Chicago dives deep into St. Patrick's Day festivities; this is a city that definitely believes in the green. Celebrating Irish heritage in Chicago means not just one, but three parades, kicking off on March 14-15, 2026. The granddaddy of them all, the downtown … [Read more...] about Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events
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Burger King offers free food for 7 days with Perks Week
Burger King is treating its most loyal customers like true royalty by giving them FREE food for one week. From March 8 to 14, 2026, the popular fast-food restaurant is showing customers lots of appreciation (and savings!) with its Perks Week — a new daily deal for seven days. Image: … [Read more...] about Burger King offers free food for 7 days with Perks Week
Chicago Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
With a pedigree that reaches back over 46 years, the Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest community-focused St. Patrick's Day Parades outside of Dublin. This year's parade marches on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. The parade runs through the Beverly … [Read more...] about Chicago Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
IHOP flips free buttermilk pancakes for one day only
More butter and syrup, please. Pancakes make everyone happy. And FREE pancakes make everyone really happy! For the 20th year, IHOP is celebrating its very own National Pancake Day on March 3, 2026. Image: IHOP On March 3, 2026, IHOP will be flipping a FREE Short Stack of … [Read more...] about IHOP flips free buttermilk pancakes for one day only
Chicago Irish Film Fest
Transport yourself with the magic of Irish storytelling during the 27th annual Chicago Irish Film Festival. Enjoy movies that celebrate the complexity and joy of the Emerald Isle during the in-theater showings from February 26 to March 1, 2026 or virtual films from February 26 to March 1, … [Read more...] about Chicago Irish Film Fest
Chick-fil-A gives away free breakfast sandwich for two weeks
Good morning, Chick-fil-A! While many Chick-fil-A locations give away FREE food to local customers, it’s not often the popular chicken restaurant offers a national giveaway. That’s why this generous offer gives the chain’s loyal customers one more reason to cluck about why Chick-fil-A is so loved … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A gives away free breakfast sandwich for two weeks
Dyeing The Chicago River Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Chicago's signature and most unusual St. Patrick's Day event is the beloved tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green. Although the river already has a greenish hue, a secret formula of environmentally friendly dye transforms the waves into a vivid green, worthy of St. Patrick's … [Read more...] about Dyeing The Chicago River Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Enjoy free chili at Wendy’s on National Chili Day
More cheese, please! There’s just something so good and comforting about digging into a delicious bowl of chili. And one of the best places to pick up a good cup of chili is at Wendy’s. For many, it’s the go-to item on the popular fast-food restaurant’s menu — perfect as a snack (with … [Read more...] about Enjoy free chili at Wendy’s on National Chili Day
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago's extensive Irish history and heritage will be on glorious display at the downtown Chicago 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade, at 12:15 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This annual event full of floats, music, dancing and fun, is one of the largest St. Patrick's Day … [Read more...] about Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
North Side Restaurant Week
Travel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week from February 26-March 8, 2026. Take a tasty journey … [Read more...] about North Side Restaurant Week
Free Wellness and Health Day in Andersonville
The Andersonville neighborhood will host the inaugural Explore & Restore: A Health, Wellness and Service Open House, a free wellness fair to encourage care and connection within the community and beyond on February 28, 2026. Explore different healing and health modalities with free … [Read more...] about Free Wellness and Health Day in Andersonville
Chow Down at Greektown Restaurant Week
The fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step through the six pillars of a traditional Greek pavilion … [Read more...] about Chow Down at Greektown Restaurant Week
