Don’t get it twisted, this is an amazing deal for pretzel lovers! One of the best places to enjoy a fresh, hot pretzel is at Auntie Anne’s. And, for a limited time, the popular pretzel shop is offering a Golden Pretzel Pass for 52 weeks of salty (or sugary) pretzel goodness. It’s the perfect … [Read more...] about Auntie Anne’s Golden Pretzel Pass ‘untwists’ free pretzel every week for one year
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Sor Juana Festival Events
The annual Sor Juana Festival honors the historic Mexican writer, feminist and nun, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, with a dynamic line-up of artists, writers, filmmakers and singers at the National Museum of Mexican Art through April 29, 2026. Check out some of the exciting free … [Read more...] about Sor Juana Festival Events
Celebrate Spring with a Bonfire at Andersonville’s Valborg
Join the Swedish tradition of welcoming spring and banishing winter with a roaring bonfire, music, poetry, food and dance at the second annual Valborg in the Andersonville neighborhood on April 30, 2026. Sit around the bonfire and toss the worries you've written down into the flames to kick … [Read more...] about Celebrate Spring with a Bonfire at Andersonville’s Valborg
Shake Shack celebrates new limited-time menu with buy-one-get-one free deal
Shake up your taste buds with Korean flavors! Shake Shack is expanding its popular menu with the introduction of a new limited-time Korean-style lineup. The special menu includes a burger, chicken sandwich, fries and a shake. And, for a limited time, customers can enjoy two of the new menu items … [Read more...] about Shake Shack celebrates new limited-time menu with buy-one-get-one free deal
Tax Day freebies, deals and deductions 2026
Put down the calculator and pencil! Whether you’re getting a refund or paying taxes, getting your taxes completed on time can be stressful. Getting all the paperwork in order, reading all the tax codes and crunching the numbers is…well, very taxing. To help ease the stress, many national … [Read more...] about Tax Day freebies, deals and deductions 2026
Discount Tickets for Saturday Night at the Zoo
Experience the sights and sounds of the zoo after dark, visiting animals and sipping cocktails at this adults-only evening event, Saturday Night at Lincoln Park Zoo on May 2, 2026. Stroll through the grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo at night and enjoy special after-hours viewing of the … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets for Saturday Night at the Zoo
Subway offers buy-one-get-one free Footlong Sub for limited time
All aboard, bargain hunters! There’s no way around it, Subway has a great deal for sub sandwich lovers on a budget in April. With so many options (including bread, meats, cheese and condiments) and possible combinations, fans can definitely create the perfect sandwich to suit their tastes … [Read more...] about Subway offers buy-one-get-one free Footlong Sub for limited time
Chicago Poetry Festival
Celebrate Poetry Month and all the notable literary stars that Chicago has birthed at the 27th annual Chicago Poetry Fest at the Harold Washington Library on April 27, 20226. Enjoy a day of free poetry events for all ages and backgrounds at this engaging event. Attend poetry workshops, listen … [Read more...] about Chicago Poetry Festival
Free Earth Day Film Fest
Celebrate Earth Day with a free week-long film festival that features virtual watch parties, in-person Chicago venues, a Chicago park clean-up and an Earth Day Resource Fair, April 22-27, 2026. The One Earth Film Festival includes thought-provoking films and discussions as well … [Read more...] about Free Earth Day Film Fest
Dairy Queen celebrates summer Blizzard Treat menu for 2026 with buy-one-get-one deal
Summer may be around the corner, but there’s a blizzard of cool savings now at Dairy Queen! It’s just not summertime without enjoying one of the ice cream shop’s signature (and extremely popular) menu items — the Blizzard Treat. And, every year, DQ announces a new seasonal lineup of summertime … [Read more...] about Dairy Queen celebrates summer Blizzard Treat menu for 2026 with buy-one-get-one deal
Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Even though the winter still lingers in Chicago, you can pretend Spring is already here at the annual Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show. The 2026 show is called "Jewels of Spring" and runs through May 10, 2026. Take in the beauty of flowers and plants and the color … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Enjoy Free Cone Day 2026 at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops
What’s the latest scoop for ice cream lovers? Ben & Jerry’s is again giving away ice cream in 2026. We all scream for ice cream, but, even louder, when it’s Ben & Jerry’s and FREE. Image: Ben & Jerry’s As a way to thank customers, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops set … [Read more...] about Enjoy Free Cone Day 2026 at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops
