Enjoy the global rhythms of reggae, African and Latin music at the 32nd annual African/ Caribbean International Festival of Life, July 11-13, 2025. Dive into the music, food and art of different cultures during this beloved event in the South Loop. The headliners for this … [Read more...] about International Festival of Life
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Applebee’s offers all-you-can-eat special for just $15.99 — includes chicken tenders, riblets and shrimp
All-you-can-eat means lots of savings for hungry diners. Famished bargain hunters can get their fill of savings and delicious food, thanks to this special from Applebee’s. Image: Applebee’s For a limited time, Applebee’s is serving up an all-you-can-eat special for just $15.99 at … [Read more...] about Applebee’s offers all-you-can-eat special for just $15.99 — includes chicken tenders, riblets and shrimp
Wicker Park Fest
Music lovers never want to miss the eclectic music line-up of Wicker Park Fest, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025. This popular neighborhood fest draws visitors from across the country who love cutting-edge sounds and funky arts and crafts vendors. Trendy Wicker Park has been the headquarters … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Fest
Enjoy $1 kid flicks for 9 weeks with Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. It's even better when you can also enjoy blockbuster savings! Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at participating … [Read more...] about Enjoy $1 kid flicks for 9 weeks with Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
Sonic Drive-In offers $1.99 value menu with 10 popular items
BOOM! Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among famished bargain hunters with its popular value menu. Enjoy one of 10 popular menu items for just $1.99. Fans can create their own “cheap” combo for under $6 — a chicken sandwich, fries and float. Image: Sonic Drive-In The … [Read more...] about Sonic Drive-In offers $1.99 value menu with 10 popular items
Chinatown Summer Fair
The dynamic colors and traditions of Chinese culture will be the highlight of the Chinatown Summer Fair, scheduled for July 26-27, 2025. This free, family-friendly event offers food, arts and crafts and entertainment for everyone in the historic Chinatown neighborhood. The fair … [Read more...] about Chinatown Summer Fair
Enjoy 99-cent corn dogs at Sonic Drive-In every Monday
Extra mustard and savings, please! For bargain hunters, there’s nothing ever corny about saving money, especially when it means dining on the cheap. Image: Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In occasionally offers discounted corn dogs for one day only on select dates, typically holidays … [Read more...] about Enjoy 99-cent corn dogs at Sonic Drive-In every Monday
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Enjoy the spirit-filled gospel music genre that was created in Chicago at the annual Gospel Music Festival on July 12, 2025, in Millennium Park. This beloved fest draws fans from all over the country to hear some of gospel's greatest voices at this free event. A cherished Chicago tradition … [Read more...] about Chicago Gospel Music Festival
AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp offers 8 weeks of family-friendly flicks with $3 tickets
Camp out at AMC Theatres this summer! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025. Image: AMC Theatres From June 23 to Aug. 13, … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp offers 8 weeks of family-friendly flicks with $3 tickets
Free movies at Millennium Park
There's nothing better than watching a movie al fresco with a light picnic on the lush Millennium Park lawn. This Chicago summertime tradition is back with the Millenium Park Film Series, running from July 1 to August 19, 2025. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park
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
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
Free Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
Chicago's acclaimed Museum of Contemporary Art is not just the place to view cutting-edge art pieces, it's also one of the most popular spots to hear free Summer jazz concerts. The beloved Tuesdays on the Terrace music series returns from June 24 to August 26, 2025. Spreading a … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
New Greektown Public Art Exhibit
Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "Flowering Grecian Urns," on June 5, 2025, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Inspired by Chloris, the Greek goddess of flowers, the large Grecian urn sculptures are … [Read more...] about New Greektown Public Art Exhibit
Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market
Head to Rogers Park for one of the city's most vibrant and socially aware farmers' markets, Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. The market runs on Sundays, from June 1 to October 26, 2025, from 9 am to 2 pm, at Glenwood and Morse Avenues. What makes this farmer's market stand out is its … [Read more...] about Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market
