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, Nov 8, 2025

  • Varieties of Melodrama: Guru Dutt and Ritwik Ghatak at 100
    FREE
    Varieties Of Melodrama: Guru Dutt And Ritwik Ghatak At 100
    November 8 @ 9am - 5:30pm

    Cobb Hall, 5811 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

    2025 marks the birth centenaries of two remarkable Indian filmmakers: Guru Dutt (1925-1964) and Ritwik Ghatak (1925-1976). Despite the shared year of their ...
  • Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    November 8 @ 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 ...
  • Stuff A Stocking For Your Pet
    November 8 @ 10am - 4pm

    1359 N Maplewood Ave #2880, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

    Santa Paws is coming early, just for your furry friends! Join Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation on Saturday, November 8th from 10:00AM - 4:00PM for our ...
  • WOODWORK! STATIONERY! COOKIES!
    FREE
    Woodwork! Stationery! Cookies!
    November 8 @ 11am - 3pm

    The Center of Order and Experimentation, 1727 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Shop a wide collection of Nathan Silverman's wooden bowls. Each handmade here in Chicago, each bowl is inspired by wood from around the world. ...
  • Olympia Doll Launch - Neighborhood Toy Store Day
    FREE
    Olympia Doll Launch - Neighborhood Toy Store Day
    November 8 @ 11am - 12pm

    *play Andersonville, 5311 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

    Introducing the Olympia Doll and Story Collection—where timeless myths meet modern play. Discover the world’s first super-heroines, reimagined from legendary ...
  • Pumpkin Smash 2025 at Guild Row
    FREE
    Pumpkin Smash 2025 At Guild Row
    November 8 @ 1pm - 5pm

    Guild Row, 3130 North Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618

    Every November, Guild Row hosts one of the city’s most satisfying rituals: the annual Pumpkin Smash. It’s part compost drive, part block party, part collective ...
  • Discotecture: Panel Discussion And Dj Set
    November 8 @ 1:30pm - 3pm

    840. N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

    TAKK’s Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño and Ivan L. Munuera will discuss their project Discotecture: Altered States which explores how the architecture of ...
  • NYRA Criticism Panel
    FREE
    Nyra Criticism Panel
    November 8 @ 3pm - 4pm

    840. N Michigan Ave, 840. North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

    What is the value of writing about architecture in a critical register? For Douglas Spencer and Kate Wagner, critique is necessary for accurately gauging the ...
  • Golden Hour Featuring Sol Ley
    November 8 @ 5pm - 8pm

    201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

    Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! Golden ...
  • Spirituals With Friends Concert!
    November 8 @ 5pm - 6pm

    924 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA

    Join us for Spirituals With Friends on November 8 at 5 PM at Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park. This inspiring evening will feature amazing guest singers, ...
  • Saturday Late Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago
    FREE Comedy
    Saturday Late Night Laughs At Laugh Factory Chicago
    November 8 - November 9 @ 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 ...
  • Scorpio Bash at The Park
    FREE
    Scorpio Bash At The Park
    November 8 - November 9 @ 6pm - 1am

    The Park Bar & Grill, 65 East Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60637

    Welcome to the **Scorpio Bash at The Park**! Join us at The Park Bar & Grill for a night of fun, music, and celebration. Whether you're a Scorpio yourself ...
  • Clark Street Construction Crawl
    FREE
    Clark Street Construction Crawl
    November 8 @ 6pm - 9pm

    A variety of Clark St small businesses, 4659 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60640

    This fall, CDOT is working to bring street improvements, included protected bike lanes, to Clark St between Montrose and Winnemac in an extended construction ...
  • Chicago Catholic Choir: Praise Ye, the Father
    FREE
    Chicago Catholic Choir: Praise Ye, The Father
    November 8 @ 7pm - 8pm

    Our Lady of the Holy Family Catholic Church, 1334 West Flournoy Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    An Evening of Timeless Beauty and Devotion Join us for a luminous evening of sacred choral music spanning nearly a thousand years of Catholic tradition. This ...
  • CHURCH DATES: Drinks & Discussion
    FREE
    Church Dates: Drinks & Discussion
    November 8 @ 7pm - 10pm

    Prazbar, 1105 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

    This is a relaxed evening for believers, singles, and couples to share stories, laughs, and insights on what it means to put God first — even in romance. ...
  • All New Signature Saturdays
    FREE Party
    All New Signature Saturdays
    November 8 - November 9 @ 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
    November 8 @ 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
    November 8 - November 9 @ 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 ...
  • Emo Night: All Hayley Williams
    FREE
    Emo Night: All Hayley Williams
    November 8 @ 8pm - 11pm

    Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Join us in the fight against ICE with an Emo Night for good. Led by Dorothy's Creative Director Whitney LaMora, we'll be playing songs between 8-11pm featuring ...
  • R&B Saturday’s @ Whadda Jerk
    FREE Party
    R&B Saturday’S @ Whadda Jerk
    November 8 - November 9 @ 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!

If you find incorrect information, please contact us.



SIGN UP OR LOG IN TO GOHILO.COM -- IT'S FREE!




SIGN UP OR LOG IN TO GOHILO.COM -- IT'S FREE!


Error

An error has occurred