumburg (1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates) – Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
  • Additional locations TBD

Trunk or Treat


Event Date: TBD 2026
Overview

Join us for an evening of frightful fun at the Township’s drive-through Trunk or Treat at One Illinois, Blvd Hoffman Estates. Participation is easy! Drive-through our parking lot and local vendors will hand out candy through your car window. Due to event popularity, the line will close at 6:30pm. More information about additional contests will be announced closer to the event date.