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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: General zoo … [Read More...]
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Free lectures at Near North Library
Free lectures at Near North Library Where: Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Preparing … [Read More...]
Lyric Opera Chicago tours
Lyric Opera Chicago tours. If you have an interest in opera and/or architecture you might want to consider taking a … [Read More...]
Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets
Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets. The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony. All season … [Read More...]
MCA Chicago Free 50th Anniversary Days
MCA Chicago Free 50th Anniversary Days. When: October 21 and 22, 2017, Hours below. Where: Museum of Contemporary … [Read More...]
Free Halloween events at Navy Pier
Enjoy Free Halloween events at Navy Pier including trick-or-treating, a scary movie, costume contests, live … [Read More...]
Green City Market at The Park at Wrigley
Green City Market at The Park at Wrigley When: Thursdays 4PM-8PM June 15-October 26, 2017 Where: 3637 N Clark St … [Read More...]
Arts in the Dark The Halloween Parade
Arts in the Dark The Halloween parade When: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 4pM-9:30PM. Where: Millennium Park and … [Read More...]
Free money with Ritual App
Free money with Ritual App. I researched this app at least a year ago and it was only available for people who worked … [Read More...]
North Shore Chicago Rummage Sales
North Shore Chicago Rummage Sales. Rummage sales (and garage sales) are a great way to get super deals on things you … [Read More...]
Harold Washington Library: Free Musical Performance
Harold Washington Library: free musical performance. As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and … [Read More...]
Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare
Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free … [Read More...]
Harold Washington Library: History and Genealogy Series
Harold Washington Library: History and Genealogy Series The Harold Washington Library Center offers an ongoing … [Read More...]
Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration
Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration When: October 19, 2017 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Where: The Lurie Garden, Millennium … [Read More...]
Latinicity’s new Mexican restaurant
Latinicity's new Mexican restaurant As of October 2, the sit down tapas restaurant Pata Negra has been converted to a … [Read More...]
Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley
Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley. When: Monday, October 16, 2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: 3637 N Clark St between … [Read More...]
Free Workouts at The Park at Wrigley
Free Workouts at The Park at Wrigley Where: 3637 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. Monday … [Read More...]
78% off Sam’s Club membership
78% off Sam’s Club membership. If you've been thinking about trying out Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the … [Read More...]
Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs
Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free … [Read More...]
Lurie Garden: Free Lectures and Workshops
Lurie Garden: Free Lectures and Workshops The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events … [Read More...]
97 cheap and easy Halloween costumes
97 cheap and easy Halloween costumes. Halloween is just around the corner. Be creative and save money by skipping … [Read More...]
North Park Village Nature Center: Free Family events
North Park Village Nature Center is an oasis within the city offering free family events year round. Where: North … [Read More...]
Free Kids Events at Lurie Garden
Free Kids Events at Lurie Garden. The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE Family and Kids programming. All events are … [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...]
City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops
City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops. The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer … [Read More...]
Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises
Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises When: Mondays and Tuesdays, Boarding 6:00pm, Departing 6:30pm, Returning … [Read More...]
Chicago theater tickets $20 or less
Chicago theater tickets $20 or less. Going to the theater can be expensive. We're lucky in Chicago to have a wide range … [Read More...]
Visit museums free this weekend
Visit museums free this weekend. The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means Bank of America … [Read More...]
Thrift shopping 900 N Michigan Ave
Thrift shopping 900 N Michigan Ave When: Wednesday, October 3, 2017, 10am Where: 900 N.Michigan Avenue Level … [Read More...]
Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso
Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE … [Read More...]
Campfire Horror at Northerly Island
Campfire Horror at Northerly Island Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., (312) 745-2910. Visit their … [Read More...]
Senior Savings Day at Walgreens
Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers customers age 55 and older a 20% … [Read More...]
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago
Following is a list of closer in Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago. Admission prices vary by day of visit … [Read More...]
Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo
Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo. When: Fridays–Sundays, September 29–30 & October 1, 6–9, 13-15, 20-22, … [Read More...]
Harold Washington Library: Free Author Lecture Series
Harold Washington Library: Free Author Lecture Series. Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, … [Read More...]
Near North Library: Free movie screening
Near North Library: Free movie screening. Where: Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Film … [Read More...]
Amazon: Reload $100 get $10 bonus
Amazon: Reload $100 get $10 bonus This offer is usually "reload $100, get $5 bonus". They usually … [Read More...]
Understanding Basic Economy Airfares
Understanding Basic Economy Airfares. All three of the legacy airlines (American, Delta and United) are now selling … [Read More...]
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. … [Read More...]
Free entrance to America’s National Parks
Free entrance to America’s National Parks. America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when they're free! … [Read More...]
AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays
AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays. Now through October 31, 2017 AMC Stubs members can purchase $5 movie tickets (plus … [Read More...]
National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago
National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago celebration. When: Sunday, October 29, 2017 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 … [Read More...]
AMC Theatres: $5 Popcorn & Soda Deal
AMC Theatres: $5 Popcorn & Soda Deal. Now through October 31, 2017 all AMC Stubs members can purchase a $5 Cameo … [Read More...]
Bears Tailgate Parties at Navy Pier
Bears Tailgate Parties at Navy Pier. Harry Caray's Tavern will be hosting Bears Tailgate Parties at Navy Pier during … [Read More...]
Capital Grille Chicago Dining Deal
Capital Grille Chicago Dining Deal When: Now through November 19, 2017 Where: The Capital Grille, 633 North St. … [Read More...]
Robocall Victims Get Up To $900 Cash
Robocall Victims Get Up To $900 Cash. I used to receive so many robocalls on my old landline I just turned it … [Read More...]
Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition
Chicago is a city of bridges. For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to … [Read More...]
Chicago International Film Festival Ticket Deals
Depending on when you go, who you go with and how many movies you want to see the world-renowned Chicago International … [Read More...]
Get $30 from Benihana on your birthday
Get $30 from Benihana on your birthday. I've never eaten at Benihana. There used to be one in Streeterville but it … [Read More...]
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