Finding Free Events in Chicago may not be easy, but we’ve done the hard work so you can enjoy the freebies - our up-to-date CHICAGO Free Events TODAY Calendar covers the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), free comedy shows, art exhibitions (museum, galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities & things to do right now, today, tonight in Chicago including Berwyn, Evanston, Gary, Oak Park, Bridgeview, Calumet City, Elmhurst, Oak Brook and more.

TODAY - Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

  • Kickback with PAC
    FREE
    Kickback With Pac
    November 21 @ 12pm - 4pm

    ConTextos Chicago, 2240 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

    Kickback with PAC You're invited to Kickback with PAC , a delightful event designed for relaxation, connection, and joy. Whether you're a PAC member, partner, ...
  • Hidden Hallways - Senior Fine Arts Professional Practices Exhibition
    FREE
    Hidden Hallways - Senior Fine Arts Professional Practices Exhibition
    November 21 @ 1:30pm - 3pm

    623 S Wabash Ave Gallery 700, 623 South Wabash Avenue #700, Chicago, IL 60605

    Join the Professional Practices class by stepping into a visual culmination of their years of hard work! Hidden Hallways is a student-led group exhibition ...
  • Thewit Tree Lighting
    November 21 @ 3:30pm - 4:30pm

    201 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

    Welcome to theWit Tree Lighting! Come join us at theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel for a magical evening of holiday cheer. Witness the spectacular moment when our ...
  • Almost Fridays
    FREE
    Almost Fridays
    November 21 @ 4pm - 6pm

    433 W Van Buren St, 433 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    Join us for our Almost Friday event with DJ Jivefresh at Snorkelbox Bar on Thursday, November 21st, from 4-6pm! Kick off the weekend early with a refreshing ...
  • Joseph Anthony ‘Substance’ Release Party
    November 21 @ 5pm - 7pm

    427 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

    Welcome to Joseph Anthony ‘Substance’ Release Party! Come join and see a live acoustic performance and celebration as we launch Joseph Anthony’s first project, ...
  • Frisch Holiday Party!
    FREE
    Frisch Holiday Party!
    November 21 @ 5pm - 8pm

    531 N Racine Ave, 531 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

    Frisch Holiday Party! Come join us for a festive celebration at our Holiday Party at 531 N Racine Ave , mark your calendars! Join us for a festive evening ...
  • Golden Hour featuring Steven C. Manns Jr
    FREE
    Golden Hour Featuring Steven C. Manns Jr
    November 21 @ 5pm - 8pm

    Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

    Join us in the Cafe Bar Wednesday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM! ...
  • Embracing Indigenous Foods Cooking Class
    FREE
    Embracing Indigenous Foods Cooking Class
    November 21 @ 5pm - 7pm

    American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc, 4326 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

    Join us for a cooking class and educational session with Chef Lucas DePerry, Ojibwe from Red Cliff, WI. Learn how to cook your holiday dishes using Indigenous ...
  • The Investigative Project on Race and Equity: Cheers to Our First Year
    FREE
    The Investigative Project On Race And Equity: Cheers To Our First Year
    November 21 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    Monochrome Brewing, 2101 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60608

    Just over a year ago, the Investigative Project made its debut, and now it’s time to celebrate! This free event is dedicated to all our friends who helped us ...
  • Scottish Universities Alumni of Chicago - Fall 2024 Meet Up
    FREE
    Scottish Universities Alumni Of Chicago - Fall 2024 Meet Up
    November 21 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    Duke Of Perth, 2827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

    With autumn upon us, we invite you to join other alumni of Scottish universities for an informal gathering and networking event at our favorite (and recently ...
  • JACCOLA  - Live @ The Met  -  One Night Only - Art Show Gone Wild!
    FREE
    Jaccola - Live @ The Met - One Night Only - Art Show Gone Wild!
    November 21 @ 6pm - 10pm

    The Metropolitan Club of Chicago,, 233 South Wacker Drive #67th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

    ** IMPORTANT ** (THAT MEANS YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ THIS) Due to Willis Tower security, each attendee must be ticketed and their name must match their ID for ...
  • Thank You Party for Kay LaSota!!
    FREE
    Thank You Party For Kay Lasota!!
    November 21 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

    Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 3035 North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

    It is hard to overstate just how much Kay LaSota’s work resonates throughout the Chicago Dance Community. As a dance artist, producer, curator, and community ...
  • Transgiving 2024
    FREE
    Transgiving 2024
    November 21 @ 6pm - 11pm

    La Cueva Nightclub, 4153 West 26th Street, Chicago, IL 60623

    Transgiving 2024 Date: November 21, 2024 Location: La Cueva, 4153 W 26th St, Chicago, Illinois Get ready to celebrate Transgiving 2024 with a day filled with ...
  • Documentary Film Screening: A Journey Out of Sex Trafficking
    FREE
    Documentary Film Screening: A Journey Out Of Sex Trafficking
    November 21 @ 6pm - 8pm

    Davis Theater, Chicago, 4614 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

