Explore the Chicago Free Events Calendar and discover a multitude of enjoyable, cost-free activities, such as top-notch free concerts, entertaining comedy shows, complimentary museum visits, and art exhibitions. Uncover free and affordable party and nightlife options to make the most of today, tomorrow, every weekday, and the weekend. Additionally, the Chicago Free Events Calendar offers a diverse range of cultural experiences and engaging activities for residents and visitors alike. Delve into the city's vibrant arts scene with free gallery visits and art exhibitions that showcase local and international talent. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of neighborhood cities like Oak Park, Bridgeview, Evanston, Gary, Elmhurst, Berwyn or Oak Brook where community events celebrate diversity and unity. Whether you're a music enthusiast, art lover, or simply looking for a night out on a budget, this comprehensive calendar ensures you'll find something exciting to do every day of the week. Join the festivities and embrace the lively spirit of Chicago's free events.

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Dec 9, 2023

  • Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    December 9 @ 9am - 3pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

    Join us every Saturday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...
  • Holiday Open House to benefit Evanston Animal Shelter
    FREE
    Holiday Open House To Benefit Evanston Animal Shelter
    December 9 - December 10 @ 11am - 6pm

    1627 Sherman Ave, 1627 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

    Holiday Open House to benefit Evanston Animal Shelter Join us for a paw-some Holiday Open House at 1627 Sherman Ave ! 🐾🎄 Get into the festive spirit and ...
  • Buena Park Ugly Sweater Holiday Bar Crawl 2023
    FREE
    Buena Park Ugly Sweater Holiday Bar Crawl 2023
    December 9 @ 11:30am - 5:30pm

    4101 N Broadway, 4101 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

    Dust off those ugly sweaters and get ready for Buena Park's third annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl on Saturday, December 9!!! Never did this particular bar crawl ...
  • Cookies with Santa
    FREE
    Cookies With Santa
    December 9 @ 12pm - 3pm

    Yonan Carpet One, West North Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 7040 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707

    Cookies with Santa Come join us for a jolly good time at Yonan Carpet One on West North Avenue in Chicago ! Santa Claus himself will be there to spread holiday ...
  • MetroBoard Holiday Party
    FREE
    Metroboard Holiday Party
    December 9 @ 1pm - 5pm

    215 N Peoria St, 215 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL

    Get ready to experience the ultimate hip hop event of the year! Come join us for a day party hip hop holiday experience with a purpose! Free food until it ...

TOMORROW - Sunday, Dec 10, 2023

  • Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    December 10 @ 9am - 3pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

    Join us every Sunday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...
  • December Lazy Sunday Volunteer Event
    FREE
    December Lazy Sunday Volunteer Event
    December 10 @ 10:30am - 12pm

    CubeSmart Self Storage, 3402 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

    EcoShip is a nonprofit that collects gently used packaging materials and provides them to small businesses and individual for reuse! Volunteers will help sort ...
  • Memeti Group Client Appreciation Party
    FREE
    Memeti Group Client Appreciation Party
    December 10 @ 11am - 3pm

    17W480 W 22nd St, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, 17W480 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

    Memeti Group Client Appreciation Party 'Tis the season of giving and gratitude! The Memeti Group would like to thank you for being the foundation of our ...
  • Christmas Creative @ VIVE Church Chicago
    FREE
    Christmas Creative @ Vive Church Chicago
    December 10 @ 11:30am - 2pm

    VIVE Church Chicago (inside Holy Trinity High School), 1443 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60642

    You're invited! Your invitation to experience the HOPE of Christmas with us at VIVE Church Chicago begins with our first-ever Christmas Creative event. What is ...
  • Best In Show: Bring Your Own Dog to The Umbrella!
    FREE
    Best In Show: Bring Your Own Dog To The Umbrella!
    December 10 @ 12pm - 6pm

    1357 N Elston Ave, 1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

    We’re about to have a Paw-Ty!! That’s right, The Umbrella Vintage is celebrating the fur babies this holiday season on Sunday, December 10th 12pm - 5pm! Join ...

