Free things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Chicago's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.

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Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA - August 28-30, 2026, see link for times

Summer Fireworks at the Navy Pier 2026 - Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, United States - August 29, 2026, Saturdays 10 pm - 10:10 pm