Looking for free events and discounts on events in Chicago? You're in the right place. Search our free & cheap Chicago events calendar for things to do and ways to have fun in the windy city. Look at upcoming events in list view, choose a specific date, or click on the month-view to see everything happening this month at a glance.
Don't forget to also check out our guide to what's free and cheap in Chicago this week, as well as some of our popular sections like Free Museum Days in Chicago, Half-Price Tickets to Chicago Entertainment, Things to Do with Kids in Chicago, and Chicago Restaurant Deals.
Today: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Tomorrow: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Maggie Daley Park |
| McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating | 11:00 am to 10:30 pm | FREE | Millennium Park |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery |
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free admission for Illinois residents | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art |
| Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Maggie Daley Park |
| McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating | 11:00 am to 10:30 pm | FREE | Millennium Park |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery | |
| Forte Happy Hour | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Forte |
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon | 11:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Maggie Daley Park |
| McCormick Tribune Ice Rink skating | 11:00 am to 10:30 pm | FREE | Millennium Park |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Canal Street Eatery | |
| Forte Happy Hour | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Forte |
| Adler at Night | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Adler Planetarium |
| Free Live Jazz Shows | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | The Ritz Carlton Chicago |
