What's on around Hoffman Estates for free?
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Events around Hoffman Estates for free
Sat7
Today
TodayFree
BluesSoul / Funk
Charles & Company
Manhattan's American Bar & Grill
TodayFree
Story timeBoard games
Word of the Week
Elk Grove Village Public Library
TodayFree
Story time
Picture Book Month Challenge
Elk Grove Village Public Library
At 8 AMFree
Food
Toastique – Deer Park Grand Opening
20530 N Rand Rd Ste 444
At 9 AMFree
MarketCrafts
Holiday Market
254 N Wood Dale Rd
At 9 AMFree
Exhibition
Glitz, Glam, Gorgeous 2
Main Library
At 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time
Sketchbook Saturdays
Elk Grove Village Public Library
At 9:30 AMFree
Exhibition
Model Railroad Showcase
Roselle Public Library District
At 9:30 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time
Fun Factory Saturday
Elk Grove Village Public Library
At 9:30 AMFree
Talk
American Radio Relay League Amateur Extra Class
Hanover Park Branch Library
At 10 AM$0–31.99
Photography
Wondra: Immerse yourself in the magic of nature
Woodfield Mall
At 10 AMFree
Card gamesTournament
Canasta: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
At 10 AMFree
Drawing & painting
Life Drawing at the Library 2026
Des Plaines History Center Library
At 10:30 AMFree
Mahjong
Mahjong 101
Main Library
At 11 AMFree
Other
The Beauty of Macys Event @ Woodfield
1 Woodfield Mall
At 1 PMFree
CraftsSewing & knitting
The Art of Weaving
St. Charles Public Library
At 2:30 PMFree
Video games
Minecraft Club (Session C)
Elk Grove Village Public Library
At 6 PM$0
ClassicalConcert
Harmony Beyond Sight: Voices of America – BMF National Concert Series Chicago
Herrick Chapel, Judson University
At 7 PM$52.42–78.38
Stand-up
Corey Holcomb
Chicago Improv Comedy Club
At 7 PM$0–71.95
Stand-up
Corey Holcomb Live
Chicago Improv Comedy Club
Sun8
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 8 AMFree
FitnessPilates & stretching
ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Fashion Outlets of Chicago x The Barre
Vuori
Tomorrow · 9 AMFree
MarketOutdoors
Geneva French Market
Downtown Geneva
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
WellnessSouth Asia
Celebrating Inner Diwali: Awakening the Divine Light Within
NATIONAL INDIA HUB
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
Flea market
Collector's Closet
1739 E Central Rd
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
Guided tour
Saint Anne Preschool Prospective Family Open House
Saint Anne Catholic School
Tomorrow · 12 PMFree
Guided tour
Saint Anne Preschool Prospective Family Open House
Saint Anne Catholic School
Tomorrow · 12:15 PMFree
Career
Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments
Main Library
Tomorrow · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema0–15 yrs
Storybook Cinema
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
Drop-in services
Talk With A Trustee
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
ExhibitionCrafts
Model Railroad Showcase
Roselle Public Library District
Tomorrow · 1:15 PMFree
CareerDrop-in services
Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments
Main Library
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
Workshops
STC Creative 5-Min Makes
St. Charles Public Library
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
PopSinger-songwriter
The Saddle Shoe Sisters
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
Sewing & knitting
Crochet Corner
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
Board gamesTournament
Puzzle Competition
Addison Public Library
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
Video games
International Games Day
Addison Public Library
Tomorrow · 2:15 PMFree
Career
Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments
Main Library
Tomorrow · 2:30 PMFree
Board games
Voyages
Addison Public Library
Mon9
Monday 9 November
Mon 9Free
Small gig
Diet Soda
Manhattan's American Bar & Grill
Mon 9 · 9 AMFree
Talk
ESL Class
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Mon 9 · 9:15 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Preschool Storytime
Main Library
Mon 9 · 9:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers
Baby Tales
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Mon 9 · 9:30 AMFree
Story time0–1 yrs
Mother Goose & Me
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Story time
Drop-In Family Storytime (with Caregiver)
St. Charles Public Library
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Mahjong
Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR
Harnish Main Library
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Music for toddlers
Baby Book Time
Des Plaines History Center Library
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Career
Audacity
Hoffman Estates Branch Library
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Discovery Babies & Toddlers
Addison Public Library
Mon 9 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Baby Tales
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Mon 9 · 12 PMFree
TalkLanguage café
