Free things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Chicago's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026
Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.
Friday, April 24, 2026
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Multiple locations, Friday, April 24, 2026, See link for times
- Celebrate Earth Week at Lincoln Park Zoo - 2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, Friday, April 24, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm
- Frogs at Little Red School House Nature Center - 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480, Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Multiple locations, Saturday, April 25, 2026, See link for times
- Celebrate Earth Week at Lincoln Park Zoo - 2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm
- Plant-A-Thon Spring Festival at NPV - 5801 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm
- Wild About Play at Little Red School House Nature Center - 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11 am
Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Multiple locations, Sunday, April 26, 2026, See link for times
- Celebrate Earth Week at Lincoln Park Zoo - 2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm
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