Free Stuff To Do In Chicago!
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(Find all the best free events around town here.)
The R&B Sing Along Party with SEAN MAC + JOE GLOBALJul 30 - Jul 29Bureau Bar and Restaurant
Live From XMarketAug 29 - Jul 24XMarket Uptown
Catalog CuppingDec 3 - Dec 7Counter Culture Coffee
TRAINING CENTER: Annoyance Student JamDec 29 - Nov 23Annoyance Theatre
Artini - Where Art, Music and Cocktails meetJan 8 - Nov 12Gallery Guichard
Music BingoJan 24 - Feb 27Punch Bowl Social
Neue Deutsche Welle | Sounds of 1980s GermanyApr 9 - Jun 134740 N. Western Avenue
The Performance BarApr 10 - Jan 3Chicago Magic Lounge
Community ClimbMay 9 - Oct 31Steelworkers Park
Rockin’ in the ParkMay 24 - Sep 3Parkway Bank Park
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Jun 5 | 10 amChicago Public Library
RibfestJun 5 - Jun 7Northcenter Neighborhood - Ribfest Chicago
Happy HourEvery FridayHopsmith Tavern
OUTDOOR FREE PATIO SHOW Bon Jovi Tribute - Bad Medicine live!Fri, Jun 5 | 7 pmThe PIAZZA
Queer Open Mic (18+)Every FridayEli Tea Bar
Free Blues Friday Featuring Will TilsonFri, Jun 5 | 8 pmEpiphany Center For The Arts
POP UP KARAOKE PRESENTS:Konak KaraokeEvery FridayKonak Pizza and Grill
FREE SOUNDS FRIDAYS w/ AKAP, DTOOEAZY, & NOSTRANGRSFri, Jun 5 | 9 pm - 1 amEmporium Arcade Bar - Wicker Park
Edgewater Sidewalk Sale 2026Sat, Jun 6 | 9 am - 5 pmEdgewater
Loud Pizza Records Presents...DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE "I BUILT YOU A TOWER" OFFICIAL LISTENING PARTYSat, Jun 6 | 4 pm - 5 pmLoud Pizza Records - Ravenswood
POP UP KARAOKE PRESENTS:Saturday Night KaraokeEvery SaturdayDante's Tavern
Kite String CantinaSunday Night TriviaEvery SundayKite String
Wild Hare Music presents: Live Reggae on the RooftopEvery SundayThe Wild Hare
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jun 8 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Happy HourJun 8 - Jan 21Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago
Chicago Public Library PresentsGenre Book Club for AdultsMon, Jun 8 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jun 8 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsPuzzle ClubMon, Jun 8 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsHaiku and Free Verse Poetry Writing NightMon, Jun 8 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
Jokes on DivisionEvery MondayButch McGuire's
FREE MONDAY w/ Prathloons (Album Release) / Hannah Frey / Able BakerMon, Jun 8 | 9 pmEmpty Bottle
Switchyards Logan Square Sneak PeekJun 9 - Jun 10Switchyards - Logan Square
Chicago Public Library PresentsExploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) TechnologyTue, Jun 9 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsLearn American Sign LanguageTue, Jun 9 | 3:30 pmChicago Public Library
Kite String CantinaMetal Horror BingoEvery TuesdayKite String
Tuesday Good ShowEvery TuesdayThe Western Bar & Kitchen
Movie TriviaEvery TuesdayThe Logan Theatre
Cellar DwellersComedy Night!Every TuesdayLottie's Pub
FREE Tuesday Night Stand Up ComedyTue, Jun 9 | 9 pm - 10:30 pmLaugh Factory
iO Theater Presents:Loose Four - A Stand-up Open MicEvery WednesdayiO Theater
Comedy Plex Presents:Open Mic ComedyEvery WednesdayComedy Plex Comedy Club
Chicago Public Library PresentsAdult Book Discussion: Lesser RuinsWed, Jun 10 | 7 pmChicago Public Library
LET'S GET GLAM - BURLESQUE BINGOEvery WednesdayMeeting House Tavern
Lip Service Karaoke w/ Tim BellEvery WednesdayJackhammer
Karaoke Cabaret w/Bradley K8 OlsenEvery ThursdayMeeting House Tavern
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Jun 12 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Red Bull Spin OffSat, Jun 13 | 10 am12th Street Beach
Old Town Triangle Association Old Town Art FairJun 13 - Jun 14Old Town Triangle Historic District
Chicago Public Library PresentsVirtual Writing Club for Adults (Feedback Session)Sat, Jun 13 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsKitchen Tales from the LibrarySat, Jun 13 | 10:30 amChicago Public Library
Free Sox SundaysSun, Jun 14 | 10 amReggies - Roof Deck
Chicago Public Library PresentsAdvance Care Planning: A Gift to Yourself and Your Loved OnesMon, Jun 15 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jun 15 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jun 15 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsFamily Game Night: Scavenger HuntMon, Jun 15 | 7 pmChicago Public Library
FREE MONDAY w/ dmb the etymology / Sun Queen / Gorilla TuesdayMon, Jun 15 | 9 pmEmpty Bottle
Chicago Public Library PresentsExploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) TechnologyTue, Jun 16 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsTransfer on Death Instrument (TODI) ClinicTue, Jun 16 | 3 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsLearn American Sign LanguageTue, Jun 16 | 3:30 pmChicago Public Library
FREE Tuesday Night Stand Up ComedyTue, Jun 16 | 9 pm - 10:30 pmLaugh Factory
Happy Hour Networking with Edgewater Chamber @ Tesfa Ethiopian CuisineWed, Jun 17 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsLaw at the Library: Guardianship and Power of AttorneyWed, Jun 17 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsEmpowerment at 50+: Financial and Life Navigation for WomenThu, Jun 18 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
TriviaThu, Jun 18 | 8:30 pmThe Getaway
Sober Self-defense WorkshopFri, Jun 19 | 9:30 amBender Martial Arts and Fitness
Q101 presents:Taste of RandolphJun 19 - Jun 21West Loop
Riot! at the Disco: Emo + Pop Punk NiteFri, Jun 19 | 9 pmBeat Kitchen
Pride FestJun 20 - Jun 21Halsted Street
BLK YATCH SATURDAY: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, RnBSat, Jun 20 | 10 pmMasada
Women's Only Self-defense WorkshopSun, Jun 21 | 9 amBender Martial Arts and Fitness 5547 N
