Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:47:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-magnificent-mile-lights-festival/ Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/491447402/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Magnificent-Mile-Lights-Festival/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/491447402/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Magnificent-Mile-Lights-Festival/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:25:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=114556 Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue will shine even brighter during the 35th annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 21, 2026. This beloved holiday tradition combines a parade, lights, music, tree lighting and family activities for joy-filled holiday fun. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. starting at Lights Festival Lane (401 North Michigan Avenue) with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/491447402/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Magnificent-Mile-Lights-Festival/feed/ 2 114556Chicago’s iconic Michigan Avenue will shine even brighter during the 35th annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 21, 2026. This beloved holiday tradition combines a parade, lights, music, tree lighting and family activities for joy-filled holiday fun. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. starting at Lights Festival Lane (401 North Michigan Avenue) with […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/food-and-drink-deals-at-andersonville-autumn-restaurant-week/ Food and Drink Deals at Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971976053/0/chicagoonthecheap~Food-and-Drink-Deals-at-Andersonville-Autumn-Restaurant-Week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971976053/0/chicagoonthecheap~Food-and-Drink-Deals-at-Andersonville-Autumn-Restaurant-Week/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:04:07 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=199032 Chicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from  November 1-15, 2026.  The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving prix fixe deals.  The popular Andersonville neighborhood dining scene includes a diverse array of cuisines, including Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian, Spanish […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971976053/0/chicagoonthecheap~Food-and-Drink-Deals-at-Andersonville-Autumn-Restaurant-Week/feed/ 0 199032Chicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from  November 1-15, 2026.  The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving prix fixe deals.  The popular Andersonville neighborhood dining scene includes a diverse array of cuisines, including Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian, Spanish […]

