Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:51:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/square-roots-festival/ Square Roots Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/557063862/0/chicagoonthecheap~Square-Roots-Festival/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:45:28 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=110404 Music lovers rejoice, the return of Old Town School of Folk Music’s Square Roots Festival is set for July 10-12, 2026.  This free, family-friendly music fest celebrates music from around the globe as well as the popular Lincoln Square community.  This year’s artist line-up of two stages over three days includes diverse artists like rising […]

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]]> 110404Music lovers rejoice, the return of Old Town School of Folk Music’s Square Roots Festival is set for July 10-12, 2026.  This free, family-friendly music fest celebrates music from around the globe as well as the popular Lincoln Square community.  This year’s artist line-up of two stages over three days includes diverse artists like rising […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/dairy-queen-celebrates-americas-250th-with-sweet-2-50-special/ Dairy Queen celebrates America’s 250th with sweet $2.50 special https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958689164/0/chicagoonthecheap~Dairy-Queen-celebrates-America%e2%80%99s-th-with-sweet-special/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958689164/0/chicagoonthecheap~Dairy-Queen-celebrates-America%e2%80%99s-th-with-sweet-special/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:40:37 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213001 America’s turning 250 and, to celebrate, Dairy Queen is introducing a new a patriotic sweet treat and at a special price for one week.  The Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float includes layers of DQ Cherry Misty Slush, world-famous soft serve and blue raspberry Misty Slush with festive star sprinkles — perfect for celebrating the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958689164/0/chicagoonthecheap~Dairy-Queen-celebrates-America%e2%80%99s-th-with-sweet-special/feed/ 0 213001America’s turning 250 and, to celebrate, Dairy Queen is introducing a new a patriotic sweet treat and at a special price for one week.  The Stars & Stripes Misty Slush Float includes layers of DQ Cherry Misty Slush, world-famous soft serve and blue raspberry Misty Slush with festive star sprinkles — perfect for celebrating 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 Fri, 26 Jun 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-movies-park-wrigley/ Free Movies at Gallagher Way https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/400627112/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Movies-at-Gallagher-Way/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/400627112/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Movies-at-Gallagher-Way/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:03:44 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=164521 Enjoy the fun of viewing movies al fresco during the Gallagher Way Movie Nights. The screenings will feature family-friendly themes and popular classics on Wednesday nights through September 30, 2026.     The lineup of all-ages movies includes “Matilda,” “Black Panther,” and “High School Musical.” Guests can bring blankets to view the screenings so arrive […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/400627112/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Movies-at-Gallagher-Way/feed/ 0 164521Enjoy the fun of viewing movies al fresco during the Gallagher Way Movie Nights. The screenings will feature family-friendly themes and popular classics on Wednesday nights through September 30, 2026.     The lineup of all-ages movies includes “Matilda,” “Black Panther,” and “High School Musical.” Guests can bring blankets to view the screenings so arrive […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/whole-foods-market-offers-50-off-ice-cream-and-frozen-desserts-for-two-weeks/ Whole Foods Market offers 50% off ice cream and frozen desserts for two weeks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/921453236/0/chicagoonthecheap~Whole-Foods-Market-offers-off-ice-cream-and-frozen-desserts-for-two-weeks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/921453236/0/chicagoonthecheap~Whole-Foods-Market-offers-off-ice-cream-and-frozen-desserts-for-two-weeks/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:57:38 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212996 Shop this cool sale early or you’ll be “left out in the cold”! Summer is all about enjoying ice cream and frozen treats on a hot, sunny day. It’s even cooler, when you can scoop your favorite ice cream at a bargain price. Thankfully, Whole Foods Market offers an annual ice cream sale for the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/921453236/0/chicagoonthecheap~Whole-Foods-Market-offers-off-ice-cream-and-frozen-desserts-for-two-weeks/feed/ 0 212996Shop this cool sale early or you’ll be “left out in the cold”! Summer is all about enjoying ice cream and frozen treats on a hot, sunny day. It’s even cooler, when you can scoop your favorite ice cream at a bargain price. Thankfully, Whole Foods Market offers an annual ice cream sale for the […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/city-news-cafe-free-concert-series/ City News Cafe Free Concert Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958350269/0/chicagoonthecheap~City-News-Cafe-Free-Concert-Series/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958350269/0/chicagoonthecheap~City-News-Cafe-Free-Concert-Series/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:38:15 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212975 Enjoy the increasingly rare experience of browsing through magazines, newspapers and books, without a digital device in sight. The analog adventures continue with live musical concerts during the City News Cafe concert series on weekends through July 26, 2026. Head to this old school treasure for hard-to-find periodicals and books as well as coffee, tea, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958350269/0/chicagoonthecheap~City-News-Cafe-Free-Concert-Series/feed/ 0 212975Enjoy the increasingly rare experience of browsing through magazines, newspapers and books, without a digital device in sight. The analog adventures continue with live musical concerts during the City News Cafe concert series on weekends through July 26, 2026. Head to this old school treasure for hard-to-find periodicals and books as well as coffee, tea, […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/millennium-art-festival/ Millennium Art Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/556052240/0/chicagoonthecheap~Millennium-Art-Festival/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:04:01 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=106858 The Chicago Loop will be filled with dazzling artwork, food trucks and interactive activities during the two-day, 12th annual Millennium Art Festival on June 27-28, 2026 The Millennium Art Festival brings an array of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, photography, and furniture. The fest showcases the talents of more than 110 juried artists.   The festival also […]

