Free Things To Do Near You

Pumpkin Smash: From Gourd to Garden

Pumpkins are 90% water, which makes them bad for landfills but great for soil and gardens! Bring your post-Halloween jack-o-lanterns, gourds, and pumpkins to…

Holiday Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season with the Arlington Heights Park District and the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission at our annual North School…

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

500 N. Dunton Ave. Makerspace classes, culinary classes, and programs for all ages.

Friday Night Films

A free screening of the independent film The Invite.

Film Screening

A free screening of the feature film The Odyssey.

Friday Night Films

A free screening of the independent film East of Wall.

Friday Night Films

A free screening of an international, independent or documentary film.

Friday Night Films

A free screening of an international, independent or documentary film.

Friday Night Films

A free screening of an international, independent or documentary film.

Friday Night Films

A free screening of an international, independent or documentary film.

Friday Night Films

A free screening of an international, independent or documentary film.

Des Plaines Public Library

Story times, programs, and museum passes for Des Plaines residents.

Family Reading Night

The library is joining the statewide event, encouraging families to spend quality time reading together with a…

Hooked on Books!

In this interactive club perfect for kids just starting chapter books, we'll read a fun story, and do related…

A Club for Kids Who Like Books

Meet new friends, make a project, and find your next great read in this unique book club (no prior reading…

Hooked on Books!

In this interactive club perfect for kids just starting chapter books, we'll read a fun story and do related…

A Club for Kids Who Like Books

Meet new friends, make a project, and find your next great read in this unique book discovery club (no prior reading…

Lawyers at the Library: Your Legal Help Desk

Need legal advice but don't know where to start? Free legal consultations are available through a virtual meeting…

MPCB The Joy of Christmas

Mt. Prospect Community Band Holiday Concert “The Joy of Christmas” Free Admission Location Trinity United Methodist Church (605 W. Golf Rd, Mount Prospect)

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland – Free Family Event 4:30-5:00 PM Sensory Friendly 5:00-7:00 PM Open House Step into the Jingle Bell Spirit and let the magic of the season…

Free Healthy Lecture Series

Free Healthy Lecture Series Topic: The Gift of Letting Go A one-hour lecture focused on the connection between fitness, wellness, and the power of letting go.…

Seed Swap

Seed Swap Celebrate National Seed Swap day at Friendship Park Conservatory’s annual Seed Swap. Participants will have the opportunity to take home seeds from…

EVENT VENUES

Mount Prospect Public Library

125 S Emerson St. Story times, teen programs, and free museum passes.

Almost Famous

A coming-of-age drama directed by Cameron Crowe that follows a teenage aspiring journalist who is given the opportunity to tour with a rising rock band while…

The Fifth Element

A science-fiction adventure directed by Luc Besson that follows a futuristic taxi driver who becomes responsible for protecting a mysterious woman whose…

St. Nectarios Thanksgiving Community Meal

Free hot Thanksgiving meal. Safe, welcoming space for individu

Free Developmental Screenings CLONE

Free Developmental Screenings for Children Ages Birth to 33 Mon

Free Developmental Screenings

Free Developmental Screenings for Children Ages Birth to 33 Mon

Palatine Public Library District

Story times, programs, and museum passes for Palatine residents.

Introduction to Tinkercad

Get started with TinkerCAD, a free 3D modeling program. Learn the basics of building with this easy-to-use…

Google Sheets

Explore the free cloud-based Microsoft Excel alternative available to all who sign up with Gmail. A Google…

Google Docs

Explore the free cloud-based Microsoft Word alternative available to all who sign up with Gmail. A Google…

Indian Trails Public Library District

355 Schoenbeck Rd. Serves Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights, and part of Arlington Heights - makerspace, programs for all ages, and a branch location.