What's on in Niles on a budget?
104 upcoming events
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Events in Niles on a budget
Wed7
Today
Tue 6Free
📖Story time
Evening Family Storytime
Niles-Maine District Library
At 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Wee Wednesdays A
Niles-Maine District Library
At 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
Houseplants 101: Right Plant, Right Place
Niles-Maine District Library
At 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Wee Wednesdays B
Niles-Maine District Library
At 3 PMFree
👾Video games
Middle Ground Gaming
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu8
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
👴SeniorsConsumer fair
Seniors & Caregivers Expo 2026
Eastwood Mall Complex
Tomorrow · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Toddling Thursdays A
Niles-Maine District Library
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Toddling Thursdays B
Niles-Maine District Library
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services💼Career
Social Services: Digital Help
Niles-Maine District Library
Tomorrow · 4 PMFree
🧸Kids
Wonder Ground
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri9
Friday 9 October
Sat10
Saturday 10 October
Sat 10 · 9 AMFree
🧘Wellness
Community Resiliency Model: Supporting Helpers, Strengthening Communities
Rust City Church
Sat 10 · 8 AM$10–30
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
13th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K
7655 W Dempster St
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers
Itty Bitty Babies
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Tech Help
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 10 · 11 AMFreeES
📖Story time0–8 yrs
Cuentos en Español
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics
Niles-Maine District Library
Sun11
Sunday 11 October
Mon12
Monday 12 October
Mon 12 · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time
Monday Open Play
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 12 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Preventing Online & Digital Scams
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 12 · 1 PMFree
📖Story time
Threes & Fours: Read & More
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 12 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Glow in the Dark Pendant
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue13
Tuesday 13 October
Mon 12 · 6 PMFree
✂️Workshop👾Video games
Virtual Reality — Meta Quest VR sessions
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 12 · 7 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Understanding Medicare
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 13 · 11 AMFree
📖Story time0–3 yrs
Tuesday's for Toddlers
Eastwood Mall Complex
Tue 13 · 4:30 PMFreePL
📖Story time0–12 yrs
Opowiadania po Polsku
Niles-Maine District Library
Later
Tue 13 · 5 PMFree
📖Story time12–18 yrs
Boba Tea + Anime Club
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 14 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Watercolor Wonders
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 14 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Tech Up: Microsoft Word
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 14 · 5 PMFree
🤝Volunteering
Garden Helpers
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 15 · 5 PMFree
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+
Rainbow Underground
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri 16Free
🍽️Food
Spice Club: Caraway Seed Bread
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri 16 · 4:30 PMFree
🎪Kids' show
Drama Club
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 17 · 12 PMFree
🏷️Other
Teen Advisory Board
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 17 · 2 PMFree
🎹Blues🎶Singer-songwriter
Donna Herula Trio
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 17 · 3 PMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Get Out To Vote in Niles, Michigan
North 2nd Street & East Main Street
Sun 18 · 11 AMFree
🍽️Food
Botox, Brunch and Bubbles
6913 N Milwaukee Ave
Sun 18 · 2 PMFree
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
The All American Oktoberfest Band
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 19 · 5:30 PMFree
♙Chess
Chess Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 19 · 6:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Knit Wits
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 20 · 11 AMFree
🔢Bingo
Retro Rewind Bingo
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 20 · 5:30 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop12–18 yrs
Cosplay Collective
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 21 · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Buzz Discussion
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 21Free