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Monday, Dec 11, 2023

  • Dating Magic for Christmas | Rekindle Your Dating Life Now (Chicago)
    FREE
    Dating Magic For Christmas | Rekindle Your Dating Life Now (Chicago)
    December 11 @ 7am - 8am

    Chicago, Online Via Zoom, Chicago, IL 60604

    Feeling not lucky in dating? Worried you'll spend another holiday season alone? Desire to be in a relationship but tired of the dating scene? Christmas is the ...
  • EUNIC Chicago Ukrainian Film Series: Inner Wars
    FREE
    Eunic Chicago Ukrainian Film Series: Inner Wars
    December 11 @ 6pm - 8pm

    Goethe-Institut Chicago, 150 North Michigan Avenue #200, Chicago, IL 60601

    Directed by Masha Kondakova 2021, Documentary, 1h08, Ukraine/France In English, Russian, and Ukrainian with English subtitles Since the 2014 uprising of a ...
  • The Distinguished Citizen / El ciudadano ilustre
    FREE
    The Distinguished Citizen / El Ciudadano Ilustre
    December 11 @ 6pm - 9pm

    Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60654

    Winner of the Goya for Best Iberoamerican Film in 2017 and Best Actor for Oscar Martínez at the 2016 Venice Film Festival, The Distinguished Center focuses on ...
  • West Side Fine Arts Presents: Family Holiday Community MusicalAbout This Community EventOur Past Supporters
    FREE
    West Side Fine Arts Presents: Family Holiday Community MusicalaBout This ...
    December 11 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

    The Kehrein Center For The Arts, 5628 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60644

    About This Community Event On Monday, December 11, 2023, come and enjoy the Westside Fine Arts Featuring Divine Purpose Presents: Family Holiday Community ...
  • Happy Hour - December 11th, Lawlor's Bar
    FREE
    Happy Hour - December 11th, Lawlor's Bar
    December 11 @ 6:30pm - 8pm

    Lawlor's Bar on Archer, 6854 West Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

    Please note: this event is not sponsored by BBBS Metro Chicago so all Bigs will be responsible for their own tab.

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

  • 12/12 TUESDAY PICKLEBALL 10AM-12PM  @ "PICKLED"  288 GENEVA RD. WHEATON
    FREE
    12/12 Tuesday Pickleball 10am-12pm @ "Pickled" 288 Geneva Rd. Wheaton
    December 12 @ 10am - 12pm

    Pickled, 288 E Geneva Rd, Wheaton, IL

    TUESDAY DECEMBER 12TH - 10:00AM - 12:00PM NOTE: OUR VENUE CHANGE, TIME CHANGE AND THE COST FOR 2 HOURS IS NOW $7.00 PER PERSON. Please, sign up early as our ...
  • A Christmas Story Trivia Night
    FREE
    A Christmas Story Trivia Night
    December 12 @ 5pm - 7pm

    433 W Van Buren St, 433 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    Do you enjoy flexing your vast knowledge on your friends and complete strangers? Do you like to indulge in a beverage after-work? Then come on down to From ...
  • We Love R&B Taco Tuesdays At The Wild Hare
    FREE Party
    We Love R&B Taco Tuesdays At The Wild Hare
    December 12 - December 13 @ 6pm - 12am. Weekly - Tuesdays

    The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary, 2610 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

    Who love Tacos? Come hang out at The Wild Hare and get a couple of Tacos and a 7 drinks. We start at 7pm. We got Dj Sean Mac cranking the RB Vibes. The ...
  • FREE ADMISSION - Ladies Night Out (Orland Park)
    FREE
    Free Admission - Ladies Night Out (Orland Park)
    December 12 @ 6pm - 8pm

    Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL

    Do some holiday shopping at Papa Joe's of Orland Park! Tuesday, 12/12 LADIES NIGHT OUT! Local Vendors, Raffles & Drink Specials.🎁 🍸 Current vendors ...
  • A Haunting at Linley
    FREE
    A Haunting At Linley
    December 12 @ 6:30pm - 8pm

    3030 W Fullerton Ave, 3030 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

    "A Haunting At Linley" is the 7th in the series of Henrietta and Inspector Howard crime novels. This event is hybrid: in person at the library (3030 West ...

