Free things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Chicago's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, June 12, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
- Fun Fridays at the Shell: Headspin Guy - West Chicago, IL, USA, Friday, June 12, 2026, 11:00AM
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, June 12, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, See link for times
- Hello Summer Fest - Reed-Keppler Park, West National Street, West Chicago, IL, USA, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 11:00AM
- Summer Fireworks at the Navy Pier 2026 - Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, United States, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00PM
- College students can participate in bicultural identity study - ONLINE ONLY, Friday, June 12, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, 24/7
- Please take 2 minutes to vote in KOAA's 2026 survey of Top 20 local places to take kids - ONLINE ONLY, Friday, June 12, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, You can vote once on each device you have
- Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a summer fun bowling pass today! - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Friday, June 12, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, See website for details.
- 2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks - National Park Service, 1849 C St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20240, United States, Sunday, June 14, 2026, See website for details.
- Eldridge Adventure Day - Eldridge Park, 363 Commonwealth Lane, Elmhurst, IL, USA, Sunday, June 14, 2026, 9:00AM
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