We're lucky to have a fantastic public transportation system in Chicago. You can get almost everywhere in the city (and some suburbs) on a train or bus. Chicago's 'L' (L stands for elevated) system has eight rapid transit routes and consists of 146 stations over approximately 224.1 … [Read more...] about How to ride the CTA
Guide to Chicago Water Taxis
Guide to Chicago Water Taxis. The Chicago water taxis are a fun and relaxing transit alternative that gets you from A to B while gliding along our waterways. Take a cheap tour of our lake and river They're also a great way to take a discount tour of our beautiful lake and … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago Water Taxis
Free fishing Chicago Riverwalk
Free fishing Chicago Riverwalk. When: noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays starting June 25, 2022. Rain or shine through mid-August. Where: Riverwalk, at at the Jetty south side of river between Franklin and Wells. The Chicago Park … [Read more...] about Free fishing Chicago Riverwalk
Free Tuesdays at Museum of Contemporary Art
Free Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with proof of residency are back … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at Museum of Contemporary Art
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 spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … [Read more...] about Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier
Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier
Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier. About the Navy Pier Fireworks Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … [Read more...] about Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier
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 of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414 on free day. All free museum days. Remaining 2022 free days for Illinois residents that have been … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry
Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 27-28, 2022
2022 Bucktown Arts Fest dates announced: Aug. 27-28 Details to come. 2021 information Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 24-25 Where: 2200 N Oakley, across from Holstein Park When: August 24-25, 2019, 11am to 7pm Admission: … [Read more...] about Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 27-28, 2022
Gold Coast Greek Fest
Celebrate the richness of Greek culture in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood during the annual Gold Coast Greek Fest, on June 24-26, 2022. Hosted by the historic Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, this free fest supplies an interactive glimpse into Greek traditions with food, music, … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Greek Fest
Visit Garfield Park Conservatory
Visit Garfield Park Conservatory Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue. 312-746-5100 Programs: 773-638-1766 When: Wednesdays 10am-8pm and Thursday through Sunday 10am-5pm. Ticket reservations required here Reservations are added each day at 9am, Wednesday through … [Read more...] about Visit Garfield Park Conservatory
Free museum: DePaul Art Museum
Free museum: DePaul Art Museum Where: DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 When: Mon–Tue: Closed, Wed–Th: 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun: 11 am–5 pm. DPAM is closed on the following days: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, (December 25–27), and New Year’s … [Read more...] about Free museum: DePaul Art Museum
Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10
Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10 Lettuce Entertain You has really good restaurants at all different price points all over the City and many in the suburbs. A great way to save money is to earn points for meals you would have had anyway and then redeem them for free … [Read more...] about Join Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club Get $10