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2017 Free Chicago Museum Days
2017 Free Chicago Museum Days. Visiting museums can be very expensive. Thanks to the Illinois General Assembly many … [Read More...]
Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: March … [Read More...]
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Free Chicago Trolleys
Chicago has three free trolleys. All are seasonal. At times the lines for free trolleys can get very long and you may … [Read More...]
Free tours Second Presbyterian Church
Free tours Second Presbyterian Church. Where: Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan Ave When: Wednesday 1 … [Read More...]
Free movie Lakeshore East Park
Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free … [Read More...]
Summer Late Night Field Museum
Summer Late Night Field Museum. When: June 6, July 6, August 1, and September 5, 2017 6PM-9PM Where: Field Museum, … [Read More...]
Starbucks: BOGO free iced espresso beverage
Starbucks: BOGO free iced espresso beverage. Grab a friend, head to Starbucks from June 27 to July 2 and chill out with … [Read More...]
Taste of Chicago Survival Guide
Taste of Chicago Survival Guide. There are 67 food vendors, including 16 food trucks and 16 pop-up restaurants (pop-ups … [Read More...]
How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond
How to save money at Bed Bath and Beyond. I'm not a big Bed Bath and Beyond shopper. I still look through their rebate … [Read More...]
Target: $5 off $50 with Visa
Target: $5 off $50 with Visa. Save $5 on a purchase of $50 or more (before taxes) at Target.com when you pay with your … [Read More...]
$5 Doc Films University of Chicago
$5 Doc Films University of Chicago. Doc Films screens movies every night of the academic year, dedicating one night a … [Read More...]
Free July 4 concert Millennium Park
Free July 4 concert Millennium Park Head to Millennium Park for a free Independence Day Salute concert. Bring your … [Read More...]
Free Fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier
Free Fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier. Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks … [Read More...]
Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The University of Chicago's non-denominational Rockefeller Memorial Chapel … [Read More...]
Cook County New Pop Tax starts July 1
Cook County New Pop Tax starts July 1. The Cook County Board approved a new penny-per-ounce tax on … [Read More...]
Red Robin Free movie ticket with gift card purchase
Red Robin Free movie ticket with gift card purchase. If you're near a Red Robin and you want to see this movies this is … [Read More...]
Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago
Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Chicago is home to some world famous comedy clubs. From FREE to 50% OFF here's some … [Read More...]
Windy City Ribfest June 30-July 2
Windy City Ribfest June 30-July 2 When: Friday to Sunday, June 30 1-July 2, 2017 Friday & Sat. 12PM-10pm, Sun. … [Read More...]
Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center
Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p … [Read More...]
Kids bowl free this summer
Kids bowl FREE this summer at participating lanes around the nation. The Kids Bowl Free program requires parents to sign … [Read More...]
Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum
Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum. Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., … [Read More...]
Free outdoor movies Wicker Park
Free outdoor movies Wicker Park. Where: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553 When: June 29, July 6, … [Read More...]
Run through Foam at Navy Pier
Run through Foam at Navy Pier. Free and open to the public. When: June 21-October 1, 2017, Mondays-Fridays at noon … [Read More...]
Half-Price Tickets
Get ticket discounts of up to 50% (sometimes more) on Chicago's hottest musicals, comedies, concerts, talks, and more. See the half-price ticket deals.
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Find out what"s happening in Chicago this week and what you can do that's inexpensive or free. See our list of things that are Free or Cheap this Week.
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