Things to do in United States today

24 October 2026

14 events across United States, in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and 1 more towns. The calendar leans towards Art & Culture, Theatre & Cinema and Festivals. Every one of the 14 has free entry. Curated listings are drawn from official city and venue agendas and were last re-checked on 7 Oct 2026.

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Free events from official city and venue listings that match your search. Tap an event for details. Booking happens on the organiser's own site.

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Fri 25 Sept – Sun 1 NovFree

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park, Chicago

Registration needed

via Lincoln Park Zoo · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Wed 30 Sept – Fri 30 OctFree

Juggling Classes in Bryant Park

Bryant Park, between West 40th and West 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, New York, NY 10018, New York

Registration needed

via Bryant Park Corporation · Checked 30 Sept 2026

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Tue 6 Oct – Sat 31 OctFree

Community Climb at Steelworkers Park

Steelworkers Park climbing wall, South Chicago, Chicago

Registration needed

via Chicago Park District · Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Wed 7 Oct – Sun 8 NovFree

Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground

Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Loop, Chicago

Registration needed

via Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Sat 10 Oct – Sat 31 OctFree

Early Bird Walks at North Park Village Nature Center

North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., North Park, Chicago

Registration needed

via Chicago Park District · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Sun 11 Oct – Sun 1 NovFree

The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

Lummus Park, 14th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Miami

Registration needed

via City of Miami Beach events calendar · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Sun 11 Oct – Sun 1 NovFree

Cuerda & Clave at The Betsy Piano Bar

The Betsy Hotel Piano Bar, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Miami

Registration needed

via City of Miami Beach events calendar · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Mon 12 Oct – Mon 26 OctFree

Early Morning Bird Walks at Big Marsh

Big Marsh Park, 11559 S. Stony Island Ave., South Deering, Chicago

Registration needed

via Chicago Park District · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Wed 14 Oct – Sun 25 OctFree

PLAZA by Andrew Schneider

Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Manhattan, New York

via Lincoln Center · Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Wed 14 Oct – Sun 25 OctFree

PLAZA by Andrew Schneider

Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York

Registration needed

via Lincoln Center (Lincoln Center Presents season listing) · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Wed 21 Oct – Wed 4 NovFree

Luminaria de la Vida: Gallery Hours at South Shore Cultural Center

South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., South Shore, Chicago

Registration needed

via Chicago Park District · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Sat 24 Oct – Mon 2 NovFree

Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos

Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles

Registration needed

via Gloria Molina Grand Park (The Music Center) · Checked 7 Oct 2026

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Sat 24 Oct – Mon 2 NovFree

Downtown Día de los Muertos: Community Ofrendas Exhibition

Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

via Gloria Molina Grand Park · Checked 4 Oct 2026

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Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 OctFree

Queens Night Market (24 October)

Queens Night Market, behind the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, New York

via Queens Night Market (official FAQ and schedule) · Checked 28 Sept 2026

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