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Nightmare On Grounds St Market
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Tri-Taylor · 739 S Western Ave
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Nightmare On Grounds St Market
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Tri-Taylor · 739 S Western Ave
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 PM
Grant Park · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 PM
Grant Park · Chicago
2026 CHA Owner Symposium
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00 AM
The Loop · CHA Headquarters
2026 CHA Owner Symposium
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00 AM
The Loop · CHA Headquarters
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Where AI is (and isn't) changing commercial work
Tuesday at 3:30 PM
River North · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
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Where AI is (and isn't) changing commercial work
Tuesday at 3:30 PM
River North · 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
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2026 Procurement Symposium
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00 AM
Near West Side · Malcolm X College
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2026 Procurement Symposium
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00 AM
Near West Side · Malcolm X College
ElPartidazo watch party: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid - CHICAGO
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM
River North · Moe's Cantina - River North
ElPartidazo watch party: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid - CHICAGO
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM
River North · Moe's Cantina - River North
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NITA: A Stronger Region Moves Together
Wednesday at 3:00 PM
West Loop · Union Station, Burlington Room
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NITA: A Stronger Region Moves Together
Wednesday at 3:00 PM
West Loop · Union Station, Burlington Room
Chicago Job Fair October 28, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 AM
The Loop · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Chicago Job Fair October 28, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 AM
The Loop · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Chicago Build Expo 2026
Wed, Oct 28, 9:30 AM + 1 more
Central · McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building
Chicago Build Expo 2026
Wed, Oct 28, 9:30 AM + 1 more
Central · McCormick Place Lakeside Center, East Building
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Chicago's Largest Playdate - Washington Park
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM
Washington Park · Washington Park
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Chicago's Largest Playdate - Washington Park
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM
Washington Park · Washington Park
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HPH Community Summit Day
Friday at 8:00 AM
The Loop · Union League Club
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HPH Community Summit Day
Friday at 8:00 AM
The Loop · Union League Club
DCASE Presents - Under The Dome - OCTOBER 2026
Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
DCASE Presents - Under The Dome - OCTOBER 2026
Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District
Today at 10:00 PM + 18 more
River North · Joy District
Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District
Today at 10:00 PM + 18 more
River North · Joy District
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Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Near West Side · Malcolm X College
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Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Near West Side · Malcolm X College
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Creative Hour - A Networking Experience
Wednesday at 1:30 PM + 2 more
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
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Creative Hour - A Networking Experience
Wednesday at 1:30 PM + 2 more
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
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Recovery Monday presented by Altra
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
South Loop · 1023 S Delano Ct
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Recovery Monday presented by Altra
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
South Loop · 1023 S Delano Ct
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Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: I LOVE BOOSTERS
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
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Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: I LOVE BOOSTERS
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
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Principal Storytelling Evening
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Jackson Park · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Selling fast
Principal Storytelling Evening
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Jackson Park · Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Selling fast
Faces of Black American Spirit
Friday at 6:00 PM
Englewood · St Benedict the African Catholic Church
Selling fast
Faces of Black American Spirit
Friday at 6:00 PM
Englewood · St Benedict the African Catholic Church
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM + 1 more
The Loop · ROOF on theWit
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM + 1 more
The Loop · ROOF on theWit

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Nightmare On Grounds St Market

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

2026 CHA Owner Symposium

2026 Procurement Symposium

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

memorial day weekend

Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District

Recovery Monday presented by Altra

Where AI is (and isn't) changing commercial work

Creative Hour - A Networking Experience