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Three Avenues Bookshop Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off!
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Three Avenues Bookshop
Three Avenues Bookshop Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off!
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Three Avenues Bookshop
Almost full
Art2Hearts Painting Event
Sun, Jun 14, 1:30 PM
Glenview · Glenview Public Library
Almost full
Art2Hearts Painting Event
Sun, Jun 14, 1:30 PM
Glenview · Glenview Public Library
Going fast
Built for More Workshop & Book Signing
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
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Built for More Workshop & Book Signing
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Work, Wellness And a Safer Chicago: A People's Plan Hiring Fair
Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Work, Wellness And a Safer Chicago: A People's Plan Hiring Fair
Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
Sales end soon
Turn Travel into INCOME
Tomorrow at 1:30 PM
Schaumburg · DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg
Sales end soon
Turn Travel into INCOME
Tomorrow at 1:30 PM
Schaumburg · DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg
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CEO Check-In Session: Review Your Business + Network | Schaumburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · Dayhouse Coworking
Going fast
CEO Check-In Session: Review Your Business + Network | Schaumburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:00 AM
Schaumburg · Dayhouse Coworking
Sales end soon
Build it, Protect It, Pass It On
Tuesday at 7:30 PM
Westchester · Grace Central Church
Sales end soon
Build it, Protect It, Pass It On
Tuesday at 7:30 PM
Westchester · Grace Central Church
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
Eli's Cheesecake x Rudy's Cycle and Fitness Father's Day Bike Ride
Sun, Jun 21, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Eli's Cheesecake Company
Eli's Cheesecake x Rudy's Cycle and Fitness Father's Day Bike Ride
Sun, Jun 21, 8:00 AM
Chicago · Eli's Cheesecake Company
The Meet and Greet
Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Albany Park Branch, Chicago Public Library
The Meet and Greet
Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Albany Park Branch, Chicago Public Library
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Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
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Carnivorous Plants 101: Growing Tropical Pitcher Plants at Home
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Summer Dance Party
Sun, Jun 7, 9:30 AM
Skokie · Fabletics
Summer Dance Party
Sun, Jun 7, 9:30 AM
Skokie · Fabletics
Going fast
Qigong for Balance & Strength: Tai Chi Walking Special Class
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Mount Prospect · 46 E Northwest Hwy
Going fast
Qigong for Balance & Strength: Tai Chi Walking Special Class
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Mount Prospect · 46 E Northwest Hwy
Going fast
Bookstore Write-In
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM
Oak Park · Dandelion Bookshop
Going fast
Bookstore Write-In
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM
Oak Park · Dandelion Bookshop
Almost full
Coffee & Crits: May 2026
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · KOVAL Tasting Room
Almost full
Coffee & Crits: May 2026
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Chicago · KOVAL Tasting Room
RAVING by Simon Paisley Day
Mon, Jun 1, 7:30 PM
Chicago · The Understudy Coffee and Books
RAVING by Simon Paisley Day
Mon, Jun 1, 7:30 PM
Chicago · The Understudy Coffee and Books
Sisters In Christ Monthly Prayer Meetings: One Night With The King
Fri, Jun 12, 6:30 PM
Chicago · 3750 N Neva Ave
Sisters In Christ Monthly Prayer Meetings: One Night With The King
Fri, Jun 12, 6:30 PM
Chicago · 3750 N Neva Ave
Almost full
FREE Docent-Led Tour
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Almost full
FREE Docent-Led Tour
Sat, May 30, 12:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
DCO GenNext Earth Day Community Clean-Up & Plant Potting Event
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Evanston · Twiggs Park
DCO GenNext Earth Day Community Clean-Up & Plant Potting Event
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Evanston · Twiggs Park
Wild Fork Skokie | Grilling Season Kickoff Event
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Skokie · 9234 Skokie Blvd
Wild Fork Skokie | Grilling Season Kickoff Event
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Skokie · 9234 Skokie Blvd

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Three Avenues Bookshop Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off!

Art2Hearts Painting Event

Built for More Workshop & Book Signing

Work, Wellness And a Safer Chicago: A People's Plan Hiring Fair

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Qigong for Balance & Strength: Tai Chi Walking Special Class

Coffee & Crits: May 2026

Turn Travel into INCOME

Build it, Protect It, Pass It On