Free things to do this weekend in and around Chicago

Chicago's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 8, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026.

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

• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Chicago - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, May 8-10, 2026, See link for times
• Special Olympics Spring Games at Dunbar Park - Dunbar Park, East 31st Street, Chicago, IL, USA, May 6-7, 2026, 8 am - 4 pm
• Early Bird Walks at NPV - North Park Village Nature Center Park, 5801 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA, May 9, 2026, 8 - 10 am
• Annual Plant Sale at Kilbourn Park - Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, North Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, May 9-10, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm
• Mothers Day Adventure! at Northerly Island - Northerly Island Park, South Linn White Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, May 9, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm
• Celebrate Mother's Day at Gallagher Way! - Gallagher Way, N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States, May 9, 2026, 11 am - 5 pm