Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:50:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-lincoln-park-zoo-fall-fest/ Free Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666966830/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Lincoln-Park-Zoo-Fall-Fest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666966830/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Lincoln-Park-Zoo-Fall-Fest/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:04:10 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=123076 Celebrate the joys of autumn in the fun-filled setting of Lincoln Park Zoo during the tenth annual Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest, September 25-November 1, 2026. Step into the vibrant world of pumpkins, harvest mazes and fall photo ops during this family-friendly event. Admission to the zoo is always free and a pumpkin patch with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/666966830/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Lincoln-Park-Zoo-Fall-Fest/feed/ 0 123076Celebrate the joys of autumn in the fun-filled setting of Lincoln Park Zoo during the tenth annual Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest, September 25-November 1, 2026. Step into the vibrant world of pumpkins, harvest mazes and fall photo ops during this family-friendly event. Admission to the zoo is always free and a pumpkin patch with […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/get-7-meal-deal-includes-sundae-at-dairy-queen/ Get $7 Meal Deal (includes sundae!) at Dairy Queen https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968053883/0/chicagoonthecheap~Get-Meal-Deal-includes-sundae-at-Dairy-Queen/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968053883/0/chicagoonthecheap~Get-Meal-Deal-includes-sundae-at-Dairy-Queen/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:55:36 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213320 For those who enjoy their meal with a cool treat, Dairy Queen has the perfect option to satisfy their craving for something a little sweet. Even sweeter, it’s at a bargain price! Bundled meal deals usually only include an entrée, side and drink — never any dessert. That’s what makes this meal deal from the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968053883/0/chicagoonthecheap~Get-Meal-Deal-includes-sundae-at-Dairy-Queen/feed/ 0 213320For those who enjoy their meal with a cool treat, Dairy Queen has the perfect option to satisfy their craving for something a little sweet. Even sweeter, it’s at a bargain price! Bundled meal deals usually only include an entrée, side and drink — never any dessert. That’s what makes this meal deal from the […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-and-cheap-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-chicago/ Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695525858/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-and-cheap-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-Chicago/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695525858/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-and-cheap-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-Chicago/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:11:47 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=199918 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 diverse events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/695525858/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-and-cheap-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-Chicago/feed/ 4 199918Looking 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 diverse events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/randolph-street-market-festival/ Randolph Street Market Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/414592454/0/chicagoonthecheap~Randolph-Street-Market-Festival/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:45:01 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=102508 One of the most beloved events of the fall season is Chicago’s signature open-air market, the Randolph Street Market Festival. Filled with vintage treasures, live bands, food and fun, the market opens on September 26- 27, 2026, in the West Loop. Celebrating 23 years, the Randolph Street Market Festival features an intriguing mix of vintage […]

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]]> 102508One of the most beloved events of the fall season is Chicago’s signature open-air market, the Randolph Street Market Festival. Filled with vintage treasures, live bands, food and fun, the market opens on September 26- 27, 2026, in the West Loop. Celebrating 23 years, the Randolph Street Market Festival features an intriguing mix of vintage […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-chicago-world-music-festival/ Free Chicago World Music Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/456901442/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Chicago-World-Music-Festival/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:02:07 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=109566 The 26th annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue festival presenting over 30 artists and ensembles from 22 countries around the globe, presented for free over 10 days from September 25 to October 4, 2026. Dance to the rhythms and melodies of musicians from all over the world at a series of free concerts […]

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]]> 109566The 26th annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue festival presenting over 30 artists and ensembles from 22 countries around the globe, presented for free over 10 days from September 25 to October 4, 2026. Dance to the rhythms and melodies of musicians from all over the world at a series of free concerts […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/renegade-craft-fair-chicago/ Renegade Craft Fair Chicago https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/457256470/0/chicagoonthecheap~Renegade-Craft-Fair-Chicago/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=35762 The iconic Renegade Craft Fair celebrates 23 years with a fall market featuring over 400 artists, designers and creatives on September 12-13, 2026, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.    Support local and national small businesses with a visit to the fair, which showcases a big collection of curated artists who handmake an array of goods […]

