100+ Free Things To Do In Chicago This Summer

Block Club Chicago / by Sabrina Castle and Kelly Bauer

CHICAGO — You don’t need to break the bank to enjoy summer in Chicago.

The city’s parks and beaches are ripe for exploring, whether you’re enjoying Japanese-inspired landscaping at the Osaka Garden or getting an adrenaline fix on the bike tracks at Big Marsh Park. You can attend everything from music festivals to a neighborhood Renaissance faire for free. Chicago residents can play tourist for a day by signing up for the city’s free neighborhood tours and take in underrated local gems like Promontory Point. Read More Here.