🏷️Other
Regular Meeting of the Library Board
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 22 · 11 AMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Autumnal Wax Paper Lanterns
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 22 · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Crochet Club
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri 23 · 6:45 PMFree
🎭Theatre
Shakespeare Project of Chicago Presents: Macbeth
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 24 · 9:30 AMFree
🏷️Other
ACT Practice Test
Niles-Maine District Library
Sun 25 · 11 AMFree
🎪Kids' show
Adaptive Hour
Niles-Maine District Library
Sun 25 · 11 AMFree
🏷️Other
Volunteer in KidSpace
Niles-Maine District Library
Sun 25 · 12 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Fused Glass Fall Suncatchers
Niles-Maine District Library
Sun 25 · 2:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Fused Glass Fall Suncatchers
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 26 · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Junk Journal Club
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 27 · 8 AMFree
Village of Niles Mayor Forum: Small Business Affordability Crisis
The Niles Senior Center
Tue 27 · 4 PMFree
🎯Board games
Pokémon Club
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 27 · 7:30 PMFree
❓Quiz
HALLOWEEN Theme Trivia | Dave & Buster's Niles OH
Dave & Buster's Niles, OH
Wed 28 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Tech Up: Microsoft Excel
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 29 · 10 AMFree
📖Story time2–6 yrs
Boo Time
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri 30 · 9 AMFree
The Power of Repair: Building resilience through PCE and HOPE
43 N Main St
Fri 30 · 4:30 PMFree
🐣Animals0–12 yrs
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 2 · 3 PMFreeES
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Mini Ofrenda
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 2 · 6:30 PMFreePL
📚Literature
Klub Polskiej Książki - Polish Book Discussion
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 3 · 4 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Sewing Club: Pie Carrier Tote
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 4 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Maggie Trevor Office Hours
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 4 · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🔬Science
Digital Declutter
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 5 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
📖Story time1–3 yrs
Toddling Thursdays A
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 5 Nov · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time1–3 yrs
Toddling Thursdays B
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 5 Nov · 5 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop💛Inclusivity12–18 yrs
Inclusive Crafting: Gratitude Desk Display
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 5 Nov · 7 PMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show
Cuentos en la Noche
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri 6 Nov · 4 PMFree
📖Story time
Doodle Club
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Messy Art
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 7 Nov · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Volunteer in KidSpace
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 7 Nov · 1 PMFree
📖Story time🩰Classical
Ballet & Books
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 11 Nov · 10 AMFree
Tech Up: Microsoft PowerPoint
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 11 Nov · 11 AMFree
Make a Bowl Cozy
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 11 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
Reading with Rover
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 12 Nov · 9 AMFree
Craft Swap Donation Drop Off
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 14 Nov · 10 AMFree
Craft Swap
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 14 Nov · 3 PMFree
Memory Quilts with Author Cozbi A. Cabrera
Niles-Maine District Library
Sun 15 Nov · 2 PMFree
Catch The Twain: The Musical
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 17 Nov · 11 AMFree
🎤Music quiz🔢Bingo
Retro Rewind Bingo
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 18 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Paint Your Own Turkey Tray
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 18 Nov · 1 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Book Buzz Discussion
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri 20 Nov · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Embroider a Kitchen Towel - First Time Attendees Only
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 21 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Watercolor Wonders
