Head to the historic Mexican neighborhood of Pilsen to explore the joys of the traditional chocolate-based dish of mole, at the 16th annual Mole De Mayo fest from May 24-26, 2025. Restaurants and chefs will offer their best recipes for the rich sauce served over enchiladas or meats … [Read more...] about Mole De Mayo Festival in Pilsen
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Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest
Welcome spring at the traditional German celebration of the season, Maifest Chicago. The 26th annual festival runs from May 29 to June 1, 2025, in the heart of Chicago's German community in Lincoln Square. Chow down on lots of German food and witness a traditional keg tapping, maypole … [Read more...] about Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest
Andersonville Farmers Market
Wander through one of the city's most colorful markets at Andersonville Farmers Market, running from May 14 to October 22, 2025. Featuring more than 50 vendors, everything sold at the Andersonville Farmers Market is grown or produced within a 200-mile radius, offering the community access to fresh, … [Read more...] about Andersonville Farmers Market
Enjoy 2 for $25 Sizzlin’ Skillets at Applebee’s for limited time
The savings are sizzling at Applebee’s. Dining out can be expensive. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for a discount or a special on the menu. One of the best and easiest ways to save money at a restaurant is a meal deal — a combination of menu items at a lower price than … [Read more...] about Enjoy 2 for $25 Sizzlin’ Skillets at Applebee’s for limited time
Green City Market
Spring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market 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 meats. The … [Read more...] about Green City Market
Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
It's your special day so you deserve a gift. Lots of companies offer free stuff for your birthday. In some cases, you will be required to sign up to receive emails, download an app, or sometimes join a dining or other club for free or for a fee in order to receive birthday freebies. All … [Read more...] about Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
Sauced Night Market Before Christmas
Welcome the holiday season with shopping, food, music and vibes at Sauced Night Market Before Christmas, on December 13-14, 2024 at the Chicago Athletic Association downtown. This roving market supplies over three dozen vendors selling hand-crafted artisan goods and food. The holiday … [Read more...] about Sauced Night Market Before Christmas
Free Pasta Dishes with Barilla Connection Kitchen Food Truck
Enjoy delicious pasta dishes while making a difference at the Barilla Connection Kitchen Food Truck, which will partner with Meals on Wheels to encourage volunteer sign-ups at the Merchandise Mart on December 6, 2024. Chase the freezing temperatures away with a warm bowl of pasta and consider … [Read more...] about Free Pasta Dishes with Barilla Connection Kitchen Food Truck
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to Chicago, opening on November 22, 2024. Since … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Free Time Out Market Fifth Anniversary Party
Join the all-day celebration for five years of food, drinks and events during the Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Time Out Market, on November 16, 2024. Enjoy food and drink specials and live DJs in the West Loop neighborhood. Head to Time Out Market for festivities filled … [Read more...] about Free Time Out Market Fifth Anniversary Party
Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
The Andersonville neighborhood's historic Swedish roots will be on full display during the sixth annual Viking Pub Crawl down Clark Street on November 17, 2024. Hundreds of revelers will don viking gear and grab a commemorative glass as they visit a dozen bars and restaurants offering specials … [Read more...] about Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
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
