Chicago on the Cheap Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:59:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 45470443 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/winter-wonderfest-at-navy-pier/ Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/504758976/0/chicagoonthecheap~Winter-WonderFest-at-Navy-Pier/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/504758976/0/chicagoonthecheap~Winter-WonderFest-at-Navy-Pier/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:01:31 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=125358 Enjoy all that’s jolly and bright during the festive season at the beloved Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.  Slide, skate, ride and soak up holiday fun at this indoor fest from November 27, 2026, to January  3, 2027. Head to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall and take in the 420-foot holiday tree, twinkling lights and joyful […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/504758976/0/chicagoonthecheap~Winter-WonderFest-at-Navy-Pier/feed/ 0 125358Enjoy all that’s jolly and bright during the festive season at the beloved Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.  Slide, skate, ride and soak up holiday fun at this indoor fest from November 27, 2026, to January  3, 2027. Head to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall and take in the 420-foot holiday tree, twinkling lights and joyful […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/winterland-at-gallagher-way/ Winterland at Gallagher Way https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/671271240/0/chicagoonthecheap~Winterland-at-Gallagher-Way/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/671271240/0/chicagoonthecheap~Winterland-at-Gallagher-Way/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:03:09 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=179097 Dive into a quintessential Chicago holiday experience by skating around the iconic Wrigley Field as well as enjoying live music, holiday decor,  classic holiday movies and more at Winterland at Gallagher Way, November 20-December 31, 2026. Head to the Wrigleyville neighborhood to celebrate the season with a stroll through Winterland, including the Winter Market and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/671271240/0/chicagoonthecheap~Winterland-at-Gallagher-Way/feed/ 0 179097Dive into a quintessential Chicago holiday experience by skating around the iconic Wrigley Field as well as enjoying live music, holiday decor,  classic holiday movies and more at Winterland at Gallagher Way, November 20-December 31, 2026. Head to the Wrigleyville neighborhood to celebrate the season with a stroll through Winterland, including the Winter Market and […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/veterans-day-freebies-and-deals-2026/ Veterans Day freebies and deals 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972456413/0/chicagoonthecheap~Veterans-Day-freebies-and-deals/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972456413/0/chicagoonthecheap~Veterans-Day-freebies-and-deals/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:40:12 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=213943 Thank you for your service. Everyone wants to thank veterans and active military members for their courage and sacrifice. And many restaurants and businesses show their appreciation on Veterans Day with a FREE or discounted meal or service on Nov. 11, 2025. Living On The Cheap only includes deals and giveaways that we’ve independently verified. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972456413/0/chicagoonthecheap~Veterans-Day-freebies-and-deals/feed/ 0 213943Thank you for your service. Everyone wants to thank veterans and active military members for their courage and sacrifice. And many restaurants and businesses show their appreciation on Veterans Day with a FREE or discounted meal or service on Nov. 11, 2025. Living On The Cheap only includes deals and giveaways that we’ve independently verified. […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/millennium-park-christmas-tree-lighting/ Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/489737598/0/chicagoonthecheap~Millennium-Park-Holiday-Tree-Lighting/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/489737598/0/chicagoonthecheap~Millennium-Park-Holiday-Tree-Lighting/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:46:37 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=12479 The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the City of Chicago Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 20, 2026. This live event will fill Millennium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling lights. A 53-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce was selected for this year’s Christmas tree, making it the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/489737598/0/chicagoonthecheap~Millennium-Park-Holiday-Tree-Lighting/feed/ 2 12479The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the City of Chicago Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 20, 2026. This live event will fill Millennium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling lights. A 53-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce was selected for this year’s Christmas tree, making it the […]

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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, 05 Nov 2026 06:11:47 +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/ 6 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/mccormick-tribune-ice-rink/ McCormick Tribune Ice Rink https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/493395202/0/chicagoonthecheap~McCormick-Tribune-Ice-Rink/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:02:23 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=38105 Glide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 20, 2026, through January 31, 2027, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink under the city’s official Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many locals. This year, […]

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]]> 38105Glide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 20, 2026, through January 31, 2027, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink under the city’s official Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many locals. This year, […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/black-harvest-film-fest/ Black Harvest Film Fest https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/927316400/0/chicagoonthecheap~Black-Harvest-Film-Fest/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/927316400/0/chicagoonthecheap~Black-Harvest-Film-Fest/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:44:24 +0000 https://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=211676 Celebrate Chicago’s significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting range of films, from shorts, features, documentaries, dramas and comedies created by upcoming Black filmmakers. Black Harvest also provides […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/927316400/0/chicagoonthecheap~Black-Harvest-Film-Fest/feed/ 0 211676Celebrate Chicago’s significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting range of films, from shorts, features, documentaries, dramas and comedies created by upcoming Black filmmakers. Black Harvest also provides […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-events-chicagos-annual-christkindlmarket/ Chicago’s Christkindlmarket https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/491445182/0/chicagoonthecheap~Chicagos-Christkindlmarket/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:01:49 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=34693 You don’t need to travel to visit a charming  European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to Chicago, opening on November 20, 2026.  Since 1996, Chicago has welcomed German artisans to the city for the […]

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]]> 34693You don’t need to travel to visit a charming  European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to Chicago, opening on November 20, 2026.  Since 1996, Chicago has welcomed German artisans to the city for the […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/maggie-daley-park-skating-ribbon/ Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/489737602/0/chicagoonthecheap~Maggie-Daley-Park-Skating-Ribbon/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:03:00 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=40986 Whirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, 2027. Roll around the whimsical ice skating ribbon for a more exciting ride than a typical ice rink. Maggie Daley […]

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]]> 40986Whirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, 2027. Roll around the whimsical ice skating ribbon for a more exciting ride than a typical ice rink. Maggie Daley […]

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]]> https://chicagoonthecheap.com/randolph-street-market-festival/ Randolph Street Market Festival https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/414592454/0/chicagoonthecheap~Randolph-Street-Market-Festival/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:45:01 +0000 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=102508  Chicago’s signature open-air market goes indoors for the holiday season but the Randolph Street Holiday Market Festival supplies the same vintage finds and good times. Filled with vintage treasures, live music, food and fun, the market opens on November 14-15, 2026, in the West Loop. Celebrating 23 years, the Randolph Street Market Festival features an […]

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]]> 102508 Chicago’s signature open-air market goes indoors for the holiday season but the Randolph Street Holiday Market Festival supplies the same vintage finds and good times. Filled with vintage treasures, live music, food and fun, the market opens on November 14-15, 2026, in the West Loop. Celebrating 23 years, the Randolph Street Market Festival features an […]

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