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 21 Nov · 12 PMFree
Paskong Pinoy Sa Chicago Holiday Market
Saint John Brebeuf Parish
Sun 22 Nov · 2 PMFreePL
🎬Cinema
Film w języku polskim - Vinci 2
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 23 Nov · 2 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop9–12 yrs
Kids Crochet Workshop
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 24 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Pumpkin Pie Monoprint + Watercolor
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 25 Nov · 10 AMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
Tech Up: Google Docs
Niles-Maine District Library
Wed 25 Nov · 10 AMFree
🎬Cinema📖Story time
School's Out Movie
Niles-Maine District Library
Fri 27 Nov · 11 AMFreeKO
📖Story time🪇Music for toddlers0–8 yrs
어린이 이야기 시간
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 28 Nov · 9:30 AMFree
🏷️Other
SAT Practice Test
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 1 Dec · 10 AMFree
Tots & Crafts
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 1 Dec · 4 PMFree
Sewing Club: Star Pillows
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 3 Dec · 5 PMFree
Inclusive Crafting: No-Sew Fleece Blankets
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 3 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Homework Help
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AMFree
🧸Kids0–15 yrs
Messy Art
Niles-Maine District Library
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AMFree
🤝Volunteering
Volunteer in KidSpace
Niles-Maine District Library
Tue 8 Dec · 5 PMFree
🎬Cinema📖Manga & Comics12–18 yrs
Boba Tea + Anime Club
Niles-Maine District Library
Thu 10 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
🎒Students14–18 yrs
FASFA Workshop
Niles-Maine District Library
Mon 28 Dec · 5 PMFree
Junk Journal Club
Niles-Maine District Library
See also in Niles on a budget
Sat 17 · 9 PM
🎫Concert
The Rosedale Ramblin' Band at Mystic Rogue
Mystic Rogue, Chicago
Sun 1 · 3 PMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
FREE Fall Preview Concert (Apollo Chorus of Chicago)
St Paul of the Cross Church, Park Ridge
Thu 15 · 7 PMFree
🌐World music🎫Concert
Global Neighbors: Cuba
Park Ridge Public Library
Fri 30 · 8 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
The Rosedale Ramblin' Band at Paterno's
Paterno's Pizza, Chicago
Fri 9 · 8 PM
🌐World music🪇Salsa
Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua
Copernicus Center, Chicago
Fri 9 · 8 PM
💜Soul / Funk🎫Concert
Tower of Power
The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Sat 24 · 3 PM$71.21
🎉Parties
The 7th Annual Bergies Boo Crawl
Edison Park, Chicago
Sat 17 · 12 PM
🎪Street party🍽️Food
Festa Italiana with Jewel-Osco - W Foster Ave, Chicago
Jewel-Osco - 7342 W Foster Ave, Chicago
Sat 10 · 3 PM$5–10
🎪Street party
Harvest Fest 2026
700 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge
Tomorrow · 10 PM$30
🥁Drum & Bass🎫Concert
Ivy Lab
Smoke & Mirrors, Chicago
Sat 10 · 10 AM
🎉Parties
Brunch
Fatpour Tap Works - Lincolnwood
Sat 10 · 8 PM$12.51
🪇Salsa🌺Bachata
Saturdays Latin Techniques Dance Social!
Latin Techniques Dance Studio, Chicago
Fri 30 · 7 PM$10
🎤Stand-up
Chiquita Scoops Comedy Show
Chiquita Scoops, Chicago
Thu 5 Nov · 8 PMFree
🎤Stand-up
CABANA LOUNGE COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Cabana Lounge, Chicago
Wed 14 · 7 PM$23.18–33.85
🎭Theatre
Hot Flashes & Fierce Tales: Stories from Menopause, Midlife, and Beyond
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie
Wed 14 · 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
The Gift Theatre Company, Chicago
At 6 PMFree
🍽️Food
Happy Hour - Fall Menu Preview!
WineStyles Chicago
Tue 27 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature
Adult Book Discussion: One Book, One Chicago
Roden Library, Chicago
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
📚Literature
Adult Book Discussion: One Book, One Chicago
Oriole Park Library, Chicago
Tue 20 · 7 PM$34.87
📽️Documentary🗣️Talk
ZETEO LIVE IN CHICAGO | 'Night Flower: Inside AIPAC’s Fight for Influence'
Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge
Mon 19 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
Notable News in Space Science with Northwestern's CIERA
Edgebrook Library, Chicago
Mon 12 · 4:30 PMFree
🎬Cinema
TV Screening: Twilight Zone (1959)
Jefferson Park Library, Chicago
At 6 PM$0
🗣️Talk
Wine and Wills with Evermore Law Group
Biagio Events and Catering, Chicago
Tomorrow · 5:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
AI, Honestly
Skokie Public Library
Fri 9 · 6 PMFree
🖼️Exhibition
Urban Pulse Group Art Exhibit
5504 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
Tue 20 · 7 PM$0
🗣️Talk
Let's Eat Cookies and Talk About Death: An Open-Ended Conversation
Take Flight Spirits, Skokie
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