Chicago Public Library PresentsBetter with a Beverage Book Discussion: There Are Trans People HereSun, Jun 21 | 12:15 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jun 22 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jun 22 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsLearn American Sign LanguageTue, Jun 23 | 3:30 pmChicago Public Library
FREE Tuesday Night Stand Up ComedyTue, Jun 23 | 9 pm - 10:30 pmLaugh Factory
KOVAL Game NightsWed, Jun 24 | 6 pmKoval Distillery
Chicago Public Library PresentsAdult Book Discussion: Rubyfruit JungleWed, Jun 24 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsAdult Book Club: The Berry PickersWed, Jun 24 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Free Yoga in LaPointe ParkWed, Jun 24 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmLaPointe Park
Chicago Public Library PresentsRelieve Stress and Anxiety Through MeditationThu, Jun 25 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library's Chinese Film Screening: Snow Flower & the Secret Fan (2011)Fri, Jun 26 | 2:30 pmChicago Public Library
The Logan Square Arts FestivalJun 26 - Jun 28Logan Square
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Jun 26 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsSenior Book Club: Great Big Beautiful LifeSat, Jun 27 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsSpanish Book Club, La Esquina de Lectores: Los Nombres de FelizaSat, Jun 27 | 11 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsOh, the Horror! Book Club: House of LeavesSat, Jun 27 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
Free Sox SundaysSun, Jun 28 | 10 amReggies - Roof Deck
Chicago Pride ParadeSun, Jun 28 | 11 amNorthalsted - 3300 to 3500
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe No Book ClubMon, Jun 29 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jun 29 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jun 29 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
FREE MONDAY w/ Curls Ultra (Album Release) / Marital Bed / Nonnie Parry / Shy BroncoMon, Jun 29 | 9 pmEmpty Bottle
Chicago Public Library PresentsLearn American Sign LanguageTue, Jun 30 | 3:30 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago DCASE presents:Millennium Park Summer Film SeriesJun 30 - Aug 18Jay Pritzker Pavilion
FREE Tuesday Night Stand Up ComedyTue, Jun 30 | 9 pm - 10:30 pmLaugh Factory
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe Short of It: A Short Story Book ClubWed, Jul 1 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Rockin’ in the USA 2026 Free Summer Concert SeriesJul 2 - Jul 4Parkway Bank Park
Trivia at The GetawayThu, Jul 2 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pmThe Getaway
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jul 6 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Knitting Communities TogetherMon, Jul 6 | 6 pmThe Art Center-Highland Park
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jul 6 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Hope's KitchenTue, Jul 7 | 5 pm - 7 pmSt
Chicago DCASE presents:Taste of ChicagoJul 8 - Jul 12Grant Park
SSA #26 Commission MeetingWed, Jul 8 | 3 pm - 4:30 pmEdgewater
Trivia at The GetawayThu, Jul 9 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pmThe Getaway
Chicago Public Library PresentsKitchen Tales from the LibrarySat, Jul 11 | 10:30 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Japanese American CouncilJapan Fest Chicago 2026 Jul 11 - Jul 12Skokie Sports Park East
Sober Self-defense WorkshopSat, Jul 11 | 12 pm - 1:30 pmBender Martial Arts and Fitness 5547 N
Second Saturdays at Mata TradersSat, Jul 11 | 12 pm - 5 pmMata Traders Design Studio
Edgewater Greek FestJul 11 - Jul 12St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church
Free Sox SundaysSun, Jul 12 | 10 amReggies - Roof Deck
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jul 13 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsGenre Book Club for Adults: Science, Nature, and the EnvironmentMon, Jul 13 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jul 13 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsPuzzle ClubMon, Jul 13 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
Trivia at The GetawayThu, Jul 16 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pmThe Getaway
Women's Only Self-defense WorkshopSun, Jul 19 | 9 am - 11 amBender Martial Arts and Fitness 5547 N
Chicago Public Library PresentsBetter with a Beverage Book Discussion: The Paper Menagerie and Other StoriesSun, Jul 19 | 12:15 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jul 20 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jul 20 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
All Things Britney & RihannaThu, Jul 23 | 7 pmSidetrack
Trivia at The GetawayThu, Jul 23 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pmThe Getaway
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Jul 24 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Book Club ONLINESat, Jul 25 | 2 pmSwedish American Museum
Free Sox SundaysSun, Jul 26 | 10 amReggies - Roof Deck
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe No Book ClubMon, Jul 27 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Jul 27 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Jul 27 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsAdult Book Club: The Girls of Murder CityWed, Jul 29 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Trivia at The GetawayThu, Jul 30 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pmThe Getaway
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Jul 31 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Jul 31 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Aug 3 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Aug 3 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
