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Free Events and Things to do in Palatine, IL

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Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sun, Nov 15, 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026
Sun, Nov 15, 12:00 PM
Bloomingdale · 142 S Gary Ave
Almost full
Veterans Day Event
Friday at 9:30 AM
Grayslake · Grayslake
Almost full
Veterans Day Event
Friday at 9:30 AM
Grayslake · Grayslake
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30 AM
Elk Grove Village · Christus Victor Lutheran Church
23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sat, Nov 21, 11:30 AM
Elk Grove Village · Christus Victor Lutheran Church
Almost full
Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Almost full
Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night
Thursday at 5:00 PM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Selling fast
Vuori Woodfield x Lifetime Fitness
Sun, Nov 15, 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Vuori
Selling fast
Vuori Woodfield x Lifetime Fitness
Sun, Nov 15, 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Vuori
Lurvey's Holiday Open House
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Lurvey's Holiday Open House
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Lurvey Home & Garden Center
Almost full
Tales from the Trenches on Trust Administration
Wed, Nov 18, 7:45 AM
Schaumburg · 1933 N Meacham Rd suite 127
Almost full
Tales from the Trenches on Trust Administration
Wed, Nov 18, 7:45 AM
Schaumburg · 1933 N Meacham Rd suite 127
Selling fast
Santa's PJ Party
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 122 Hawthorn Ctr
Selling fast
Santa's PJ Party
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 122 Hawthorn Ctr
Selling fast
Chicago | Rethinking Adolescent Literacy Intervention
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Des Plaines · Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Selling fast
Chicago | Rethinking Adolescent Literacy Intervention
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00 AM
Des Plaines · Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Chicago Area Job Fair - Powered by ITServe Alliance
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Sales end soon
Room for More at White Deer Run | Grand Opening
Friday at 3:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 250 W Greggs Pkwy
Sales end soon
Room for More at White Deer Run | Grand Opening
Friday at 3:00 PM
Vernon Hills · 250 W Greggs Pkwy
Almost full
Big Daddy Weave - Northfield, IL- ChildFund Volunteers
Sun, Nov 22, 5:30 PM
Northfield · Christian Heritage Academy
Almost full
Big Daddy Weave - Northfield, IL- ChildFund Volunteers
Sun, Nov 22, 5:30 PM
Northfield · Christian Heritage Academy
Sales end soon
100 Women Who Care NSC November 2026 Quarterly meeting
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Lincolnshire · Half Day Brewing Company
Sales end soon
100 Women Who Care NSC November 2026 Quarterly meeting
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Lincolnshire · Half Day Brewing Company
Speed Dating at Mount Prospect Public House
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House
Speed Dating at Mount Prospect Public House
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 PM
Mount Prospect · Mount Prospect Public House
Selling fast
Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago Nov 15th, 2026
Sun, Nov 15, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Marriott Hotel O'Hare
Selling fast
Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago Nov 15th, 2026
Sun, Nov 15, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Marriott Hotel O'Hare
SVS Sound R|Evolution Experience at Abt Electronics
Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 PM
Glenview · Abt Electronics
SVS Sound R|Evolution Experience at Abt Electronics
Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 PM
Glenview · Abt Electronics
Girls Set Go STEM Celebration & Graduation Ceremony
Sat, Nov 21, 12:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Arlington Lakes Golf Club
Girls Set Go STEM Celebration & Graduation Ceremony
Sat, Nov 21, 12:00 PM
Arlington Heights · Arlington Lakes Golf Club
Almost full
Bunco Night
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Mount Prospect · Central School
Almost full
Bunco Night
Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
Mount Prospect · Central School
Almost full
Curls night out
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Barrington · 124 E Main St
Almost full
Curls night out
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Barrington · 124 E Main St
Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza
Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Winston Plaza 2026
Saturday at 12:00 PM
Melrose Park · Winston Plaza

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Frequently asked questions about Palatine

What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Santa Lands By Helicopter at Stratford Crossing 2026

Veterans Day Event

23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Vuori Woodfield x Lifetime Fitness

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Which free events are coming up?

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100 Women Who Care NSC November 2026 Quarterly meeting

Lurvey's Holiday Preview Night

Curls night out