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]]> 106858The Chicago Loop will be filled with dazzling artwork, food trucks and interactive activities during the two-day, 12th annual Millennium Art Festival on June 27-28, 2026 The Millennium Art Festival brings an array of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, photography, and furniture. The fest showcases the talents of more than 110 juried artists.   The festival also […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/4th-of-july-fireworks/ Chicago 4th of July Weekend Fireworks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/699085738/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-th-of-July-Weekend-Fireworks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/699085738/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-th-of-July-Weekend-Fireworks/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:05:17 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=194318 Celebrate the Fourth of July with a close-up view of fireworks bursting over Chicago’s iconic skyline. The city’s most beloved Independence Day tradition is watching the fireworks at Navy Pier on July 4, 2026. This annual waterfront fireworks show will dazzle crowds for 15 minutes on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:00 pm.  You can […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/699085738/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-th-of-July-Weekend-Fireworks/feed/ 0 194318Celebrate the Fourth of July with a close-up view of fireworks bursting over Chicago’s iconic skyline. The city’s most beloved Independence Day tradition is watching the fireworks at Navy Pier on July 4, 2026. This annual waterfront fireworks show will dazzle crowds for 15 minutes on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:00 pm.  You can […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/visit-the-obama-presidential-center-for-free/ Visit the Obama Presidential Center for Free https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958184609/0/chicagoonthecheap~Visit-the-Obama-Presidential-Center-for-Free/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958184609/0/chicagoonthecheap~Visit-the-Obama-Presidential-Center-for-Free/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:22:21 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212936 Chicago and the rest of the world are poised to visit the country’s newest and most innovative presidential library. The Obama Presidential Center stands on 19.3 acres within Jackson Park on the South Side of the city, ready to welcome visitors and tell the riveting political and personal story of Barack and Michelle Obama. I visited […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958184609/0/chicagoonthecheap~Visit-the-Obama-Presidential-Center-for-Free/feed/ 0 212936Chicago and the rest of the world are poised to visit the country’s newest and most innovative presidential library. The Obama Presidential Center stands on 19.3 acres within Jackson Park on the South Side of the city, ready to welcome visitors and tell the riveting political and personal story of Barack and Michelle Obama. I visited […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/enjoy-half-price-shakes-at-potbelly-this-summer-for-limited-time/ Enjoy half-price shakes at Potbelly this summer for limited time https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/921093311/0/chicagoonthecheap~Enjoy-halfprice-shakes-at-Potbelly-this-summer-for-limited-time/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/921093311/0/chicagoonthecheap~Enjoy-halfprice-shakes-at-Potbelly-this-summer-for-limited-time/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:08:30 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212905 Belly up for sweet savings at Potbelly, milkshake lovers! A delicious shake on a hot summer day is the perfect way to just chill out.  And, this summer, Potbelly is shaking up the sunny season with a “shaky” deal for a limited time. All of the shop’s shakes are made with hand-dipped ice cream and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/921093311/0/chicagoonthecheap~Enjoy-halfprice-shakes-at-Potbelly-this-summer-for-limited-time/feed/ 0 212905Belly up for sweet savings at Potbelly, milkshake lovers! A delicious shake on a hot summer day is the perfect way to just chill out.  And, this summer, Potbelly is shaking up the sunny season with a “shaky” deal for a limited time. All of the shop’s shakes are made with hand-dipped ice cream and […]

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