Free Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL

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Home Buyers Happy Hour
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 2211 N Elston Ave suite 400
Home Buyers Happy Hour
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 2211 N Elston Ave suite 400
Brick of Chicago Old Town Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1734 N Wells St
Brick of Chicago Old Town Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1734 N Wells St
Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You
Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
The New Greenbook & Bright Start 529
Fri, May 29, 6:30 PM
Chicago · 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave
The New Greenbook & Bright Start 529
Fri, May 29, 6:30 PM
Chicago · 6323 S Cottage Grove Ave
I Used to Live in Chicago
Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Blanc
I Used to Live in Chicago
Wednesday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Blanc
Just added
Tasty Grillz Business Launch
Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 6300e E Hayes Dr
Just added
Tasty Grillz Business Launch
Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 6300e E Hayes Dr
Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Platform 47
Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Platform 47
Spanish Conversation: Anyone seeking to practice their Spanish is welcome
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Blackstone Library
Spanish Conversation: Anyone seeking to practice their Spanish is welcome
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Blackstone Library
In-person 2026 Stretch Energy Code Technical Training
Thu, Jun 4, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Civic Opera Building - MEEA Office
In-person 2026 Stretch Energy Code Technical Training
Thu, Jun 4, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Civic Opera Building - MEEA Office
Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · West Division Street
Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · West Division Street
CASL Community Hub Workshop
Thu, May 28, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park- High School
CASL Community Hub Workshop
Thu, May 28, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park- High School
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Love & Liberty Talking Circle - May 2026
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc
Sales end soon
Love & Liberty Talking Circle - May 2026
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Chicago · American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc
FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Police Department
FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Police Department
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Fleet Feet Lakeview: Balega Demo Run
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fleet Feet Lakeview
Sales end soon
Fleet Feet Lakeview: Balega Demo Run
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fleet Feet Lakeview
Just added
“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5504 W Lawrence Ave
Just added
“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit
Fri, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5504 W Lawrence Ave
Wine and Wills with Evermore Law Group
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Biagio Events and Catering
Wine and Wills with Evermore Law Group
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Biagio Events and Catering
MIDWEST PERFUME LAUNCH PARTY
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00 AM
Chicago · The Center of Order and Experimentation
MIDWEST PERFUME LAUNCH PARTY
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00 AM
Chicago · The Center of Order and Experimentation
15 Years of K9s For Warriors - Chicago, IL
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Wrigley Field
15 Years of K9s For Warriors - Chicago, IL
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Wrigley Field
Oak Park's 2026 Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Kapwa!
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM
Oak Park · Oak Park Village Hall
Oak Park's 2026 Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Kapwa!
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM
Oak Park · Oak Park Village Hall

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Home Buyers Happy Hour

Brick of Chicago Old Town Walking Tour

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

The New Greenbook & Bright Start 529

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

mothers day

may

june

bollywood

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Fleet Feet Lakeview: Balega Demo Run

I Used to Live in Chicago

Love & Liberty Talking Circle - May 2026

Spanish Conversation: Anyone seeking to practice their Spanish is welcome

Home Buyers Happy Hour

Home Buyers Happy Hour

Brick of Chicago Old Town Walking Tour

Brick of Chicago Old Town Walking Tour

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

Noah Castiel: Leave Them Wanting to Leave You

The New Greenbook & Bright Start 529

The New Greenbook & Bright Start 529

I Used to Live in Chicago

I Used to Live in Chicago

Tasty Grillz Business Launch

Tasty Grillz Business Launch

Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy

Open Mic for Poetry, Music & Comedy

Spanish Conversation: Anyone seeking to practice their Spanish is welcome

Spanish Conversation: Anyone seeking to practice their Spanish is welcome

In-person 2026 Stretch Energy Code Technical Training

In-person 2026 Stretch Energy Code Technical Training

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

CASL Community Hub Workshop

CASL Community Hub Workshop

Love & Liberty Talking Circle - May 2026

Love & Liberty Talking Circle - May 2026

FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique

FREE Community Pop-up Thrift Boutique

Fleet Feet Lakeview: Balega Demo Run

Fleet Feet Lakeview: Balega Demo Run

“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit

“That’sy All Folks?” Art Exhibit

Wine and Wills with Evermore Law Group

Wine and Wills with Evermore Law Group

MIDWEST PERFUME LAUNCH PARTY

MIDWEST PERFUME LAUNCH PARTY

15 Years of K9s For Warriors - Chicago, IL

15 Years of K9s For Warriors - Chicago, IL

Oak Park's 2026 Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Kapwa!

Oak Park's 2026 Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Kapwa!

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. Mothers day

2. May

3. June

4. Bollywood

5. Randb cruise

6. Job fair

7. Cinco de mayo party

8. Live concerts

9. Mother's day brunch

10. Rave party

11. Memorial day weekend

12. Dating

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Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

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