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]]> 35762The iconic Renegade Craft Fair celebrates 23 years with a fall market featuring over 400 artists, designers and creatives on September 12-13, 2026, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.    Support local and national small businesses with a visit to the fair, which showcases a big collection of curated artists who handmake an array of goods […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/cheap-and-chic-7-cocktails-at-cache-310/ Cheap and Chic: $7 Cocktails at Cache 310 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967823189/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cheap-and-Chic-Cocktails-at-Cache/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967823189/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cheap-and-Chic-Cocktails-at-Cache/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:42:11 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213395 Chicago is filled with bars and lounges that deliver tasty but pricey drinks and cocktails. Patrons at downtown bars can expect to spend $14-$20 for basic mixed drinks but there’s a new bar in town that offers style, a charming atmosphere and elevated cocktails for only $7. Inspired by classic French lounges, Cache 31 unfolds […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967823189/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cheap-and-Chic-Cocktails-at-Cache/feed/ 0 213395Chicago is filled with bars and lounges that deliver tasty but pricey drinks and cocktails. Patrons at downtown bars can expect to spend $14-$20 for basic mixed drinks but there’s a new bar in town that offers style, a charming atmosphere and elevated cocktails for only $7. Inspired by classic French lounges, Cache 31 unfolds […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/englewood-jazz-fest/ Englewood Jazz Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/788509556/0/chicagoonthecheap~Englewood-Jazz-Fest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/788509556/0/chicagoonthecheap~Englewood-Jazz-Fest/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:50:43 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=203514 The 27th annual Englewood Jazz Festival presents an exciting line-up of established and emerging Chicago musicians for three days in the Englewood community on September 17-19, 2026. Live the Spirit Residency at Hamilton Cultural Center educates and mentors the next generation of jazz musicians.  The free festival will open with the residency’s leader, Ernest Dawkins, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/788509556/0/chicagoonthecheap~Englewood-Jazz-Fest/feed/ 0 203514The 27th annual Englewood Jazz Festival presents an exciting line-up of established and emerging Chicago musicians for three days in the Englewood community on September 17-19, 2026. Live the Spirit Residency at Hamilton Cultural Center educates and mentors the next generation of jazz musicians.  The free festival will open with the residency’s leader, Ernest Dawkins, […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/retro-on-roscoe-festival/ Retro on Roscoe Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/425220800/0/chicagoonthecheap~Retro-on-Roscoe-Festival/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:30:40 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=117188 Go back in time and enjoy oldies and throwback fashion at the 29th annual Retro on Roscoe festival on September 18-20, 2026, in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Groove to music on three stages, including a family stage, within a six-block stretch of Roscoe Village. Enjoy music from the 70s, 80s and 90s with featured bands including The […]

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]]> 117188Go back in time and enjoy oldies and throwback fashion at the 29th annual Retro on Roscoe festival on September 18-20, 2026, in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Groove to music on three stages, including a family stage, within a six-block stretch of Roscoe Village. Enjoy music from the 70s, 80s and 90s with featured bands including The […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/jazz-in-the-court/ Jazz in the Court https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707872052/0/chicagoonthecheap~Jazz-in-the-Court/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:02:10 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=200791 The Hyde Park neighborhood celebrates South Side jazz traditions with free outdoor concerts in Harper Court on the first Fridays of the summer months. Enjoy free live music in the heart of the historic community This year’s dates are June 5, 2026. July 10, 2026, August 7, 2026, and September 11, 2026.  Jazz in the […]

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]]> 200791The Hyde Park neighborhood celebrates South Side jazz traditions with free outdoor concerts in Harper Court on the first Fridays of the summer months. Enjoy free live music in the heart of the historic community This year’s dates are June 5, 2026. July 10, 2026, August 7, 2026, and September 11, 2026.  Jazz in the […]

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