Free Events & Activities in Chicago, IL

Free things to do in Chicago, IL — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Photo by HUUM on Unsplash — representative image for Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

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Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

In 5 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin Branch · 5108 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

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World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL

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Perler Bead Club

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chicago Bee Branch · 3647 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Teen Art Club: Embroidery

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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I-Cash: Unclaimed Property Assistance with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Bucktown-Wicker Park · 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

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Tech 101 Microsoft PowerPoint

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Lozano · 1805 S. Loomis St., Chicago, IL

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Lego® Club

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Douglass · 3353 W. 13th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

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Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

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SMART Business: State vendor certification & procurement

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lincoln Belmont Branch · 1659 W. Melrose Street, Chicago, IL

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Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Belmont · 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Recording Studio Certification for Teens

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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Compassionate Children's Programming with Cruelty Free You + Me

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Daley, Richard J. · 3400 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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Sewing Machine Basics

In 5 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Board Game Night: Mafia

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

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Adult Book Discussion: The Berry Pickers

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Merlo · 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL · Ages Up to 5

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Film Screening: Conclave (2024)

Starts in 34 min · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Hall · 4801 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

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Preparing Your Business to Receive a Grant

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Douglass Branch · 3353 W. 13th Street, Chicago, IL

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Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

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Drop-In LEGO® in the Library

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park · 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL

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AARP Tax Preparation

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Hall Branch · 4801 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Noah (2014)

Starts in 34 min · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

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Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Film Screening: Peter Rabbit (2018)

Starting soon · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Scottsdale · 4101 W. 79th St., Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Discussion: A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Budlong Woods Branch · 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Cookbook Club: The Chinese Way Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL

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Little Builder's Club

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · South Chicago Branch · 9055 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 6–12

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Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Toman Branch · 2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL

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Nature and Garden Club

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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Finance 101 with Illinois Comptroller's Office

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Austin-Irving Branch · 6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL

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Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas (Identity Theft, Fraud, and Scams)

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Toman · 2708 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Club: Cultish

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Austin-Irving Branch · 6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Knight Moves: Chess Club

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10+

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Spanish Conversation Group

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Blackstone Branch · 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Small Business Cafe

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

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Silent Book Club

Starts in 34 min · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Independence · 4024 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL

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Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Portage-Cragin · 5108 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

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Adult Book Club: Such a Fun Age /Club de Libros de Adultos: Los Mejores Anos

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Harmony From Inside: A Poetry Performance and Workshop with Tanae B

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Logan Square · 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

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Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

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Kids Craft: Fluttering Butterflies

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL

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Sewing: Make a Lavender Sachet

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

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DIY Adult Crafts: Canvas Tote Bag Painting

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

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Grow Your Own Art for Adults

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Edgebrook · 5331 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL

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Free Events & Activities in Chicago, IL

Film Screening: James and the Giant Peach (1996)

The Chicago Neighborhoods with Steve Shanabruch Guest Host: Block Club Chicago

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Workshop with Luis Tubens

World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

Perler Bead Club

Teen Art Club: Embroidery

I-Cash: Unclaimed Property Assistance with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office

Tech 101 Microsoft PowerPoint

Lego® Club

Harold's Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!

SMART Business: State vendor certification & procurement

Monday Matinee Kids' Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Teen Craft: Fuse Bead Art

Recording Studio Certification for Teens

Compassionate Children's Programming with Cruelty Free You + Me

Sewing Machine Basics

Board Game Night: Mafia

Adult Book Discussion: The Berry Pickers

Film Screening: Conclave (2024)

Preparing Your Business to Receive a Grant

Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books

Drop-In LEGO® in the Library

AARP Tax Preparation

Film Screening: Noah (2014)

Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

Teen Program: Create a Self-Care Oil Blend

Film Screening: Peter Rabbit (2018)

Adult Book Discussion: A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

Cookbook Club: The Chinese Way Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors

Little Builder's Club

Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas

Nature and Garden Club

Finance 101 with Illinois Comptroller's Office

Robo de Identidad, Fraude y Estafas (Identity Theft, Fraud, and Scams)

Adult Book Club: Cultish

Knight Moves: Chess Club

Spanish Conversation Group

Small Business Cafe

Silent Book Club

Exploring Your Roots: A Bilingual Poetry Workshop with Logan Lu

Adult Book Club: Such a Fun Age /Club de Libros de Adultos: Los Mejores Anos

Harmony From Inside: A Poetry Performance and Workshop with Tanae B

Game Playtest: Botanical Battle

Kids Craft: Fluttering Butterflies

Sewing: Make a Lavender Sachet

DIY Adult Crafts: Canvas Tote Bag Painting

Grow Your Own Art for Adults

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