Finding Free Events in Chicago may not be easy, but we’ve done the hard work so you can enjoy the freebies - our up-to-date CHICAGO Free Events TODAY Calendar covers the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), free comedy shows, art exhibitions (museum, galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities & things to do right now, today, tonight in Chicago including Berwyn, Evanston, Gary, Oak Park, Bridgeview, Calumet City, Elmhurst, Oak Brook and more.

TODAY - Friday, Oct 24, 2025

  • A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’s
    FREE Party
    A Night Out @ Tribe Friday’S
    October 24 - October 25 @ 6pm - 3am. 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 ...
  • Scorpio Night ft. Astrology Readings by Toby Everhart
    FREE
    Scorpio Night Ft. Astrology Readings By Toby Everhart
    October 24 @ 6pm - 11:59pm

    Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Scorpio season is here! Celebrate with us at Dorothy. All night we'll be serving up our regular menu as well as a custom Scorpio cocktail made as an ode to the ...
  • Kulture Fridays @ 15/40 Bar & Grill
    FREE Party
    Kulture Fridays @ 15/40 Bar & Grill
    October 24 - October 25 @ 8pm - 2am. Weekly - Fridays

    1540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

    We are bringing an ALL NEW vibe to Fridays. #KultureFridays kicks off this Friday @1540barandgrill doors open at 8! Lets have a good time. See you there! @1540 ...
  • Karaoke Friday’s
    FREE Karaoke
    Karaoke Friday’S
    October 24 - October 25 @ 8pm - 2am. Weekly - Fridays

    Whadda jerk, 2015 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

    Karaoke Night at Whadda Jerk is exactly what you need to kick your weekend off! Great food, Good drinks did I meantion ambience. To Reserve table please visit ...
  • (un)Scheduled Friday
    FREE
    (Un)Scheduled Friday
    October 24 - October 25 @ 9pm - 2am

    The iO Theater, 1501 North Kingsbury Street #Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

    (un)Scheduled Friday Is it Friday yet??? YES IT IS! Join us for a night of unscheduled dancing, partying, and whatever else the night may bring! FREE with RSVP ...
  • Lifestyle Fridays At Lite
    FREE Party
    Lifestyle Fridays At Lite
    October 24 - October 25 @ 10pm - 2am. Weekly - Fridays

    LITE Chicago, 215 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

    All New Lifestyle Fridays @ Lite! Come ready to drink, laugh and have some fun with great people each every Friday at Lite! You can trust us with a good time! ...
  • Marquee Fridays @ Mikes Place
    FREE Party
    Marquee Fridays @ Mikes Place
    October 24 - October 25 @ 10pm - 4am. Weekly - Fridays

    Mikes Place Sports Bar & Grill, 6319 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA

    If you havent heard, our Fridays are FUN! #MarqueeFridays have been a vibe every week! Trust us with your Friday, we wont disappoint! Swing by to Mikes Place ...
  • Friday Late Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory Chicago
    FREE Comedy
    Friday Late Night Standup Comedy At Laugh Factory Chicago
    October 24 - October 25 @ 11pm - 1am. Weekly - Fridays

    Laugh Factory, 3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

    Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back and will be better than ever. We know you have been itching to come back out and enjoy standup comedy. So we've compiled ...

More Free Things To Do in Chicago Today

Besides many free events listed in our Free CHICAGO Events TODAY calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in Chicago Today & Every Day:

Newberry Library
60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Historic Newberry Library has been free for the public since 1887. This revered institution of learning and research shows off a collection of more than 1.5 rare books, manuscripts, maps, and more.

Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 | https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lincoln-park-conservatory
Lincoln Park Conservatory is lush, free, and open to the public throughout every season of the year. Established in 1877, Lincoln Park Conservatory is an iconic place that is famed above all else for its Victorian-style glass house containing an orchid room filled with the rarest, most exotic orchids in the world.

Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Located in the Loop neighborhood, Millennium Park is Chicago's town square for art, culture, and relaxation. Public art installations make appearances in the park throughout the year. Cloud Gate and Crown Fountain both help to draw 25 million visitors to the park annually.

Cloud Gate
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Cloud Gate is a famous public sculpture by Anish Kapoor that serves as the unofficial centerpiece of Millennial Park. This shiny, reflective structure is made up of 168 stainless-steel plates that have been welded together with zero seams. Its surface offers a wobbly, distorted reflection of the Chicago skyline.

Crown Fountain
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
This 50-foot interactive work of public art was designed by a Spanish artist named Jaume Plensa. Composed of a reflecting pool made of black granite positioned between a pair of glass brick towers, this "digital" fountain cascades water from May through October.

Lurie Garden
220 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
Located inside Millennium Park, Lurie Garden is a 2.5-acre wonderland of perennials, bulbs, grasses, shrubs, and trees. A beautiful boardwalk cutting through Lure Garden creates a perfect opportunity for a stroll through lush terrain. Full of shade and light, the garden features the world's largest green roof.

The Magnificent Mile
https://www.themagnificentmile.com/
Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile is a glittery, manicured 13-block stretch full of many of the city's best restaurants, retail stores, and hotels. It stretches across North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street until hitting the Chicago River.

Chicago Riverwalk
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicagoriverwalk/home.html
The 1.25-mile Chicago Riverwalk offers a short walk with long views. Located on the south bank of the Chicago River's main branch, this path is brimming with options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The path can also be paddled!

Vietnam Memorial
330 Chicago Riverwalk
Take time out for patriotism and reflection while breezing through Chicago. Chicago's 330 Vietnam Memorial was rededicated in 2015 with a new look in honor of members of the U.S. Armed Services who served in Vietnam. The sculpture placed above the walkway leading to the memorial was designed by a Vietnam veteran named Gary Tillery.

The MART
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
Constructed in 1930, The Mart stands today as the world's largest commercial building and design center. It was once the tallest building in the world. While the building is currently occupied by several businesses, retailers, and restaurants, visitors are free to simply walk around. The Jules Guérin murals in the lobby are not to be missed!

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