Things to do in Chicago

DEC1TueTuesday, December 142 events · Free

1. 3:30 a.m.5:30 a.m.

   dasq live dj set

   Holiday Light - CD releaseFree

   Music

2. 7 a.m.10 p.m.

   Chicagoland Giving Machine Kiosks

   Pioneer CourtFree

   Community

3. 7 a.m.11 a.m.

   Fast Track to Logistics Top Jobs Training

   WorkOne GaryFree

   Classes & Talks

4. 8 a.m.9:30 a.m.

   2026 December Meet, Greet & Network

   Sorriso Ristorante & BarFree

5. 8 a.m.5 p.m.

   “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”

   Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public LibraryFree

   Arts & Culture

6. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

   Yuletide Treasures: An Artisan Holiday Market

   DuPage Art League School and GalleryFree

   Festivals & Holidays

7. 9:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.

   ESL & Literacy Classes

   City of Des Plaines Public LibraryFree

   Classes & Talks

8. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

   OptWell's Mindful Movement at Summit Community Center

   Summit Community Center - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of ChicagoFree

   Health & Wellness

9. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

   BOO! at the Zoo

   Brookfield Zoo Chicago Discovery CenterFreeFamily

   Tours & Attractions

10. 10 a.m.

    Charles White Across Media: A Visual Archive

    Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, University of ChicagoFree

    Arts & Culture

11. 10 a.m.

    Chicagoland Giving Machine Initiative

    The Shops at North BridgeFree

    Community

12. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Stephanie Brooks and David Kroll art exhibition

    Zolla / Lieberman GalleryFree

    Arts & Culture

13. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Men Weekly Group Session

    954 W Washington BlvdFree

14. 10:30 a.m.1 p.m.

    Polsky Exchange Fireside Chat with Chef Erick Williams

    Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd StFree

    Business & Networking

15. 11 a.m.

    Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza

    Christkindlmarket - Daley PlazaFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

16. 11 a.m.8 p.m.

    LUMA [Loyola University Museum of Art] free day

    Water Tower CampusFree

    Arts & Culture

17. 11 a.m.6 p.m.

    LeRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style Exhibit

    School of the Art InstituteFree

    Arts & Culture

18. 12 p.m.

    Benefits Access Support with Hunger Free America

    Avalon Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

19. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Free Healthy Aging Series at Downers Grove Public Library

    Downers Grove Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

20. 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    3 Week Men Co-Hort

    954 W Washington BlvdFree

21. 1 p.m.

    Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

    Independence Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Health & Wellness

22. 1:30 p.m.

    Coloring for Adults

    Chicago Bee Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

23. 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Staying Mentally Fit

    Elmhurst Public LibraryFree

24. 2 p.m.

    Come Play Chess with Us

    Chicago Bee Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

25. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Introduction to Quantum Computing

    John Crerar Library - Kathleen A. Zar RoomFree

    Classes & Talks

26. 3:30 p.m.

    Teen Club

    Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

27. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Chicago Black Author to Entrepreneur Virtual Session

    Chicago and BurbsFree

    Business & Networking

28. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Free Strength Training Classes | TaskForce Health and Wellness | 2026

    TaskForce Prevention and Community ServicesFree

    Health & Wellness

29. 4 p.m.7 p.m.

    KLEO's LOVE Pantry

    Life Center COGICFree

    Community

30. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Karaoke Taco Tuesday

    Yours Cafe and BistroFree

    Nightlife

31. 4 p.m.

    Knit and Crochet Circle

    Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park BranchFree

    Classes & Talks

32. 4 p.m.

    LEGO® at the Library

    Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

33. 4 p.m.

    Open Shop

    Gage Park, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

34. 4 p.m.

    PACH Art Nights!

    Pilsen Arts & Community HouseFree

    Classes & Talks

35. 4 p.m.

    Teen Tech Lab

    Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

36. 4 p.m.7 p.m.

    Youth Engagement Opportunity!

    5350 S Prairie AveFreeFamily

    Community

37. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Free Math classes and Homework help

    National India Hub (Room 1A)Free

    Classes & Talks

38. 4:30 p.m.

    Ozinga's Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event - 10th Season Celebration

    19001 Old Lagrange RdFree

    Community

39. 4:30 p.m.

    Write About It! Writing Club

    North Austin, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks

40. 5 p.m.6 p.m.

    Genius Footwork Mob: Chicago Youth Footwork Dance Group

    5244 W Chicago AveFree

    Classes & Talks

41. 5 p.m.

    Peppermint Path: 'Flip the Switch' Celebration

    Van Kampen StageFreeFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

42. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Riverside Chess Club

    Riverside Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Community