FREE MONDAY w/ This House is Creaking / Plush / Giant Pit of GlassMon, Aug 3 | 9 pmEmpty Bottle
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe Short of It: A Short Story Book ClubWed, Aug 5 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Aug 7 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsKitchen Tales from the LibrarySat, Aug 8 | 10:30 amChicago Public Library
Free Sox SundaysSun, Aug 9 | 10 amReggies - Roof Deck
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Aug 10 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsGenre Book Club for Adults: Comics and Graphic NovelsMon, Aug 10 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Aug 10 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsPuzzle ClubMon, Aug 10 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Aug 14 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsBetter with a Beverage Book Discussion: I Who Have Never Known MenSun, Aug 16 | 12:15 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Aug 17 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Aug 17 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Amdur ProductionsEvanston Art & Big Fork FestivalAug 22 - Aug 23Evanston, IL
Free Sox SundaysSun, Aug 23 | 10 amReggies - Roof Deck
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Aug 24 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Aug 24 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Music Fest 2026Aug 28 - Aug 31Edgewater
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Aug 28 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe No Book ClubMon, Aug 31 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Aug 31 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsStitch Your StashMon, Aug 31 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe Short of It: A Short Story Book ClubWed, Sep 2 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Sep 7 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Sep 11 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Sep 14 | 3 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsGenre Book Club for AdultsMon, Sep 14 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsPuzzle ClubMon, Sep 14 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
SSA #26 Commission MeetingWed, Sep 16 | 3 pm - 4:30 pmEdgewater
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Sep 21 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Sep 25 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Sep 25 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsBetter with a Beverage Book Discussion: OBOC 2026Sun, Sep 27 | 12:15 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe No Book ClubMon, Sep 28 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
Edgewater Monday Market 2026Mon, Sep 28 | 3 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Oct 2 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe Short of It: A Short Story Book ClubWed, Oct 7 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Oct 9 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsGenre Book Club for Adults: Speculative FictionMon, Oct 12 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsPuzzle ClubMon, Oct 12 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsBetter with a Beverage Book Discussion: The HikeSun, Oct 18 | 12:15 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Oct 23 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe No Book ClubMon, Oct 26 | 1 pmChicago Public Library
SSA #26 Commission MeetingWed, Oct 28 | 3 pm - 4:30 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Oct 30 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Oct 30 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe Short of It: A Short Story Book ClubWed, Nov 4 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Nov 6 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsGenre Book Club for Adults: Native American HeritageMon, Nov 9 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsPuzzle ClubMon, Nov 9 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
Flashback Dance PartyWed, Nov 11 | 6:30 pm - 9 pmAtmosphere Bar
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Nov 13 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsBetter with a Beverage Book Discussion: Never Whistle at NightSun, Nov 15 | 12:15 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Nov 20 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Nov 27 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Chicago Public Library PresentsThe Short of It: A Short Story Book ClubWed, Dec 2 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Dec 4 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Cougar Bingo with Aunt NanceTue, Dec 8 | 7:30 pmCarol's Pub
Flashback Dance PartyWed, Dec 9 | 6:30 pm - 9 pmAtmosphere Bar
Chicago Public Library PresentsCreative Writing WorkshopFri, Dec 11 | 10 amChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsGenre Book Club for Adults: Best of the Best 2026Mon, Dec 14 | 6 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsPuzzle ClubMon, Dec 14 | 6:30 pmChicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library PresentsBetter with a Beverage Book Discussion: The Midnight LibrarySun, Dec 20 | 12:15 pmChicago Public Library
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Dec 25 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Flashback Dance PartyWed, Jan 13 | 6:30 pmAtmosphere Bar
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Jan 29 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Flashback Dance PartyWed, Feb 10 | 6:30 pm - 9 pmAtmosphere Bar
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Feb 26 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater
Stewpendous Trivia @ Loaves & WitchesFri, Mar 26 | 5 pm - 7 pmEdgewater