What's on in ke County for free?
265 upcoming events
We've rounded up 265 upcoming events in ke County for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in ke County for free
Fri30
Today
Thu 29 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
HACES Citizenship Classes
Waukegan Public Library
At 10 AMFree
MarketCrafts
North Shore Grand Art & Makers Festival
600 Central Ave
At 10 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Family Story Time
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
At 10 AMFree
Workshop
Computer Basics Lab
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
At 10 AMFree
Literature
English Language Learners Book Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
At 10:15 AMFree
YogaWellness
Gentle Yoga
Waukegan Public Library
At 10:30 AMFree
Story timeKids' show
Family Storytime
Waukegan Public Library
At 11 AMFree
Cinema
Movie Matinee
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
At 1 PMFree
Drop-in services
Social Worker in the Library
Highland Park Public Library
Sat31
Tomorrow
At 6 PMFree
CinemaOutdoors0–15 yrs
Día de los Muertos Family Movie Night: Coco
The Art Center-Highland Park
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats!
Target
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFreeES
Guided tourHeritage
Día de los Muertos: Recorrido familiar bilingüe a la ofrenda
Highland Park Public Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
Workshop
Spanish 101 Class
Waukegan Public Library
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
Street party
Halloween Safe Candy & Treats Giveaway
19803 Ralston St
Sun1
Sunday 1 November
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Parties
Halloween Party by Promo Kingz & The Stone House Bar
19803 Ralston St
Sun 1Free
Creative workshop
Take Home Craft Kits
Waukegan Public Library
Sun 1Free
Kids
The Activity Spot at WPL
Waukegan Public Library
Sun 1Free
Kids
Teen Zone
Waukegan Public Library
Sun 1 · 10 AMFree
Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats!
Target
Sun 1 · 12 PMFreeES
WellnessOutdoors
Evaluación de Bienestar Gratis | Tu Momento de Bienestar
1538 Washington St
Sun 1 · 1 PMFree
WorkshopTango
Free Intro to Argentine Tango — Try Something New!
233 Raritan Ave
Sun 1 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
2026 Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Community Celebration
Jack Benny Center
Sun 1 · 3 PMFree
Talk
Writer's Block
Waukegan Public Library
Sun 1 · 3:30 PMFree
YogaWellness
Yoga Suave
Waukegan Public Library
Mon2
Monday 2 November
Sun 1 · 7:45 PMFree
LGBTQ+Anti-racism
Faithful vs. Traitor Viewing Party
The Pride Center of New Jersey
Mon 2 · 9 AMFree
Talk
ESL Class
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Mon 2 · 9:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Baby Story Time
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Mon 2 · 10 AMFree
Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats!
Target
Mon 2 · 10 AMFree
WorkshopCareer
Everyday Computer Skills: Computer Lab?
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 2 · 10:30 AMFree
ExhibitionHeritage
Anne Frank The Exhibition
Highland Park Public Library
Mon 2 · 10:30 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time
Bilingual Storytime
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 2 · 2 PMFreeES
Workshop
Clases de Habilidades Básicas en Computación
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 2 · 4:15 PMFree
Kids6–11 yrs
Nintendo Club: Player's Choice
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue3
Tuesday 3 November
Mon 2Free
YogaWellness
Yoga with Doug
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 2 · 6:30 PMFree
Workshop
AI Assistants for Beginners
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Mon 2 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Classics Book Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Mon 2 · 7 PMFree
WorkshopPhotography
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 3 · 9 AMFree
Workshop
ESL Class
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 3 · 9:30 AMFree
WorkshopLanguage café
Intermediate ESL Class
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
Language café
English Conversation Cafe
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
Politics & Economy
Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Tenth Congressional District Democrats!
