Get ready to snip, smile, and make a difference—all day and all night. Join us for the beloved Chop Around the Clock, returning June 5–6, 2026 at Foltos Tonsorial Parlor for 24 continuous hours of haircuts, heart, and community impact.
From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM Saturday, chairs will be full, clippers buzzing, and generosity flowing, because every dollar raised supports Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana, helping families stay close to their hospitalized children when it matters most.
For more than three decades, this grassroots tradition has brought people together in an extraordinary way—raising over $400,000 to provide comfort, care, and a home away from home for families navigating medical crises. In 2026, we invite you to be part of what comes next.
This isn’t just a haircut, it’s a 24-hour celebration of compassion, where every moment adds up to something meaningful.
What to expect:
- Live music and local entertainment
- Free cookout, bake sale, and plenty of treats
- Face painting, balloon art, and kids’ games
- Raffle prizes and crowd-favorite competitions
- The legendary Ice Cream Eating Contest
- And yes… haircuts around the clock
Come for the fun. Stay for the purpose. See firsthand how a simple act, like a haircut, can help families find comfort, stability, and support just steps from their child’s hospital room.
Whether you stop by for an hour, bring your family, volunteer your time, or stay through the night, you are part of something bigger.
Because when a community shows up, families don’t have to face it alone.
Event Details
Foltos Tonsorial Parlor
Friday, June 5 (4 PM) – Saturday, June 6 (4 PM)
Schedule Highlights
Friday, June 5
4:00 PM – Kickoff! Haircuts begin + food, balloons & family fun
6:00 PM – Cookout + live music
Evening – Ice Cream Eating Contest, kids’ games, raffles & entertainment
8:00–11:00 PM – Bingo, dancing & live performances
Overnight – Late-night cuts, storytelling, and a laid-back vibe
Saturday, June 6
8:00 AM – Breakfast bites to start the day
Morning – Music, games & community connection
10:00 AM–4:00 PM – Face painting, food, entertainment & nonstop haircuts
Join the Chop. Change a Family’s Story.
Every haircut. Every laugh. Every dollar raised helps remove barriers for families so they can focus on what matters most—their child.
Want to get involved or volunteer? Contact Craig Foltos at 630-879-5253.