Free events in Bartlett, IL

Test your knowledge at Monday Night Trivia at Midway Sports Bar. Participation is free, and prizes are on the line for top teams. The quiz features six rounds of challenging questions, and teams can include up to six players. Invite friends, enjoy a drink, and tackle categories like pop culture, entertainment, sports, name that tune, and geography and history. First and second place earn prizes, with an additional mid game prize to keep the competition lively.

Set aside time for creativity at Arts in Bartlett, where artists gather to work on their own pieces in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Bring a work in progress, connect with fellow creatives, and find renewed momentum together. Participation is free and open to ages 16 and up.

The afternoon before the first day of school features Chalk the Walk outside the school. Chalk will be provided for participants to use.

American English brings a live Beatles tribute as part of the Summer Concert Series. Admission is free and open to everyone, and food and beverages are available from Nicks Pizza, Dave’s Holy Smokes BBQ, Kona Ice, Mahan Family Wines, and Wolfden Brewery. This concert is part of a community series presented by the Bloomingdale Park District and the Village of Bloomingdale.

Explore a lively community gathering that blends a farmers market with live music. Browse stalls from local sellers offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and other finds, then linger for a worldly vibe with performances by local talent and professional bands. It is free to attend, and you can bring a lawn chair, relax by the recently added park, enjoy a picnic from a nearby restaurant or a participating food truck, and take in the upbeat concert. An upcoming performance features American classic rock with a touch of Bach from Classical Blast.

Moms Cooks offers a free, community-based cooking session focused on making a shared meal while exchanging stories, culture, and connection. Each meetup features a guest cook who shapes a unique menu and leads participants through the recipes, weaving in the history, traditions, and personal memories behind the dishes and their ingredients. Once the cooking wraps up, everyone gathers at the table to enjoy what was created together. This class pairs hands-on practice with thoughtful conversation and the joy of gathering around food. All experience levels are welcome, from confident home cooks to anyone simply curious to learn. Despite the name, the event is not limited to moms, and is open to all. Its purpose is to strengthen community by learning about one another’s cultures, traditions, stories, and foods, deepening appreciation for the many perspectives that make the community vibrant.

Part of Schaumburg’s free outdoor concert series on the grounds of the Al Larson Cultural Center, this performance showcases Classical Blast blending well known rock songs with classical favorites by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin. The band performs on a mix of classical and rock instruments for a dynamic show. Free parking is available at the Al Larson Cultural Center, with overflow at the School District 54 parking lot.