Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 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/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, 18 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-pepsi-eats-fest-chicago-with-dylan-efron/ Free Pepsi Eats Fest Chicago with Dylan Efron https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958109978/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Pepsi-Eats-Fest-Chicago-with-Dylan-Efron/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958109978/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Pepsi-Eats-Fest-Chicago-with-Dylan-Efron/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:56:50 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212931 Pepsi will celebrate food and Chicago restaurant fave Big Star Wicker Park with foodie and TV personality Dylan Efron at the free Pepsi Eats Fest on June 27, 2026.  Dive into the honky tonk fun at Big Star and enjoy music, complimentary bites, Pepsi-infused cocktails and Efron’s debut of his limited-edition fish taco that he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958109978/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Pepsi-Eats-Fest-Chicago-with-Dylan-Efron/feed/ 0 212931Pepsi will celebrate food and Chicago restaurant fave Big Star Wicker Park with foodie and TV personality Dylan Efron at the free Pepsi Eats Fest on June 27, 2026.  Dive into the honky tonk fun at Big Star and enjoy music, complimentary bites, Pepsi-infused cocktails and Efron’s debut of his limited-edition fish taco that he […]

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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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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/harper-court-summer-music-series/ Harper Court Summer Music Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701707848/0/chicagoonthecheap~Harper-Court-Summer-Music-Series/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701707848/0/chicagoonthecheap~Harper-Court-Summer-Music-Series/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:32:09 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=200213 Hyde Park sizzles in the summer and the popular neighborhood will get even more energized during the Harper Court Summer Music Series, set for July 9, August 6 and September 10, 2026. A summer tradition since 2015,  the free outdoor concerts feature local musicians and bring a festive sense of community to Hyde Park. This […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/701707848/0/chicagoonthecheap~Harper-Court-Summer-Music-Series/feed/ 0 200213Hyde Park sizzles in the summer and the popular neighborhood will get even more energized during the Harper Court Summer Music Series, set for July 9, August 6 and September 10, 2026. A summer tradition since 2015,  the free outdoor concerts feature local musicians and bring a festive sense of community to Hyde Park. This […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/taste-of-chicago/ Taste of Chicago https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/773304005/0/chicagoonthecheap~Taste-of-Chicago/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:02:54 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=108390 The legendary summer food festival that spawned dozens of similar events across the city, the Taste of Chicago, returns to Grant Park for a showcase of Chicago’s culinary diversity on July 8-12 2026.   As the biggest free culinary festival in the country, the Taste of Chicago opens in all its flavorful glory with 40 […]

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]]> 108390The legendary summer food festival that spawned dozens of similar events across the city, the Taste of Chicago, returns to Grant Park for a showcase of Chicago’s culinary diversity on July 8-12 2026.   As the biggest free culinary festival in the country, the Taste of Chicago opens in all its flavorful glory with 40 […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-tuesdays-on-the-terrace-at-the-mca/ Free Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/698226242/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Tuesdays-on-the-Terrace-at-the-MCA/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/698226242/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Tuesdays-on-the-Terrace-at-the-MCA/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:35:55 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=113423 Chicago’s acclaimed Museum of Contemporary Art is not just the place to view cutting-edge art pieces  but it’s also one of the most popular spots to hear free Summer jazz concerts. The beloved Tuesdays on the Terrace music series returns from June 16 to August 25, 2026.   Spreading a blanket on the MCA’s terrace […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/698226242/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Tuesdays-on-the-Terrace-at-the-MCA/feed/ 0 113423Chicago’s acclaimed Museum of Contemporary Art is not just the place to view cutting-edge art pieces  but it’s also one of the most popular spots to hear free Summer jazz concerts. The beloved Tuesdays on the Terrace music series returns from June 16 to August 25, 2026.   Spreading a blanket on the MCA’s terrace […]

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