Calendar of Events

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.

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Event	Time	Price	Location
Chicago Cultural Center Tours	1:15 pm to 12:00 am	FREE
Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour	2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	FREE	Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
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
Vinyl Thursdays	7:00 pm to 12:00 am	FREE	Hotel Zachary

Friday, March 14, 2025

Event	Time	Price	Location
Chicago Cultural Center Tours	1:15 pm to 12:00 am	FREE
Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour	2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	FREE	Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour	2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	FREE	DePaul University
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
Bubbles & Beats Happy Hour	5:00 pm to 7:00 pm	FREE	Hotel Zachary

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Event	Time	Price	Location
Free Docent-Led Tour	11:30 am to 12:45 pm	FREE	National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
Chicago RIverwalk and History Tour	2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	FREE	Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Lincoln Park Blues and Gangster Tour	2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	FREE	DePaul University
Revolution Brewing Tours	2:00 pm to 4:45 pm	$10.00	Revolution Brewing
The Paper Machete	3:00 pm to 5:00 pm	FREE	The Green Mill
Hopewell Brewing Tour	5:00 pm	$10.00	Hopewell Brewing Co.