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
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2023 Free Chicago Museum Days
Chicago boasts an impressive number of acclaimed museums and cultural institutions. All across the city, there are museums to document the history and culture of various people, topics, and interests. Most of these public institutions feature free days at certain times of the … [Read more...] about 2023 Free Chicago Museum Days
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
Dive into the fanciful world of puppetry at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, which presents master puppeteers from around the world in an array of performances throughout the city. Performance tickets range from $20-$30 but the festival also supplies a selection … [Read more...] about Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends in Chicago without spending a lot of money, we’ve got some tips for you. We’ve got the scoop on lots of free and cheap ways to have fun in the Chicago area. Some events and deals may require prior registration, so … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Winter Bryn Market
Stock up on handmade beauty goods, art, apparel and more at the Winter Bryn Mawrket in the Edgewater neighborhood. This creative pop-up market will open every weekend through February 12, 2023. Visit the Winter Bryn Mawrket to shop artisan products, view art installations, and participate … [Read more...] about Winter Bryn Market
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
One of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry. This year's display includes Holidays of Light, a celebration of global holidays that honor light … [Read more...] about Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Light up the Lake at Navy Pier
Chicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier through January 7, 2022, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with Light Up The Lakes light displays, games, visits with Santa and more. This year, a new … [Read more...] about Light up the Lake at Navy Pier
Free Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House
Enjoy the sounds of the holiday on the biggest scale ever at the 49th annual Tuba Christmas at the historic Palmer House Hotel on December 18, 2022. Tuba players from around the world will descend upon the Grand and State Ballroom in the Plamer House to perform a spirited concert of holiday … [Read more...] about Free Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House
Renegade Craft Fair Chicago
Holiday shopping gets a lot easier with one-of-a-kind gifts from Renegade Craft Fair in the West Loop neighborhood. This year's fair opens on December 17-18, 2022. Support local and national small businesses with a visit to the fair, which features 170 curated artists who handmake a huge array of … [Read more...] about Renegade Craft Fair Chicago
Ride the CTA Holiday Train
One of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 31 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines carrying joy and food baskets to Chicago community organizations. The train runs … [Read more...] about Ride the CTA Holiday Train
Free Santa Photo at Pet Smart
Make sure your pet joins in on the holiday fun with a free photo with Santa at Pet Smart. Bring your pet in for a heartwarming photo at participating stores through December 18. 2022. During the first three weeks of December, make an appointment at your local Pet Smart and bring your fur … [Read more...] about Free Santa Photo at Pet Smart
Jack Frost Winterfest
Stroll under 10,000-holiday lights and dive into seasonal fun including a Christmas tree farm, ice skating and snow tubing at the Jack Frost Winterfest at Goose Island, from December 3, 2022-January 1, 2023. Journey into the ultimate holiday adventure with a … [Read more...] about Jack Frost Winterfest
Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Travel to Whoville, sip themed cocktails and grab photos with the Grinch himself during a high-spirited holiday pop-up, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas at Moe's Cantina in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The festivities run through December 30, 2022. Get ready for a jolly time that … [Read more...] about Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
Whirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day through March 5, 2023. Roll around the whimsical ice skating ribbon for a more exciting ride than typical ice rinks. Maggie Daley … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
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 through March 5, 2023, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink under the city's official Christmas tree is a holiday … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
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