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Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, is offering FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for the nation's service members, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families. The program … [Read more...] about Military families get free museum admission across U.S.

Bucktown Yard Sale May 14. When:  May 14, 2016, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave.,  (312) 742-7554 North of the playground. Check out the first annual Bucktown Yard Sale. Register now to unload your junk for cash. Or look for deals on things you need.  The  sale will … [Read more...] about Bucktown Yard Sale May 14

Free admission National Public Gardens Day. Get free access to Chicago area and Midwest gardens. When:  Saturday, May 6 Many gardens will require you to show their garden coupon in order to get their special National Public Gardens Day offer. Don't forget to bring the coupon with you on May 6. … [Read more...] about Free admission National Public Gardens Day

Kick off the holiday season by gathering with friends and family at the annual tree lighting. Continue the evening shopping at one of a kind boutiques. On Sunday afternoon, bring the family for children’s activities, choirs, trolley rides and of course Santa. When:  Saturday, December 5, 2015, … [Read more...] about Roscoe Village Winterfest December 5-6

Is your shopping donw or you just can't bring yourself to hit the stores on Black Friday?  Try these alternative activities. All of the following events are FREE or cheap. Get out and enjoy life! Downtown: Walk through Millennium Park and the Lurie Garden. Walk through Maggie Daley … [Read more...] about Alternative things to do on Black Friday in Chicago

Ukrainian Village Winter Market and Artisan Fair When:  Saturday, November 21-22, 2015, 10AM-3PM Where: St. Nicholas Cathedral School, 2200 W. Rice map Get outside before winter sets in and get some shopping done while you're at it. Organic fall produce, gourmet foods, artisan candles, baked … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Village Winter Market and Artisan Fair this weekend

Do some holiday shopping at the Gazebo Holiday Market When:  Saturday, November 14, 2015, 11AM-4PM Where:  Block 37, 108 N. State Street Find local artists selling jewelry, clothing, food and more. There is a $10.00 suggested donation at the door to benefit Junior League of … [Read more...] about Block 37: Gazebo Holiday Market

If you're looking for something a little less expensive (and less intense) than the Chicago Bears, consider the Northwestern Wildcats. It has a manageable stadium, all the fun of Big Ten sports (marching bands, cheerleaders, goofy mascots), and tickets are generally less expensive than for the NFL. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats discount tickets and promotions

Enjoy deals while dining in Old Town during the annual Old Town Restaurant Week. When:  Monday, October 26 to Saturday, October 31, 2015 Where: Old Town, Wells Street from Division (1200N) to North Avenue (1600N). Few details have been added to the OTRW website since September and none of the … [Read more...] about Dining deals: Old Town Restaurant Week