Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:02:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/printers-row-lit-fest/ Free Printers Row Lit Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/549900682/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Printers-Row-Lit-Fest/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:02:12 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=109094 The Midwest’s largest literary festival returns to Chicago’s historic Printer’s Row neighborhood in the South Loop with the Printer’s Row Lit Fest on September 12 and 13, 2026. Stretching out over five blocks, the Printers Row Lit Fest features more than 100 booksellers,  interactive discussions with local and national bestselling authors, spoken word performances, book […]

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]]> 109094The Midwest’s largest literary festival returns to Chicago’s historic Printer’s Row neighborhood in the South Loop with the Printer’s Row Lit Fest on September 12 and 13, 2026. Stretching out over five blocks, the Printers Row Lit Fest features more than 100 booksellers,  interactive discussions with local and national bestselling authors, spoken word performances, book […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/german-american-oktoberfest-chicago/ German-American Oktoberfest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/903645446/0/chicagoonthecheap~GermanAmerican-Oktoberfest/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=110608 Celebrate German heritage in all its forms, including dance, music, and food at the annual German-American Oktoberfest on September 11- 13, 2026, in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. The opening ceremony kicks off at 8 pm on September 11. Commemorating 100 years of German traditions, the German American Fest features the Von Steuben Day Parade on […]

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]]> 110608Celebrate German heritage in all its forms, including dance, music, and food at the annual German-American Oktoberfest on September 11- 13, 2026, in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. The opening ceremony kicks off at 8 pm on September 11. Commemorating 100 years of German traditions, the German American Fest features the Von Steuben Day Parade on […]

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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, 28 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/cinemark-fills-your-own-bucket-from-home-with-popcorn-for-5-no-movie-ticket-required/ Cinemark fills your own bucket from home with popcorn for $5 — no movie ticket required https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968293088/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cinemark-fills-your-own-bucket-from-home-with-popcorn-for-%e2%80%94-no-movie-ticket-required/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968293088/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cinemark-fills-your-own-bucket-from-home-with-popcorn-for-%e2%80%94-no-movie-ticket-required/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:06:35 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213434 What’s poppin’ at Cinemark? Add this buttery bargain to your bucket list, movie theater popcorn lovers!  If you’re craving movie theater popcorn and at a blockbuster price, you will definitely want to venture over to Cinemark on Sept. 6, 2026. Bring your own bucket from home and they will fill it to the brim with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968293088/0/chicagoonthecheap~Cinemark-fills-your-own-bucket-from-home-with-popcorn-for-%e2%80%94-no-movie-ticket-required/feed/ 0 213434What’s poppin’ at Cinemark? Add this buttery bargain to your bucket list, movie theater popcorn lovers!  If you’re craving movie theater popcorn and at a blockbuster price, you will definitely want to venture over to Cinemark on Sept. 6, 2026. Bring your own bucket from home and they will fill it to the brim with […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/taste-of-polonia/ Taste of Polonia https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707151404/0/chicagoonthecheap~Taste-of-Polonia/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707151404/0/chicagoonthecheap~Taste-of-Polonia/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:42:32 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=200765 Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, scheduled for September 4-7- 2026. The 44th-anniversary festival brings four days of traditional Polish food, music and crafts. The Taste of Polonia festival serves up live music on four stages, art exhibits, carnival rides, food and craft vendors, a casino and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/707151404/0/chicagoonthecheap~Taste-of-Polonia/feed/ 0 200765Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, scheduled for September 4-7- 2026. The 44th-anniversary festival brings four days of traditional Polish food, music and crafts. The Taste of Polonia festival serves up live music on four stages, art exhibits, carnival rides, food and craft vendors, a casino and […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/world-dumpling-fest/ World Dumpling Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904122581/0/chicagoonthecheap~World-Dumpling-Fest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904122581/0/chicagoonthecheap~World-Dumpling-Fest/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:30:34 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=207677 Explore Chicago’s diverse cultures with music, dance and samples of all the variations of ethnic dumplings during the annual World Dumpling Fest on September 19-20, 2026, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts the sixth annual World Dumpling Fest to support and promote 40 cultural heritage centers across the city. The fest […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/904122581/0/chicagoonthecheap~World-Dumpling-Fest/feed/ 0 207677Explore Chicago’s diverse cultures with music, dance and samples of all the variations of ethnic dumplings during the annual World Dumpling Fest on September 19-20, 2026, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts the sixth annual World Dumpling Fest to support and promote 40 cultural heritage centers across the city. The fest […]

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]]> 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/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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