Target
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Family Story Time
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
WorkshopCareer
Basic Computer Skills Training
1 N Genesee St
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
Workshop
Basic Computer Skills Training
Catholic Charities - Cardinal Bernardin Center
Tue 3 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Preschool Storytime
Waukegan Public Library
Tue 3 · 11 AMFree
Career
Resume Ready: Crafting A Career Story That Stands Out
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 3 · 12 PMFree
CareerDrop-in services
Job Center On the Move
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 3 · 2 PMFree
Kids' show
Elephant & Piggie Party
Waukegan Public Library
Tue 3 · 4:45 PMFree
Creative workshop
STEAM Creations: Sand Art Mandala
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Wed4
Wednesday 4 November
Tue 3 · 5 PMFree
Other
Maker Space Open Hours
Waukegan Public Library
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Aspen Drive Book Club
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
Workshop
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Wed 4 · 9:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Baby Story Time @ Aspen
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Wed 4 · 11 AMFree
Drop-in services
Late Opening
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 4 · 12 PMFree
Drop-in services
Habitat for Humanity tabling
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 4 · 3 PMFree
Art & Culture
Database Pop-up: Consumer Reports
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 4 · 3 PMFree
Workshop
Maker Space Open Hours
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 4 · 3 PMFree
Guided tour
Lambs Farm
Bookmobile Stop Library
Wed 4 · 4:30 PMFree
Creative workshop12–17 yrs
Teen Time: DIY Beaded Plants
Highland Park Public Library
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Wed 4 · 5 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Quilting Club
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 4Free
Guided tour
Court of Spruce
Bookmobile Stop Library
Wed 4 · 5:30 PMFree
Kids' showHeritage6–12 yrs
Woodland Stories
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 4Free
Art & Culture
Pebbleshire Apartments Bookmobile Stop
Bookmobile Stop Library
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMFree
Talk
Building Brain Healthy Habits
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
I Meant to Read That Book Club
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 4Free
Art & Culture
The Park Butterfield
Bookmobile Stop Library
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
WorkshopScience
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 5 · 9:30 AMFree
Volunteering
Coffee Thursday at The Highland Room Cafe
The Highland Room
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Social Worker in the Library
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
Other
HACES Citizenship Classes
Waukegan Public Library
Thu 5 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Toddler Storytime
Waukegan Public Library
Thu 5 · 11 AMFree
Drop-in servicesSeniors
Senior Resource Fair
Libertyville Civic Center Foundation
Thu 5 · 1 PMFree
Other
Maker Space Open Hours
Waukegan Public Library
Thu 5 · 1 PMFree
WorkshopLiterature
Write-In on Lake Michigan with Abby Geni & Laura Joyce-Hubbard
Rosewood Beach
Thu 5 · 4:30 PMFree
Workshop
3D Printing and Product Design
Waukegan Public Library
Later
Thu 5 · 5 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games
Shining Stars
Waukegan Public Library
Thu 5FreeES
Other
El grupo de apoyo para el duelo
Waukegan Public Library
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
Career
Genealogy Networking Group
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
Workshop
Android Phone Basics
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 5 · 7 PMFree
WorkshopScience
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Fri 6 · 10 AMFree
Literature
English Language Learners Book Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Fri 6 · 2 PMFree
Literature
Nonfiction Book Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Fri 6 · 2 PMFree
Drop-in services
Social Services Consultations
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Fri 6 · 4:30 PMFree
Literature
American Girl: Kirsten
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Fri 6 · 5:30 PMFree
YogaWellness
FREE First Friday Spanish Nights: FLOW, SOUND & SANGRIA
1753 Northwind Blvd
Fri 6 · 6 PMFree
Creative workshopOutdoors
National STEAM Day
Jack Benny Center
Sat 7 · 9:30 AMFree
Exhibition
Anne Frank The Exhibition at Griffin MSI
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Cuentacuentos en Español: Familia
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
DAR Genealogy Workshop
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Story timeKids' show0–5 yrs
Spanish Story Time: Family
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Sat 7 · 4 PMFree
Literature
Storytelling Workshop at Lincoln Library Branch
1221 Seven Mile E
Sun 8 · 11 AMFree
Drop-in servicesEcology
Holiday Reuse and Recycling Event
1640 N Milwaukee Ave
Sun 8 · 1 PMFree
Drop-in services
Talk With A Trustee
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Sun 8 · 1 PMFree
Drop-in services
Talk With a Trustee
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Mon 9 · 9 AMFree
WorkshopTalk
ESL Class
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Mon 9 · 2 PMFree
Workshop
Basic Computer Skills Learn to Earn
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 9 · 2 PMFree
Workshop
Basic Computer Skills Training
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
Inclusivity
Autism Social Meetup
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Mon 9 · 7 PMFree
Workshop
Studio Workshop: Audio Cassette Conversion
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 10 · 9 AMFree
Workshop
ESL Class
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Workshop
Sewing Basics: Sunflower Pin Cushion
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 10 · 12 PMFree
Other
Same Team Lunch
The Chapel Libertyville
Tue 10 · 1 PMFree
Literature
Book Discussion with Judy Levin
Highland Park Public Library
