Chicago on the Cheap

Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago

Free events

Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Every second Sunday of the month the Hyde Park Art Center offers family friendly "art making events" that are free and open to the public. When: Every second Sunday September -February. 1:00PM-5:00PM Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures. Landmarks Illinois sponsors a series of free lectures Preservation Snapshots throughout the year. All events take place at the Auditorium Building, Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor unless otherwise indicated. The Chicago … [Read more...] about Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300.  Check easel near escalators for workshop locations.  All events are subject to change.  Call first before heading over. Lucky Cat Collage with Annie Chu Tuesday, February … [Read more...] about Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p on the 1st and 4th Mondays and every Wednesday. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented classical, jazz, and ethnic music … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Free events Chinatown Library

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Free events Chinatown Library. Where: 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, (312) 747-8013 I take the water taxi to Chinatown in summer and rest of the time I take the 62 Archer bus. I'm not too keen on the Red Line.  All events subject to change. Always call first before heading over. Chinese Tai Chi … [Read more...] about Free events Chinatown Library

Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February Just as they did in January the Museum of Science and Industry is offering free admission on select weekdays in February. When: January 7–10, 14–17, 21–24, 28–31, February 4–7, 11–14, 19–21, 25–28, 2019 Where: Museum of Science and … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February Weekdays

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February Weekdays The Shedd is offering a fantastic discount deal just for Illinois residents, basically you get access to almost the whole aquarium for $3! When: February 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-28, 2019. Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore … [Read more...] about Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February Weekdays

Free Chicago Loop Walking Tours

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Free Chicago Loop Walking Tours. Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. This tour is led by urbanologist Max Grinnell. Rain or shine! Walking Tour: Transit Time in the Loop Saturday, February 2, 2019 (10:00AM – 11:00AM) Along with the El, the Loop has … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Loop Walking Tours

Harold Washington Library Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Harold Washington Library free Business, Law and Money lecture series. The Chicago Public Library's FREE Business, Law and Money lecture series continues with the following events: Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Event subject to cancellation … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum When: Sun, February 10, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Broadway Playhouse, 175 East Chestnut Street, 312-977-9483.   Complimentary tickets here.  Space is strictly limited. Admission cannot be guaranteed for walk-ups. A public conversation on the role of the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops. The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall Located at 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805 unless indicated otherwise. You can register … [Read more...] about City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

Home Depot free adult workshops

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Home Depot free adult workshops. The Home Deport offers many free adult workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels throughout the year.  Learning how to do basic repairs and home improvement projects as well as how tp build things is a great way to save money. Registration … [Read more...] about Home Depot free adult workshops

Member of the Living on the Cheap Network

Chicago on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.

Living on the Cheap in the media