Free Events and Things to do in River North, Central today
Looking for things to do in River North today? Explore popular events, concerts, workshops, networking meet-ups, food experiences, and free activities happening across River North right now.
2026 Annual Public Lecture: Robin D.G.Kelley Freedom Dreaming in Dark Times
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · International House
2026 Annual Public Lecture: Robin D.G.Kelley Freedom Dreaming in Dark Times
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · International House
44th Annual Patterson Lecture: Mario Harik, Chairman & CEO, XPO
Today at 7:30 PM
Evanston · Walter Athletics Center - Auditorium
44th Annual Patterson Lecture: Mario Harik, Chairman & CEO, XPO
Today at 7:30 PM
Evanston · Walter Athletics Center - Auditorium
Was War Good for the Book Trade? with Andrew Pettegree
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
Was War Good for the Book Trade? with Andrew Pettegree
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
AI in Transportation: From Insight to Action to Outcome
Today at 2:00 PM
Evanston · Kellogg Global Hub (Room 1420/30)
AI in Transportation: From Insight to Action to Outcome
Today at 2:00 PM
Evanston · Kellogg Global Hub (Room 1420/30)
Learning Institute #2: Summer Planning for Strong School Partnerships
Chicago · Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Learning Institute #2: Summer Planning for Strong School Partnerships
Chicago · Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
A City That Works: Midwest Coast with Alderman Burnett
Today at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Midwest Coast Brewing Company
A City That Works: Midwest Coast with Alderman Burnett
Today at 5:30 PM
Chicago · Midwest Coast Brewing Company
People’s Resilience as Russia’s Primary National Resource with Maria Lipman
Today at 12:30 PM
Evanston · 720 University Pl
People’s Resilience as Russia’s Primary National Resource with Maria Lipman
Today at 12:30 PM
Evanston · 720 University Pl
AUA Presents: Chicago Water Policy Focus Group (1 of 2)
Today at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Marshall Metro High School
AUA Presents: Chicago Water Policy Focus Group (1 of 2)
Today at 5:00 PM
Chicago · Marshall Metro High School
Create to Regulate: Art as Self-Care for Everyday Wellbeing
Today at 7:00 PM
Forest Park · Forest Park Public Library
Create to Regulate: Art as Self-Care for Everyday Wellbeing
Today at 7:00 PM
Forest Park · Forest Park Public Library
Author Chat + Signing with Markelle Grabo and Brianna Jett
Today at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Partners in Crime Bookshop
Author Chat + Signing with Markelle Grabo and Brianna Jett
Today at 7:30 PM
Chicago · Partners in Crime Bookshop
Rhythm is a Heartbeat: Video Essays from Frankfurt and Chicago
Today at 5:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Rhythm is a Heartbeat: Video Essays from Frankfurt and Chicago
Today at 5:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
North Center Neighbors Association - Neighbor Happy Hour (Spring 2026)
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Burning Bush Brewery
North Center Neighbors Association - Neighbor Happy Hour (Spring 2026)
Today at 6:00 PM
Chicago · Burning Bush Brewery
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