Spanish Café / Conversation Group
Main Library
Mon 9 · 12 PMFree
Water sportsSwimming
Baby Brunch
Goldfish Swim School - Elmhurst
Mon 9 · 1 PMFree
Martial artsSports & fitness
Safety & Self-Defense Training Class
44 S Vail Ave ste 203
Mon 9 · 2 PMFree
Talk
Leslie Goddard Presents Route 66
Main Library
Mon 9 · 3 PMFree
Bingo
Bingo
Elmhurst Public Library
Mon 9 · 4 PMFree
Story time6–8 yrs
Bookworms: Gus the Mushroom Dragon
Harnish Main Library
Mon 9 · 4 PMFree
Creative workshop
Maker Monday - Leaf Wreaths
St. Charles Public Library
Mon 9 · 4:30 PMFree
Video gamesTournament
Teen Game Week: Mario Kart Tournament
Roselle Public Library District
Mon 9 · 4:45 PMFree
Kids' show
Puppet Pals - Grades: Pre-K & K - South Elgin
South Elgin Branch Library
Mon 9 · 5 PMFree
Creative workshop
DIY Stickers
Roselle Public Library District
Mon 9Free
Story time
2-3-Year-Old Toddler Storytime (with Caregiver)
St. Charles Public Library
Mon 9 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Church Street Brewing Company
Church Street Brewing Company
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Forever Young Book Club - RO
Eastgate Branch Library
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Middle Grade Book Club
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Mon 9 · 7 PMFree
Career
Developing Your Small Business - RO
Harnish Main Library
Mon 9 · 7 PMFree
TalkHeritage
Christmas on State Street
Roselle Public Library District
Tue10
Tuesday 10 November
Tue 10 · 9 AMFree
LiteratureStory time
Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)
St. Charles Public Library
Tue 10 · 9:30 AMFree
Story time
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
St. Charles Public Library
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Language café
English Conversation Cafe
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Literature
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: Theo of Golden
Des Plaines History Center Library
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time
Mini Mad Science Storytime
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Tue 10 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
2-3 Year-Old Toddler Storytime
St. Charles Public Library
Tue 10 · 11 AMFree
Story time0–6 yrs
Family Storytime (Ages 0-6 yrs)
Roselle Public Library District
Tue 10 · 1 PMFree
Workshops
Autumn Oven Mitt
St. Charles Public Library
Tue 10 · 1 PMFree
Story time
4-5-Year-Old Preschooler Storytime (Independent)
St. Charles Public Library
Tue 10 · 1:30 PMFree
Story timeCreative workshop
Mini Mad Science Storytime
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Tue 10 · 1:45 PMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5 yrs)
Roselle Public Library District
Tue 10 · 3:45 PMFree
Story time10–14 yrs
Kids’ Graphic Novel Club
Rolling Meadows Library
Tue 10 · 4 PMFree
Escape game5–8 yrs
Run Turkey Run-Escape Boxes (Lower Elementary K-2)
St. Charles Public Library
Tue 10 · 5:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at BarleyHaus
BarleyHaus
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Crafts
Scrapbooking Club - RO
Makerspace Library
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at More Brewing Company
More Brewing
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at First Place Sports Bar & Grill
First Place Sports Bar & Grill
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich
Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Unicorns & Spaceships: A Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club
Eastgate Branch Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Drawing & painting
Bad Art: Watercolor Gone Wrong
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Workshops
High School: Amigurumi
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Music for toddlers
Uke Jam
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
Grupo de conversación en inglés en línea o en la biblioteca
Main Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Drop-in services
Friends Meeting
Rolling Meadows Library
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Literature
One Book and a Brew: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Elmhurst Public Library
Tue 10 · 9 PMFree
Story time
Rising Readers (Grades K-2)
St. Charles Public Library
Tue 10 · 9 PMFree
Story time
Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)
St. Charles Public Library
Wed11
Wednesday 11 November
Wed 11 · 9:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers2–2 yrs
Romp & Rhyme
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 11 · 9:45 AMFree
Story time1–2 yrs
Toddler Storytime (Ages 13-35 mos)
Roselle Public Library District
Wed 11 · 10 AMFree
Mahjong
American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Elmhurst Public Library
Wed 11 · 1 PMFree
TalkLiterature
From Hearth to Hardcover: The Evolution of the American Cookbook
St. Charles Public Library
Wed 11 · 1:15 PMFree
Story timeCreative workshop
Storytime
Rolling Meadows Library
Wed 11 · 3:30 PMFree
Creative workshop5–14 yrs
Cartooning with Mark Anderson - Thanksgiving Monsters?!
