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.

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Feb 14, 2026

  • Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    February 14 @ 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 ...
  • Bsf's Self-Love & Soul Food 2026
    February 14 @ 11am - 1pm

    5088 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644, USA

    Come join us at BSF's Self-Love & Soul Food 2026 for a day of positivity, self-care, and delicious soul-nourishing treats!
  • All My Love: Exhibition Opening Reception
    February 14 @ 2pm - 5pm

    238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

    New exhibition presents the intimate correspondence between two immigrants from Hong Kong during the 1960s. Join us Feb 14 at CAMOC!
  • Cupid’S Castaway Karaoke
    February 14 - February 15 @ 5pm - 2am

    3216 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

    Love songs, rum drinks, brave hearts. Grab the mic, miss a note, meet a stranger. Valentine’s Day goes off-key at Trader Todd’s.
  • Saturday Late Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago
    FREE Comedy
    Saturday Late Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago
    February 14 - February 15 @ 6pm - 12am. Weekly - Saturdays

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

    Standup Comedy is Back at Laugh Factory Chicago! Once paid tickets are prioritized, limit guest passes are allowed in. Age restriction: 18 years and over 2 ...
  • All New Signature Saturdays
    FREE Party
    All New Signature Saturdays
    February 14 - February 15 @ 7pm - 2am. Weekly - Saturdays

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

    All New Signature Saturday @ Mikes Place 6319 Roosevelt (Berwyn) 8p-2a! Kitchen Open All Night Featuring The Citys Best Djs Playing The Best Of Hip Hop L Trap ...
  • Saturday Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago
    FREE Comedy
    Saturday Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago
    February 14 @ 7:30pm - 11pm. Weekly - Saturdays

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

    Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago! Standby tickets. Paid tickets are prioritized first. Remaining seats given to free ticket holders. Once paid tickets ...
  • Allure Saturdays: Nightmare In Wicker Park Edition
    FREE Party
    Allure Saturdays: Nightmare In Wicker Park Edition
    February 14 - February 15 @ 8pm - 3am. Weekly - Saturdays

    15/40 Bar & Grill, 1540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

    Join Us For Allure Saturdays Nightmare In Wicker Park Edition. Cash Prize For Best Costume! @1540 Bar And Grill Located 1540 W North Ave 9p-3a!!! Limited ...
  • House Vs Reggaeton Dance Party (The Battle Valentines Edition)
    February 14 - February 15 @ 9pm - 3am

    960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

    Two rooms, one Reggaeton, one House. Who will take it this month???
  • R&B Saturday’s @ Whadda Jerk
    FREE Party
    R&B Saturday’S @ Whadda Jerk
    February 14 - February 15 @ 10pm - 2am. Weekly - Saturdays

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

    Come Vibe out with us on RB Saturdays! We have a Live Dj taking us down memory lane playing some of the hottest and Sexiest rb jams. Must be 25 up for entry! ...

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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