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Free Events and Things to do in Wilmette, IL

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City of Chicago's OEMC Whole Community Training Summit 2026
Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 AM
Sheffield Neighbors · DePaul University - Lincoln Park Student Center
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City of Chicago's OEMC Whole Community Training Summit 2026
Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 AM
Sheffield Neighbors · DePaul University - Lincoln Park Student Center
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 PM
Grant Park · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 PM
Grant Park · Chicago
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DCASE Presents - Under The Dome - OCTOBER 2026
Thursday at 5:00 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
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DCASE Presents - Under The Dome - OCTOBER 2026
Thursday at 5:00 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
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Art, Design & Architecture Fall Mixer | Chicago
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
East Ukrainian Village · Patron Gallery
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Art, Design & Architecture Fall Mixer | Chicago
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
East Ukrainian Village · Patron Gallery
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Mack's Bike & Goods Witches' Ride 2026
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PM
North Evanston · Mack's Bike & Goods
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Mack's Bike & Goods Witches' Ride 2026
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PM
North Evanston · Mack's Bike & Goods
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Halloween at the Plaza: An Enchanting Afternoon at Plaza del Lago
Saturday at 3:00 PM
The Belvedere · Plaza del Lago
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Halloween at the Plaza: An Enchanting Afternoon at Plaza del Lago
Saturday at 3:00 PM
The Belvedere · Plaza del Lago
ElPartidazo watch party: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid - CHICAGO
Sunday at 1:00 PM
River North · Moe's Cantina - River North
ElPartidazo watch party: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid - CHICAGO
Sunday at 1:00 PM
River North · Moe's Cantina - River North
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CFS Presents: DREAMS THAT MONEY CAN BUY with guest Karina Longworth
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
Northwestern · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
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CFS Presents: DREAMS THAT MONEY CAN BUY with guest Karina Longworth
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
Northwestern · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
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Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: I LOVE BOOSTERS
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
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Cassidy Theater Film Club x Art is Labor: I LOVE BOOSTERS
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
The Loop · Chicago Cultural Center
2026 CHA Owner Symposium
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00 AM
The Loop · CHA Headquarters
2026 CHA Owner Symposium
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00 AM
The Loop · CHA Headquarters
Chicago Job Fair October 28, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 AM
The Loop · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Chicago Job Fair October 28, 2026 - Chicago Career Fairs
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 AM
The Loop · Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
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Schaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of FREE Garba | NO RSVP NEEDED
Today at 6:30 PM
Schnells Corner · Haridham Chicago: Hindu-Swaminarayan Temple & Cultural Center (YDS Chicago)
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Schaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of FREE Garba | NO RSVP NEEDED
Today at 6:30 PM
Schnells Corner · Haridham Chicago: Hindu-Swaminarayan Temple & Cultural Center (YDS Chicago)
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
West Town · mHUB
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
West Town · mHUB
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Newborn Care: First 48 Hours & Beyond- WEISSBLUTH PEDIATRICS (BUCKTOWN)
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 3 more
Bucktown · Weissbluth Pediatrics
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Newborn Care: First 48 Hours & Beyond- WEISSBLUTH PEDIATRICS (BUCKTOWN)
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 3 more
Bucktown · Weissbluth Pediatrics
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Lanterns and Legends: AAPI Market
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Uptown · 1132 W Argyle St
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Lanterns and Legends: AAPI Market
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Uptown · 1132 W Argyle St
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Pink for a Purpose: Beyond the Runway
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30 PM
Avondale · Sarabande Chicago
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Pink for a Purpose: Beyond the Runway
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30 PM
Avondale · Sarabande Chicago
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WoodWorks Connect | Chicago
Today at 4:30 PM
West Town · Fulton Social Club & Roof Deck
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WoodWorks Connect | Chicago
Today at 4:30 PM
West Town · Fulton Social Club & Roof Deck
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Listening to Chicago: Denis Mitchell and Studs Terkel
Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM
Northwestern · Block Museum of Art
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Listening to Chicago: Denis Mitchell and Studs Terkel
Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM
Northwestern · Block Museum of Art
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2026 Eyeworks Experimental Animation Series - Program 1
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Northwestern · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
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2026 Eyeworks Experimental Animation Series - Program 1
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Northwestern · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
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Dorothy Pop! x Strapped!
Saturday at 9:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy
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Dorothy Pop! x Strapped!
Saturday at 9:00 PM
Humboldt Park · Dorothy

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

City of Chicago's OEMC Whole Community Training Summit 2026

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

DCASE Presents - Under The Dome - OCTOBER 2026

Mack's Bike & Goods Witches' Ride 2026

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WoodWorks Connect | Chicago

Schaumburg Garba Festival 2026 | 8 Nights of FREE Garba | NO RSVP NEEDED

Art, Design & Architecture Fall Mixer | Chicago

Newborn Care: First 48 Hours & Beyond- WEISSBLUTH PEDIATRICS (BUCKTOWN)