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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk
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2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
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Regal Cinemas Free Screenings of Fast & Furious Films
Regal Cinemas Free Screenings of Fast & Furious Films Regal Crown Club members (membership is free) can get 2 … [Read More...]
Volunteer at Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Lincoln Park
Volunteer at Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Lincoln Park. Where: East side of the Sanctuary (Addison Ave. … [Read More...]
Free online Vaccine Ambassador course
Free online Vaccine Ambassador course When: Access within one business day from signing up Where: Online … [Read More...]
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Lakeview
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining. The City will be closing select streets to traffic again this year to … [Read More...]
Old Town Art Fair June 12-13
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Buckingham Fountain Opening Day events May 22
Buckingham Fountain Opening Day Events. Join ComEd and the Chicago Park District for "Switch on Summer" to celebrate the … [Read More...]
Free movies Harold Washington Library
Free movies Harold Washington Library Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Cindy … [Read More...]
Free BACP Business Education webinars
Free BACP Business Education webinars . Register here. The City of Chicago Business Affairs' and Cosumer … [Read More...]
Free Pilsen Community Market
Free Pilsen Community Market When: Sunday, May 23-end of summer 2020 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Plaza … [Read More...]
Home Run Inn Pizza Dock Sale
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Downtown Chicago farmers markets
Downtown Chicago farmers markets. Go to the links and read all the rules and procedures for your farmers market … [Read More...]
Northside Chicago Farmers Markets
Northside Chicago Farmer's Markets. Go to the links and read all the rules and procedures for your farmers market … [Read More...]
Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes
Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes Who is eligible If you’re a Chicago Public Library (CPL) cardholder and an … [Read More...]
Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs
Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs. Online Chicago Park District summer program registration … [Read More...]
Free Printer’s Row Art Fest Sept 11-12
Free Printer's Row Art Fest Sept 11-12 When: Saturday-Sunday, September 11-12, 2021, 10AM-5PM Where: … [Read More...]
Gold Coast Art Fair Aug 21-22
Gold Coast Art Fair Aug 21-22. One of the oldest art fairs in Chicago, the Gold Coast Art Fair returns to Grant … [Read More...]
Free rides from Gestcart
Free rides from Gestcart. The bus was taking forever and I was too lazy to walk when this golf cart went by. I … [Read More...]
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading … [Read More...]
Big Lots Rewards members save additional 20%
Big Lots Rewards members save additional 20%. It's been a long time since I've shopped at a Big Lots because they … [Read More...]
Save money at Big Lots
Save money with Big Lots. Big Lots started out selling odd lots and close outs, that is merchandise that traditional … [Read More...]
Free Protect Chicago Music Series
Free Protect Chicago Music Series When: Saturday, May 22, 2021 1PM-5PM Where: The Promontory's parking lot 5311 S. … [Read More...]
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading … [Read More...]
New Divvy rewards program
New Divvy rewards program. Divvy has a new rewards program called Blue Angels. You can earn points, toward … [Read More...]
Free dozen for graduating seniors at Krispy Kreme
Free dozen for graduating seniors at Krispy Kreme When: May 13, 2021 On May 13, 2021 all 2021 graduating … [Read More...]
Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof
Free Krispy Kreme donut with Covid vaccine proof When: March 22-December 31, 2021. Where: See … [Read More...]
Free Wednesday Millennium Park concerts
Free Wednesday Millennium Park concerts. Whether you're picnicking on the Great Lawn or you've snagged a free seat … [Read More...]
Free Friday and Saturday Millennium Park concerts
Free Friday and Saturday Millennium Park concerts. Whether you're picnicking on the Great Lawn or you've snagged a free … [Read More...]
Kohl Children’s Museum reopening
Kohl Children's Museum reopening Where: 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026 847) 832-6600 When: Now … [Read More...]
Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises
Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises Where: Location of boats vary When: Various The weather's nice … [Read More...]
Maggie Daley Park open
Maggie Daley Park open. Maggie Daley Park is reopening in phases. Always check your park location before … [Read More...]
Get $50 off Shipt membership at Target
Get $50 off Shipt membership at Target From now until 6/1/2021 Target is offering $50 off an annual Shipt … [Read More...]
Starbucks get 50% off one drink a week for 3 weeks
Starbucks get 50% off one drink a week for 3 weeks Starbucks Rewards members check your email for this deal. … [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...]
Free teacher appreciation kit
Free teacher appreciation kit May 3-7, 2021 is Teacher Appreciation week. Download a free kit from the Shops at … [Read More...]
Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $51
Save money with Imperfect Foods Get $51 Imperfect Foods is a subscription service that sells perfectly good produce … [Read More...]
Downtown Chicago Rooftops and Patios
Downtown Chicago rooftops and patios. Well it's almost that time again for glorious outdoor dining and … [Read More...]
Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk
Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk. The Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful stroll and a nice way to … [Read More...]
Discount tickets to Windy City Smokeout
Discount tickets to Windy City Smokeout When: July 8-11, 2021 Where: United Center Parking Lot The Windy City … [Read More...]
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. Covid status: Each museum that has reopened has specific ticketing … [Read More...]
Discount Chicago Lakefront family-friendly cruises
Discount Chicago Lakefront family-friendly cruises When: Various dates and times. Where: Island Time located at … [Read More...]
Free Sundays on State
Free Sundays on State When: Every Sunday, July 11-September 26, 2021. Events from 11am-8pm; street closed … [Read More...]
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago Updated
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Chicago All of the following information is subject to change. 5/13/2021 … [Read More...]
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois Updated
Where to get the Covid vaccine in Illinois All of the following information is subject to change. … [Read More...]
Free exhibits at Newberry Library
Free exhibits at Newberry Library. The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some … [Read More...]
Free events Newberry Library
Free events Newberry Library Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Free and open to the … [Read More...]
Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops
Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops The Harold Washington Library Center offers an ongoing History and … [Read More...]
Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap
Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) … [Read More...]
Free motorcycle classes Harper College
Free motorcycle classes Harper College. If you're considering learning to ride, all Illinois Department of … [Read More...]
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