Free Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL

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Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00 PM
Chicago · 63rd Street Beach
Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00 PM
Chicago · 63rd Street Beach
Almost full
2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit
Monday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
Almost full
2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit
Monday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
Almost full
3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 3701 S Martin Luther King Dr
Almost full
3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 3701 S Martin Luther King Dr
Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | June 27
Sat, Jun 27, 9:30 AM
Chicago · Ping Tom Memorial Park
Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | June 27
Sat, Jun 27, 9:30 AM
Chicago · Ping Tom Memorial Park
Going fast
Insurance Summer Mixer
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
Going fast
Insurance Summer Mixer
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Chicago · Island Party Hut
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International Soccer Watch Party
Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Fulton Market Social
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International Soccer Watch Party
Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Fulton Market Social
Going fast
5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00 AM
Chicago · IBEW Local 134
Going fast
5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00 AM
Chicago · IBEW Local 134
Sales end soon
Patricio del Real: Constructing Latin America
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Graham Foundation
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Patricio del Real: Constructing Latin America
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Graham Foundation
Harper Court Summer Music Series - Rich Medina with LeftJones
Thu, Jul 9, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5235 S Harper Ct
Harper Court Summer Music Series - Rich Medina with LeftJones
Thu, Jul 9, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5235 S Harper Ct
Sales end soon
Medill Solutions Journalism Summer Summit
Friday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 303 E Wacker Dr
Sales end soon
Medill Solutions Journalism Summer Summit
Friday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · 303 E Wacker Dr
Chicago Family Fun Festival & Vendor Market – Food Trucks, Kids Activities
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 1400 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago Family Fun Festival & Vendor Market – Food Trucks, Kids Activities
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · 1400 N Sacramento Ave
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Fobazi Ettarh
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 PM
Chicago · South Asia Institute (SAI)
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Fobazi Ettarh
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00 PM
Chicago · South Asia Institute (SAI)
Hot Girl Walk® x Lume | Chicago | July 12
Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM
Chicago · Ping Tom Memorial Park
Hot Girl Walk® x Lume | Chicago | July 12
Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM
Chicago · Ping Tom Memorial Park
Solemate Run Club: Fulton Market
Sat, Jun 27, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Beyond Yoga
Solemate Run Club: Fulton Market
Sat, Jun 27, 9:00 AM
Chicago · Beyond Yoga
BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago
Fri, Jul 17, 3:00 PM
Chicago · 3103 W North Ave
Almost full
Bond Vet - Summer Pup Social
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Bond Vet - Wicker Park
Almost full
Bond Vet - Summer Pup Social
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Bond Vet - Wicker Park
Jazz in the Court - Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 5235 S Harper Ct
Jazz in the Court - Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00 PM
Chicago · 5235 S Harper Ct
Women of Higher Heights
Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
Women of Higher Heights
Fri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM
Chicago · RCCG Jesus House Chicago
2026 Librarian of the Year Celebration RSVP
Sun, Jun 28, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Vu Rooftop-Hilton Garden Chicago McCormick
2026 Librarian of the Year Celebration RSVP
Sun, Jun 28, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Vu Rooftop-Hilton Garden Chicago McCormick
Pride Outside: A Field Day Celebration of Movement, Freedom & Joy
Sun, Jul 5, 10:00 AM
Chicago · DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Pride Outside: A Field Day Celebration of Movement, Freedom & Joy
Sun, Jul 5, 10:00 AM
Chicago · DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville

Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | June 27

5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

mothers day

may

memorial day weekend

june

Which free events are coming up?

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

2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit

International Soccer Watch Party

Insurance Summer Mixer

Patricio del Real: Constructing Latin America

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day

2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit

2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit

3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville

3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville

Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | June 27

Hot Girl Walk®| Chicago | June 27

Insurance Summer Mixer

Insurance Summer Mixer

International Soccer Watch Party

International Soccer Watch Party

5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

Patricio del Real: Constructing Latin America

Patricio del Real: Constructing Latin America

Harper Court Summer Music Series - Rich Medina with LeftJones

Harper Court Summer Music Series - Rich Medina with LeftJones

Medill Solutions Journalism Summer Summit

Medill Solutions Journalism Summer Summit

Chicago Family Fun Festival & Vendor Market – Food Trucks, Kids Activities

Chicago Family Fun Festival & Vendor Market – Food Trucks, Kids Activities

Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Fobazi Ettarh

Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Fobazi Ettarh

Hot Girl Walk® x Lume | Chicago | July 12

Hot Girl Walk® x Lume | Chicago | July 12

Solemate Run Club: Fulton Market

Solemate Run Club: Fulton Market

BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago

BOOM BOX Friday Night Flashback Experience At Colombian Fest Chicago

Bond Vet - Summer Pup Social

Bond Vet - Summer Pup Social

Jazz in the Court - Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute

Jazz in the Court - Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute

Women of Higher Heights

Women of Higher Heights

2026 Librarian of the Year Celebration RSVP

2026 Librarian of the Year Celebration RSVP

Pride Outside: A Field Day Celebration of Movement, Freedom & Joy

Pride Outside: A Field Day Celebration of Movement, Freedom & Joy

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. Mothers day

2. May

3. Memorial day weekend

4. June

5. Randb cruise

6. Job fair

7. Bollywood

8. Live concerts

9. Cinco de mayo party

10. Rave party

11. Mother's day brunch

12. Juneteenth

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

Which free events are coming up?