Free things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Chicago's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, December 5, 2025 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.

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

• WPB First Friday in December - Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce - North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, Friday, December 5, 2025, 6 pm - 8 pm
• SOUTHPORT HOLIDAY STROLL & COCKTAIL CRAWL - Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce - West Addison Street, Chicago, IL, Friday, December 5, 2025, 5 - 9 pm
• 2025 Snow Much Fun at Westmont Veterans Memorial Park - East Richmond Street, Westmont, IL, Friday, December 5, 2025, 5 - 8 pm
• Festival of Lights & Tree Sale at Cosley Zoo 2025 - North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, Friday, December 5, 2025 to Sunday, December 7, 2025, 9 am - 9 pm
• Book Builders at Harold Washington - Harold Washington Library Center, South State Street, Chicago, IL, Friday, December 5, 2025, 10 - 11 am
• Journey to Bethlehem - Faith United Church of Tinley Park - 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL, Friday, December 5, 2025 to Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5:00 to 7:30 pm
• 2025 Westmont Frosty & Friends Parade - Westmont, IL, Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5 pm
• Family Story Time at Harold Washington - Harold Washington Library Center, South State Street, Chicago, IL, Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10 - 10:30 am
• Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, Friday, December 5, 2025 to Sunday, December 7, 2025, See link for times
• North Shore Winter Classic Skating Competition - Centennial Ice Arena, Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, Sunday, December 7, 2025, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Parachute Play at Harold Washington - Harold Washington Library Center, South State Street, Chicago, IL, Sunday, December 7, 2025, 3 - 3:30 pm