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Free 2012 Lunar New Year Parade in Chicago – Jan 29
Bring some friends and come out for the free 2012 Lunar New Year Parade in Chicago's Chinatown celebrating the Year of the DRAGON 4710. This great spectacle will include marching bands, floats, lions teams, a mystical dragon, and Miss Friendship … [More...]
Get Your Chicago Culinary On! Free Cooking Classes in February 2012
It's time to take a free cooking technique class in the Chicago area 2012! Begin the new year with Williams-Sonoma Technique Classes and be inspired! Learn fresh menu ideas, healthy recipes for family dinners, and both classic and new cooking … [More...]
Wow! $25 Restaurant. com Certificates for only $2.00! – To Jan 31
Discover a new restaurant this month in Chicago! Right now, there is a spectacular January sale on restaurant certificates. Right now, you only have to pay $2 for most $25 Restaurant.com Gift Certificates - THAT's 92% OFF!!!! ---- Use … [More...]
Free Chicago Area Movie Rental Code at Blockbuster Express – To Jan 27
Ready to watch a FREE movie tonight in the Chicago area? Blockbuster Express offers free codes for free movie rentals. Use these at their Express rental kiosks (many Dominicks, 7-Elevens and Speedway gas stations) to get a free movie rental and … [More...]
Kids Go Free to the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this Weekend – Jan 28-29
Come out and enjoy the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this weekend for tips and celebrity seminars with travel experts like Samantha Brown, Patricia Schultz and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Kids younger … [More...]
Kids Go Free to Chicago’s Strictly Sail Boat Show – Jan 26-29
Are you ready to start dreaming now about spending summers boating on Lake Michigan? Make your way to the 2012 Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago Show which comes to Navy Pier's Festival Halls A & B, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. … [More...]
Free Chicago Screening of The Big Lebowski and Office Space – Jan 31
Who is ready for the The Big Lebowski and Office Space in a free movie doubleheader in Chicago? Come to Lincoln Hall on January 31, 2012 for their "The 3-Penny Was Here" FREE film series.Tuesday, January 31 2012Show Times: Office Space: … [More...]
TurboTax: Prepare, Print & eFile Taxes for FREE
How do you file your taxes? Do you bring everything into a tax preparation “store” or have an accountant? File your taxes FREE with TurboTax!We are all do-it-yourselfers. We’ve been personally using TurboTax for many years. We trust … [More...]
Free Build-a-Saurus at Lowes Kids Workshop: Jan 28
On Jan 28, the Lowe’s Build & Grow Free Kids Workshop will be building … a Build-a-Saurus. Your child is sure to love this kit! This kit is awesome! Your child can build this cool dinosaur and then choose the stickers to make it a … [More...]
Top 10 Ways to Get a Free Hotel Upgrade
Are you looking to get a free hotel upgrade on your next vacation or business trip?? Well Amy Chan has some great ideas on how to get a free hotel upgrade the next time you check in at a hotel.Timing -- Check in later, between 4-6PM as … [More...]
Try OpenTable.com for FREE reservations and FREE dinners
If you like dining out, but hate trying to make a reservation, check out OpenTable.com. OpenTable.com is a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and one of our favorite websites. SIMPLE TO … [More...]
Free Admission to Navy Pier’s Snow Days in Chicago – Jan 27-29
Teams of professional sculptors from around the world will create masterpieces out of 10-foot blocks of snow at Gateway Park, located just west of the entrance to Navy Pier, during Navy Pier's FREE Snow Days and young snowboarders from the … [More...]
Free Jamba Energy Drink at Jamba Juice in Chicago Area – Jan 23
Need a boost tomorrow as you head back to work in the Chicago area? Why not grab a FREE Can Of Jamba Energy Drink at Jamba Juice on Monday, January 23, 2012. The promotion gives the first 100 customers* at the locations below 1 (one) free can … [More...]
Free Coca-Cola and Free Popcorn at Blockbuster
Why not enjoy some great free drinks and popcorn with your next DVD rental? Right now, you can get a FREE 20 oz Coca-Cola product and FREE Popcorn at Blockbuster stores by clicking on the link below! Just click link below and print your PDF … [More...]
Restaurant Deals & Coupons This Weekend
Are you looking to eat at a restaurant this weekend? Check out this roundup of great restaurant deals for you!Top New Restaurant Coupons: Baja Fresh Coupon – $5 Off $15 OR $2 Off $8 Purchase (exp: 1/27/2012) Del Taco Coupon … [More...]
