Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sat, 23 May 2026 11:46:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/old-town-art-fair/ Old Town Art Fair https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/897857876/0/chicagoonthecheap~Old-Town-Art-Fair/ Mon, 25 May 2026 05:04:26 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=109240 Kick off your summer at one of the first art fairs in the country. Old Town Art Fair supplies art, music, food, a children’s corner and a garden walk in the historic Old Town Triangle Historic District on June 13 and 14, 2026. Roam through the charming streets of Old Town and view the work […]

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]]> 109240Kick off your summer at one of the first art fairs in the country. Old Town Art Fair supplies art, music, food, a children’s corner and a garden walk in the historic Old Town Triangle Historic District on June 13 and 14, 2026. Roam through the charming streets of Old Town and view the work […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/memorial-day-weekend-freebies-and-deals-2026/ Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957065495/0/chicagoonthecheap~Memorial-Day-Weekend-freebies-and-deals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957065495/0/chicagoonthecheap~Memorial-Day-Weekend-freebies-and-deals/#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 05:41:14 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212772 Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and lots of deals! Many restaurants and retailers are offering discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. Some of the deals are only for military personnel or veterans, while others are available to all. Some of the deals aren’t specifically for […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957065495/0/chicagoonthecheap~Memorial-Day-Weekend-freebies-and-deals/feed/ 0 212772Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and lots of deals! Many restaurants and retailers are offering discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. Some of the deals are only for military personnel or veterans, while others are available to all. Some of the deals aren’t specifically for […]

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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, 21 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/chicago-blues-festival/ Chicago Blues Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/549604678/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Blues-Festival/ Thu, 21 May 2026 05:06:03 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=108382 Chicago is home to the largest free blues festival in the world and this much-anticipated event draws fans from all over the world to experience the influential art form that was nurtured in the city. The Chicago Blues Festival returns to Millennium Park from June 5-7, 2026. This free festival showcases the range and variations […]

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]]> 108382Chicago is home to the largest free blues festival in the world and this much-anticipated event draws fans from all over the world to experience the influential art form that was nurtured in the city. The Chicago Blues Festival returns to Millennium Park from June 5-7, 2026. This free festival showcases the range and variations […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/7-eleven-offers-1-slurpee-happy-hour-every-weekday-this-summer/ 7-Eleven offers $1 Slurpee Happy Hour every weekday this summer https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956735726/0/chicagoonthecheap~Eleven-offers-Slurpee-Happy-Hour-every-weekday-this-summer/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956735726/0/chicagoonthecheap~Eleven-offers-Slurpee-Happy-Hour-every-weekday-this-summer/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 05:19:14 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212743 Set reminders on your phone now, Slurpee fans! The countdown to Slurpee Day in July is on and 7-Eleven is kicking off the summer season with its Slurpee Drink Happy Hour. A Slurpee makes the perfect pick-me-up treat on a hot summer day — especially because of the variety of flavors. And, for a limited […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956735726/0/chicagoonthecheap~Eleven-offers-Slurpee-Happy-Hour-every-weekday-this-summer/feed/ 0 212743Set reminders on your phone now, Slurpee fans! The countdown to Slurpee Day in July is on and 7-Eleven is kicking off the summer season with its Slurpee Drink Happy Hour. A Slurpee makes the perfect pick-me-up treat on a hot summer day — especially because of the variety of flavors. And, for a limited […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/summer-fireworks-at-navy-pier/ Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/894921440/0/chicagoonthecheap~Summer-Fireworks-at-Navy-Pier/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/894921440/0/chicagoonthecheap~Summer-Fireworks-at-Navy-Pier/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 05:03:53 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=111365 The spectacular fireworks display at Navy Pier is a much-anticipated Chicago hallmark. The twice-weekly Summer Fireworks show runs from May 23, 2026, through September 5, 2026. The dramatic fireworks spectacle features synchronized music and vivid bursts of color that can be viewed for miles. The free fireworks display runs on Wednesday nights at 9 pm […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/894921440/0/chicagoonthecheap~Summer-Fireworks-at-Navy-Pier/feed/ 0 111365The spectacular fireworks display at Navy Pier is a much-anticipated Chicago hallmark. The twice-weekly Summer Fireworks show runs from May 23, 2026, through September 5, 2026. The dramatic fireworks spectacle features synchronized music and vivid bursts of color that can be viewed for miles. The free fireworks display runs on Wednesday nights at 9 pm […]

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]]> 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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