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Windy city kite club

8/23 Meet Up

Reserve your spot for our first community kite-flying meetup at Fullerton Beach. No experience needed. Come fly, connect, and be part of starting something new in Chicago. Sign up using the link below.

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Windy city kite club

The Power of Kites

🧠 For your mind
When you’re focused on a kite swimming through the sky, you’re not replaying that awkward email or worrying about next week. You are present & in the moment. Psychologists call it “flow” — your brain’s sweet spot for focus and calm.💪 For your body
Walking the beach. Leaning into the breeze. Adjusting the string. You’ll move without noticing you’re moving — which is exactly how habits stick.✨ For your spirit
Across cultures — from India to Japan — kite flying has always been more than play. It’s a ritual of joy, release, and renewal. There’s something deeply freeing about handing the reins to the wind and letting your soul catch the breeze right along with the kite.

Windy city kite club

Who We Are & What We Are Building

We’re a group of Chicagoans who see kite flying as more than nostalgia. It’s movement, it’s mindfulness, and it’s a reason to gather by the lake without the pressure of screens, schedules, or expectations.Windy City Kite Club is about creating moments that feel simple & meaningful — stepping into the wind, sharing space with others, and letting play back into your routine. We’re building a community where curiosity matters more than experience, and where anyone can show up, try something new, and leave feeling lighter.