Get ready to make a Popeyes run this holiday season! The popular restaurant is giving busy, frugal families two big gifts this season — a break from cooking (time!) and savings. Through Jan. 4, 2026, customers can unwrap the restaurant’s new Popeyes Family Meal — a feast that brings big value and … [Read more...] about Popeyes’ new $20 Family Meal brings value and easy prep to dining table
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Holidaze at Lincoln Park Zoo
Stroll around Lincoln Park Zoo under the glow of millions of lights while enjoying a live DJ during the annual Adults Night Out event, Holidaze, on December 11, 2025. Feel jolly as you dive into the spirit of the season with live ice carvings, pop-up bars and food carts, free rides on the … [Read more...] about Holidaze at Lincoln Park Zoo
Send free Cookie Grams from Pepperidge Farm for the holidays
Knock! Knock! Your holiday Cookie Gram is here! It’s just not the holidays without lots of cookies on the dessert table And there’s no better choice than any of the delicious traditional and seasonal cookies from Pepperidge Farm. This year, the cookie and cracker company is introducing the … [Read more...] about Send free Cookie Grams from Pepperidge Farm for the holidays
Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
The Chicago holiday season is never complete without the natural beauty of the Garfield Park Winter Flower Show. This year's theme is Merry & Bright, celebrating the festive colors and foliage of the season through January 6, 2025. Stroll through the displays of boldly colored … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
Enjoy Frosty for just 67 cents at Wendy’s for 10 Days
Friends and family will undoubtedly need to chill out and take a break from all of the chaos (and shopping!) over the Black Friday weekend. And now they can add Wendy’s to their list of stops for a sweet deal. The popular restaurant is offering a cool deal on its iconic sweet treat, the Frosty, … [Read more...] about Enjoy Frosty for just 67 cents at Wendy’s for 10 Days
St. Lucia Festival of Lights
Celebrate the beautiful Swedish tradition of St. Lucia Day at the Swedish American Museum in the Andersonville neighborhood. The annual candlelit procession down Clark Street will take place on December 13, 2025. Starting at sunset around 4:45 pm, specially selected St. Lucia girls" wearing … [Read more...] about St. Lucia Festival of Lights
Smashburger offers buy-one-get-one burgers & hot dogs for two weeks
Get ready for meaty savings at Smashburger! Diners on a budget are always on the hunt for discounts at every restaurant. And one of the best ways to stretch your dining dollars is with a delicious buy-one-get-one deal. It’s even better, when the second item doesn’t cost anything at all. … [Read more...] about Smashburger offers buy-one-get-one burgers & hot dogs for two weeks
Andersonville Holiday Trolley
Get ready for the holidays with Swedish goods and hand-crafted gifts while riding the annual Andersonville Holiday Trolley on December 13-14, 2025. Roam through the Andersonville business district with a free holiday trolley that runs all weekend. Sip on steaming cups of … [Read more...] about Andersonville Holiday Trolley
Chipotle offers buy-one-get-one free entrée for all on Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 26
Enjoy a frugal feast at Chipotle before the big feast on Thursday! Often known as the biggest reunion night of the year, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving brings many back to their hometowns to reconnect with friends and family. And Chipotle invites fans to enjoy a meal together to catch up with … [Read more...] about Chipotle offers buy-one-get-one free entrée for all on Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 26
Chicago Holidays at Macy’s
For generations of Chicagoans, the essence of Christmas in Chicago is a stroll down State Street to view the holiday windows at Macey's (Marshall Field's) landmark department store, lunch at the Walnut Room surrounded by the ceiling-scraping tree, topped off with a visit with Santa. Macy's … [Read more...] about Chicago Holidays at Macy’s
QDOBA trots out free burritos for popular Thanksgiving tradition nationwide
Turkey is not the only course to gobble up this Thanksgiving. Families can also feast on bargain burritos, thanks to QDOBA. There are many Thanksgiving traditions around the country, but one of the most universal is the famous Turkey Trot. A chance to have a little fun and burn a few calories … [Read more...] about QDOBA trots out free burritos for popular Thanksgiving tradition nationwide
Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show
Lincoln Park Conservatory's beloved Winter Flower Show will explore the enchanting beauty of fireplaces and poinsettias with this year's show, "Fireside," which runs from November 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Cozy up at the enormous brick fireplace centerpiece and check out the thrilling … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show




















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