Various locations throughout Chicago

From June through September, more than 90 movies will screen in parks across Chicago as part of the Park District's annual Movies in the Parks program. From recent blockbusters like Zootopia 2 and Freakier Friday to classics like Back to the Future and Jumangi, you're sure to find something good to watch (for free!) beneath the stars this summer. Screenings typically begin at 8:45pm, or dusk, each evening. Take a look at the full list of movies and participating parks.

Explore a host of galleries and programming at this monthly event that showcases West Town’s dynamic arts community. On the first Friday of every month, galleries and arts-based businesses stay open until 8pm.

More than 70 institutions, galleries and programming partners are coming together this fall for the fourth annual Chicago Exhibition Week. The 7-day event is a celebration of the city's diverse art scene, featuring a lineup of talks, networking events, workshops, performances, activations, parties and more, many of which are free to attend.

TEDxChicago is returning for another edition of inspiring talks this fall. The schedule of events and lineup of speakers have not yet been announced. Last year's programming included a talk with an astronomer at the University of Chicago and talks with doctors and philanthropists at Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

Celebrating Chicago culture through couture, Chicago Fashion Week brings runway shows, markets, educational programs and more—many of which are free to attend—throughout the city. The third edition of the celebration of Chicago's fashion scene features programming like  panel discussions on styling and beauty standards, runway debuts, pop-up shopping events, and networking mixers. Check out the full schedule on CFW's website.