Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:13:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/tax-day-freebies-deals-and-deductions-2026/ Tax Day freebies, deals and deductions 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953600597/0/chicagoonthecheap~Tax-Day-freebies-deals-and-deductions/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953600597/0/chicagoonthecheap~Tax-Day-freebies-deals-and-deductions/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:59:14 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212560 Put down the calculator and pencil! Whether you’re getting a refund or paying taxes, getting your taxes completed on time can be stressful. Getting all the paperwork in order, reading all the tax codes and crunching the numbers is…well, very taxing.  To help ease the stress, many national restaurants and businesses offer a little relief […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953600597/0/chicagoonthecheap~Tax-Day-freebies-deals-and-deductions/feed/ 0 212560Put down the calculator and pencil! Whether you’re getting a refund or paying taxes, getting your taxes completed on time can be stressful. Getting all the paperwork in order, reading all the tax codes and crunching the numbers is…well, very taxing.  To help ease the stress, many national restaurants and businesses offer a little relief […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/discount-tickets-for-saturday-night-at-the-zoo/ Discount Tickets for Saturday Night at the Zoo https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917038151/0/chicagoonthecheap~Discount-Tickets-for-Saturday-Night-at-the-Zoo/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917038151/0/chicagoonthecheap~Discount-Tickets-for-Saturday-Night-at-the-Zoo/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:57:30 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=206074 Experience the sights and sounds of the zoo after dark, visiting animals and sipping cocktails at this adults-only evening event, Saturday Night at Lincoln Park Zoo on May 2, 2026.  Stroll through the grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo at night and enjoy special after-hours viewing of the gardens and habitats.  Dancing to a live DJ, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/917038151/0/chicagoonthecheap~Discount-Tickets-for-Saturday-Night-at-the-Zoo/feed/ 0 206074Experience the sights and sounds of the zoo after dark, visiting animals and sipping cocktails at this adults-only evening event, Saturday Night at Lincoln Park Zoo on May 2, 2026.  Stroll through the grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo at night and enjoy special after-hours viewing of the gardens and habitats.  Dancing to a live DJ, […]

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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, 09 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/art-on-the-mart/ Art on the Mart https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601807384/0/chicagoonthecheap~Art-on-the-Mart/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601807384/0/chicagoonthecheap~Art-on-the-Mart/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=178547 Stroll through the Riverwalk for views of one of the world’s largest digital art platforms. ART on THE MART displays contemporary art projections across the 2.5-acre facade of THE MART. The spring show features the work of Spanish Artist Luis Urculo and students from the School of the Art Institute, from April 9 to May […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/601807384/0/chicagoonthecheap~Art-on-the-Mart/feed/ 0 178547Stroll through the Riverwalk for views of one of the world’s largest digital art platforms. ART on THE MART displays contemporary art projections across the 2.5-acre facade of THE MART. The spring show features the work of Spanish Artist Luis Urculo and students from the School of the Art Institute, from April 9 to May […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/subway-offers-buy-one-get-one-free-footlong-sub-for-limited-time/ Subway offers buy-one-get-one free Footlong Sub for limited time https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953426816/0/chicagoonthecheap~Subway-offers-buyonegetone-free-Footlong-Sub-for-limited-time/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953426816/0/chicagoonthecheap~Subway-offers-buyonegetone-free-Footlong-Sub-for-limited-time/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:21:12 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212516 All aboard, bargain hunters! There’s no way around it, Subway has a great deal for sub sandwich lovers on a budget in April.  With so many options (including bread, meats, cheese and condiments) and possible combinations, fans can definitely create the perfect sandwich to suit their tastes at the popular sub shop. And it’s even […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953426816/0/chicagoonthecheap~Subway-offers-buyonegetone-free-Footlong-Sub-for-limited-time/feed/ 0 212516All aboard, bargain hunters! There’s no way around it, Subway has a great deal for sub sandwich lovers on a budget in April.  