    Welcome to Free To Be Me: A Journey Out of Sex Trafficking Documentary Film Screening ! Join us at the Davis Theater, Chicago for an eye-opening event. This ...
  • Rust Happy Hour
    FREE
    Rust Happy Hour
    November 21 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    Navigator Taproom, 2211 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

    Discord: [hidden] Matrix: [hidden] Come join us for a casual time at Navigator Taproom to talk about Rust the programming language! We'll be meeting up for an ...
  • Friendsgiving: The MENtal Breakdown Group X This That And The Third
    FREE
    Friendsgiving: The Mental Breakdown Group X This That And The Third
    November 21 @ 7pm - 11pm

    1620 W Lake St, 1620 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60612

    Welcome to Friendsgiving: The MENtal Breakdown Group X This That And The Third event! Join us for a banter-filled gathering at 1620 W Lake St where friends ...
  • Play in an Indoor Coed Rec League! Get placed on a team of others! Save $20!
    FREE
    Play In An Indoor Coed Rec League! Get Placed On A Team Of Others! Save $20!
    November 21 @ 7pm - 9pm

    Leagues played at various locations around Chicago. See league specifics for details!, Various locations, Chicago, il

    When Chicago heads indoors for the winter, be active and social in our Simply Social intramural leagues! All skill levels are welcome! You can join by yourself ...
  • THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21: OHJAY LAMONT PRESENTS
    FREE
    Thursday November 21: Ohjay Lamont Presents
    November 21 @ 7:30pm - 9pm

    The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage, 162 E Superior St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60611

    SHOWS WILL BE HELD at 162 E SUPERIOR ST. — Most tables seat 4 total guests. You may be seated with strangers if your party has less than four guests. — All ...
  • Sanctuary Sessions featuring Kenthaney Redmond
    FREE
    Sanctuary Sessions Featuring Kenthaney Redmond
    November 21 @ 8pm - 11pm

    Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

    Sanctuary Sessions featuring Kenthaney Redmond Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour Showtime: 8PM Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW ...
  • Truth Or Dare Thursdays @ Joy District
    FREE Party
    Truth Or Dare Thursdays @ Joy District
    November 21 - November 22 @ 9pm - 1am. Weekly - Thursdays

    Joy District, 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

    Join us each and every Thursday at Joy District to kick off your weekend festivities. Thursday nights just got so much better. We are pleased to announce an ...

More Free Things To Do in Chicago Today

Besides many free events listed in our Free CHICAGO Events TODAY calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in Chicago Today & Every Day:

Newberry Library
60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Historic Newberry Library has been free for the public since 1887. This revered institution of learning and research shows off a collection of more than 1.5 rare books, manuscripts, maps, and more.

Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 | https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lincoln-park-conservatory
Lincoln Park Conservatory is lush, free, and open to the public throughout every season of the year. Established in 1877, Lincoln Park Conservatory is an iconic place that is famed above all else for its Victorian-style glass house containing an orchid room filled with the rarest, most exotic orchids in the world.

Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Located in the Loop neighborhood, Millennium Park is Chicago's town square for art, culture, and relaxation. Public art installations make appearances in the park throughout the year. Cloud Gate and Crown Fountain both help to draw 25 million visitors to the park annually.

Cloud Gate
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Cloud Gate is a famous public sculpture by Anish Kapoor that serves as the unofficial centerpiece of Millennial Park. This shiny, reflective structure is made up of 168 stainless-steel plates that have been welded together with zero seams. Its surface offers a wobbly, distorted reflection of the Chicago skyline.

Crown Fountain
201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
This 50-foot interactive work of public art was designed by a Spanish artist named Jaume Plensa. Composed of a reflecting pool made of black granite positioned between a pair of glass brick towers, this "digital" fountain cascades water from May through October.

Lurie Garden
220 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
Located inside Millennium Park, Lurie Garden is a 2.5-acre wonderland of perennials, bulbs, grasses, shrubs, and trees. A beautiful boardwalk cutting through Lure Garden creates a perfect opportunity for a stroll through lush terrain. Full of shade and light, the garden features the world's largest green roof.

The Magnificent Mile
https://www.themagnificentmile.com/
Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile is a glittery, manicured 13-block stretch full of many of the city's best restaurants, retail stores, and hotels. It stretches across North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street until hitting the Chicago River.

Chicago Riverwalk
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicagoriverwalk/home.html
The 1.25-mile Chicago Riverwalk offers a short walk with long views. Located on the south bank of the Chicago River's main branch, this path is brimming with options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The path can also be paddled!

Vietnam Memorial
330 Chicago Riverwalk
Take time out for patriotism and reflection while breezing through Chicago. Chicago's 330 Vietnam Memorial was rededicated in 2015 with a new look in honor of members of the U.S. Armed Services who served in Vietnam. The sculpture placed above the walkway leading to the memorial was designed by a Vietnam veteran named Gary Tillery.

The MART
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
Constructed in 1930, The Mart stands today as the world's largest commercial building and design center. It was once the tallest building in the world. While the building is currently occupied by several businesses, retailers, and restaurants, visitors are free to simply walk around. The Jules Guérin murals in the lobby are not to be missed!

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