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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 Fri, 23 Oct 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/ 6 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/museum-of-science-and-industry-event/ Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/645854816/0/chicagoonthecheap~Christmas-Around-the-World-and-Holidays-of-Light/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/645854816/0/chicagoonthecheap~Christmas-Around-the-World-and-Holidays-of-Light/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=191422 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 Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November 7, 2026 and runs through January 3, 2027. This year’s display includes Holidays of Light, a celebration of global holidays […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/645854816/0/chicagoonthecheap~Christmas-Around-the-World-and-Holidays-of-Light/feed/ 0 191422One 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 Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November 7, 2026 and runs through January 3, 2027. This year’s display includes Holidays of Light, a celebration of global holidays […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-thanksgiving-parade/ Chicago Thanksgiving Parade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/493398790/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Thanksgiving-Parade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/493398790/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Thanksgiving-Parade/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:02:09 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=123673 The Chicago holiday season roars into gear with the 92nd annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, which marches down the heart of downtown on State Street on November 26, 2026.  This free family-friendly event is highly anticipated because of the exciting showcase of talented performers from across the country and the joyful hallmarks of the start of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/493398790/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Thanksgiving-Parade/feed/ 0 123673The Chicago holiday season roars into gear with the 92nd annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, which marches down the heart of downtown on State Street on November 26, 2026.  This free family-friendly event is highly anticipated because of the exciting showcase of talented performers from across the country and the joyful hallmarks of the start of […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chipotles-boorito-2026-scares-up-6-entree-on-halloween-night/ Chipotle’s Boorito 2026 scares up $6 entrée on Halloween night https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971835776/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chipotle%e2%80%99s-Boorito-scares-up-entr%c3%a9e-on-Halloween-night/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971835776/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chipotle%e2%80%99s-Boorito-scares-up-entr%c3%a9e-on-Halloween-night/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:11:25 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213851 Back in 2000, Chipotle celebrated its very first Boorito giveaway with a burrito-themed costume contest on Halloween night. In the following years, customers who showed up dressed in any costume on Oct. 31 received a discounted entrée. Over the years, the giveaway has evolved with various changes. However, one thing is for sure, it has become […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971835776/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chipotle%e2%80%99s-Boorito-scares-up-entr%c3%a9e-on-Halloween-night/feed/ 0 213851Back in 2000, Chipotle celebrated its very first Boorito giveaway with a burrito-themed costume contest on Halloween night. In the following years, customers who showed up dressed in any costume on Oct. 31 received a discounted entrée. Over the years, the giveaway has evolved with various changes. However, one thing is for sure, it has become […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-free-and-cheap-halloween-events/ Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/717187096/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Free-and-Cheap-Halloween-Events/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/717187096/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Free-and-Cheap-Halloween-Events/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=125792 Whether you like parades, movies, parties or old-school trick-or-treating, there are lots of free and cheap Halloween events to explore all over Chicago. Check out everything from boat rides to shopping and fall fests in our roundup below. Chicago Halloween Cruises  Float along Lake Michigan for a different kind of spooky fun. Free Pumpkin Party […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/717187096/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Free-and-Cheap-Halloween-Events/feed/ 0 125792Whether you like parades, movies, parties or old-school trick-or-treating, there are lots of free and cheap Halloween events to explore all over Chicago. Check out everything from boat rides to shopping and fall fests in our roundup below. Chicago Halloween Cruises  Float along Lake Michigan for a different kind of spooky fun. Free Pumpkin Party […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-creatures-of-the-night-at-garfield-conservatory/ Free Creatures of the Night at Garfield Conservatory https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971770058/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Creatures-of-the-Night-at-Garfield-Conservatory/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971770058/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Creatures-of-the-Night-at-Garfield-Conservatory/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:55:22 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213811 Visit creepy, crawly critters for the Halloween season while learning about tropical plants and their connection to the animal world at the annual Creatures of the Night free event on October 28, 2026, at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Discover the relationship between animals and plants while viewing lizards, bats, possums, skunks, birds of prey and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971770058/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Creatures-of-the-Night-at-Garfield-Conservatory/feed/ 0 213811Visit creepy, crawly critters for the Halloween season while learning about tropical plants and their connection to the animal world at the annual Creatures of the Night free event on October 28, 2026, at the Garfield Park Conservatory. Discover the relationship between animals and plants while viewing lizards, bats, possums, skunks, birds of prey and […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/cheap-halloween-film-series-at-400-theater/ Cheap Halloween Film Series at 400 Theater https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971593097/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cheap-Halloween-Film-Series-at-Theater/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971593097/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cheap-Halloween-Film-Series-at-Theater/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:15:54 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213823 View the thrills and chills of classic Hollywood monster movies at a discount. Check out Monster Mash, the classic Halloween film series at the 400 Theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood through November 5, 2026. Travel back to the classic Hollywood era of the ‘1930s, ‘1940s and ‘1950s, when movie stars were glamorous on and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971593097/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cheap-Halloween-Film-Series-at-Theater/feed/ 0 213823View the thrills and chills of classic Hollywood monster movies at a discount. Check out Monster Mash, the classic Halloween film series at the 400 Theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood through November 5, 2026. Travel back to the classic Hollywood era of the ‘1930s, ‘1940s and ‘1950s, when movie stars were glamorous on and […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/regal-cinemas-hosts-31-screams-on-screen-series-with-7-99-tickets-every-day-in-october/ Regal Cinemas hosts ’31 Screams on Screen’ series with $7.99 tickets every day in October https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971330303/0/chicagoonthecheap~Regal-Cinemas-hosts-%e2%80%99-Screams-on-Screen%e2%80%99-series-with-tickets-every-day-in-October/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:17:24 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213778 Are you afraid of the dark? Face your fears this October with 31 Screams on Screen at Regal Cinemas. The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on the big screen each day, so fans can relive the thrills of their favorites or experience new scares they haven’t encountered before. Plus, Regal Crown […]

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]]> 213778Are you afraid of the dark? Face your fears this October with 31 Screams on Screen at Regal Cinemas. The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on the big screen each day, so fans can relive the thrills of their favorites or experience new scares they haven’t encountered before. Plus, Regal Crown […]

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