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Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1543 S Pulaski Rd
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Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Chicago · 1543 S Pulaski Rd
Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference
Friday at 9:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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City Civics Day 2026
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Chicago Cultural Center
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
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A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health
Tue, Nov 17, 8:30 AM
Chicago · mHUB
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
Christmas in Chicago Concert
Sat, Dec 12, 2:30 PM + 1 more
Chicago · The Moody Church
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Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
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Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
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Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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Disease Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference
Wed, Nov 18, 8:30 AM
Chicago · Malcolm X College
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Photography Studies Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Filter Photo
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Photography Studies Club
Thursday at 6:00 PM + 5 more
Chicago · Filter Photo
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Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
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Gather & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Celebration
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · 1757 N Kimball Ave
ThanksDRINKING at The View
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM
Broadview · VIEW Restaurant & Experience
ThanksDRINKING at The View
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM
Broadview · VIEW Restaurant & Experience
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CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!
Friday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
Red Bull Wings Cup National Final
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Moonlight Studios
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BLACK COFFEE TABLE
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Monday Coffee Co.
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BLACK COFFEE TABLE
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Monday Coffee Co.
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Viva la Vida: Sand Painting
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
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Viva la Vida: Sand Painting
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Chicago · National Museum of Mexican Art
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30 AM
Elk Grove Village · Christus Victor Lutheran Church
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30 AM
Elk Grove Village · Christus Victor Lutheran Church
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Melodies of the Steppes
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
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Melodies of the Steppes
Sunday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Holtschneider Performance Center — Allen Recital Hall
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"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
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"Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator" CHICAGO SCREENING
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago History Museum
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CPR and Infant Safety - WEISSBLUTH PEDIATRICS (BUCKTOWN)
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Weissbluth Pediatrics
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CPR and Infant Safety - WEISSBLUTH PEDIATRICS (BUCKTOWN)
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Weissbluth Pediatrics

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Thanksgiving Turkey or Ham giveaway

Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026

Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026

A Conversation: State of Youth Mental Health

Which events are currently trending in Hillside?

The trending searches this month in Hillside are:

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Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Photography Studies Club

2026 Research Symposium - Alzheimer's Association Community Conference

CHILL SET- SAVE THE DATE!

City Civics Day 2026