Free Things To Do in Chicago with Kids
Some of the best things in life really are free—even in a city like Chicago! You just have to know where to look. Our Free Fun Things to Do in Chicago Guide lists a multitude of no-cost classes and camps for kids, plus info on when you can visit enriching family destinations like museums and zoos for free.
We've also got the scoop on plenty of free things to do, including the best free annual festivals, free times at all our favorite Chicago museums and culture spots, free movies, free places to play inside, and free concerts in the summer.
Free Fun for Chicago Kids
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- Beaches & Lakes
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- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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