The annual 1865 Fest brings cultural family activities, live music, educational workshops, food and fun to Garfield Park for three days, June 18-20, 2025. Honoring the Juneteeth holiday that brought freedom to enslaved Americans two years after official emancipation in 1865, the free events … [Read more...] about 1865 Fest Juneteenth Celebration
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Free donuts on National Donut Day 2025
National Donut Day is the best day to “make the rounds” for a FREE donut — or “doughnut,” as some spell it. However, did you know the day honors the heroes of World War I and not just the popular pastry? Back in 1938, the day was originally created to remember the Salvation Army Lasses, who … [Read more...] about Free donuts on National Donut Day 2025
Pizza Hut gives away free large pizzas this summer
Pizza is always the go-to meal during the summer months. It’s quick, easy and, most of all, everyone loves pizza. Enjoy a few slices with friends and then get back to summer fun. And, to kick off the summer season, Pizza Hut is hooking pizza lovers up with a FREE pizza for a limited … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut gives away free large pizzas this summer
DuSable Museum Juneteenth Celebration
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center celebrates Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S., with an all-day Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Yoga, horseback riding, a farmers market, roller … [Read more...] about DuSable Museum Juneteenth Celebration
Enjoy 10 weeks of affordable family flicks with Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
Two tickets, please. No exclusive membership or secret password required! Everyone is welcome to visit this family-friendly clubhouse for the summer. Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks of family … [Read more...] about Enjoy 10 weeks of affordable family flicks with Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
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 many diversified events so choose your … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago
Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series
The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars away from June 26 to August 7, 2025. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse … [Read more...] about Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Wendy’s offers $1 Dave’s Single Hamburger every Saturday for two months
Beef up your summer savings at Wendy’s! The popular fast-food restaurant is continuing its 100 Days of Savings this summer with a meaty deal on its popular Dave’s Single Hamburger. The burger features a quarter-pound of fresh beef, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo and … [Read more...] about Wendy’s offers $1 Dave’s Single Hamburger every Saturday for two months
Chicago SummerDance
One of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer long, from June until September 2025. Every Wednesday through Saturday of each … [Read more...] about Chicago SummerDance
Chicago Pride Fest
Chicago is home to the nation's first recognized LGBTQ community and the annual Chicago Pride Fest is one of its most anticipated community events. The fest returns on June 21-22, 2025, with three stages of music, vendors, food, drinks and fun. Kicking off the weekend before the Chicago Pride … [Read more...] about Chicago Pride Fest
High school and college graduates enjoy free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme
Congratulations, graduates! Now, it’s time for a sweet celebration. The milestone is even sweeter, thanks to this popular giveaway from Krispy Kreme for one day only. Photo: Krispy Kreme On May 28, 2025, Krispy Kreme is giving away a FREE Original Glazed Doughnut 3-pack to any … [Read more...] about High school and college graduates enjoy free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme
Wells Street Art Festival
The historic Old Town neighborhood comes alive with the highly anticipated Wells Street Art Festival on June 14 and 15, 2025, in the heart of the landmark neighborhood Traditionally held on the second weekend in June, the fair features artists from all over North America, including painters, … [Read more...] about Wells Street Art Festival
Chipotle’s ‘Summer of Extras’ offers extra points, benefits and free burritos
Grab your flip flops because Chipotle is ready to kick off summer! This summer, the popular fast-casual restaurant is offering the “Summer of Extras,” a three-month program rewarding Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. with more than $1 million in FREE burritos from June 1 to August 31, … [Read more...] about Chipotle’s ‘Summer of Extras’ offers extra points, benefits and free burritos
57th Street Art Fair
For art lovers, the Chicago summer season officially kicks off with Hyde Park's beloved 57th Street Art Fair. The 78th annual 57th Street Art Fair is the first major art fair of the season. It opens on June 7-8, 2025. Stroll through Hyde Park's tree-lined thoroughfares and browse a … [Read more...] about 57th Street Art Fair
Chicago Pride Parade
The Chicago Pride Parade is one of the oldest and largest pride parades in the country. Filled with floats, music, local celebrities and performers, Chicago's Pride Parade is one of the most anticipated events in Pride month. The 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade kicks off on June 29, … [Read more...] about Chicago Pride Parade
