Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 17 May 2026 19:48:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-concert-millennium-park/ Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/421584408/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Millennium-Park-Summer-Music-Series/ Mon, 18 May 2026 05:55:59 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=110333 The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars from June 15 to August 6, 2026. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse range of genres, including pop, country, R&B, […]

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]]> 110333The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars from June 15 to August 6, 2026. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse range of genres, including pop, country, R&B, […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/do-division-street-fest/ Do Division Street Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/691189266/0/chicagoonthecheap~Do-Division-Street-Fest/ Fri, 15 May 2026 05:04:09 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=106850 Division Street in West Town comes alive with live music, food, boutique sales, fashion shows and family fun with the annual Do Division Street Fest on May 29-31, 2026.  One of the most anticipated summer music fests, Do Division Street Fest serves up an astonishing selection of local and national live bands, including cutting-edge musicians, […]

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]]> 106850Division Street in West Town comes alive with live music, food, boutique sales, fashion shows and family fun with the annual Do Division Street Fest on May 29-31, 2026.  One of the most anticipated summer music fests, Do Division Street Fest serves up an astonishing selection of local and national live bands, including cutting-edge musicians, […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/celebrate-german-culture-chicago-maifest/ Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/687514614/0/chicagoonthecheap~Celebrate-German-Culture-at-Chicago-Maifest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/687514614/0/chicagoonthecheap~Celebrate-German-Culture-at-Chicago-Maifest/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 05:30:30 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=199615 Welcome spring at the traditional German celebration of the season, Maifest Chicago. The 26th annual festival runs from May 29 -31, 2026, in the heart of Chicago’s German community in Lincoln Square. Chow down on lots of German food and witness a traditional keg tapping, maypole dancing and the crowning of the Maifest queen. Live music […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/687514614/0/chicagoonthecheap~Celebrate-German-Culture-at-Chicago-Maifest/feed/ 0 199615Welcome spring at the traditional German celebration of the season, Maifest Chicago. The 26th annual festival runs from May 29 -31, 2026, in the heart of Chicago’s German community in Lincoln Square. Chow down on lots of German food and witness a traditional keg tapping, maypole dancing and the crowning of the Maifest queen. Live music […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/kentucky-fried-chicken-offers-10-bucket-of-the-day-deal-each-weekday-for-limited-time/ Kentucky Fried Chicken offers $10 ‘Bucket of the Day’ deal each weekday for limited time https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955834955/0/chicagoonthecheap~Kentucky-Fried-Chicken-offers-%e2%80%98Bucket-of-the-Day%e2%80%99-deal-each-weekday-for-limited-time/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955834955/0/chicagoonthecheap~Kentucky-Fried-Chicken-offers-%e2%80%98Bucket-of-the-Day%e2%80%99-deal-each-weekday-for-limited-time/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 05:27:09 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212698 Add KFC to your bucket list! Hungry bargain hunters are always on the lookout for a bucketful of savings when dining out with the family.  And KFC is turning a fan-favorite into a new “Bucket of the Day” deal each weekday — for a limited time.  Image: KFC With four different bucket meals all priced […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955834955/0/chicagoonthecheap~Kentucky-Fried-Chicken-offers-%e2%80%98Bucket-of-the-Day%e2%80%99-deal-each-weekday-for-limited-time/feed/ 0 212698Add KFC to your bucket list! Hungry bargain hunters are always on the lookout for a bucketful of savings when dining out with the family.  And KFC is turning a fan-favorite into a new “Bucket of the Day” deal each weekday — for a limited time.  Image: KFC With four different bucket meals all priced […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-movie-at-millennium-park/ Free movies at Millennium Park https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/399493930/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-movies-at-Millennium-Park/ Tue, 12 May 2026 05:03:32 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=110826 There’s nothing better than watching a movie al fresco with a light picnic on the lush Millennium Park lawn. This Chicago summertime tradition is back with the Millennium Park Film Series, running from June 30 to August 18, 2026. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch classic, family-friendly movies like  “Ratatouille,” “The Lord of […]

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]]> 110826There’s nothing better than watching a movie al fresco with a light picnic on the lush Millennium Park lawn. This Chicago summertime tradition is back with the Millennium Park Film Series, running from June 30 to August 18, 2026. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch classic, family-friendly movies like  “Ratatouille,” “The Lord of […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/grant-park-music-festivals/ Grant Park Music Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688751590/0/chicagoonthecheap~Grant-Park-Music-Festival/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688751590/0/chicagoonthecheap~Grant-Park-Music-Festival/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 05:01:40 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=111205 Enjoy the soothing strains of classical compositions as well as contemporary and Broadway tunes at the annual Grant Park Music Festival. This free summer concert series kicks off on June 10, 2026, and runs through August 15, 2026. Sit back in the beauty of the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park and absorb free shows throughout […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/688751590/0/chicagoonthecheap~Grant-Park-Music-Festival/feed/ 2 111205Enjoy the soothing strains of classical compositions as well as contemporary and Broadway tunes at the annual Grant Park Music Festival. This free summer concert series kicks off on June 10, 2026, and runs through August 15, 2026. Sit back in the beauty of the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park and absorb free shows throughout […]

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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, 08 May 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/andersonville-midsommarfest/ Andersonville Midsommarfest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/549775226/0/chicagoonthecheap~Andersonville-Midsommarfest/ Fri, 08 May 2026 05:02:04 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=109130 One of the most beloved summer events is when the Andersonville neighborhood celebrates its Swedish heritage and culture with the 60th annual Andersonville Midsommarfest, from June 12 through June 14, 2026. One of Chicago’s oldest and most anticipated street festivals, Andersonville Midsommarfest supplies over 50 live musical acts on four stages. The fest also includes […]

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]]> 109130One of the most beloved summer events is when the Andersonville neighborhood celebrates its Swedish heritage and culture with the 60th annual Andersonville Midsommarfest, from June 12 through June 14, 2026. One of Chicago’s oldest and most anticipated street festivals, Andersonville Midsommarfest supplies over 50 live musical acts on four stages. The fest also includes […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-american-writers-festival/ Free American Writers Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/896576903/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-American-Writers-Festival/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/896576903/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-American-Writers-Festival/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 05:46:03 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=206361 Celebrate the breadth and depth of the art of writing at the third annual American Writers Festival on June 6-7, 2026, at the American Writers Museum and the Harold Washington Library Center. The weekend of free programming will feature more than 90 writers. Sponsored by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library, the free festival offers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/896576903/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-American-Writers-Festival/feed/ 0 206361Celebrate the breadth and depth of the art of writing at the third annual American Writers Festival on June 6-7, 2026, at the American Writers Museum and the Harold Washington Library Center. The weekend of free programming will feature more than 90 writers. Sponsored by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library, the free festival offers […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/spring-2026-brings-gift-card-bonuses-for-mothers-day-fathers-day-graduation-and-more/ Spring 2026 brings gift card bonuses for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and more https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955365467/0/chicagoonthecheap~Spring-brings-gift-card-bonuses-for-Mother%e2%80%99s-Day-Father%e2%80%99s-Day-graduation-and-more/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955365467/0/chicagoonthecheap~Spring-brings-gift-card-bonuses-for-Mother%e2%80%99s-Day-Father%e2%80%99s-Day-graduation-and-more/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 05:34:08 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212663 Spring brings warm sunshine, cool breezes and lots of reasons to celebrate — including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings and more.  And, no matter the occasion, one of the most appreciated presents is a gift card. It’s quick and easy for the giver and lets the recipient enjoy exactly what they want from a […]

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