Join us!
Join A House In Austin for The Winning Hand — an adults-only night of games, music, food, drinks, raffles, and community, all in support of families on Chicago’s West Side.
Hosted throughout “The Big Blue House,” guests will move through interactive game rooms, karaoke, lawn games, music, food stations, and fundraising activations designed to create a fun, relaxed, high-energy experience while supporting the work of A House In Austin.
The evening will feature:
  • Casino-style games
  • Karaoke + music
  • Card and board games
  • Outdoor lawn games
  • Taco + wing bar + drinks
  • ​Raffles and giving opportunities
Whether you come ready to compete, laugh, connect, or simply enjoy a night out, The Winning Hand is about bringing people together for a good time and a good cause.

​Support A House in Austin

All proceeds from The Winning Hand directly support A House In Austin’s programs serving children and families across Chicago’s West Side.

Interested in sponsoring, donating raffle items, volunteering, or partnering with us? Details below!

Volunteer sign up.

Event & Ticket Information 

Friday, September 25, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (doors open 6:30 pm, games begin 7 pm, last call 10 pm)
A House In Austin
533 N. Pine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60644

​Admission: $100
Tickets include food, games, entertainment, and access to all event spaces.


A Weekend Stay in Michigan's Harbor Country
Win a weekend at The Cedar Lodge, just 90 minutes from Chicago, in Southwest Michigan's beautiful Harbor Country—a region spanning eight small towns and celebrated for its sandy beaches, boutique shopping and growing food scene. There is so much to do in every season in Harbor Country! 
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Your stay includes 2 nights at The Cedar Lodge - an idyllic log cabin in Lakeside, MI. The cabin is nestled in the woods just off the Red Arrow Highway and a short walk to Lake Michigan, offering both woodsy and lake vibes. The Lodge sleeps 10 and features ample open space for creating special memories: playing games, relaxing by the indoor fireplace or outdoor fire pit, enjoying the outdoors on the screened-in porch and much more. 

Winner will have 2 weeks to choose their weekend (2 nights' accommodation and cleaning fee included in the prize) from the following dates (dates subject to change): 
  • October 9-11
  • October 23-25
  • October 30 - November 1
  • November 6 - 8
  • November 13 -15
  • November 20 - 22
  • November 27 - 29
  • December 4 - 6
  • December 11 - 13
  • December 18 - 20

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are currently seeking sponsors and community partners to help make The Winning Hand a successful and impactful evening. Sponsorships and in-kind support help offset event costs, strengthen the guest experience, and directly support A House in Austin’s programs serving families across Chicago’s West Side.
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The Gambler – $250
  • Community sponsor recognition
  • Name listed on event materials
  • Social media thank-you
  • Opportunity to include business card or flyer in guest bags
Pit Boss – $500
  • Game room or activity sponsorship
  • Logo/name on signage and digital materials
  • Social media mention
  • Opportunity to include promotional materials in guest bags
Kingpin – $1,000
  • Featured sponsor recognition
  • Logo on webpage and event materials
  • Social media and newsletter recognition
  • Verbal recognition during event
  • Premium signage placement
  • Opportunity to include promotional materials in guest bags
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Sponsor Thank you!