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Free Events and Things to do in Wheeling, IL

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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
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
Almost full
Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Almost full
Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Almost full
Bright Night for the Arts
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Evanston · Noyes Cultural Center-Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Almost full
Bright Night for the Arts
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Evanston · Noyes Cultural Center-Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Lurvey's Holiday Open House
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Lurvey's Holiday Open House
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Selling fast
Vuori Woodfield x Lifetime Fitness
Sunday at 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Vuori
Selling fast
Vuori Woodfield x Lifetime Fitness
Sunday at 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Vuori
Almost full
Tales from the Trenches on Trust Administration
Wed, Nov 18, 7:45 AM
Schaumburg · 1933 N Meacham Rd suite 127
Almost full
Tales from the Trenches on Trust Administration
Wed, Nov 18, 7:45 AM
Schaumburg · 1933 N Meacham Rd suite 127
Selling fast
Santa's PJ Party
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 122 Hawthorn Ctr
Selling fast
Santa's PJ Party
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 122 Hawthorn Ctr
GOODBYE, DRAGON INN in 35mm
Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
GOODBYE, DRAGON INN in 35mm
Fri, Nov 20, 7:00 PM
Evanston · Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Selling fast
Chicago | Rethinking Adolescent Literacy Intervention
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Des Plaines · Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Selling fast
Chicago | Rethinking Adolescent Literacy Intervention
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Des Plaines · Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Almost full
Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago Nov 15th, 2026
Sunday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Marriott Hotel O'Hare
Almost full
Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago Nov 15th, 2026
Sunday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Marriott Hotel O'Hare
Almost full
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Liberty Bank for Savings
Almost full
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Liberty Bank for Savings
Almost full
Big Daddy Weave - Northfield, IL- ChildFund Volunteers
Sun, Nov 22, 5:30 PM
Northfield · Christian Heritage Academy
Almost full
Big Daddy Weave - Northfield, IL- ChildFund Volunteers
Sun, Nov 22, 5:30 PM
Northfield · Christian Heritage Academy
Sales end soon
Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
Sales end soon
Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Old Orchard x Pure Barre
Sunday at 8:00 AM
Skokie · Vuori
ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Old Orchard x Pure Barre
Sunday at 8:00 AM
Skokie · Vuori
Sales end soon
Room for More at White Deer Run | Grand Opening
Friday at 3:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 250 W Greggs Pkwy
Sales end soon
Room for More at White Deer Run | Grand Opening
Friday at 3:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 250 W Greggs Pkwy
Sales end soon
Visit Santa at The Wayfair Store
Saturday at 11:00 AM + 7 more
Wilmette · Wayfair
Sales end soon
Visit Santa at The Wayfair Store
Saturday at 11:00 AM + 7 more
Wilmette · Wayfair
Sales end soon
100 Women Who Care NSC November 2026 Quarterly meeting
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Lincolnshire · Half Day Brewing Company
Sales end soon
100 Women Who Care NSC November 2026 Quarterly meeting
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Lincolnshire · Half Day Brewing Company
Speed Dating at Mount Prospect Public House
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House
Speed Dating at Mount Prospect Public House
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026

23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Lurvey's Holiday Open House

Vuori Woodfield x Lifetime Fitness

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Which free events are coming up?

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

100 Women Who Care NSC November 2026 Quarterly meeting

Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night

Bright Night for the Arts

Room for More at White Deer Run | Grand Opening