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Let's get together and celebrate Wikipedia this summer with a Wiknic!

Thanks to everyone for coming! Some people who came aren't yet part of the user group. Join us!

Location

Welles Park. The park has picnic tables by the playground, and bathrooms are available within the fieldhouse.

Update: So far the weather for Sunday should be clear, but if there is rain, we will meet up at nearby First Slice Cafe, at 1969 W Montrose Ave.

Update 2: Setting up at the picnic tables. The playground is slightly northwest of the gazebo, for reference.

Update 3: We moved to sit on the grass near the picnic table because too many people showed up, great problem to have!

Update 4: Somebody left behind a Wikipedia-licensed pentomino puzzle in the picnic area.

Update 4.1: I am leaving the park without this pentomino. If someone else in the park relocates or steals it, oh well... AlphaBeta135talk 22:16, 13 July 2025 (UTC)reply

I brought that as recycled swag for anybody who wanted it. Enjoy! SBassett (WMF) (talk) 21:10, 14 July 2025 (UTC)reply

Time

Sunday, July 13, 2pm-?

About

We'll discuss editing, frolicking, summer fun, and the joys of free information for all. There will be games, food, drink, and other cool stuff.

Transit info

The park is two blocks south of Western (Brown Line) station and is directly served by CTA bus routes 49 Western and 78 Montrose.

Bring

Food, drink, plates, utensils, and napkins will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring items to share, with allergens clearly marked. (Note: if there is rain and we need to meet up at First Slice instead, do not bring food or drink.)

Please indicate if you will be bringing anything so that we don't overlap.

• Thinking about it! Wholock3 (they/he) (talk) 20:23, 6 July 2025 (UTC)reply
• I'd like to get down from MKE, but family plans may interfere. Ed ^{[talk] [OMT]} 05:01, 18 June 2025 (UTC)reply
  • Per a text from that family this morning, those plans will indeed overlap. Apologies! Ed ^{[talk] [OMT]} 17:47, 11 July 2025 (UTC)reply
• I can probably swing by for an hour. VestigialPail (talk) 14:36, 18 June 2025 (UTC)reply
• I would love to!! Just need to check my schedule. Theedecemberblues (talk) 02:21, 21 June 2025 (UTC)reply
• Maybe... Quezergue (talk) 16:43, 2 July 2025 (UTC)reply
• PrimalMustelid (talk) 02:14, 6 July 2025 (UTC)reply
• AlphaBeta135talk 13:04, 7 July 2025 (UTC)reply
• I would love to! However, I am out in NW Suburbia & have no one to take me down there. I just wanted my interest to be known! Have a wonderful time! DancingOnThunderRoad (talk) 03:25, 10 July 2025 (UTC)reply
• I don't think I'll be able to make it this time, but I would love to in the future! Subvisser5 (talk) 15:25, 10 July 2025 (UTC)reply

Is there more detail about formal presentations or is this a casual/anecdotal event?

This will be a casual event, no specific programming.

• Luiysia (talk) 20:22, 16 June 2025 (UTC)reply

I will be bringing cookies, sandwiches, and fruit.

• Shotgunheist ^💬 04:54, 18 June 2025 (UTC)reply
• Nick Number (talk) 17:09, 18 June 2025 (UTC)reply
• Myoglobin (talk) 23:41, 18 June 2025 (UTC) Yeah! Bringing pop (sugar/caffeine free) and cups. Also will try printing out a sign for the event too!reply
• JohnCWiesenthal (talk) 05:07, 22 June 2025 (UTC)reply
• Aaron (talk) 16:28, 25 June 2025 (UTC)reply

• Skvader (talk) 15:24, 7 July 2025 (UTC)reply

• Gavinfr36 (talk) 18:40, 7 July 2025 (UTC)reply

• Mossgazer (talk): I will probably be able to make it! 03:01, 11 July 2025 (UTC)reply

• Ajsotomd (talk) 09:51, 11 July 2025 (UTC)reply
• Ankan (talk) 17:34, 13 July 2025 (UTC)reply

I’m in town for a training and if it ends early I will try to attend

• Dan Leonard (talk • contribs) 17:05, 12 July 2025 (UTC)reply

• I am on the way over. Mtminchi08 (talk) 20:44, 13 July 2025 (UTC)reply