Whether you like parades, tours, parties or old school trick or treating, there are lots of free and cheap Halloween events to explore all over Chicago. Check out everything from boat rides to shopping and fall fests in our round up below. Chicago Halloween Cruises Float … [Read more...] about Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
Food & Drink
Burger King gives away four free menu items for $1 donation
Image: Burger King It’s always a smart move to save money on dining out! And this offer from Burger King is a win-win for all — a donation for a good cause (higher education!) and FREE food & drinks. The Burger King Foundation is a U.S.-based public nonprofit that “believes … [Read more...] about Burger King gives away four free menu items for $1 donation
Enjoy any Footlong sub for just $6.99 at Subway
Image: Subway Make Subway a must-stop for lunch or dinner, bargain hunters! The popular sub shop is offering a deal as big as its iconic Footlong sandwiches — perfect for anyone hungry for value, quality and variety. Through Nov. 2, 2024, enjoy any Footlong sub on … [Read more...] about Enjoy any Footlong sub for just $6.99 at Subway
Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Dive into the joy of the season with a visit to the Ravenswood Costume Crawl, filled with Halloween-themed fun, seasonal goods, treats and drinks on October 30, 2024. This free event will transform Ravenswood's Montrose Avenue of shops and restaurants into a spooky space for sipping, snacking and … [Read more...] about Ravenswood Costume Crawl
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 22- October 31, 2024. 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. 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 27-29, … [Read more...] about St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
Taste of Chicago
The legendary summer food festival that spawned dozens of similar events across the city, the Taste of Chicago, returns to Grant Park for a showcase of Chicago's culinary diversity, on September 6-8, 2024. After a series of neighborhood food pop-ups, the Taste of Chicago opens in all its … [Read more...] about Taste of Chicago
Taste of Greektown
Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 34th annual Taste of Greektown on September 6-8, 2024. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood to savor Greek food, music and warm hospitality. The hallmark of Taste of Greektown is sampling dishes from the … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown
Taste of Polonia
Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, scheduled for August 30- September 2- 2024. The 42nd-anniversary festival brings four days of traditional Polish food, music and crafts. The Taste of Polonia festival serves up live music on four stages, art … [Read more...] about Taste of Polonia
Cheap Eats Lakeview
Chicago ranks as one of the top foodie towns in the country but sometimes all that flavorful excellence comes at a price. The Lakeview neighborhood is filled with chic and trendy restaurants that can be a little pricey but don't worry. This community also hosts eateries for folks … [Read more...] about Cheap Eats Lakeview
Green City Market
Spring arrives a little earlier this year with the opening of the iconic Green City Market a month early at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, prepared foods and … [Read more...] about Green City Market
Chicago Mayfest in Lincoln Park
Beer, food and cover bands are the hallmarks of the city's first festival of the summer, Chicago Mayfest. This year's 27th annual edition continues the tradition from May 17-19, 2024 in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This year's fest will kick off at Armitage and Sheffield and feature … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayfest in Lincoln Park