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Wed 11 · 5 PMFree
LGBTQ+
The Queer Canvas: LGBTQIA+ Art Club
Des Plaines History Center Library
Wed 11 · 6 PMFree
Sewing & knitting
Sewing: Bottle Gift Bag
Makerspace Library
Wed 11Free
Story time
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
St. Charles Public Library
Wed 11 · 6 PMFree
Story timeAnimals5–11 yrs
Read to a Pet: First Session (Grades K-5)
Roselle Public Library District
Wed 11 · 6:15 PMFree
Animals5–11 yrs
Read to a Pet: Second Session (Grades K-5)
Roselle Public Library District
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
LiteratureCinema
Reel Readers: Book to Movie Discussion
Eastgate Branch Library
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
The Book Nook
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
TalkMahjong
The Untold Story Behind Mahjong
Roselle Public Library District
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 At Work Sports Bar
At Work Sports Bar
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Chasers Sports Bar & Grill
Chasers Sports Bar & Grill
Thu12
Thursday 12 November
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club
Harnish Main Library
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
CraftsSewing & knitting
Sewing: Bottle Gift Bag
Makerspace Library
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
Story time
Polish Storytime
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Genealogy Research at the Library
St. Charles Public Library
Thu 12 · 10:30 AMFree
Crafts
Smashed Can Floral Wall Pocket
St. Charles Public Library
Thu 12 · 11 AMFree
TalkLanguage café
English Conversation Group
Roselle Public Library District
Thu 12 · 2 PMFree
Talk
Managing Emotions During the Holidays
Harnish Main Library
Thu 12 · 2:30 PMFree
Science
Alternatives to Microsoft 365
St. Charles Public Library
Thu 12 · 4 PMFree
Career14–18 yrs
TAB: Teen Advisory Board - RO
Harnish Main Library
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Thu 12 · 5 PMFree
Career
SCORE Business Mentoring
Mount Prospect Public Library
Thu 12 · 5:30 PMFree
Crafts
Service Craft: Cricut Printed Crafts
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Drop-in services
Thursday Evening Tech Help
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Kids
CodeBuilders
Mount Prospect Public Library
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Village Pizza and Pub Elgin
Village Pizza and Pub Elgin
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Other
Curls night out
124 E Main St
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
Flea marketLiterature
Books & Bubbly: A Holiday Book Swap
Rosemary and Jeans Public House
Thu 12 · 6 PMFree
FoodCooking
9th Annual Thanksgiving Cooking Class - Thermomix Chicago Branch
The Empty Corner
Thu 12Free
Quiz
Trivia Thursdays
Manhattan's American Bar & Grill
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
Story time
Family Storytime
Rolling Meadows Library
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
Story time
Japanese Storytime
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
CinemaHeritage
Railroad Ties
Des Plaines History Center Library
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Library Trivia Night
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Between the Covers Book Discussion
Roselle Public Library District
Fri13
Friday 13 November
Fri 13 · 9:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers1–5 yrs
Little Wigglers
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 13 · 9:45 AMFree
Story time0–6 yrs
Family Storytime (Ages 0-6 yrs)
Roselle Public Library District
Fri 13 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
The Cradle Will Rock
Rolling Meadows Library
Fri 13 · 11:30 AMFree
YogaWellness
Chair Yoga
Elmhurst Public Library
Fri 13 · 3:30 PMFree
Video games
Teen Game Night
South Elgin Branch Library
Fri 13 · 4 PMFree
Career
Hair Era Salon & Co. Guest Appreciation Event
1780 W Lake St
Fri 13 · 5:30 PMFree
ChessTournament
Chess Club (Advanced Players)
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Fri 13 · 5:30 PMFree
Chess
Chess Club (Beginning Players)
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Later
See also around Hoffman Estates for free
Tomorrow · 3:30 PM
ClassicalConcert
Palatine Concert Band Fall Concert
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, Palatine
Sun 15 · 1 PM
ClassicalConcert
SYO Fall Chamber Recital
Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg
Sat 14 · 6 PM$18.39
RockConcert
Seconds to Serenity CD Release Show
Durty Nellie's Gastropub & Concert Hub, Palatine
Mon 16 · 7 PM$0
ClassicalConcert
St. Cecilia Hymn Festival
St. Theresa Catholic Church, Palatine
Sun 22 · 2 PMFree
JazzSinger-songwriter
Arts Alive Concert: Petra Sings!