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Literature
Classic Literature Book Discussion
Waukegan Public Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Workshop
Bad Art: Watercolor Gone Wrong
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
Workshop
High School: Amigurumi
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Workshop
Studio Workshop: Vinyl Record Conversion
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Volunteering
100 Women Who Care NSC November 2026 Quarterly meeting
Half Day Brewing Company
Wed 11 · 10 AMFree
Literature
Wednesday Morning Book Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 11 · 12 PMFree
Volunteering
Veterans Community Connections Lunch
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 11 · 12:15 PMFree
Story timeOutdoors0–1 yrs
Baby & Me Playgroup
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 11 · 1 PMFree
Drop-in services
PADS Lake County
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 11 · 2 PMFree
Board games0–12 yrs
Autumn Obstacle Course
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 11 · 4:30 PMFree
Story timeLiterature7–11 yrs
World Explorers: Nigeria
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 11 · 5 PMFree
Creative workshop
Crafty Kids
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 11 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Crafterwork
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
Workshop
Rustic Autumn Wreath
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
DIY Key Chains
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Workshop
Studio Workshop: VHS Video Conversion
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 12 · 10 AMFree
Wellness
Sound Bath Meditation: Rejuvenate & Refresh
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 12 · 10:30 AMFree
Guided tour
Rhythm of Learning
Bookmobile Stop Library
Thu 12 · 4 PMFree
Volunteering
High School Service Hour Program: Cards for Kidz
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Thu 12 · 4:15 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games
LEGO Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Thu 12 · 5:30 PMFree
Workshop
Service Craft: Cricut Printed Crafts
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Japanese Bookbinding
Highland Park Public Library
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Library Trivia Night
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
CinemaDocumentary
American Motherhood Tour: Film Screening of No Country for Mothers
Wayfarer Theaters
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Workshop
Studio Workshop: Photo and Image Conversion
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Other
B&F Committee Meeting
Highland Park Public Library
Fri 13 · 10 AMFree
Literature
Friday Morning Book Club
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Fri 13 · 10:30 AMFree
Drop-in services
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
Waukegan Public Library
Fri 13 · 11 AMFree
Cinema
Movie Matinee
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Fri 13 · 6 PMFree
AnimalsKids' show0–15 yrs
Wildlife Wonders Show
Jack Benny Center
Fri 13 · 6 PMFree
Creative workshop11–14 yrs
After-Hours Craft Zone and Movie Night
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Sat 14 · 10 AMFree
RunningOutdoors
27th Annual Turkey Trot
Jack Benny Center
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
World musicFolk / Acoustic
Note for Note: Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago
Highland Park Public Library
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
Highland Park Public Library Note for Note Concert Series
The Art Center-Highland Park
Sun 15 · 2 PMFree
Story timefrom 3 yrs
Playdough Palooza
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Mon 16 · 9 AMFree
Talk
ESL Class
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Mon 16 · 10 AMFreeES
Clases de Habilidades Básicas en Computación
671 S Lewis Ave
Mon 16 · 4:30 PMFree
Kids5–11 yrs
Computer Explorers
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Mon 16 · 5 PMFree
Food
Tea Testers
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 16 · 5 PMFree
Workshop
Junk Journaling
Waukegan Public Library
Mon 16 · 5 PMFreeES
Workshop
Clases de Habilidades Básicas en Computación
Central Permitting Faclility
Mon 16 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
High School Essay Workshop
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Mon 16 · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
VHS Club
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Mon 16 · 7 PMFree
TalkHeritage
History Matters: Naval Station Great Lakes
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Mon 16 · 7 PMFree
Workshop
Studio Workshop: How to Set Up A Recording Session
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 17 · 9 AMFree
Talk
ESL Class
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 17 · 5 PMFree
Workshop
Learn to Sew
Waukegan Public Library
Tue 17 · 5:30 PMFree
TalkHeritage
Potawatomi Lifeways Presentation
Waukegan Public Library
Tue 17 · 6:15 PMFree
FitnessYoga
Zumba Fitness Night
Jack Benny Center
Tue 17 · 6:30 PMFree
Other
Library Board Meeting
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Studio Workshop: Cricut Demonstration
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
Drop-in services
Library Board Meeting
Highland Park Public Library
Wed 18 · 12 PMFree
Workshop
Step Off the To-Do List Treadmill
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 18 · 4:30 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
Escape Artists: Library Wide Mystery
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
Wed 18 · 5 PMFree
Kids
Kinder Ready
Waukegan Public Library
Wed 18 · 5:30 PMFree
TalkStory time
Ray Bradbury Story Hour
Waukegan Public Library
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Venues in ke County for free
Waukegan Public Library
101 events
Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills
86 events
Cook Park Library, Libertyville
79 events
Highland Park Public Library
45 events
Marriott Theatre
34 events
Jack Benny Center
27 events
Genesee Theatre
17 events
Impact Fuel Room
14 events
The Art Center-Highland Park
13 events
Bookmobile Stop Library
7 events
Off-Site Library
7 events
221 N Genesee St
6 events