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Events in Chicago
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14Free events
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Philadelphia Union· 10/12/2026
Press Conference | Ryan Richter ahead of the club's match at Chicago Fire FC - Philadelphia Union
Block Club Chicago· 10/8/2026
27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Chicago Fashion Week, Latino Dance Festival, Fall Fests - Block Club Chicago
Choose Chicago· 10/12/2026
The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 - October 26 at Four Chicago Venues - Choose Chicago
CBS News· 10/12/2026
Making empowered choices about saying "yes" to events - CBS News
The Chicago Crusader· 10/12/2026
Roosevelt University Hosts American Dream Conference Examining 250 Years of U.S. History - The Chicago Crusader
Crain's Chicago Business· 10/12/2026
Court declines to rehear Outcome Health appeal from Shah, Agarwal - Crain's Chicago Business
Time Out Worldwide· 10/9/2026
Yes, Chicago has a Fashion Week. These are the 10 events that are actually worth your time. - Time Out Worldwide
Moviejawn· 10/12/2026
Five movies we can’t wait to watch at the 62nd CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Moviejawn
New York City FC· 10/12/2026
Press Conference - Pascal Jansen | Chicago Fire FC 2-1 New York City FC - New York City FC
Chicago Tribune· 10/12/2026
Steve Millar’s high school football rankings and Week 8 top players for the Southland - Chicago Tribune
Frequently asked: events in Chicago
What kinds of events run in Chicago?+
Chicago has 16 upcoming events on Rifio. We aggregate events from Luma, Eventbrite, Meetup and direct organisers, refreshed every few hours.
Are events in Chicago free?+
Yes — 14 of the upcoming events in Chicago are free to attend. Filter by free events to see them all.
Who hosts events in Chicago?+
Chicago has a mix of community-led meetups, professional conferences and corporate events from a wide range of hosts.
How do I list my own event in Chicago?+
Sign up free on Rifio and submit your event from your dashboard, or paste a Luma / Eventbrite link and we will pull in the details automatically.
When are the most events happening in Chicago?+
Weekday evenings and weekends are the busiest. Check the "This week" and "This weekend" sections above for what is on right now.
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