Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:20:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/randolph-street-market-festival/ Randolph Street Market Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/414592454/0/chicagoonthecheap~Randolph-Street-Market-Festival/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:45:01 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=102508 One of the most beloved events of the early summer 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 May 23-24, 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 early summer 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 May 23-24, 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/chicago-memorial-day-parade/ Chicago Memorial Day Parade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/546526916/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Memorial-Day-Parade/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:06:12 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=106976 The annual Chicago Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. This year’s parade is scheduled for May 23, 2026.   Head to Daley Plaza in the Chicago Loop to witness the moving Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11 am at the Eternal […]

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]]> 106976The annual Chicago Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. This year’s parade is scheduled for May 23, 2026.   Head to Daley Plaza in the Chicago Loop to witness the moving Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11 am at the Eternal […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/belmont-sheffield-music-fest/ Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691881740/0/chicagoonthecheap~BelmontSheffield-Music-Fest/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:04:58 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=106836 For many neighborhood festival fans, the Summer fest season officially kicks off with the cover band glory of the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, set for May 22-24, 2026.   The 40th annual celebration of community and local musicians draws enthusiastic crowds to the streets near the Belmont Red Line station in the Lake View neighborhood. Noted […]

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]]> 106836For many neighborhood festival fans, the Summer fest season officially kicks off with the cover band glory of the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, set for May 22-24, 2026.   The 40th annual celebration of community and local musicians draws enthusiastic crowds to the streets near the Belmont Red Line station in the Lake View neighborhood. Noted […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-mayfest-in-lincoln-park/ Chicago Mayfest in Lincoln Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/874678685/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Mayfest-in-Lincoln-Park/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/874678685/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Mayfest-in-Lincoln-Park/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:01:47 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=199608 Beer, food and cover bands are the hallmarks of the city’s first festival of the summer, Chicago Mayfest. This year’s 29th annual edition continues the tradition from May 15-17, 2026, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.   This year’s fest will kick off at Armitage and Sheffield and feature an impressive offering of street food, cocktails […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/874678685/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Mayfest-in-Lincoln-Park/feed/ 0 199608Beer, food and cover bands are the hallmarks of the city’s first festival of the summer, Chicago Mayfest. This year’s 29th annual edition continues the tradition from May 15-17, 2026, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.   This year’s fest will kick off at Armitage and Sheffield and feature an impressive offering of street food, cocktails […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/maxwell-street-market-chicago/ Maxwell Street Market https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/476850410/0/chicagoonthecheap~Maxwell-Street-Market/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=75440 There’s no Chicago market more iconic than Maxwell Street Market. This year, the market runs on select Sundays, May 17 through October 4, 2026, 10 am -3 pm.  Open since 1912, this bustling marketplace is much more than just a place to shop; it’s a Chicago cultural mecca. Maxwell Street was where Chicago Blues was […]

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]]> 75440There’s no Chicago market more iconic than Maxwell Street Market. This year, the market runs on select Sundays, May 17 through October 4, 2026, 10 am -3 pm.  Open since 1912, this bustling marketplace is much more than just a place to shop; it’s a Chicago cultural mecca. Maxwell Street was where Chicago Blues was […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/enjoy-endless-shrimp-again-at-red-lobster-for-limited-time/ Enjoy Endless Shrimp again at Red Lobster for limited time https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954417830/0/chicagoonthecheap~Enjoy-Endless-Shrimp-again-at-Red-Lobster-for-limited-time/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954417830/0/chicagoonthecheap~Enjoy-Endless-Shrimp-again-at-Red-Lobster-for-limited-time/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:18:12 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212625 Get ready to sail over to Red Lobster for big savings, shrimp lovers! When it comes to seafood, shrimp is at the top of the list for many diners. However, dining out on shrimp can be expensive…very expensive. That’s what makes the popular seafood restaurant’s Endless Shrimp even tastier for those shrimp lovers without a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954417830/0/chicagoonthecheap~Enjoy-Endless-Shrimp-again-at-Red-Lobster-for-limited-time/feed/ 0 212625Get ready to sail over to Red Lobster for big savings, shrimp lovers! When it comes to seafood, shrimp is at the top of the list for many diners. However, dining out on shrimp can be expensive…very expensive. That’s what makes the popular seafood restaurant’s Endless Shrimp even tastier for those shrimp lovers without a […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/early-bird-chicago-boat-cruises-for-20/ Early Bird Chicago Boat Cruises for $20 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/739515728/0/chicagoonthecheap~Early-Bird-Chicago-Boat-Cruises-for/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/739515728/0/chicagoonthecheap~Early-Bird-Chicago-Boat-Cruises-for/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:48:45 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=202461 It’s that time of year! The season to enjoy Chicago views of gorgeous Lake Michigan has officially arrived and there’s no better way to take in all the watery beauty than with a boat cruise. Chicago Party Boat is offering discounted Friday Night Skyline Cruises every Friday in May, May 1- 29, 2026 Glide along […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/739515728/0/chicagoonthecheap~Early-Bird-Chicago-Boat-Cruises-for/feed/ 0 202461It’s that time of year! The season to enjoy Chicago views of gorgeous Lake Michigan has officially arrived and there’s no better way to take in all the watery beauty than with a boat cruise. Chicago Party Boat is offering discounted Friday Night Skyline Cruises every Friday in May, May 1- 29, 2026 Glide along […]

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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, 23 Apr 2026 05:18:47 +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 diversified 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 diversified events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-events-at-daley-plaza-under-the-picasso/ Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/394601786/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-events-at-Daley-Plaza-under-the-Picasso/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:41 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=110519 One of the joys of summer in Chicago is experiencing the eclectic cultural events at Daley Plaza. Under the shade of the Picasso sculpture, artists and performers from around the world sing, dance and present cultural ceremonies that supply an exciting assortment of cultural discoveries for free.   The  Daley Center sponsors FREE cultural programs […]

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]]> 110519One of the joys of summer in Chicago is experiencing the eclectic cultural events at Daley Plaza. Under the shade of the Picasso sculpture, artists and performers from around the world sing, dance and present cultural ceremonies that supply an exciting assortment of cultural discoveries for free.   The  Daley Center sponsors FREE cultural programs […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/sor-juana-festival-events/ Sor Juana Festival Events https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/732617723/0/chicagoonthecheap~Sor-Juana-Festival-Events/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/732617723/0/chicagoonthecheap~Sor-Juana-Festival-Events/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:15:24 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=201935 The annual  Sor Juana  Festival honors the historic Mexican writer, feminist and nun, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, with a dynamic line-up of artists, writers, filmmakers and singers at the National Museum of Mexican Art through April 29, 2026.  Check out some of the exciting free or low-cost highlights. Advance registration and tickets are […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/732617723/0/chicagoonthecheap~Sor-Juana-Festival-Events/feed/ 0 201935The annual  Sor Juana  Festival honors the historic Mexican writer, feminist and nun, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, with a dynamic line-up of artists, writers, filmmakers and singers at the National Museum of Mexican Art through April 29, 2026.  Check out some of the exciting free or low-cost highlights. Advance registration and tickets are […]

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