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Labor Day weekend freebies and deals 2023

Many restaurants are offering Labor Day discounts and freebies, perfect for those who don’t want to cook over the holiday weekend. Some of the deals are only valid on Labor Day, while others are good before and after. Click on the link in each item for more details. 7-Eleven Enjoy lots of … [Read more...] about Labor Day weekend freebies and deals 2023

Free Kids Lunchabuild Adventure

The beloved children's lunch time meal, Lunchables, has been transformed into an interactive pop up game,the Lunchabuild Adventure, which will take over Millennium Park on August 10 -13, 2023. Kids can weave through a life-sized Lunchable that stands 10 feet tall and 34 feet wide. The Lunchabuild … [Read more...] about Free Kids Lunchabuild Adventure

Free Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks

Grab a blanket or chair, pack a picnic and head to parks all over the city for the beloved annual Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks. This year's pop-up events will mix popular music and interdisciplinary art with scenes and speeches from Shakespeare's plays that explore how we can all be heroes … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks

Square Roots Festival

Music lovers rejoice, the return of Old Town School of Folk Music's Square Roots Festival is set for July 7-9, 2023. This family-friendly music fest celebrates music from around the globe as well as the popular Lincoln Square community. This year's artist line-up of four stages … [Read more...] about Square Roots Festival

Southport Art Fest

Chicago's bustling Southport Corridor will fill with even more activity during the annual Southport Art Festival on July 8 and 9, 2023. This two-day event features an eclectic assortment of art and crafts as well as food and drinks. Stroll down the leafy streets and check out paintings, … [Read more...] about Southport Art Fest

International Festival of Life

Enjoy the global rhythms of reggae, African and Latin music at the 29th annual African/ Caribbean International Festival of Life, July 1-4, 2023. Dive into the music, food and art of different cultures during this beloved event in Washington Park. The headliners for this year's 30th annual … [Read more...] about International Festival of Life

Chicago 4th of July Weekend Fireworks

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a close-up view of fireworks bursting over Chicago's iconic skyline. The city's most beloved Independence Day tradition is watching the fireworks at Navy Pier on July 1, 2023. This annual waterfront fireworks show will dazzle crowds for 15 minutes on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Chicago 4th of July Weekend Fireworks

Free Museum Admissions for July

Most Chicago museums offer free admission days during the cold months of January and February when being inside a museum is a welcome respite from the blustery weather. For July 2023, there are a few museums that are offering free admission days for visitors to enjoy exhibits and cool relief during … [Read more...] about Free Museum Admissions for July

Fair Trade Fashion Warehouse Sale

Browse through a thrilling selection of one-of-a-kind, fair trade apparel and jewelry at the Mata Traders Fair Trade Fashion Warehouse Sale, June 23-24, 2023, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Score great deals on samples and seconds in dresses, pants, tops, skirts and more. All of the ethically … [Read more...] about Fair Trade Fashion Warehouse Sale

Free Juneteenth Village Fest

A free, family-friendly celebration of Juneteenth with live performances by R&B stars Angie Stone and Marcia Ambrosius as well as hip hop MC Talib Kweli will be the highlight of Juneteenth Village Fest, on June 18, 2023, in the Douglass Park community. The festivities will also include food … [Read more...] about Free Juneteenth Village Fest

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Southside Community Art Center

The Southside Community Art Center honors the Juneteenth federal holiday with 3831 Juneteenth, an afternoon of free letterpress printmaking and art installations on June 17, 2023. Artists Eric Von Hayes and Angela Davis Fegan will guide visitors in a letterpress print activation that … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at the Southside Community Art Center

Taste of Northalsted

Stroll down the bustling North Halsted strip and sample an assortment of food and drinks during the Taste of Northalsted on April 15, 2023, in the Lakeview neighborhood. Nibble and sip on some of the best culinary offerings from restaurants including Drews on Halsted, Kit Kat Lounge, El Mariachi … [Read more...] about Taste of Northalsted