Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:04:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 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/auntie-annes-golden-pretzel-pass-untwists-free-pretzel-every-week-for-one-year/ Auntie Anne’s Golden Pretzel Pass ‘untwists’ free pretzel every week for one year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954216365/0/chicagoonthecheap~Auntie-Anne%e2%80%99s-Golden-Pretzel-Pass-%e2%80%98untwists%e2%80%99-free-pretzel-every-week-for-one-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954216365/0/chicagoonthecheap~Auntie-Anne%e2%80%99s-Golden-Pretzel-Pass-%e2%80%98untwists%e2%80%99-free-pretzel-every-week-for-one-year/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:58:09 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212596 Don’t get it twisted, this is an amazing deal for pretzel lovers! One of the best places to enjoy a fresh, hot pretzel is at Auntie Anne’s. And, for a limited time, the popular pretzel shop is offering a Golden Pretzel Pass for 52 weeks of salty (or sugary) pretzel goodness. It’s the perfect opportunity […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954216365/0/chicagoonthecheap~Auntie-Anne%e2%80%99s-Golden-Pretzel-Pass-%e2%80%98untwists%e2%80%99-free-pretzel-every-week-for-one-year/feed/ 0 212596Don’t get it twisted, this is an amazing deal for pretzel lovers! One of the best places to enjoy a fresh, hot pretzel is at Auntie Anne’s. And, for a limited time, the popular pretzel shop is offering a Golden Pretzel Pass for 52 weeks of salty (or sugary) pretzel goodness. It’s the perfect opportunity […]

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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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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/mcdonalds-expands-mcvalue-menu-with-under-3-menu-4-breakfast-meal-deal/ McDonald’s expands McValue Menu with Under $3 Menu & $4 Breakfast Meal Deal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953929730/0/chicagoonthecheap~McDonald%e2%80%99s-expands-McValue-Menu-with-Under-Menu-Breakfast-Meal-Deal/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953929730/0/chicagoonthecheap~McDonald%e2%80%99s-expands-McValue-Menu-with-Under-Menu-Breakfast-Meal-Deal/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:03:12 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212535 Dining at fast-food restaurants is no longer as inexpensive as it once was for families on a budget. Fortunately, McDonald’s is serving up more choices and more ways to save with the expansion of its affordable (and popular) McValue Menu. Hungry bargain hunters can now enjoy two new deals at participating locations — starting April […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953929730/0/chicagoonthecheap~McDonald%e2%80%99s-expands-McValue-Menu-with-Under-Menu-Breakfast-Meal-Deal/feed/ 0 212535Dining at fast-food restaurants is no longer as inexpensive as it once was for families on a budget. Fortunately, McDonald’s is serving up more choices and more ways to save with the expansion of its affordable (and popular) McValue Menu. Hungry bargain hunters can now enjoy two new deals at participating locations — starting April […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/celebrate-spring-with-a-bonfire-at-andersonvilles-valborg/ Celebrate Spring with a Bonfire at Andersonville’s Valborg https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/916462409/0/chicagoonthecheap~Celebrate-Spring-with-a-Bonfire-at-Andersonvilles-Valborg/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/916462409/0/chicagoonthecheap~Celebrate-Spring-with-a-Bonfire-at-Andersonvilles-Valborg/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:48:06 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=209826 Join the Swedish tradition of welcoming spring and banishing winter with a roaring bonfire, music, poetry, food and dance at the second annual Valborg in the Andersonville neighborhood on April 30, 2026. Sit around the bonfire and toss the worries you’ve written down into the flames to kick off this free, family-friendly tradition. Valborg ushers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/916462409/0/chicagoonthecheap~Celebrate-Spring-with-a-Bonfire-at-Andersonvilles-Valborg/feed/ 0 209826Join the Swedish tradition of welcoming spring and banishing winter with a roaring bonfire, music, poetry, food and dance at the second annual Valborg in the Andersonville neighborhood on April 30, 2026. Sit around the bonfire and toss the worries you’ve written down into the flames to kick off this free, family-friendly tradition. Valborg ushers […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-tour-chicago-cultural-center/ Free Chicago Cultural Center Tours https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/646680060/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Chicago-Cultural-Center-Tours/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/646680060/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Chicago-Cultural-Center-Tours/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:02:46 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=191575 Explore the neoclassical beauty of the historic Chicago Cultural Center during free tours every Thursday and Friday. Discover the fascinating history and landmark status of one of Chicago’s most beloved architectural treasures.     Nicknamed the “People’s Palace,” the building opened in 1887 as the city’s first central public library. Boasting grand staircases and the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/646680060/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Chicago-Cultural-Center-Tours/feed/ 0 191575Explore the neoclassical beauty of the historic Chicago Cultural Center during free tours every Thursday and Friday. Discover the fascinating history and landmark status of one of Chicago’s most beloved architectural treasures.     Nicknamed the “People’s Palace,” the building opened in 1887 as the city’s first central public library. Boasting grand staircases and the […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/shake-shack-celebrates-new-limited-time-menu-with-buy-one-get-one-free-deal/ Shake Shack celebrates new limited-time menu with buy-one-get-one free deal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953757836/0/chicagoonthecheap~Shake-Shack-celebrates-new-limitedtime-menu-with-buyonegetone-free-deal/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953757836/0/chicagoonthecheap~Shake-Shack-celebrates-new-limitedtime-menu-with-buyonegetone-free-deal/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:44:16 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212574 Shake up your taste buds with Korean flavors! Shake Shack is expanding its popular menu with the introduction of a new limited-time Korean-style lineup. The special menu includes a burger, chicken sandwich, fries and a shake. And, for a limited time, customers can enjoy two of the new menu items at a big discount. Photo: […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953757836/0/chicagoonthecheap~Shake-Shack-celebrates-new-limitedtime-menu-with-buyonegetone-free-deal/feed/ 0 212574Shake up your taste buds with Korean flavors! Shake Shack is expanding its popular menu with the introduction of a new limited-time Korean-style lineup. The special menu includes a burger, chicken sandwich, fries and a shake. And, for a limited time, customers can enjoy two of the new menu items at a big discount. Photo: […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-world-music-wednesday-concert/ Free World Music Wednesday Concerts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724730792/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-World-Music-Wednesday-Concerts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724730792/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-World-Music-Wednesday-Concerts/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:45:48 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=199485 The new season for World Music Wednesday has been announced! Every Wednesday, through June 24, 2026, at 8:00 pm, the Old Town School of Folk Music will host a free concert series, World Music Wednesdays, featuring musicians from all around the world.  Culture and countries represented include Iran, Mexico, Brazil, Mongolia, Colombia, India and Senegal. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/724730792/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-World-Music-Wednesday-Concerts/feed/ 0 199485The new season for World Music Wednesday has been announced! Every Wednesday, through June 24, 2026, at 8:00 pm, the Old Town School of Folk Music will host a free concert series, World Music Wednesdays, featuring musicians from all around the world.  Culture and countries represented include Iran, Mexico, Brazil, Mongolia, Colombia, India and Senegal. […]

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