Free Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL
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Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 PM
Chicago · KOVAL Store
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00 PM
Chicago · KOVAL Store
Chicago Thrives Block Party - A Community Health and Wellness Event
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1834 W Harrison St
Chicago Thrives Block Party - A Community Health and Wellness Event
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1834 W Harrison St
2026 Chicago Summer Curated Market & Artisan Vendor Experience
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · McCormick Place
2026 Chicago Summer Curated Market & Artisan Vendor Experience
Friday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · McCormick Place
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · American Writers Museum
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE/WHERE YOU'LL FIND US: A Celebration of Queer Spaces
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE/WHERE YOU'LL FIND US: A Celebration of Queer Spaces
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Dorothy
Chicago Job Fair August 6, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Thu, Aug 6, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Chicago Job Fair August 6, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Thu, Aug 6, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
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