The weekend is finally here in Chicago, and you're ready to go out and have some fun. We've done the hard work for you and rounded top Free Things to Do in Chicago this weekend in our up-to-date Chicago Free Events This Weekend Calendar that 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 this weekend (this Saturday and Sunday) in Chicago including Berwyn, Evanston, Gary, Oak Park, Bridgeview, Calumet City, Elmhurst, Oak Brook and more.

WEEKEND

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025

  • Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    April 5 @ 10am - 4pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

    Join us every Saturday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...
  • At NHM: Saturday Family Story Time-  “Hades: Lord of the Dead”
    FREE
    At Nhm: Saturday Family Story Time- “Hades: Lord Of The Dead”
    April 5 @ 10:30am - 12pm

    National Hellenic Museum, 333 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661

    This Saturday, Family Story Time continues our Olympian god series, where each month families and children can enjoy a story and create a craft about each of ...
  • Logan Art Mart at Federales in Logan Square
    FREE
    Logan Art Mart At Federales In Logan Square
    April 5 @ 12pm - 3pm

    Federales Tacos & Tequila - Logan Square, Chicago, 2471 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

    The First Saturday of Every Month Logan Art Mart Saturday, April 5, 12pm – 3pm April 5th [hidden] Martell @underseagravyJocelyn Viveros @fresanailsbyjojoGabby ...
  • Cpg Community Print Party
    April 5 @ 1pm - 5pm

    1926 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

    All are welcome to join the Chicago Printers Guild (CPG) for a Community Print Party. This event is open to current members and those curious about joining the ...
  • 2025 Community Carillon Day
    FREE
    2025 Community Carillon Day
    April 5 @ 1pm - 3pm

    Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

    For only two hours, our carillon tower at Rockefeller Chapel will be open for you to climb at your leisure! You can take your time to wander along the spiral ...
  • Chicago's Gospel Music: How It Emerged into A Cultural Force
    FREE
    Chicago's Gospel Music: How It Emerged Into A Cultural Force
    April 5 @ 2pm - 4pm

    3300 S Indiana Ave, 3300 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

    Chicago's Gospel Music: How It Emerged into A Cultural Force Join the National Museum of Gospel Music to delve into the roots of Chicago's iconic gospel music ...
  • Faith & Final Four: Believers' Watch Party
    FREE
    Faith & Final Four: Believers' Watch Party
    April 5 @ 4pm - 10pm

    Prāzbar, 2048 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    ABOUT THE EVENT Experience the excitement of college basketball's biggest weekend with fellow Christians in a space that celebrates both sports and spiritual connection.
  • Sacrosanct Grand Opening
    FREE
    Sacrosanct Grand Opening
    April 5 @ 4pm - 8pm

    2841 W Armitage Ave, 2841 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

    Welcome to the Sacrosanct Grand Opening! Join us at 2841 W Armitage Ave from 4-8pm to celebrate the grand opening of your new favorite vintage store! ...
  • March Match-Ness Party!
    FREE
    March Match-Ness Party!
    April 5 @ 4:30pm - 7:30pm

    Please see meeting description., Please see meeting description., Evanston & Chicago, IL

    PLEASE NOTE: To attend this fun outing, you MUST register on Eventbrite HERE RSVP on Meetup does NOT reserve your spot March Madness is going to be in full ...
  • Board Game Saturdays!
    FREE
    Board Game Saturdays!
    April 5 @ 5pm - 9pm

    Spellbound Games, 1116 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

    Come play all kinds of board games on Saturday nights! Both beginners and experienced gamers are welcome. Bring your own games or take demo games off the wall! ...

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025

  • Easter Market
    FREE
    Easter Market
    April 6 @ 10am - 4pm

    The Eco Shop & Refillery, 3300 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629

    Join us on Sunday, April 6th, from 10 AM - 4 PM for a day of community, shopping, and fun!Shop & Support Local Vendors Enjoy Music & Good Vibes ...
  • Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    April 6 @ 10am - 4pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine, 711 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

    Join us every Sunday for BRUNCH BEATZ @ GOODTOGO located on the north side of Chicago where you can enjoy all the vibes without having to deal with the ...
  • Free Food Giveaway
    FREE
    Free Food Giveaway
    April 6 @ 1pm - 2pm

    Vault Gallerie, 2015 South Laflin Street, Chicago, IL 60608

    The Mural Movement presents: Spring & Summer Food Giveaway Series organized by @delilah1st Help us spread the word!!! We’re kicking off this season with ...
  • Pop Up Shop and Day Party
    FREE
    Pop Up Shop And Day Party
    April 6 @ 2pm - 7pm

    BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 2239 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

    Imagine a room full of Black Owned brands with everything from Handcrafted Apparel & Accessories, to amazing candles and jewelry!!! Yes, you can find ...
  • Making: Stories Without End Podcast Launch
    FREE
    Making: Stories Without End Podcast Launch
    April 6 @ 2pm - 4pm

    DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637

    Join WBEZ Chicago and the DuSable Museum for a special event celebrating the latest season of the critically acclaimed podcast Making. This season, Making: ...
  • Women's History Month Closing Concert
    FREE
    Women's History Month Closing Concert
    April 6 @ 3pm - 5:30pm

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

    Women's History Month Closing Concert Date: Sunday, April 6th, 2025 Doors: 2PM to the Venue Showtime: 3PM Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW About: Pianist ...
  • Life After Brunch Day Party
    FREE Party
    Life After Brunch Day Party
    April 6 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly - Sundays

    Tribe Supper Club, 1239 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

    Every Sunday, experience Life After Brunch...one of Chicago's most exclusive day parties! Great food + drinks + Chicago's hottest DJs Great Vibes. Come dressed ...
  • Bingo Comedy Show
    FREE
    Bingo Comedy Show
    April 6 @ 5:30pm - 7pm

    Cafe Mustache, 2313 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

    New York's only bingo themed comedy show is coming to Chicago for one night only! Come for the laughs stay for the bingo prizes! Join New York comedians Joey ...
  • Queer Soup Night @ m.henry!
    FREE
    Queer Soup Night @ M.Henry!
    April 6 @ 6pm - 9pm

    m.henry, 5707 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660

    Join us at m.henry in Andersonville on Sunday April 6th from 6-9PM for the next Queer Soup Night Chicago! Four Queer Chicago chefs will sling delicious soup ...
  • SUNDAY APRIL  6:  KALI SCOTT
    FREE
    Sunday April 6: Kali Scott
    April 6 @ 7pm - 8:30pm

    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 ...

More Free Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend

Besides many free events listed in our Chicago Free Events this Weekend calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend:

Water Tower Place
835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | https://www.shopwatertower.com/
The ultimate place to be for fanfare and activity on Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile during weekends, Water Tower Place features dozens of major retailers, incredible restaurants, and fun entertainment options housed in a seven-level atrium. Water Tower Place is also home to Broadway in Chicago.

Holy Name Cathedral
730 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL
While ground broke on Chicago's cathedral in July of 1874, the building has been restored several times over the years to repair fire damage. The cathedral notably replaced the Cathedral of Saint Mary after it was destroyed during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Pope John Paul II became the first Pontiff to visit Holy Name Cathedral during a visit to the United States in October of 1979.

The Famous Tiffany Dome Inside the Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL | https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter-tiffanydome.html
Free admission makes it possible to pop into this historic building to see a magnificent translucent dome made of Tiffany Favrile glass. Cut into the shape of fish scales, this zodiac-inspired dome has a diameter of 38 feet. It was made by the famous Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company of New York.

Sculpture Hunt Along Chicago's Magnificent Mile
There's something fun about the Saturday hustle and bustle of shoppers and tourists on the Magnificent Mile. One way to stay busy for hours without spending a dime is to look for the list of statues nestled around Chicago's most famous loop. The list includes the Wings of Mexico sculpture at 410 North Michigan Avenue, the Agora Big Feet sculpture at 1135 South Michigan Avenue, and the World Traveler sculpture at 100 East Lake Shore Drive.

Brewery Tours and Pub Crawls
Chicago is one of the best cities for beer in the country! The city boasts more than 160 breweries offering locally crafted beers. Many brewers offer free tours on a first-come basis on weekend afternoons.

Blues and Jazz Music on Halsted Street
While there are many spots for live music around Chicago, Halsted Street has a nice concentration of bars and clubs playing blues and jazz. Most don't open until 6 p.m. on weekends.

The Chicago Skyline on a Saturday Night
875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Why pay $25 a pop to check out the view from one of Chicago's observatory decks? A spot called Signature Lounge on top of Chicago's John Hancock Building offers the same view for free. The only catch is that you may need to order at least a drink to be able to stick around.

Free Games at the Game Room
12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL | https://www.chicagoathletichotel.com/restaurants/game-room
The Game Room is a rarity because it's one of the only old-time athletic clubs to survive the Great Depression. While the Game Room is housed in a hotel, the games are totally free for the public. Playing shuffleboard, pool, foosball, bocce, and other classics in an upscale location is a great way to spend a Saturday night.

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL
Navy Pier is an iconic Chicago attraction located in the city's scenic lakefront area. It's also the place to be on weekends. Found in the Streeterville neighborhood, Navy Pier juts 3,300 feet into the shoreline of Lake Michigan. This 52-acre wonderland features more than 50 shops, restaurants, gardens, parks, museums, exhibition spaces, and attractions. In fact, it is considered one of the Midwest's most important attractions. This is also the place to ride on the famed Navy Pier Centennial Wheel for amazing views of the city, shoreline, and beyond!

The Most Haunted Hotel in Illinois
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Congress Plaza Hotel was named by Leisure + Travel as the most haunted place in all of Illinois. This 122-year-old hotel is routinely the source of ghost sightings. The ghost of Al Capone is frequently seen near the infamous gangster's favorite eight-floor suite. Several other ghosts are known to cause banging sounds, scratching noises, slammed doors, and flickering lights. Touring the lobby on the weekends makes it easier to blend in with the flow of tourists.

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