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 26, 2025

  • Books & Sips
    FREE
    Books & Sips
    April 26 @ 8:30am - 10am

    Good Ambler, 216 North Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    Welcome to Books & Sips! Join us for a cozy morning filled with good reads, delicious drinks and good people! Date: every 4th Saturday Time: 08:30 AM ...
  • Free Public Tour: Into The Hourglass
    April 26 @ 10am - 11am

    1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

    Join us for a free public tour of "Into the Hourglass: Paño Arte from the Rudy Padilla Collection." A docent will guide visitors through the gallery, exploring ...
  • Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Saturdays @ Good To Go
    April 26 @ 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 ...
  • Meet the Artist Adrián Viajero Román - Archivos Vivos
    FREE
    Meet The Artist AdriáN Viajero RomáN - Archivos Vivos
    April 26 @ 10:30am - 1pm

    National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

    This special guided tour, led by the artist himself, will offer a deeper look into the inspiration, stories, and creative process behind the powerful ...
  • History on Argyle: Photos and Stories with Michael James and Jefferson Mok
    FREE
    History On Argyle: Photos And Stories With Michael James And Jefferson Mok
    April 26 @ 10:30am - 12pm

    Haibayo, 1132 West Argyle Street, Chicago, IL 60640

    Join legendary Uptown organizer and activist Michael James and HAIBAYÔ volunteer Jefferson Mok for a different kind of history talk as they describe the people ...
  • All We Remember X Literally Outside Earth Day Open Studio
    April 26 @ 11am - 5pm

    2000 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

    🌎 All We Remember x Literally Outside: Earth Day Open House 🌱 Date + [hidden], April 26th | 11AM – 5PM [hidden] W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL Join us for an ...
  • Recorrido Público Gratuito
    FREE
    Recorrido PúBlico Gratuito
    April 26 @ 11am - 12pm

    National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608

    Pasea por el museo con un recorrido gratuito de "Into the Hourglass: Paño Arte from the Rudy Padilla Collection". Un docente guiará al grupo a través de la ...
  • Opening Reception for “THIS! is the Urgency”
    FREE
    Opening Reception For “This! Is The Urgency”
    April 26 @ 11am - 2pm

    3243 W 16th St, 3243 West 16th Street, Chicago, IL 60623

    Join us as we celebrate the opening of our exhibition and learn about the work we’ve created in community and our ongoing Memorial Tower.
  • Complimentary New BUNDI Class
    FREE
    Complimentary New Bundi Class
    April 26 @ 1pm - 2pm

    1226 N Wells St, 1226 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

    You're invited!!! A complimentary Bünda Total Body class, Saturday April 26th at 1pm. Bünda is a workout for everyone! We will meet you whererever you are on ...
  • Ravenswood Makers Market
    FREE
    Ravenswood Makers Market
    April 26 @ 1pm - 6pm

    KOVAL Tasting Room, 4241 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

    Community. Art. A Good time. Join us in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago to shop 25 makers with a drink in hand at KOVAL Distillery! KOVAL Distillery4241 ...

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025

  • The Bloom Lounge: Exclusive Mother’s Day Pre-Sale
    FREE
    The Bloom Lounge: Exclusive Mother’S Day Pre-Sale
    April 27 @ 10am - 7pm

    Eugenia’s Flowers, 1227 Harlem Avenue #C, D, E, Berwyn, IL 60402

    Welcome to The Bloom Lounge: Exclusive Mother’s Day Pre-Sale! Join us at Eugenia’s Flowers for a special in-person event where you can find the perfect gift ...
  • Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    FREE Party
    Brunch & Beatz Sundays @ Good To Go
    April 27 @ 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 ...
  • NOSTALGIC TREATS + LOCAL ART!
    FREE
    Nostalgic Treats + Local Art!
    April 27 @ 11am - 3pm

    The Center of Order and Experimentation, 1727 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Joe and Margie are such a fun team! Both artists with unique and specific visions, we will be showcasing Joe's sculptures and illustrations and enjoying ...
  • Environmental Potluck And Movie Party
    April 27 @ 1pm - 4pm

    3339 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

    Join BE for an Earth Month celebration! This event aims to create a space for environmentally-minded neighbors and community members to get together and build ...
  • Penny Moon Botanicals presents CRAFTERNOON
    FREE
    Penny Moon Botanicals Presents Crafternoon
    April 27 @ 1pm - 4pm

    833 N Albany Ave, 833 North Albany Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

    Penny Moon Botanicals presents CRAFTERNOON! Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of crafting at The Print Shop 833 N Albany Ave. Crafters and makers of all ...
  • Get in The Mix with CynCity Creative-April
    FREE
    Get In The Mix With Cyncity Creative-April
    April 27 @ 1pm - 4pm

    CynCity Creative, 4317 South Indiana Avenue #Unit2-3, Chicago, IL 60653

    Ready to connect with Chicago's creative community? Join us for our monthly mixer , Get in the Mix with CynCity. This month's MIX is for EXCLUSIVELY for ...
  • Sober Sunday Live DJ Series @ANonAlcWineShop
    FREE
    Sober Sunday Live Dj Series @Anonalcwineshop
    April 27 @ 3pm - 6pm

    2048 Non-Alc Wine Shop, 2048 West Chicago Avenue #Ste A, Chicago, IL 60622

    Sundays are for healing, connection, and good vibes—no alcohol required. Our Live DJ Series transforms the traditional weekend wind-down.
  • Sunday Funday with DJ AKARI
    FREE
    Sunday Funday With Dj Akari
    April 27 @ 3pm - 6pm

    Nitro nostalgia, 4252 s cottage grove, Chicago, IL 60653

    Sunday Funday with DJ AKARI Welcome to Sunday Funday with DJ AKARI! Come join us for an epic day of good music, great vibes, and unbeatable beats spun by DJ ...
  • Kai’s 1st birthday party!
    FREE
    Kai’S 1st Birthday Party!
    April 27 @ 4pm - 7pm

    Punch Bowl Social, 310 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    Welcome to Kai’s 1st birthday party! 🎉 Join us for a fun-filled celebration at Punch Bowl Social! Get ready for an afternoon of games, laughter, and of ...
  • Life After Brunch Day Party
    FREE Party
    Life After Brunch Day Party
    April 27 @ 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 ...

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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