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Baby Expo for New and Expecting Families
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Bellwood · Roosevelt Middle School
Baby Expo for New and Expecting Families
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Bellwood · Roosevelt Middle School
Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM
Franklin Park · Villa Bella Banquets
Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM
Franklin Park · Villa Bella Banquets
Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago June 7th 2026
Sun, Jun 7, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Marriott Hotel O'Hare
Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago June 7th 2026
Sun, Jun 7, 11:00 AM
Chicago · Marriott Hotel O'Hare
VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Kellogg Global Hub
VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Evanston · Kellogg Global Hub
Illinois Home Show
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Rosemont · Donald E Stephens Convention Center
Illinois Home Show
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Rosemont · Donald E Stephens Convention Center
Illinois Bridal & Wedding Expo
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Illinois Bridal & Wedding Expo
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Chicago Business Ownership Show
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM + 1 more
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Chicago Business Ownership Show
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM + 1 more
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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Stop Fixing. Start Finishing
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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Stop Fixing. Start Finishing
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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The Blueprint: Levels of Textured Styling — From Salon to Set
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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The Blueprint: Levels of Textured Styling — From Salon to Set
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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Scaling Your Style
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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Scaling Your Style
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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The Upgrade: Turning Everyday Styling into Higher-Paying Work
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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The Upgrade: Turning Everyday Styling into Higher-Paying Work
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
2026 Chicago Family Caregiver Expo - Attendee Registration
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · 10715 S Halsted St
2026 Chicago Family Caregiver Expo - Attendee Registration
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Chicago · 10715 S Halsted St
In my Floral Era Craft and Vendor Event
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM
Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Pavilion 9401 S Oak Park Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453
In my Floral Era Craft and Vendor Event
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM
Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Pavilion 9401 S Oak Park Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Des Plaines Senior Expo
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Des Plaines Senior Expo
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 AM
Des Plaines · Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Design & Dwell | A Home Style Event
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
Park Ridge · 700 N Northwest Hwy
Design & Dwell | A Home Style Event
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
Park Ridge · 700 N Northwest Hwy
PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)
Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)
Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
DuPage County Fall Senior Expo
Thu, Sep 3, 10:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
DuPage County Fall Senior Expo
Thu, Sep 3, 10:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
Heinen’s Healthy Snack Showcase
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00 PM
Glenview · Heinen's Glenview
Heinen’s Healthy Snack Showcase
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00 PM
Glenview · Heinen's Glenview
State of Illinois Career Fair
Tue, May 12, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Hegewisch Community Center
State of Illinois Career Fair
Tue, May 12, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Hegewisch Community Center
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Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00 AM + 2 more
Itasca · Helix Camera & Video
Sales end soon
Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00 AM + 2 more
Itasca · Helix Camera & Video

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What are the best free expo events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free expo events are:

Baby Expo for New and Expecting Families

Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company

Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago June 7th 2026

VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase

Which events are currently trending in Chicago?

The trending searches this month in Chicago are:

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Which free expo events are coming up?

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Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video

Heinen’s Healthy Snack Showcase

PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)

Design & Dwell | A Home Style Event

Baby Expo for New and Expecting Families

Baby Expo for New and Expecting Families

Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company

Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company

Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago June 7th 2026

Luxury Bridal Expo Marriott O'Hare, Chicago June 7th 2026

VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase

VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase

Illinois Home Show

Illinois Home Show

Illinois Bridal & Wedding Expo

Illinois Bridal & Wedding Expo

Chicago Business Ownership Show

Chicago Business Ownership Show

Stop Fixing. Start Finishing

Stop Fixing. Start Finishing

The Blueprint: Levels of Textured Styling — From Salon to Set

The Blueprint: Levels of Textured Styling — From Salon to Set

Scaling Your Style

Scaling Your Style

The Upgrade: Turning Everyday Styling into Higher-Paying Work

The Upgrade: Turning Everyday Styling into Higher-Paying Work

2026 Chicago Family Caregiver Expo - Attendee Registration

2026 Chicago Family Caregiver Expo - Attendee Registration

In my Floral Era Craft and Vendor Event

In my Floral Era Craft and Vendor Event

Des Plaines Senior Expo

Des Plaines Senior Expo

Design & Dwell | A Home Style Event

Design & Dwell | A Home Style Event

PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)

PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)

DuPage County Fall Senior Expo

DuPage County Fall Senior Expo

Heinen’s Healthy Snack Showcase

Heinen’s Healthy Snack Showcase

State of Illinois Career Fair

State of Illinois Career Fair

Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video

Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Helix Camera & Video

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