The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the City of Chicago Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 20, 2026. This live event will fill Millennium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling … [Read More...]
Latest Deals and Events
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Glide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 20, 2026, through January 31, 2027, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick Tribune Ice … [Read More...]
Black Harvest Film Fest
Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting range of … [Read More...]
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to … [Read More...]
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
Whirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, 2027. Roll around the … [Read More...]
Randolph Street Market Festival
Chicago's signature open-air market goes indoors for the holiday season but the Randolph Street Holiday Market Festival supplies the same vintage finds and good times. Filled with vintage treasures, live music, food and fun, the market opens on … [Read More...]
Millennium Garages Offer Downtown Chicago Parkers 2,000 free Stan’s Donuts
The hassle of finding parking spots in downtown Chicago just got a little sweeter. Millennium Garages will offer parkers at its four downtown Chicago garages a free Stan's mini chocolate-dipped donut on November 5, 2026, in honor of National … [Read More...]
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $7 plus free nights
Lincoln Park Zoo's annual Zoo Lights is the highlight of Chicago's holiday season, with hundreds of lights twinkling across the grounds. Tickets are on sale now for the event, which opens on November 20, 2026. Stroll through the zoo and enjoy … [Read More...]
National Sandwich Day Chicago DoorDash Deals with Pepsi
Celebrate National Sandwich Day with bites of Chicago's iconic Italian beef sandwich and other classics paired with Pepsi on November 3 and 4, 2026. Snag discounts when you order with DoorDash on both days. In honor of National Sandwich … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s … [Read More...]
Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
It's your special day so you deserve a gift. Lots of companies offer free stuff for your birthday. In some cases, … [Read More...]
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends in Chicago without spending a lot of … [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...]
