Free Events and Things to do in Barrington, IL

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2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Elgin · The Hemmens Cultural Center
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2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Elgin · The Hemmens Cultural Center
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Concert
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM
Vernon Hills · Hawthorn Mall
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Concert
Sun, May 24, 3:00 PM
Vernon Hills · Hawthorn Mall
Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1001 E Schaumburg Rd
Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM
Schaumburg · 1001 E Schaumburg Rd
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Grand Opening
Friday at 12:00 PM
West Dundee · Snatched Doll Aesthetics
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Grand Opening
Friday at 12:00 PM
West Dundee · Snatched Doll Aesthetics
Zootopia 2 Movie Night Under the Stars • Long Grove Community Event
Sat, Jun 6, 7:00 PM
Long Grove · Brothers' Field
Zootopia 2 Movie Night Under the Stars • Long Grove Community Event
Sat, Jun 6, 7:00 PM
Long Grove · Brothers' Field
“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance
Tue, May 26, 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance
Tue, May 26, 4:30 PM
Schaumburg · Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · 717 E Golf Rd
Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · 717 E Golf Rd
Bridal Expo Chicago, June 14th, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, IL
Sun, Jun 14, 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg
Bridal Expo Chicago, June 14th, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, IL
Sun, Jun 14, 11:00 AM
Schaumburg · Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg
Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music
Fri, Jun 19, 7:00 PM
Barrington · North Commuter Lot
Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music
Fri, Jun 19, 7:00 PM
Barrington · North Commuter Lot
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Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Palatine · Harper College
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Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Palatine · Harper College
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Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Schaumburg · 130 S Roselle Rd
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Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success
Tomorrow at 5:00 PM
Schaumburg · 130 S Roselle Rd
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Invested in Eternity: Stewarding God's Gifts with Open Hands
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Rolling Green Country Club
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Invested in Eternity: Stewarding God's Gifts with Open Hands
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Rolling Green Country Club
Arlington Heights Job Fair
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 AM
Arlington Heights · DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington Heights - Chicago
Arlington Heights Job Fair
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 AM
Arlington Heights · DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington Heights - Chicago
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Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers - Rosemont, IL
Thu, Jun 4, 4:30 PM
Rosemont · Allstate Arena
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Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers - Rosemont, IL
Thu, Jun 4, 4:30 PM
Rosemont · Allstate Arena
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FETCO Technician Training
Wed, Jun 17, 8:30 AM
Lake Zurich · FETCO Headquarters
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FETCO Technician Training
Wed, Jun 17, 8:30 AM
Lake Zurich · FETCO Headquarters
Modern Luxury: Reinventing Contemporary Spaces with Crystal Lighting CEU
Wed, Jun 3, 11:00 AM
Arlington Heights · CAI Designs Arlington Heights
Modern Luxury: Reinventing Contemporary Spaces with Crystal Lighting CEU
Wed, Jun 3, 11:00 AM
Arlington Heights · CAI Designs Arlington Heights
Double Good Days: 2026
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Glenview · Kohl Children's Museum
Double Good Days: 2026
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Glenview · Kohl Children's Museum
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ABC Senior Health Care Group
Wednesday at 12:00 PM
Rolling Meadows · 1701 Golf Rd building 3 suite 300
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ABC Senior Health Care Group
Wednesday at 12:00 PM
Rolling Meadows · 1701 Golf Rd building 3 suite 300
Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (1 - 3 pm)
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Village Of Mount Prospect
Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (1 - 3 pm)
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Village Of Mount Prospect
Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)
Tue, Jun 9, 8:30 AM
Elgin · Elgin Sweeper Co
Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)
Tue, Jun 9, 8:30 AM
Elgin · Elgin Sweeper Co

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Concert

Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience

Grand Opening

Zootopia 2 Movie Night Under the Stars • Long Grove Community Event

Which events are currently trending in Barrington?

The trending searches this month in Barrington are:

chicago northwest suburbs

chicago suburbs

mothers day brunch

mothers day

Which free events are coming up?

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

Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success

2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition

ABC Senior Health Care Group

Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival

2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition

2026 South Elgin High School Beacon Academy Awards Night! 14th Edition

Concert

Concert

Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience

Walk for Mental Health - The Wander Embodiment Sensory Experience

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Zootopia 2 Movie Night Under the Stars • Long Grove Community Event

Zootopia 2 Movie Night Under the Stars • Long Grove Community Event

“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance

“Mind Matters” – A Tribute to Mental Health with SBA Diversity Alliance

Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration

Maison Bare Grand Opening Celebration

Bridal Expo Chicago, June 14th, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, IL

Bridal Expo Chicago, June 14th, Marriott Hotel, Schaumburg, IL

Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music

Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — A Night of Yacht Rock Music

Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival

Brahm Memone: Intentional Leadership: Leading Beyond Survival

Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success

Understanding Autism: A Guide for Success

Invested in Eternity: Stewarding God's Gifts with Open Hands

Invested in Eternity: Stewarding God's Gifts with Open Hands

Arlington Heights Job Fair

Arlington Heights Job Fair

Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers - Rosemont, IL

Forrest Frank - World Vision Volunteers - Rosemont, IL

FETCO Technician Training

FETCO Technician Training

Modern Luxury: Reinventing Contemporary Spaces with Crystal Lighting CEU

Modern Luxury: Reinventing Contemporary Spaces with Crystal Lighting CEU

Double Good Days: 2026

Double Good Days: 2026

ABC Senior Health Care Group

ABC Senior Health Care Group

Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (1 - 3 pm)

Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know (1 - 3 pm)

Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)

Pelican Sweepers for Mechanics (In-person, Elgin, IL)

Things to do around Barrington

Trends in Barrington

1. Chicago northwest suburbs

2. Chicago suburbs

3. Mothers day brunch

4. Mothers day

5. Mahjong

6. Flower arranging

7. Barrington garden walk and festival

8. Comedy shows

9. Kids

10. Horses

11. Free kids

12. Tech

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Barrington?

Which free events are coming up?