Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:22:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/hyde-park-jazz-festival/ Hyde Park Jazz Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/460357002/0/chicagoonthecheap~Hyde-Park-Jazz-Festival/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:02:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=109518 Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the 20th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 26-27, 2026. Music lovers will enjoy 34 free performances of local, national and international artists at a varied assortment of venues across Hyde Park, including  Rockefeller Chapel, the Smart […]

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]]> 109518Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the 20th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 26-27, 2026. Music lovers will enjoy 34 free performances of local, national and international artists at a varied assortment of venues across Hyde Park, including  Rockefeller Chapel, the Smart […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/st-benedicts-oktoberfest/ St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/667205342/0/chicagoonthecheap~St-Benedicts-Oktoberfest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/667205342/0/chicagoonthecheap~St-Benedicts-Oktoberfest/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:04:04 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=196315 Get ready for the welcoming traditional German toasts of “Prost!” to echo throughout the courtyard during the 60th annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest on October 2-4, 2026.  St. Benedict parish celebrates its German roots with a family-friendly fest that includes  German food and drinks, carnival rides, kids’ karaoke, bubble soccer, laser tag and live music. St. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/667205342/0/chicagoonthecheap~St-Benedicts-Oktoberfest/feed/ 0 196315Get ready for the welcoming traditional German toasts of “Prost!” to echo throughout the courtyard during the 60th annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest on October 2-4, 2026.  St. Benedict parish celebrates its German roots with a family-friendly fest that includes  German food and drinks, carnival rides, kids’ karaoke, bubble soccer, laser tag and live music. St. […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/labor-day-weekend-freebies-and-deals-2026/ Labor Day weekend freebies and deals 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968516762/0/chicagoonthecheap~Labor-Day-weekend-freebies-and-deals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968516762/0/chicagoonthecheap~Labor-Day-weekend-freebies-and-deals/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:41:40 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213495 Many restaurants are offering Labor Day discounts and freebies, perfect for those who don’t want to cook over the holiday weekend. Some of the deals are only valid on Labor Day, while others have varying promo dates. Click on the link in each item for more details.  Capital One Café Labor Day (Sept. 7, 2026) […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968516762/0/chicagoonthecheap~Labor-Day-weekend-freebies-and-deals/feed/ 0 213495Many restaurants are offering Labor Day discounts and freebies, perfect for those who don’t want to cook over the holiday weekend. Some of the deals are only valid on Labor Day, while others have varying promo dates. Click on the link in each item for more details.  Capital One Café Labor Day (Sept. 7, 2026) […]

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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, 03 Sep 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/riverwalk-fall-fest/ Riverwalk Fall Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793603514/0/chicagoonthecheap~Riverwalk-Fall-Fest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793603514/0/chicagoonthecheap~Riverwalk-Fall-Fest/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:58:41 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=203762 Experience the beauty of the fall season with the Chicago River as the backdrop at the Island Party Hut Fall Fest on the Chicago Riverwalk on Saturdays, September 19- October 31, 2026. Enjoy autumn festivities like hay rides on the river, pumpkin patches and eating apple cider donuts along the riverwalk. The Fall Fest will […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/793603514/0/chicagoonthecheap~Riverwalk-Fall-Fest/feed/ 0 203762Experience the beauty of the fall season with the Chicago River as the backdrop at the Island Party Hut Fall Fest on the Chicago Riverwalk on Saturdays, September 19- October 31, 2026. Enjoy autumn festivities like hay rides on the river, pumpkin patches and eating apple cider donuts along the riverwalk. The Fall Fest will […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/ravenswood-artwalk/ Ravenswood ArtWalk https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/458395542/0/chicagoonthecheap~Ravenswood-ArtWalk/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/458395542/0/chicagoonthecheap~Ravenswood-ArtWalk/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:03:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=149134 The Ravenswood Corridor community celebrates 24 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 12-13, 2026.  The area’s artists, manufacturers and brewers will welcome visitors during the ArtWalk with a host of fun and interactive activities. Unfolding from Lawrence to Irving Park St.. along Ravenswood Avenue, Ravenswood ArtWalk features over 25 locations and over 100 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/458395542/0/chicagoonthecheap~Ravenswood-ArtWalk/feed/ 0 149134The Ravenswood Corridor community celebrates 24 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 12-13, 2026.  The area’s artists, manufacturers and brewers will welcome visitors during the ArtWalk with a host of fun and interactive activities. Unfolding from Lawrence to Irving Park St.. along Ravenswood Avenue, Ravenswood ArtWalk features over 25 locations and over 100 […]

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]]> 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/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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