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

  • DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BYEOL KIM, PIANO
    FREE
    Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Byeol Kim, Piano
    December 13 @ 12:15pm - 1pm

    Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist, 55 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

    DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BYEOL KIM, PIANO
  • ABC HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
    FREE
    Abc Holiday Happy Hour
    December 13 @ 5pm - 7pm

    Woodlawn Tap, East 55th Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 1172 East 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615

    ABC HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer at the Woodlawn Tap ! Get ready to mingle, laugh, and sip on delicious drinks. This ...
  • Celebrating the Passage of One Fair Wage in Chicago
    FREE
    Celebrating The Passage Of One Fair Wage In Chicago
    December 13 @ 5pm - 7:30pm

    DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637

    More than 150 years after Emancipation and nearly 100 years since Pullman car porters won One Fair Wage, women of color tipped restaurant workers have finally ...
  • SUMC & YPT-Chicago Happy Hour with Gia Biagi
    FREE
    Sumc & Ypt-Chicago Happy Hour With Gia Biagi
    December 13 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    1871, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza ##1212, Chicago, IL 60654

    SUMC & YPT Chicago Happy Hour Leading on Equitable Transportation: A conversation with Gia Biagi Join the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) and YPT Chicago ...
  • Winter Gathering
    FREE
    Winter Gathering
    December 13 @ 6pm - 8pm

    DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637

    We are thrilled to invite all alumni, their families, and friends to our Annual Winter Gathering! Mark your calendars and RSVP Today.

Thursday, Dec 14, 2023

  • Christmas Bonus Holiday Party at Mac’s Wood Grilled
    FREE
    Christmas Bonus Holiday Party At Mac’S Wood Grilled
    December 14 - December 15 @ 11am - 2am

    Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

    100% of the day’s sales go directly to Mac’s hardworking servers, bartenders, support staff and kitchen crew as a holiday bonus . The event includes a prize ...
  • Holiday Photos with Your DogKick off the Holiday Season with a Holiday Photo Session with your Dog! There will even be a special appearance by Santa Clause!Help us give the gift of a home to two dogs this holiday season!W hat does a donation to The Anti-Cruelty Society provide? Check out the video below!ABOUT THE ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETYABOUT MARK KOWALIK
    FREE
    Holiday Photos With Your Dogkick Off The Holiday Season With A Holiday Photo ...
    December 14 @ 4pm - 7pm

    The Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

    Kick off the Holiday Season with a Holiday Photo Session with your Dog! There will even be a special appearance by Santa Clause! Mark Kowalik, West Loop ...
  • WIFS Chicagoland and NW Indiana Chapter Holiday Party
    FREE
    Wifs Chicagoland And Nw Indiana Chapter Holiday Party
    December 14 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    Wintrust Financial Corporation, 9700 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

    WIFS Chicagoland and NW Indiana Chapter Join us for an exciting in-person event at 9700 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL, USA ! Get ready to connect with like-minded ...
  • Orjamic Music Live at On Tour Brewing
    FREE
    Orjamic Music Live At On Tour Brewing
    December 14 @ 6pm - 9pm

    On Tour Brewing Company, 1725 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60622

    Thursday, December 146 – 9 PM *Free show. No ticket required! Orjamic Music is a local jam rock n roll band. Orjamic plays classic tunes from famous ...
  • Documentary Thursday Holiday Party
    FREE
    Documentary Thursday Holiday Party
    December 14 @ 6pm - 9pm

    Third Space Chicago, 716 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613

    Become a part of our free Documentary Thursday film club! This screening will be our film Documentary Thursday of 2023! But don't worry, we will return again ...

Friday, Dec 15, 2023

  • 2023 CLP Winter Party!
    FREE
    2023 Clp Winter Party!
    December 15 @ 11am - 1pm

    Silverman Hall, First Floor East Lobby, 2170 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208

    All CLP Admin Staff, PCE, and CLP Core Staff/Members are welcome!
  • The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)
    FREE Party
    The Link Up! (Friday After Work Series)
    December 15 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly - Fridays

    BAR22, 2244 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

    The Link Up is the newest social event in Chicago! Food, Drinks, and Vibes! Come out and get your weekend started off at the hottest weekly social The Link Up! ...
  • One Year Anniversary Party
    FREE
    One Year Anniversary Party
    December 15 @ 4pm - 7pm

