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 Twitter so you never miss out on the fun and can see the Proof that Anything's Possible®!
Stay tuned for more adventures to come!
Holidays 2023!
Ready to enjoy the holidays? We will be at select events during the holiday season, helping to make your holidays memorable. Each event set-up will be different; for example, we may be selling Illinois Lottery tickets, giving you a chance to win a prize, or offering a photo booth experience.* Be sure to stop by and visit us if you happen to be at any of these events.
*While supplies last. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase lottery tickets or engage with the Illinois Lottery.

- The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival: Friday, November 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT and Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT — Lights Festival Lane (Pioneer Court), Chicago, IL
- Illinois Lottery Annual Toy Drive Benefiting the Illinois Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs:
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT — County Market, 1903 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704
- Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT — Mariano’s, 1300 S. Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60540
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT — County Market, 1903 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704
- $50 Instant Ticket Launch Promotion: Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT - Navy Pier, The Amoeba, Chicago, IL
Fast Play™ Scan-N-Play Grab Machine Pop-Up Events:
Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT — 3900 Fountain Square Pl., Waukegan, IL 60085
Monday, December 11, 2023 from 10: 00 AM - 12:00 PM CT — 5630 W. Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Monday, December 11, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT — 8500 W. Golf Rd., Niles, IL 60714
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT — 1401 IL Rte 59, Shorewood, IL 60431
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT — 501 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox, IL 60451
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT — 22401 Central Ave, Richton Park, IL 60471
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT — 9265 159th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487
Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT — 4700 135th St., Crestwood, IL 60445
Friday, December 15, 2023 from 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM CT — 3320 S. Cicero Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
Friday, December 15, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT — 1300 Des Planes Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130
Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT — 10900 S. Doty Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT — 365 Lake Marian Rd., Carpentersville, IL 60110
Monday, December 18, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT — 2424 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435
Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is returning to Springfield this year with a mega line-up of performances, and the Illinois Lottery is making its return to the Fairgrounds as the 2021 Grandstand Sponsor. This will mark the 10th year of being the Grandstand Sponsor at the State Fair!
The Illinois Lottery will also be onsite during the Illinois State Fair, selling players favorite lottery games at its longstanding location:
- On Illinois Avenue between Oldani Lane and Corn Dog Lane
- From 11AM – 9PM CT daily
We hope to see you there!
