Chicago on the Cheap

Ride the CTA Holiday Train

One of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines carrying joy and food baskets to … [Read More...]

Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting

The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 22, 2024. This live event will fill Millenium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling … [Read More...]

Dunkin’ offers new $6 Meal Deal with 3 popular items

. Image: Dunkin’ What’s for breakfast? Dunkin’ just introduced its new seasonal menu items for the fall, including the shop’s first-ever coffee milk latte, Dunkalatte. However, most importantly for hungry bargain hunters, the popular donut … [Read More...]

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024

“Eat, drink and be thankful.” That much-loved saying is especially fitting if you don’t have to cook and clean up after your Thanksgiving Day feast. If eating out for Thanksgiving is part of your plan this year, here’s a list of both chain and local … [Read More...]

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Glide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick … [Read More...]

Mercado Navideno at Museum of Mexican Art

Add the colors and traditions of Mexico to your holiday shopping with a visit to the Mercado Navideno at the National Museum of Mexican Art on November 29-December 1, 2024. Explore hand-crafted gifts from Mexico including ornaments, nativity … [Read More...]

Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are … [Read More...]

Randolph Street Market Holiday Markets

In honor of the holiday season, Chicago's signature open-air market, the Randolph Street Market is hosting its annual holiday markets (indoors) on November 16-17 and December 14-15, 2024. Celebrating 21 years, the Randolph Street … [Read More...]

Taco Bell offers rare $10 bonus gift cards

Image: Taco Bell Taco Bell is ringing the bell on savings this holiday season! If you’re a fan of Taco Bell (or need to get a gift for one), now’s the time to take advantage of the popular restaurant’s latest (and rare) gift card … [Read More...]