    Desiréd Aesthetics 600 W 22nd Street Suite 220, Oakbrook IL 60523, 600 W 22nd Street Suite 220, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    It's been an incredible journey, and we want to celebrate this milestone with YOU, our amazing clients and supporters. We couldn't have done it without you! ...
  • A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’s
    FREE Party
    A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’S
    December 15 - December 16 @ 5pm - 2am. Weekly - Fridays

    Tribe Supper Club, 1239 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

    Friday nights just got so much better. We are pleased to announce an ALL NEW 'Night Out' experience you won't forget taking place at the newly opened and black ...
  • Golden Hour featuring Bear Williams
    FREE
    Golden Hour Featuring Bear Williams
    December 15 @ 5pm - 8pm

    Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

    Join us in the Cafe/Bar Wednesday thru Saturday starting at 5 PM - 8PM Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food ...

More Free Things To Do in Chicago Every Day

Besides many free events listed in our Free Events Calendar in Chicago above, here are some more on-going Free Chicago Events every day:

Garfield Park Conservatory
Considered the best free attraction in Chicago by many, Garfield Park Conservatory is a celestial, mystical space that has been described as a form of landscape art contained under glass by admirers ever since its opening back in 1908. One of the largest buildings of its kind, 4.5-acre Garfield Park Conservatory dazzles guests with more than 120,000 plants representing hundreds of species. Many people come specifically to admire the palm exhibit! 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL | https://garfieldconservatory.org/visit/

Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park situated in Chicago's Loop community. Its position near the Lake Michigan shoreline makes the park a dreamy spot. During the summer months, a sprawling play area inspired by classic childhood books delights visitors. The period from the middle of November through the middle of March marks Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon skating season. Reservations are required to skate. This majestic park also offers tennis courts, picnic groves, walking paths, and a 30-foot suspension bridge to delight guests all year long. 337 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Home to more than 33,700 students, UIC is Chicago's largest university. The beautiful campus is located just a mile from the Loop. The university provides campus maps for self-guided tours. 1200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL | https://maps.uic.edu/

The 606
Also known as the Bloomingdale Trail, the 606 is a gorgeous 2.7-mile elevated park trail that weaves over several Chicago neighborhoods. The trail was built over an abandoned rail line as a way to provide walkers, joggers, and cyclists with amazing scenic views. In addition to green spaces and lookout points, the trail also features eclectic art murals. 1805 North Ridgeway Avenue, Chicago, IL | https://www.the606.org/

Lakefront Trail
Showing off the western shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago's Lakefront Trail is a 18.5-mile route with partial paving that is a favorite for walking, jogging, cycling, and skateboarding. It runs from Ardmore Avenue on the north to 71st Street on the south. In addition to being a favorite spot for everyone from marathon runners to eco-friendly commuters, Lakefront Trail also provides easy access to the lake's recreational activities. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lakefront-trail

Walking Tour of Wicker Park
Home to many of Chicago's priciest residential properties, Wicker Park is a great neighborhood for strolling. The neighborhood was the setting of MTV's "The Real World: Chicago." A Hollywood favorite, Wicker Park is also featured prominently in the NCB Chicago franchise of shows.

The Harold Washington Library Center
One of the largest public libraries in the world, the Harold Washington Library Center is a sight to behold. This massive library fills up an entire Chicago city block. In addition to housing more than 13 million published works, the library is also home to the stunning Winter Garden atrium. 400 South State Street, Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Zoo
One of the only free-admission zoos in the country, Lincoln Park Zoo spans 35 acres. In addition to being a free zoo, this institution dating back to 1868 is one of the country's best zoos. Enjoy polar bears, penguins, gorillas, big cats, and hundreds of other animals. 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL | https://www.lpzoo.org/

16th Street Murals
Chicago's 16th Street murals span from the river to Western Avenue. This living art exhibit covers an old railroad embankment with vibrant, emotional, and inspiring splashes of color. Street artists from around the world have contributed to the murals.

Graceland Cemetery Chicago
Graceland Cemetery is the burial place for Chicago royalty. Founded in 1860, the cemetery is the final resting place of Marshall Field, Roger Ebert, Daniel H. Burnham, and many more. Free audio tours are available. 4001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL

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