Free food & drink Events and Things to do in Chicago, IL

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National Whiskey Day at The Bassment
Friday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Bassment
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National Whiskey Day at The Bassment
Friday at 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Bassment
Savoring HLS Disruption: An Executive Tasting at Siena Tavern
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Siena Tavern
Savoring HLS Disruption: An Executive Tasting at Siena Tavern
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Siena Tavern
Potluck for the People
Monday at 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Potluck for the People
Monday at 6:30 PM
Chicago · The Newport Theater
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Oct 1, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Oct 1, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Johnnie Walker Better With Black Label Cocktail Competition-Chicago
Chicago · MONEYGUN
Johnnie Walker Better With Black Label Cocktail Competition-Chicago
Chicago · MONEYGUN
March 2026: A Side of Comedy: Salerno's Pizza & Pasta of Oak Park
Monday at 7:00 PM
Oak Park · Salerno's Pizza of Oak Park
March 2026: A Side of Comedy: Salerno's Pizza & Pasta of Oak Park
Monday at 7:00 PM
Oak Park · Salerno's Pizza of Oak Park
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Creative Happy Hour
Today at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Begyle Brewing Company
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Creative Happy Hour
Today at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Begyle Brewing Company
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Local Chicago Tasting!
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · The Center of Order and Experimentation
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Local Chicago Tasting!
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · The Center of Order and Experimentation
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
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3rd Annual Guide To Homeownership Seminar
Sunday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Tasa Coffee Roasters (4136 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639)
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3rd Annual Guide To Homeownership Seminar
Sunday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Tasa Coffee Roasters (4136 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639)
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Chicago, IL - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social
Friday at 9:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Punch Bowl Social
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Chicago, IL - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social
Friday at 9:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · Punch Bowl Social
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Chicago Social Game Night - Play Board Games & Make Friends!
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 38 more
Chicago · Snakes & Lattes Chicago
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Chicago Social Game Night - Play Board Games & Make Friends!
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 38 more
Chicago · Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Picnic Day
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Lakeview
Picnic Day
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM
Chicago · Building Blocks Toy Store, Lakeview
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Cocktails & Network
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 2002 S Wentworth Ave
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Cocktails & Network
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM + 5 more
Chicago · 2002 S Wentworth Ave
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Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville
Today at 7:00 PM + 12 more
Chicago · 3412 N Sheffield Ave
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Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville
Today at 7:00 PM + 12 more
Chicago · 3412 N Sheffield Ave
PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout
Mon, May 25, 2:00 PM
Chicago · The SoFo Tap
PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout
Mon, May 25, 2:00 PM
Chicago · The SoFo Tap
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SUNDAY FUNDAY
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · ROOF on theWit
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SUNDAY FUNDAY
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · ROOF on theWit
Chicago Monthly AHF Coffee Meet Up
Sat, Apr 4, 3:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · 5244 N Broadway
Chicago Monthly AHF Coffee Meet Up
Sat, Apr 4, 3:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · 5244 N Broadway
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Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District
Sunday at 10:00 PM + 46 more
Chicago · Joy District
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Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District
Sunday at 10:00 PM + 46 more
Chicago · Joy District

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

National Whiskey Day at The Bassment

Savoring HLS Disruption: An Executive Tasting at Siena Tavern

Potluck for the People

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

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march

st patrick day

Which free events are coming up?

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

Creative Happy Hour

Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville

Chicago Social Game Night - Play Board Games & Make Friends!

Cocktails & Network

National Whiskey Day at The Bassment

National Whiskey Day at The Bassment

Savoring HLS Disruption: An Executive Tasting at Siena Tavern

Savoring HLS Disruption: An Executive Tasting at Siena Tavern

Potluck for the People

Potluck for the People

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

Johnnie Walker Better With Black Label Cocktail Competition-Chicago

Johnnie Walker Better With Black Label Cocktail Competition-Chicago

March 2026: A Side of Comedy: Salerno's Pizza & Pasta of Oak Park

March 2026: A Side of Comedy: Salerno's Pizza & Pasta of Oak Park

Creative Happy Hour

Creative Happy Hour

Local Chicago Tasting!

Local Chicago Tasting!

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food

3rd Annual Guide To Homeownership Seminar

3rd Annual Guide To Homeownership Seminar

Chicago, IL - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social

Chicago, IL - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social

Chicago Social Game Night - Play Board Games & Make Friends!

Chicago Social Game Night - Play Board Games & Make Friends!

Picnic Day

Picnic Day

Cocktails & Network

Cocktails & Network

Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville

Family Feud Style Trivia @ Cheba Hut Wrigleyville

PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout

PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout

SUNDAY FUNDAY

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Chicago Monthly AHF Coffee Meet Up

Chicago Monthly AHF Coffee Meet Up

Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District

Bevy on Sundays @ Joy District

Things to do around Chicago

Trends in Chicago

1. St pattys day river north bar crawl

2. Bar crawl

3. March

4. St patrick day

5. St patricks day

6. April events

7. St patricks day bar crawl

8. River north bar crawl

9. St patrick

10. Job fair

11. St patrick's day bar crawl

12. Bollywood

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

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