Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:09:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 45470443 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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]]> 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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