Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:50:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-international-film-festival-free-events/ Chicago International Film Festival Free Events https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970642658/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-International-Film-Festival-Free-Events/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970642658/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-International-Film-Festival-Free-Events/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:04:08 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=122889 As North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, the Chicago International Film Festival showcases movies from all over the world as well as tributes, special programs and celebrity guests. This year’s 62nd Chicago International Film Festival runs from October 14-25, 2026, and features an exciting lineup of free events. Community Cinema Screenings This year, the film festival is hosting free community […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970642658/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-International-Film-Festival-Free-Events/feed/ 0 122889As North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, the Chicago International Film Festival showcases movies from all over the world as well as tributes, special programs and celebrity guests. This year’s 62nd Chicago International Film Festival runs from October 14-25, 2026, and features an exciting lineup of free events. Community Cinema Screenings This year, the film festival is hosting free community […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-and-cheap-perks-on-national-coffee-day-2026/ Free and cheap perks on National Coffee Day 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970061462/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-and-cheap-perks-on-National-Coffee-Day/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970061462/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-and-cheap-perks-on-National-Coffee-Day/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:42:52 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213687 Cream and sugar, please? Everyone will definitely be buzzin’ with excitement (and caffeine!) on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026, thanks to these cheap perks for coffee lovers and bargain hunters alike. To stir things up for the day, many coffee shops are celebrating the day with freebies and discounts at participating locations. Limit one […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970061462/0/chicagoonthecheap~Free-and-cheap-perks-on-National-Coffee-Day/feed/ 0 213687Cream and sugar, please? Everyone will definitely be buzzin’ with excitement (and caffeine!) on National Coffee Day, Sept. 29, 2026, thanks to these cheap perks for coffee lovers and bargain hunters alike. To stir things up for the day, many coffee shops are celebrating the day with freebies and discounts at participating locations. Limit one […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-free-and-cheap-fall-events/ Chicago Free and Cheap Fall Events https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969931805/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Free-and-Cheap-Fall-Events/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969931805/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Free-and-Cheap-Fall-Events/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:31:37 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213696 After the close of the beloved Summertime Chicago season, the fun continues with a hearty lineup of activities that celebrate the flavors, scents and visions of fall. As the red and gold foliage reflects off the lake, the city vibrates with autumn fests, apple-picking events, Oktoberfest and artisan markets. The weather is still warm enough […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969931805/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Free-and-Cheap-Fall-Events/feed/ 0 213696After the close of the beloved Summertime Chicago season, the fun continues with a hearty lineup of activities that celebrate the flavors, scents and visions of fall. As the red and gold foliage reflects off the lake, the city vibrates with autumn fests, apple-picking events, Oktoberfest and artisan markets. The weather is still warm enough […]

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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, 24 Sep 2026 05:11:47 +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 diverse 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 diverse events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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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 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:45:48 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=199485 The new season for World Music Wednesday has been announced! Every Wednesday, through December 9, 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 December 9, 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/west-town-art-walk/ West Town Art Walk https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/463151656/0/chicagoonthecheap~West-Town-Art-Walk/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/463151656/0/chicagoonthecheap~West-Town-Art-Walk/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:03:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=117220 Enjoy visual art, music, and fashion while browsing restaurants and shops along Chicago Avenue in the bustling West Town neighborhood during the 16th annual West Town Art Walk on October 2-4, 2026. The West Town neighborhood bubbles with color, food and art in all forms during this popular free event. The West Town arts district […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/463151656/0/chicagoonthecheap~West-Town-Art-Walk/feed/ 0 117220Enjoy visual art, music, and fashion while browsing restaurants and shops along Chicago Avenue in the bustling West Town neighborhood during the 16th annual West Town Art Walk on October 2-4, 2026. The West Town neighborhood bubbles with color, food and art in all forms during this popular free event. The West Town arts district […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/reeling-international-film-fest/ Reeling International Film Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924659141/0/chicagoonthecheap~Reeling-International-Film-Fest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924659141/0/chicagoonthecheap~Reeling-International-Film-Fest/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:39:09 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=211372 The second-oldest LBTGQ+ film festival in the country kicks off with an exciting line-up of international features, documentaries and shorts with the 44th annual Reeling International Film Festival on September 17-27, 2026. The rich diversity of the queer community is showcased during the 10-day fest, displaying contributions from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender filmmakers.  Celebrating […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/924659141/0/chicagoonthecheap~Reeling-International-Film-Fest/feed/ 0 211372The second-oldest LBTGQ+ film festival in the country kicks off with an exciting line-up of international features, documentaries and shorts with the 44th annual Reeling International Film Festival on September 17-27, 2026. The rich diversity of the queer community is showcased during the 10-day fest, displaying contributions from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender filmmakers.  Celebrating […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/chicago-fall-market-for-makers/ Chicago Fall Market for Makers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926557886/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Fall-Market-for-Makers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926557886/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Fall-Market-for-Makers/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:38:27 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=203143 Celebrate the work of independent artists and makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food and more at the Chicago Fall Market for Makers on October 24- 25, 2026, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Score one-of-a-kind deals and support small businesses at this market, which features a diverse collection of over 90 makers and products. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/926557886/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicago-Fall-Market-for-Makers/feed/ 0 203143Celebrate the work of independent artists and makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food and more at the Chicago Fall Market for Makers on October 24- 25, 2026, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Score one-of-a-kind deals and support small businesses at this market, which features a diverse collection of over 90 makers and products. […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/oktoberfestiversary/ Oktoberfestiversary https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/713317826/0/chicagoonthecheap~Oktoberfestiversary/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/713317826/0/chicagoonthecheap~Oktoberfestiversary/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:02:59 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=201002 Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 10-11, 2026, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the spirit of the season. Sip on special tapings from Beglye and Dovetail while munching on sausages, lobster rolls and wood-fired pizza during this annual fest. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/713317826/0/chicagoonthecheap~Oktoberfestiversary/feed/ 0 201002Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 10-11, 2026, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the spirit of the season. Sip on special tapings from Beglye and Dovetail while munching on sausages, lobster rolls and wood-fired pizza during this annual fest. […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/jacks-pumpkin-pop-up/ Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/792670427/0/chicagoonthecheap~Jacks-Pumpkin-Pop-Up/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/792670427/0/chicagoonthecheap~Jacks-Pumpkin-Pop-Up/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:26:36 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=203663 Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago’s largest fall festival, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 19 to November 1, 2026. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack’s one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides a sprawling patch covered with 10,000 pumpkins, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/792670427/0/chicagoonthecheap~Jacks-Pumpkin-Pop-Up/feed/ 0 203663Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago’s largest fall festival, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 19 to November 1, 2026. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack’s one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides a sprawling patch covered with 10,000 pumpkins, […]

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