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 - Sunday, Aug 17, 2025

  • Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    August 17 @ 10am - 4pm. 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 ...
  • IL-THETA PHI KAPPA PSI ALUMNI MIMOSA BRUNCH
    FREE
    Il-Theta Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Mimosa Brunch
    August 17 @ 11am - 3pm

    838 W Kinzie St, 838 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60642

    Join us for the Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Mimosa Brunch! Get ready to catch up with old friends and meet new ones at this exciting event. The brunch will be held at ...
  • Cruz Blanca Summer Patio Party
    FREE
    Cruz Blanca Summer Patio Party
    August 17 @ 12pm - 4pm

    Cruz Blanca Brewpub, 904 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    Join us at the Cruz Blanca Summer Patio Party: old-school bottle drop meets mercado! We’re releasing two limited-edition refreshing cervezas and bringing ...
  • Matcha Craze Pt 2
    FREE
    Matcha Craze Pt 2
    August 17 @ 12pm - 6pm

    Amber Agave, 1310 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Still obsessed with matcha? Same. 💚🍵 Come through to Matcha Craze Pt 2 —a pop-up packed with matcha drinks, desserts, and bites that’ll keep you coming back ...
  • A Night of Soul Music & Stepping OUTWEST
    FREE
    A Night Of Soul Music & Stepping Outwest
    August 17 @ 12pm - 8pm

    Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation, 5500 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60644

    Enjoy a day filled with soulful music & plenty of stepping! Enjoy the sounds of DJ Vell, DJ Corey & the smooth vocals of Slique J Adams.
  • Longevity & LBTCT presents: Multi-cultural Exchange Fundraiser
    FREE
    Longevity & Lbtct Presents: Multi-Cultural Exchange Fundraiser
    August 17 @ 12pm - 6pm

    6801 S Ashland Ave, 6801 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636

    Come celebrate a decade of service with Longevity Barber Lounge & LBTCT at our 10th Year Anniversary Multicultural Exchange Fundraiser! Join us in ...
  • Guardians of the Earth and Sky at the Garden of the Phoenix
    FREE
    Guardians Of The Earth And Sky At The Garden Of The Phoenix
    August 17 @ 2pm - 4pm

    Garden of the Phoenix, 6300 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

    Come on an adventure with the Four Celestial Guardians: the White Tiger of the West, the Black Tortoise of the North, the Azure Dragon of the East, and the ...
  • Sip & Shop Mixer Event
    FREE
    Sip & Shop Mixer Event
    August 17 @ 3pm - 8pm

    529 E 79th St, 529 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619

    ✨ CHICAGO — You’re Invited! ✨ Join us for the ultimate SIP & SHOP Mixer Event hosted by BLK SHEEK & Connie's B3!
  • Life After Brunch Day Party
    FREE Party
    Life After Brunch Day Party
    August 17 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly - Sundays

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

    Every Sunday, experience Life After Brunch...one of Chicago's most exclusive day parties! Great food + drinks + Chicago's hottest DJs Great Vibes. Come dressed ...
  • Live on the Lawn featuring Smiley Tillmon Band with Kate Moss
    FREE
    Live On The Lawn Featuring Smiley Tillmon Band With Kate Moss
    August 17 @ 4pm - 6pm

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

    Live on the Lawn featuring Smiley Tillmon Band with Kate Moss Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2025 Doors & Showtime: 4:00PM Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW ...
  • SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND
    FREE
    Sheryl Youngblood Band
    August 17 @ 4pm - 6pm

    Nichols Park Fieldhouse, 1355 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615

    Don't miss the 2025 season of the George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series, starting Sunday, July 13, and continuing every Sunday afternoon ...
  • Slant of Starlight Romantasy Book Club
    FREE
    Slant Of Starlight Romantasy Book Club
    August 17 @ 5pm - 6pm

    Slant of Light Books, 1543 North Wells Street #Garden Level, Chicago, IL 60610

    We will be discussing popular romance fantasy book From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
  • Apres Pompeii Album Release Listening Party
    FREE
    Apres Pompeii Album Release Listening Party
    August 17 @ 7pm - 9pm

    Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Do you yearn? Are you in awe of the world around you? Do you feel sexy and a little haunted? Ask your doctors about Apres Pompeii. Apres Pompeii is a ...

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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