Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: March 1-September 30, 2017 No free days. General zoo admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1 through December 31, 2017; January-February, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
Free Rush Hour Summer Concert Series
Stop by after work for a quick concert before the commute home. Check out the Free Classical Music Rush Hour Summer Concert Series. When: Every Tuesday from June-through August, Refreshments at 5:15pm, 30-minute concerts start at 5:45pm-6:15pm Where: St. James Cathedral, 65 East Huron (at … [Read more...] about Free Rush Hour Summer Concert Series
Free March of the Fish Procession
Free March of the Fish Procession When: Saturday, July 29 & August 26, 2017 12-1pm Where: Chicago Riverwalk from Columbus Drive to Franklin Streets Join a marching band and fish puppets as they lead a musical procession along the Riverwalk. Kids of all ages are welcome to join. If … [Read more...] about Free March of the Fish Procession
Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 26-27
Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 26-27 Where: 2200 N Oakley, across from Holstein Park When: August 26-27, 2017, 11am to 7pm Admission: Free. All proceeds from the Fest go to fund, develop and support arts education programming at Holstein Park and in the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhoods. The … [Read more...] about Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 26-27
Free movie Lakeshore East Park
Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free movie Where: Lakeshore East Park, 450 E Benton Pl, (312) 742-7529. Entrance on the left off of upper Randolph Drive just east of Columbus Drive. Event at Children's Play … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park
Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 25-27
Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 25-27. When: August 25-27, 2017 Friday: 4pm to 11pm; Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 11pm Where: 400 S. Halsted Street at Van Buren FREE Admission Celebrate Hellenic pride at this annual culinary fest in Chicago's West Loop. In addition to Greek and … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 25-27
Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 26-27
Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 26-27. Celebrate Ukraine's Independence after the break up of the Soviet Union at Ukrainian Days Festival. When: August 26-27, 2017 Saturday-Sunday 12PM-10PM. Special program Sunday 1:30PM Where: 2200 and 2300 block of Chicago Avenue FREE Admission; $5 Gate … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 26-27
Free movies Hyde Park Kenwood
Free movies Hyde Park Kenwood. As part of the Chicago Park Districts Movies in the Park check out these films around Hyde Park Kenwood. When: June 26, July 10, 14, 29, 31, August 7, 12, 2017 Movies begin at dusk. Where: Burnham Park, Harold Washington Park, Oakwood Beach, Kenwood Community … [Read more...] about Free movies Hyde Park Kenwood
Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises
Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises. The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) River Cruises are excellent, extremely popular and quite expensive. If you buy tickets online from the CAF (through Ticketmaster), depending on the day and time of the cruise prices are more than $50 … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises
Free Tour SC Johnson Headquarters Racine
Free Tour SC Johnson Headquarters Racine. The SC Johnson Company, as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, has underwritten FREE tours (including bus transport) to their Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. If you enjoy architecture and can find the time take this … [Read more...] about Free Tour SC Johnson Headquarters Racine
Shaw’s Crab House Brunch Deal
Shaw's Crab House Brunch Dining Deal. Shaw's has a fabulous brunch but it's a hefty $55 plus tax and tip. I'm not sure how many crab legs you would have to eat to get your money's worth but now they have a deal! Where: Shaw's Crab House, 22 E. Hubbard, 312-527-2722 Sign up and receive $25 off … [Read more...] about Shaw’s Crab House Brunch Deal
Free Chicago Built Environment Symposium
Free Chicago Built Environment Symposium. When: Saturday, September 30, 2017 8:00AM*5PM Where: University Club of Chicago, 76 East Monroe Street The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation sponsors a FREE symposium on the Built Environment. For any architecture buffs and geeks I attended in 2015 … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Built Environment Symposium
Free entrance to America’s National Parks
Free entrance to America’s National Parks. America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when they're free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for 2017 and work a free visit into your vacation plans. The Deal On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 124 National … [Read more...] about Free entrance to America’s National Parks
AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays
AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays. Now through October 31, 2017 AMC Stubs members can purchase $5 movie tickets (plus tax) on Tuesdays at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations. Available at the Box Office only Offer is available at box office and AMC Stubs membership must be … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays
AMC Theatres: $5 Popcorn & Soda Deal
AMC Theatres: $5 Popcorn & Soda Deal. Now through October 31, 2017 all AMC Stubs members can purchase a $5 Cameo Combo on Tuesdays. Get a 21 ounce fountain drink and a Cameo-sized popcorn for just $5. The discount requires this coupon, which you can print or show on a mobile … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres: $5 Popcorn & Soda Deal
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