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Free Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL this week

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Chicago Caribbean Carnival
Today at 10:00 AM
Hyde Park · 1130 Midway Plaisance
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Chicago Caribbean Carnival
Today at 10:00 AM
Hyde Park · 1130 Midway Plaisance
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Sonido Fest 2026
Today at 2:00 PM
Heart of Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Sonido Fest 2026
Today at 2:00 PM
Heart of Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Chicago Summer Community Festival 2026
Today at 4:00 PM
Kinzies Addition · 500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr
Selling fast
Chicago Summer Community Festival 2026
Today at 4:00 PM
Kinzies Addition · 500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr
Romancing Roscoe
Today at 10:00 AM
Roscoe Village · The Last Chapter Book Shop
Romancing Roscoe
Today at 10:00 AM
Roscoe Village · The Last Chapter Book Shop
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Chicago StreetWear Fashion Fest® Official Model Call 2026
Today at 12:00 PM
West Town · 122 N Aberdeen St
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Chicago StreetWear Fashion Fest® Official Model Call 2026
Today at 12:00 PM
West Town · 122 N Aberdeen St
Selling fast
NCO Annual Back to School Fun Fair
Today at 11:00 AM
Oakland · Jackie Robinson Elementary School
Selling fast
NCO Annual Back to School Fun Fair
Today at 11:00 AM
Oakland · Jackie Robinson Elementary School
Selling fast
Better Exists Presents: YOU LOOK FINE SCREENING in CHICAGO!
Today at 5:00 PM
The Loop · Gene Siskel Film Center
Selling fast
Better Exists Presents: YOU LOOK FINE SCREENING in CHICAGO!
Today at 5:00 PM
The Loop · Gene Siskel Film Center
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CyclingxSolidarity 5 Year Anniversary Party
Today at 6:00 PM
South Side · Burnham Park Promontory Point
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CyclingxSolidarity 5 Year Anniversary Party
Today at 6:00 PM
South Side · Burnham Park Promontory Point
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in THE YARDS at Dreamcatcher Cafe
Today at 11:00 AM
Packingtown · DreamCatcher Café
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in THE YARDS at Dreamcatcher Cafe
Today at 11:00 AM
Packingtown · DreamCatcher Café
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Bookstore Romance Day at Partners in Crime Bookshop
Today at 10:00 AM
Bricktown · Partners in Crime Bookshop
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Bookstore Romance Day at Partners in Crime Bookshop
Today at 10:00 AM
Bricktown · Partners in Crime Bookshop
Kumbiaholics: Cumbia, Boogaloo, and Latin Beats Dance Party!
Today at 9:00 PM
Pilsen · Simone's
Kumbiaholics: Cumbia, Boogaloo, and Latin Beats Dance Party!
Today at 9:00 PM
Pilsen · Simone's
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Dorothy Pop! Songs of the Summer
Today at 9:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy
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Dorothy Pop! Songs of the Summer
Today at 9:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy
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Rose All Day Patio Party-Chicago Summer Social
Today at 3:00 PM
West Town · city winery chicago
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Rose All Day Patio Party-Chicago Summer Social
Today at 3:00 PM
West Town · city winery chicago
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Kawaii Stationery Swap Meet & Pop Up
Today at 12:00 PM
Wicker Park · Uni Uni Bubble Tea Wicker Park
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Kawaii Stationery Swap Meet & Pop Up
Today at 12:00 PM
Wicker Park · Uni Uni Bubble Tea Wicker Park
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Crocs Design Workshop
Today at 12:00 PM
Englewood · 3rd Lane Oasis
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Crocs Design Workshop
Today at 12:00 PM
Englewood · 3rd Lane Oasis
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Silent as the Grave — Silent Book Club
Today at 12:00 PM
Graceland Cemetery · Graceland Cemetery
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Silent as the Grave — Silent Book Club
Today at 12:00 PM
Graceland Cemetery · Graceland Cemetery
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"The Light That Kept Us Safe" - an All Star Press & Clue Experience
Today at 6:00 PM
Maplewood · All Star Press Chicago
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"The Light That Kept Us Safe" - an All Star Press & Clue Experience
Today at 6:00 PM
Maplewood · All Star Press Chicago
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Back-to-School Community Festival
Today at 12:00 PM
Washington Park · 5350 S Prairie Ave
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Back-to-School Community Festival
Today at 12:00 PM
Washington Park · 5350 S Prairie Ave
BonFest 2026
Today at 7:30 PM
Hollywood Park · North Park Village Nature Center
BonFest 2026
Today at 7:30 PM
Hollywood Park · North Park Village Nature Center
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Rooted, Not Reactive: Understanding Stress Responses & Reclaiming Your Peac
Today at 11:00 AM
Bronzeville · Kenwood Oakland Community Organization
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Rooted, Not Reactive: Understanding Stress Responses & Reclaiming Your Peac
Today at 11:00 AM
Bronzeville · Kenwood Oakland Community Organization

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago

What are the best free events to attend this week?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events this week are:

Sonido Fest 2026

Chicago Summer Community Festival 2026

Chicago StreetWear Fashion Fest® Official Model Call 2026

Better Exists Presents: YOU LOOK FINE SCREENING in CHICAGO!

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

memorial day weekend

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Chicago Caribbean Carnival

Romancing Roscoe

Bookstore Romance Day at Partners in Crime Bookshop

NCO Annual Back to School Fun Fair