Rolling Meadows Library
At 7 PM$95–204
Stand-up
Corey Holcomb
Chicago Improv, Schaumburg
Thu 12 · 7 PM
Stand-up
Adrián Marcelo en Vivo (En Español)
Chicago Improv Comedy Club, Schaumburg
Sat 14 · 8 PM$23.18–33.85
Stand-up
Best of Chicago Stand-Up Comedy
Barrington's White House
Thu 19 · 7 PM$78.33
Theatre
MUSE Live! - Terrestrial show - November 19, 2026
Busse's Flowers and Gifts, Inc., Rolling Meadows
Fri 20 · 7 PM
Stand-up
Samuel J. Comroe
The Chicago Improv, Schaumburg
At 7:30 PM
Magic
Dennis Watkins
Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg
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
Sat 14 · 10 AM$165.75
Food
2026 Weber Grill Thanksgiving Master Class
1415 S Roselle Rd, Palatine
At 9 AM
MarketCrafts
2026 Palatine Fall Craft Fair
Palatine High School
At 6 PM$75
Food
Vin Chicago's Holiday Wine Tasting at Makray Memorial Golf Club
Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Meet Cute Book Club
Bell House Books, Barrington
Fri 13Free
Crafts
Adult Take and Make Craft Kit: Book Page Folded Flower
Roselle Public Library District
Mon 16 · 6 PMFree
Photography
Photography Club
Innovation Hub Library, Schaumburg
Tue 17 · 7 PM$79
Food
11/17 - South Barrington, IL - Friendsgiving in Wine Country
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, South Barrington
Wed 18 · 6:50 PM$28.52
Cinema
Chicago | Премʼєра фільму "КІЛЛХАУС " | “KILLHOUSE”
Cinemark Century Deer Park 16
Thu 19 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Ale & Alchemy Book Club
Sundial Brewing and Blending, Barrington
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
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Quentin Tap
Quentin Tap, Palatine
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at One Taco Dos Tequilas
One Taco Dos Tequilas, Palatine
Fri 6 · 6:30 PM$28.52
Bingo
Plant BINGO at Posh Plants and Curios
Posh Plants & Curios, Barrington
Tue 10 · 8 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Gators Wing Shack Grill & Pizzeria
Gators Wing Shack Grill & Pizzeria, Palatine
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Durty Nellie's Gastropub & Concert Hub
Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub, Palatine
Mon 9 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Madcats
Madcats, Palatine
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Global Brew Tap House
Global Brew Tap House, Schaumburg
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Leen's Lounge
Leen's Lounge, Schaumburg
Tue 10 · 7 PM
Video gamesTournament
Tuesdays at D&B #64
601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Rep's Place
Rep's Place, Rolling Meadows
Fri 27
ChessTournament
10th Annual Sevan Memorial Tournament
Schaumburg
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Venues around Hoffman Estates for free
Roselle Public Library District
210 events
Elk Grove Village Public Library
206 events
Main Library
306 events
Main Library
145 events
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Mount Prospect Public Library
164 events
South Elgin Branch Library
117 events
Addison Public Library
201 events
Des Plaines History Center Library
125 events
Harnish Main Library
135 events
St. Charles Public Library
283 events
Cantigny Park
119 events
Elmhurst Public Library
369 events
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