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Chicago Climate Connect
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · TeamWorking by TechNexus
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Chicago Climate Connect
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · TeamWorking by TechNexus
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Online
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Online
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
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2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
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2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
Know Your Value - A Panel Discussion
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau Showroom by BSH Home Appliances
Know Your Value - A Panel Discussion
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau Showroom by BSH Home Appliances
Arts Partners Standards of Practice Community Gathering (#4)
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Marwen
Arts Partners Standards of Practice Community Gathering (#4)
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Marwen
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Community in the Running Industry
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 3563 W 5th Ave
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Community in the Running Industry
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 3563 W 5th Ave
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Down Payment Assistance Brunch
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Chicago · The L Station ChopHouse
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Down Payment Assistance Brunch
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 PM
Chicago · The L Station ChopHouse
Workforce Wednesday | Pilsen | 6.17.2026
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 AM
Chicago · American Job Center in Pilsen
Workforce Wednesday | Pilsen | 6.17.2026
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 AM
Chicago · American Job Center in Pilsen
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Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)
Monday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Pier 31 Restaurant
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Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)
Monday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Pier 31 Restaurant
June Book Club w/ Three Avenues Bookshop: Whidbey
Sun, Jun 14, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Beermiscuous
June Book Club w/ Three Avenues Bookshop: Whidbey
Sun, Jun 14, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Beermiscuous
State Senator Celina Villanueva Community Job Fair
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00 AM
Chicago · The Arturo Velasquez Westside Technical Instituite
State Senator Celina Villanueva Community Job Fair
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00 AM
Chicago · The Arturo Velasquez Westside Technical Instituite
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Justice in Action: Rights & Resources Fair
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Westside Justice Center
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Justice in Action: Rights & Resources Fair
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Westside Justice Center
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CCAPS Networking Event
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Impact
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CCAPS Networking Event
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00 PM
Chicago · Impact
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Best Therapies Open House and Networking Happy Hour
Tomorrow at 4:00 PM
Chicago · 1511 W Berwyn Ave
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Best Therapies Open House and Networking Happy Hour
Tomorrow at 4:00 PM
Chicago · 1511 W Berwyn Ave
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TEKsystems InfoSec Summer Kickoff Happy Hour
Tuesday at 4:30 PM
Chicago · Little Toasted
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TEKsystems InfoSec Summer Kickoff Happy Hour
Tuesday at 4:30 PM
Chicago · Little Toasted
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Chicago Lego Meetup
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Sip & Savor
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Chicago Lego Meetup
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Sip & Savor
Chicago City Builders Book Club: Chicago on the Make
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Metropolitan Planning Council
Chicago City Builders Book Club: Chicago on the Make
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Metropolitan Planning Council
Meet the Doulas: Baby In Bloom Pop-Up event
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Blooming Bellies Boutique 3D Ultrasound
Meet the Doulas: Baby In Bloom Pop-Up event
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Blooming Bellies Boutique 3D Ultrasound
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BYW Rooftop Happy Hour & Safety Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Tetto Chicago
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BYW Rooftop Happy Hour & Safety Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Tetto Chicago
Communications Network Third Thursdays Happy Hour at Marz!
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Marz Community Brewing Company
Communications Network Third Thursdays Happy Hour at Marz!
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Marz Community Brewing Company

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What are the best free networking events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free networking events are:

Chicago Climate Connect

Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Online

2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit

Know Your Value - A Panel Discussion

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

mothers day

may

memorial day weekend

june

Which free networking events are coming up?

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

Best Therapies Open House and Networking Happy Hour

Community in the Running Industry

Justice in Action: Rights & Resources Fair

Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)

Chicago Climate Connect

Chicago Climate Connect

Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Online

Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Online

2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit

2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Summit

Know Your Value - A Panel Discussion

Know Your Value - A Panel Discussion

Arts Partners Standards of Practice Community Gathering (#4)

Arts Partners Standards of Practice Community Gathering (#4)

Community in the Running Industry

Community in the Running Industry

Down Payment Assistance Brunch

Down Payment Assistance Brunch

Workforce Wednesday | Pilsen | 6.17.2026

Workforce Wednesday | Pilsen | 6.17.2026

Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)

Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)

June Book Club w/ Three Avenues Bookshop: Whidbey

June Book Club w/ Three Avenues Bookshop: Whidbey

State Senator Celina Villanueva Community Job Fair

State Senator Celina Villanueva Community Job Fair

Justice in Action: Rights & Resources Fair

Justice in Action: Rights & Resources Fair

CCAPS Networking Event

CCAPS Networking Event

Best Therapies Open House and Networking Happy Hour

Best Therapies Open House and Networking Happy Hour

TEKsystems InfoSec Summer Kickoff Happy Hour

TEKsystems InfoSec Summer Kickoff Happy Hour

Chicago Lego Meetup

Chicago Lego Meetup

Chicago City Builders Book Club: Chicago on the Make

Chicago City Builders Book Club: Chicago on the Make

Meet the Doulas: Baby In Bloom Pop-Up event

Meet the Doulas: Baby In Bloom Pop-Up event

BYW Rooftop Happy Hour & Safety Meeting

BYW Rooftop Happy Hour & Safety Meeting

Communications Network Third Thursdays Happy Hour at Marz!

Communications Network Third Thursdays Happy Hour at Marz!

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. Mothers day

2. May

3. Memorial day weekend

4. June

5. Randb cruise

6. Job fair

7. Bollywood

8. Live concerts

9. Cinco de mayo party

10. Rave party

11. Mother's day brunch

12. Juneteenth

What are the best free networking events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

Which free networking events are coming up?