Hunt for Easter eggs as well as one-of-a-kind vintage finds at the free Easter Vintage Eggstravanganza Fest hosted by Windy City Market on March 30-31, 2024, in the Portage Park neighborhood. Celebrate the Easter holiday by browsing through 100 vendors displaying vintage clothes, housewares, … [Read more...] about Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
Free Things to Do
Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are many diversified events so choose your … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events
Chicago dives deep into St. Patrick's Day festivities, this is a city that definitely believes in the green. Celebrating Irish heritage in Chicago means not just one, but three parades, kicking off on March 16-17, 2024. The granddaddy of them all, the downtown … [Read more...] about Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events
Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Holi, the Hindu celebration that welcomes spring with vividly colored powders, will be hosted in a free event at Navy Pier as part of the Global Connections series. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, participants can throw a rainbow of colored powders outside on the South … [Read more...] about Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Free Maple Tree Festival at North Park Village Nature Center
Surround yourself with the sweetness of nature and learn about maple trees and syrup during the Maple Tree Festival at North Park Village Nature Center on March 16, 2024. Tap into the beauty of maple trees during this interactive event. Discover how maples benefit the ecosystem and produce their … [Read more...] about Free Maple Tree Festival at North Park Village Nature Center
Free World Music Wednesday Concerts
The new season for World Music Wednesday has been announced! Every Wednesday, through June 26, 2024, at 8:00 pm, the Old Town School of Folk Music will host a free concert series, World Music Wednesdays, featuring musicians from all around the world, including the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations, … [Read more...] about Free World Music Wednesday Concerts
St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
It's the green season again! Chicago's Irish pride runs deep and there's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than at the free St. Patrick's Day events at Gallagher Way on March 10.2024. The festivities include activities for ages during this family-friendly celebration. Kick off the fun … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
Valentine’s Day at Navy Pier
Get romantic at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier for Valentine's Day. For the first time ever, Navy Pier will launch special Valentine's Day fireworks on February 10, 2024. Head to the Lake Stage in Polk Brothers Park to view Valentine-themed fireworks at 9 pm. You can also catch views along … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day at Navy Pier
Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Chicago will ring in the Lunar New Year with a series of parades, performances and marketplaces throughout the city. For 2024, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Dragon 4722, which symbolizes a year of power, wisdom and good fortune. Explore the festive traditions … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
Head to Navy Pier to browse a collection of one-of-a-kind art pieces, accessories, jewelry and more designed by Black creatives in honor of Black History Month at the free Black Makers Market every Saturday in February. Every Saturday in February from noon to 6 pm, Navy Pier's Family Pavilion … [Read more...] about Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
The Paper Machete at The Green Mill
Step into the iconic confines of The Green Mill cocktail lounge in the Uptown neighborhood to enjoy the excitement of The Paper Machete "live magazine" of free performances by writers, actors, comedians, and musicians every Saturday afternoon. Based upon the "living newspaper" plays … [Read more...] about The Paper Machete at The Green Mill
Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Even though the winter still lingers in Chicago, you can pretend Spring is already here at the annual Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show. The 2024 show is called "Sweet Gnome Chicago" and runs from February 14 through May 12, 2024. Take in the beauty of flowers and plants … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show