With so many options (including bread, meats, cheese and condiments) and possible combinations, fans can definitely create the perfect sandwich to suit their tastes at the popular sub shop. And it’s even […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-poetry-festival/ Chicago Poetry Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953353070/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Poetry-Festival/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953353070/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Poetry-Festival/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:28:24 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212543 Celebrate Poetry Month and all the notable literary stars that Chicago has birthed at the 27th annual Chicago Poetry Fest at the Harold Washington Library on April 27, 20226. Enjoy a day of free poetry events for all ages and backgrounds at this engaging event. Attend poetry workshops, listen to poetry readings from celebrated poets, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953353070/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Poetry-Festival/feed/ 0 212543Celebrate Poetry Month and all the notable literary stars that Chicago has birthed at the 27th annual Chicago Poetry Fest at the Harold Washington Library on April 27, 20226. Enjoy a day of free poetry events for all ages and backgrounds at this engaging event. Attend poetry workshops, listen to poetry readings from celebrated poets, […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/view-cherry-blossoms-in-chicago/ View Cherry Blossoms in Chicago https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/874854164/0/chicagoonthecheap~View-Cherry-Blossoms-in-Chicago/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/874854164/0/chicagoonthecheap~View-Cherry-Blossoms-in-Chicago/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:34:08 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=205849 The delicate blooms of cherry blossom trees are a beloved marker of the spring season but you don’t have to travel to Japan to enjoy them. Chicago’s cherry blossom season typically runs from late April to early May in  Jackson Park.   Head to Hyde Park and the Garden of the Phoenix Japanese Garden in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/874854164/0/chicagoonthecheap~View-Cherry-Blossoms-in-Chicago/feed/ 0 205849The delicate blooms of cherry blossom trees are a beloved marker of the spring season but you don’t have to travel to Japan to enjoy them. Chicago’s cherry blossom season typically runs from late April to early May in  Jackson Park.   Head to Hyde Park and the Garden of the Phoenix Japanese Garden in […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-earth-day-film-fest/ Free Earth Day Film Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/734320970/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Earth-Day-Film-Fest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/734320970/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Earth-Day-Film-Fest/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:25:19 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=202079 Celebrate Earth Day with a free week-long film festival that features virtual watch parties, in-person Chicago venues, a Chicago park clean-up and an Earth Day Resource Fair, April 22-27, 2026.   The One Earth Film Festival includes thought-provoking films and discussions as well as opportunities to help fight climate change and address environmental justice.  The festival […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/734320970/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-Earth-Day-Film-Fest/feed/ 0 202079Celebrate Earth Day with a free week-long film festival that features virtual watch parties, in-person Chicago venues, a Chicago park clean-up and an Earth Day Resource Fair, April 22-27, 2026.   The One Earth Film Festival includes thought-provoking films and discussions as well as opportunities to help fight climate change and address environmental justice.  The festival […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/dairy-queen-celebrates-summer-blizzard-treat-menu-for-2026-with-buy-one-get-one-deal/ Dairy Queen celebrates summer Blizzard Treat menu for 2026 with buy-one-get-one deal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952978910/0/chicagoonthecheap~Dairy-Queen-celebrates-summer-Blizzard-Treat-menu-for-with-buyonegetone-deal/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952978910/0/chicagoonthecheap~Dairy-Queen-celebrates-summer-Blizzard-Treat-menu-for-with-buyonegetone-deal/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:16:13 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=212483 Summer may be around the corner, but there’s a blizzard of cool savings now at Dairy Queen! It’s just not summertime without enjoying one of the ice cream shop’s signature (and extremely popular) menu items — the Blizzard Treat. And, every year, DQ announces a new seasonal lineup of summertime Blizzard flavors for fans to […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/lincoln-park-conservatory-spring-flower-show/ Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/599298802/0/chicagoonthecheap~Lincoln-Park-Conservatory-Spring-Flower-Show/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/599298802/0/chicagoonthecheap~Lincoln-Park-Conservatory-Spring-Flower-Show/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:03:12 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=180211 Even though the winter still lingers in Chicago, you can pretend Spring is already here at the annual Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show. The 2026 show is called “Jewels of Spring” and runs through May 10, 2026.   Take in the beauty of flowers and plants and the color families that they reflect in […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/599298802/0/chicagoonthecheap~Lincoln-Park-Conservatory-Spring-Flower-Show/feed/ 0 180211Even though the winter still lingers in Chicago, you can pretend Spring is already here at the annual Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show. The 2026 show is called “Jewels of Spring” and runs through May 10, 2026.   Take in the beauty of flowers and plants and the color families that they reflect in […]

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