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Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents The following Alderman are offering their residents free Brookfield Zoo … [Read More...]
Downtown Chicago Rooftops and Patios
Downtown Chicago rooftops and patios. Well it's almost that time again for glorious outdoor dining and drinking. … [Read More...]
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
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Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30
Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30. Chicago Food Truck Fest is returning! Mark your calendars. Food … [Read More...]
Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale
Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale July 29-August 1 When: July 29-August 1, 2021 9AM-9PM store hours … [Read More...]
20% off Panera Gift Cards online
20% off Panera Gift Cards online When: 7/21/2021-8/31/2021 Receive a 20% discount on retail plastic and … [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...]
Wicker Park Fest July 23-25
Wicker Park Fest July 23-25 When: Saturday-Sunday, July 23-25, 2021 Friday 5PM-10PM; Sat-Sun … [Read More...]
Free Sundays on State
Free Sundays on State When: Every Sunday, July 11-September 26, 2021. (No events Aug 1 and 15). … [Read More...]
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents The following Alderman are offering their residents free Brookfield Zoo … [Read More...]
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum free fishing classes
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free fishing classes When: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021 11:00AM-1:00PM … [Read More...]
Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park
Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park Bring your fidos out for some free outdoor therapeutic partner … [Read More...]
Get Free Movie Ticket from Applebee’s
Get Free Movie Ticket from Applebee’s Get a FREE Movie Ticket to See Disney’s Jungle Cruise with any $25 … [Read More...]
Wendy’s: BOGO for $1 on 5 items
Wendy’s: Get BOGO for $1 On 5 items When: Now through September 5, 2021 Purchase one regularly priced item … [Read More...]
Burger King: BOGO for $1 on 5 items
Burger King: BOGO for $1 on 5 items When: Now through September 5, 2021 Purchase one regularly priced item … [Read More...]
Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier
Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier. About the Navy Pier Fireworks Navy Pier is the destination for … [Read More...]
Free fitness classes at Navy Pier
Free fitness classes at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are offering free fitness classes most of … [Read More...]
Free Workouts at Gallagher Way
Free Workouts at Gallagher Way. Gallagher Way hosts free workouts from July-September. Where: 3635 N Clark St … [Read More...]
Free Movies at Gallagher Way
Free Movies at Gallagher Way. Where: 3635 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. When: … [Read More...]
Free Learn to Ride Bike Classes for Adults
Free Learn to Ride Bike Classes for Adults Classes led by CDOT’s SAFE (Streets Are for Everybody) Ambassadors. … [Read More...]
Free compost from MWRD
Free compost from MWRD Pick up free compost The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) offers free compost for … [Read More...]
Free trees from MWRD
Free trees from MWRD The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Restore the Canopy program offers FREE Black, … [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...]
Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA. Attend a free live jazz concert every Tuesday on the Terrace at the … [Read More...]
Taste of Lincoln Avenue July 24-25
Taste of Lincoln Avenue. The long running Taste of Lincoln Avenue returns next weekend with music, food and a kids … [Read More...]
Free Metropolitan Water Reclamation District tour
Free Metropolitan Water Reclamation District tour After reading the disturbing article in the NYTimes about how … [Read More...]
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, … [Read More...]
Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry
Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry. Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum … [Read More...]
Downtown Chicago Rooftops and Patios
Downtown Chicago rooftops and patios. Well it's almost that time again for glorious outdoor dining and drinking. … [Read More...]
Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago
Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Some shows are live and some are virtual. Live Stream: "Comics … [Read More...]
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – River North
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - River North. The City will be closing select streets to traffic again … [Read More...]
Gene Siskel Film Center tickets on sale July 19
Gene Siskel Film Center tickets on sale July 19. The Gene Siskel Film Center is reopening August 6 and tickets go … [Read More...]
Volunteer for Beach Clean up with Shedd Aquarium
Volunteer for Beach Clean up with Shedd Aquarium on Great Lakes Action Days and give back to the wild places in our … [Read More...]
Free Astronomy in the Parks
Free Astronomy in the Parks Astronomy in the Parks, hosted by the Chicago Astronomer group leads free telescope … [Read More...]
Free fitness classes Field Museum
Free fitness classes Field Museum When: Saturdays, 8AM-9AM. July 10-August 21, 2021 Where: Field Museum, 1400 S … [Read More...]
Free Rush Hour Summer Concert Series
Free Rush Hour Summer Concert Series When: Every Tuesday from June-August 2021, Refreshments and pre-concert … [Read More...]
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. I always recommend that everyone always call everywhere first to confirm … [Read More...]
Green City Market every Wednesday
Green City Market every Wednesday Go to the link and read all the rules and procedures before heading out. … [Read More...]
How to get rid of junk mail
How to get rid of junk mail. A great way to start out the new year is to work on reducing your junk mail. Every … [Read More...]
Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago
Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago. Friday outdoor concerts are back. When: Each Friday of … [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...]
Discount tickets to Fathom Events
Discount tickets to Fathom Events What are Fathom Events? Fathom Events are special screenings at AMC, Cinemark and … [Read More...]
Newberry Library Book Fair Express Book Sale
Newberry Library Book Fair Express Book Sale When: Canceled 2021 Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton … [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...]
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...]
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store Chicago is the home of the only Urban Outfitters Surplus … [Read More...]
Chicago Garage Sales
Chicago Garage Sales. Looking for Chicago-area garage sales, moving sales, yard sales, and estate sales? Use our handy … [Read More...]
Free kids events Gallagher Way
Free kids events Gallagher Way. Gallagher Way is offering free Wiggleworms sessions followed by a movie. Where: … [Read More...]
Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 18
Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day. Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free general admission-for-two to … [Read More...]
Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents
Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents If you live in the suburbs and have a library card from a … [Read More...]
Discount admission with Explore More Illinois
Discount admission with Explore More Illinois I was looking for ways for suburban residents can get discount … [Read More...]
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