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Green City Market every Wednesday

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Green City Market every Wednesday. The Green City outdoor market is open Every Wednesday May 8-October 30, 2019 7:00am–1:00pm Where: South end of Lincoln Park at the intersection of Clark & Lincoln (approximately 1817 N. Clark). Click here for a map of our Wednesday vendors. In addition … [Read more...] about Green City Market every Wednesday

Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

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Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday When: Every Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm Free Admission. Where: 800 S. Desplaines from Polk to Taylor streets. There’s limited FREE parking on Desplaines from Harrison to Polk, and on Desplaines from Taylor to Roosevelt. The Maxwell Street Market is … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market: Thrift Shopping every Sunday

Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week

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Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week. The downtown Chicago farmers markets are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and listed below. TUESDAY Federal Plaza When:  Every Tuesday, May 14–October 29, 2019, 7 am-2 pm Where:  Adams & Dearborn (230 S. - 50 W.) Museum of … [Read more...] about Downtown Chicago farmers markets this week

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 7-8

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Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 7-8. If you're looking for gifts and merchandise that are unique and not mass-produced consider checking out the Renegade Craft Fair Chicago. When: Sat.-Sun Sept 7-8, 2019 11am — 7pm Where:Division St. between Damen Ave. & Ashland Ave. This Fair will be held … [Read more...] about Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Sept 7-8

Walmart car seat trade-in event

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Walmart car seat trade-in event Recycle a car seat from September 16-30, 2019 and get a $30 Walmart gift card for your baby's next car seat.  Car seats collected in this program will be recycled 100% by TerraCycle and each component will be diverted from the landfill. How to get your $30 gift … [Read more...] about Walmart car seat trade-in event

First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 2-November 7, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

Discount tickets Randolph Street Market

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Discount tickets Randolph Street Market.  COTC used to have discount tickets through Goldstar but those seem t have vanished. The Randolph Street Market Festival has over 75 vendors on 2.5 floors that offer a unique mix of antique, vintage and modern goods, vinyl records plus food and music.  … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Randolph Street Market

Green City Market every Saturday

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Green City Market every Saturday. Green City outdoor market is open Every Saturday May 4 through October 26, 2019, 7:00am–1:00pm. Where: South end of Lincoln Park at the intersection of Clark & Lincoln (approximately 1817 N. Clark). Click here for a map of our Saturday vendors. In … [Read more...] about Green City Market every Saturday

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers customers age 55 and older a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store.  If you are shopping online make sure your birthday is entered into your Walgreens account and then use the Promo code … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration

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Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration When: October 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where:  The Lurie Garden, Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion Stage, 201 E. Randolph 2019 Urban Wild – Celebrate Fall with Lurie Garden October 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Lurie Garden to celebrate one of our … [Read more...] about Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration

Green City Market West Loop

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Green City Market West Loop When: Saturday June 1–October 26, 2019 8am–1pm. Where: Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon St. Vendors attending are drawn from the vendor list at the mothership Green City in Lincoln Park. Parking Street parking is available in the immediate area surrounding … [Read more...] about Green City Market West Loop

Maximize Q3 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

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Maximize Q3 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back . If you have a regular Chase Freedom credit card (not Freedom Unlimited) you may be aware of the 5% cash back quarterly bonus for spending up to $1,500 in specific categories each quarter. Q3 July 1-September 30, 2019 categories are: gas stations and … [Read more...] about Maximize Q3 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

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