Free things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Chicago's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 29, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Broadway, New York, NY, USA - Friday, May 29, 2026 through Sunday, May 31, 2026, see link for times
• Early Bird Walks at NPV - North Park Village Nature Center Park, 5801 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA - Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8 - 10 am
• Kite Festival at Douglass Park - Chicago, IL, USA - Saturday, May 30, 2026, 12 - 4 pm
• Summer Fireworks at the Navy Pier 2026 - Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, United States - Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10 pm - 10:10 pm