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.

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• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, May 29, 2026 - 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 - Douglas 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, Wednesdays: 9 pm - 9:10 pm; Saturday: 10 pm - 10:10 pm