What's on in Barrington on a budget?
24 upcoming events
We've rounded up 24 upcoming events in Barrington on a budget — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Barrington on a budget
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Wednesday 11 November
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Thursday 12 November
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Friday 13 November
Later
Sat 14 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop3–8 yrs
Mindful Made Easy Storytime
Bell House Books
Sun 15 · 1 PM$0–12.51
Animals0–15 yrs
Hot Cocoa Bar @ Walk On
Walk On
Sun 15 · 3 PMFree
ClassicalConcert
Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's Free Concert
St John's Episcopal Church
Wed 18 · 5 PMFree
Literature
Main Character Book Club
Bell House Books
Thu 19 · 6 PMFree
ExhibitionCrafts
Barrington Area Artists Association Art Show
Barrington's White House
Thu 19 · 6 PM$0
Exhibition
Third Thursday Art Night Out: Barrington Area Artists Association Art Sale
Barrington's White House
Thu 19 · 6 PMFree
Volunteering
Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses New Volunteer Information Session
Barrington Area Library
Thu 19 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Ale & Alchemy Book Club
Sundial Brewing and Blending
Fri 20 · 2 PM$0
Friday Art Sale: Barrington Area Artists Association Art Sale
Barrington's White House
Sun 22 · 11 AM$15
Intro to Strength Training at Pvolve Barrington
Pvolve Barrington
Mon 23 · 6:30 PMFree
The Next Chapter Book Club: Fiction Edition
Bell House Books
Tue 1 · 6 PMFree
Barrington Genealogy Club
Barrington Public Library
Sat 5 · 11 AM$0
Holiday Open House with Santa at Barrington’s White House
Barrington's White House
Sat 12 Dec · 5 PM$0–44.52
Eurovision Star Vasil: An Evening of Love and Light – A Holiday Show, 5 p.m
Barrington's White House
Sat 12 Dec · 7:30 PM$0–44.52
Eurovision Star Vasil: An Evening of Love and Light, A Holiday Show, 7:30pm
Barrington's White House
Sun 13 Dec · 2 PM$12.51
Enigmatica In Winter's Light
Bay Spring Community Center
Sat 19 Dec · 3 PM$0–33.85
Nancie Tobison Presents Home for the Holidays with BHS Alumni & Friends, 3p
Barrington's White House
Sat 19 Dec · 5 PM$0–33.85
Nancie Tobison Presents Home for the Holidays with BHS Alumni & Friends, 5p
Barrington's White House
Sun 9 May · 7:40 AM$0–49.99
RunningSports & fitness
Barrington Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk
212 S. Grove Ave
See also in Barrington on a budget
At 7:30 PM$20–68
ClassicalConcert
ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi featured in November concerts
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at First Place Sports Bar & Grill
First Place Sports Bar & Grill, Hoffman Estates
Thu 12 · 7 PM$14.64
RockConcert
Paperboy Riot and more at Bamboozels!
Bamboozels, West Dundee
Sun 15 · 2 PMFree
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
Sunday Afternoon Concert
Main Library, Elgin
Sun 15 · 2 PM$10–25
ClassicalWorld music
Illinois Brass Band highlighting the music of the Watch Factory Band
Elgin History Museum
Thu 3 · 4:30 PMFree
Concert
Dundee Crown High School Choir Holiday Program - NR
Eastgate Branch Library, Algonquin
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at I Smell Bacon BBQ
I Smell Bacon BBQ, Hoffman Estates
Sun 15 · 6 PM$20
Parties
Singles Social Mixer South Barrington, IL Cooper's Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, South Barrington
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Bar Down Sports Grill
Bar Down Sports Grill, Hoffman Estates
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at D.C. Cobb's
D.C. Cobb's, East Dundee
Tomorrow · 10 AM
Food
Villa Olivia Sunday Brunch
Villa Olivia, Bartlett
At 6 PM$75
Food
Vin Chicago's Holiday Wine Tasting at Makray Memorial Golf Club
Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington
Today
Fashion & DesignVolunteering
Barrington Junior Womens Fashion Show Fund Raiser - The Jewel Box
Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington Hills
Mon 9 · 1 PMFree
TalkLanguage café
ESL Conversation Club
Hoffman Estates Branch Library, Schaumburg
Thu 12 · 4 PM$36.05
Food
BellMarket Brews & Bites
BellMarket @BellWorks, Hoffman estates
Thu 12 · 4:30 PM$28.52
TalkFood
Cocktails & Conversation: Intro to Contemporary Art with Betty Briceño
Barrington's White House
Sat 14 · 10 AM$165.75
Food
2026 Weber Grill Thanksgiving Master Class
1415 S Roselle Rd, Palatine
Sat 21 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
Barrington Dance Ensemble Presents Clara’s Nutcracker Tea
Barrington White House
Tue 24 · 9 AMFree
Drop-in services
Advocate Health Care Bus at Barrington Township
Barrington Township
Fri 4 · 7 PMFree
Art & Culture
Barrington Dance Ensemble Presents The Nutcracker
Barrington High School
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at River Street Tavern
River Street Tavern, East Dundee
Tomorrow · 3 PM$44.52
Mahjong
Mahjong Guided Play at 120 Live Bartlett
120 Live, Bartlett
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Cattleman's Burger And Brew
Cattleman's Burger And Brew, Algonquin
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
QuizOutdoors
Trivia Night at Rookies All-American Pub - Elgin
Rookies All-American Pub - Elgin
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at One Taco Dos Tequilas
One Taco Dos Tequilas, Palatine
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Village Pizza and Pub Elgin
Village Pizza and Pub Elgin
Fri 6 · 6:30 PM$28.52
Bingo
Plant BINGO at Posh Plants and Curios
Posh Plants & Curios, Barrington
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Quentin Tap
Quentin Tap, Palatine
Thu 12 · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Roaring Table Brewing Co.
Roaring Table Brewing Co., Lake Zurich
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Global Brew Tap House
Global Brew Tap House, Schaumburg
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Scorched Earth Brewing Company
Scorched Earth Brewing Company, Algonquin
Fri 27
ChessTournament
10th Annual Sevan Memorial Tournament
Schaumburg
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