Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 7-8, 2023. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Sip on special tappings from Beglye and Dovetail while munching on sausages, lobster rolls and tacos … [Read more...] about Oktoberfestiversary
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Sauced Equinox Night Market
Celebrate the fall equinox and absorb the food, music and vibes at Sauced Equinox Night Market, on September 22-23 2023 at Half Acre Beer Co in the Ravenswood neighborhood. This roving market supplies over three dozen vendors selling hand-crafted artisan goods and … [Read more...] about Sauced Equinox Night Market
Burger King offers new daily deal (including free food!) for one week
Image: Burger King Burger King is treating its most loyal customers like true royalty for one week. From Sept. 18 to 24, 2023, the popular fast-food restaurant is showing its customers lots of appreciation (and savings!) with its Perks Week — a new daily deal for seven … [Read more...] about Burger King offers new daily deal (including free food!) for one week
Maxwell Street Market
There's no Chicago market more iconic than Maxwell Street Market. This year, the market runs every Sunday through October 29, 2023, 9 am -3 pm. Open since 1912, this bustling marketplace is much more than just a place to shop, it's a Chicago cultural mecca. Maxwell Street was where Chicago … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market
Enjoy free fries at McDonald’s every Friday in 2023
Mmm…fries! Who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries? Especially when they’re fresh, piping hot and FREE! The chain’s “World Famous Fries” are made with premium potatoes, such as the Russet Burbank and Shepody. Fresh from the fryer, the fries are crispy and golden on the outside … [Read more...] about Enjoy free fries at McDonald’s every Friday in 2023
Wear PJs for free cookies, giveaways and more at Insomnia Cookies
Image: Insomnia Cookies Are you awake? You can’t go to bed without a late-night snack! And a delicious cookie definitely hits the spot — especially when it’s fresh from the oven. Get ready to slip into your coziest PJs and satisfy those late-night cravings at Insomnia Cookies … [Read more...] about Wear PJs for free cookies, giveaways and more at Insomnia Cookies
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
Enjoy Fall fun with apple-inspired food, drinks and artisan goods at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest, September 30,-October 1, 2023. Celebrate the new season with a bounty of edible goodness. Midwest farms will be serving up fresh apples and related dishes and local restaurants and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago's largest fall festival, Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 21- November 5, 2023. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack's one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides … [Read more...] about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
Get ready for the welcoming traditional German toasts of "Prost!" to echo throughout the courtyard during the 57h annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest on September 29-October 1, 2023. St. Benedict parish celebrates its German roots with a family-friendly fest that includes German food and … [Read more...] about St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
Starbucks offers buy-one-get-one free beverage every Thursday in September
Image: Starbucks Hey, Starbucks lovers! The popular café is celebrating autumn with a cool deal on its popular fall beverages — September Thurs•Yays. Bargain hunters are always looking for discounted drinks to quench their thirst for savings! And Starbucks isn’t known for offering many … [Read more...] about Starbucks offers buy-one-get-one free beverage every Thursday in September
St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
It's that time of year when Chicagoans welcome the autumn season with polka, lederhosen and lots and lots of beer. St. Alphonsus Church celebrates its 21st annual Oktoberfest Chicago in the west Lakeview neighborhood with Bavarian food, live music and craft beer tasting on September 22-24, … [Read more...] about St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
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
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