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Bears Park and Ride Deal at Navy Pier

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Bears Park and Ride Deal at Navy Pier Where: Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Tailgate Party When:  For noon Bears home games, a selection of brunch items will be available from 9am – 12pm along with a Bloody Mary bar, Miller Lite, and VIZZY Hard Seltzer specials. For … [Read more...] about Bears Park and Ride Deal at Navy Pier

Free Admission Days Shedd Aquarium

Free Admission Days Shedd Aquarium When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September, 2021, Check website for hours. 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312-939-2438 The Shedd is offering a fantastic discount deal for Illinois … [Read more...] about Free Admission Days Shedd Aquarium

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago.  Some shows are live and some are virtual. Live Stream: "Comics Quarantined" LIVE Stand-Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago "The Annoyance Comedy Hour" -- Sketch Comedy Showcase Super Human  The Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Chicago Open Mic Showcase at … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Rent an RV for your next vacation

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Rent an RV for your next vacation.  Are you planning your fall vacation but don't want to fly?  Or are you planning to stay close to home but don't want to be crammed in a car for hours?  Your solution: Rent an RV. An RV eliminates the need for crowded airports and airplanes, hotels, … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for your next vacation

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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Discount tickets to Fathom Events What are Fathom Events? Fathom Events are special screenings at AMC, Cinemark and Regal Theaters. Fathom Events offers limited showings of “TCM Big Screen Classics” (such as the 75th Anniversary screening of Casablanca.) and live events (such as Metropolitan Opera … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events

Visit museums free for free this weekend

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Visit museums free for free this weekend The first full weekend of every month Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free for free this weekend

Guide to Ravinia on the cheap

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Guide to Ravinia on the cheap. Ravinia is a lovely venue to attend an outdoor concert. Where:  Ravinia, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, 847-266-5000 Box office 847-266-5100. When:  July 1-September 26, 2021.  Full schedule 6/30/2021 Update: Getting to Ravinia just got … [Read more...] about Guide to Ravinia on the cheap

Free Chicago Trolleys Update

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Chicago has three free trolleys.  All are seasonal.  At times the lines for free trolleys can get very long and you may find yourself waiting for several trolleys to pass before you can board. Also these trolleys do not have air conditioning. Navy Pier Trolley #1 is cancelled for … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Trolleys Update

Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider

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Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider Loyalty programs with a membership fee are sometimes just not worth the cost, once you tally the benefits. However, if you go to the movies often, AMC Theatres' rewards program, AMC Stubs, offers good value at the box office and on concessions. Now as of June … [Read more...] about Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider

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