Chicago is home to the largest free blues festival in the world and this much-anticipated event draws fans … [Read More...]
Latest Deals and Events
Free American Writers Festival
Celebrate the exciting art of writing at the second annual American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024, at the Halrod … [Read More...]
Dolly Parton partners with Krispy Kreme for ‘Southern Sweets’ collection and free doughnuts
Image: Krispy Kreme Oh, Dolly! Can Dolly Parton get any sweeter? Yes, she can — thanks to her new … [Read More...]
57th Street Art Fair
For art lovers, the Chicago summer season officially kicks off with Hyde Park's beloved 57th Street Art Fair. The … [Read More...]
Wrigleyville Night Market
Summer nights just got more exciting with the start of the weekly Wrigleyville Night Markets at Gallagher Way, … [Read More...]
Enjoy 50% off drinks, deal drops & more all month long in May at Starbucks
Image: Starbucks This summer, get ready to sip on lots of savings at Starbucks! Bargain hunters are … [Read More...]
Burger King celebrates 70th birthday with free food for one week
Photo: Burger King Burger King is celebrating a whopper of a birthday! The popular fast-food restaurant has been … [Read More...]
Featured Events
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...]
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.
This Week
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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Our calendar lets you see a month at a glance, or click on a particular date to see events for that day. Check out our free or cheap Chicago events calendar.