Free Weekend Events – Jan 20-22
Looking for the weekend events. Check out these events at various stores: Babies R Us -Saturday 1/21 from Noon-3pm, Simply Intuitive Solutions for Mom and Baby: Come and discover Tommee Tippee, intuitively designed … [More...]
Sing All the Beatles Songs in Chicago! Jan 21-22 ($10)
Join in the celebration of the opening of the new Old Town School of Folk Music performance space in Chicago, The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a two-day performance of the complete Beatles catalog. Two days of the Fab Four in the … [More...]
Students Apply for FREE Program: IIT Boeing Scholars Academy’s Chicago Summer Internships
Chicago High School Sophomores and Juniors. You can apply by Tuesday, January 31 to participate in the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy's FREE, year-round academic enrichment program, which offers hands-on summer experiences in STEM fields (science, … [More...]
Coupons/Deals
Get Your Chicago Culinary On! Free Cooking Classes in February 2012
It's time to take a free cooking technique class in the Chicago area 2012! Begin the new year with … [Read More...]
Wow! $25 Restaurant. com Certificates for only $2.00! – To Jan 31
Discover a new restaurant this month in Chicago! Right now, there is a spectacular January sale on … [Read More...]
Free Chicago Area Movie Rental Code at Blockbuster Express – To Jan 27
Ready to watch a FREE movie tonight in the Chicago area? Blockbuster Express offers free codes for … [Read More...]
TurboTax: Prepare, Print & eFile Taxes for FREE
How do you file your taxes? Do you bring everything into a tax preparation “store” or have an … [Read More...]
Free Build-a-Saurus at Lowes Kids Workshop: Jan 28
On Jan 28, the Lowe’s Build & Grow Free Kids Workshop will be building … a Build-a-Saurus. … [Read More...]
Children’s Events
Free Build-a-Saurus at Lowes Kids Workshop: Jan 28
On Jan 28, the Lowe’s Build & Grow Free Kids Workshop will be building … a Build-a-Saurus. … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Navy Pier’s Snow Days in Chicago – Jan 27-29
Teams of professional sculptors from around the world will create masterpieces out of 10-foot blocks … [Read More...]
Students Apply for FREE Program: IIT Boeing Scholars Academy’s Chicago Summer Internships
Chicago High School Sophomores and Juniors. You can apply by Tuesday, January 31 to participate in … [Read More...]
History of Toy Trains Exhibit in Chicago Area ($5) – Sat/Sun
Any model train fans out there in Chicagoland? Come out and enjoy American Flyer and Lionel … [Read More...]
Free Ice Skating at Chicago Park District Rinks This Winter
Looking for something to do in Chicago? Why not take your family for an ice skating excursion at a … [Read More...]
Free Museums
Free Admission to Art Institute of Chicago – Weekdays to Feb 10
Did you know that the Art Institute of Chicago offers Free Winter Weekdays? Daily admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents each and every weekday from January 2 through February 10, 2012. Come on the new free days … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Chicago Museums on Martin Luther King Day – Jan 16
There are lots of great free things to do on Martin Luther King Day in Chicago. Three of the leading museums have free admission on this holiday: FREE Museum of Science and Industry on MLK Day - Jan 16Come on out on MLK Day … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Chicago’s Field Museum 8 Days This Month – Jan 2012
Looking for something to do next week? Why not check out Chicago's Field Museum, which offers free admission for Illinois residents on January 11-13 of this upcoming week as well as January 19 and 20, and then January 24, 26, 27 31 (click at … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium 11 Days This Month – January 2012
Looking for something to do next week? Why not check out Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, which offers free admission for Illinois residents on January 9 & 10 of this week as well as January 15-17, and then January 25-28, 30, 31 (click at … [Read More...]
Free Weekday Admission to Art Institute of Chicago – to Feb 10
Did you know that the Art Institute of Chicago offers Free Winter Weekdays? Daily admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents each and every weekday from January 2 through February 10, 2012. Come on the new free … [Read More...]
Free Theater
Free Theater in Chicago – Jan 18 and Jan 25
Theater of War Productions, a social impact company that presents readings of ancient Greek plays, … [Read More...]
Sponsor: Chicago’s Provision Theater Launches “The Foreigner” Feb 4 – Mar 18
Provision Theater Company at 1001 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago will be producing THE FOREIGNER by … [Read More...]
Free Theater in Chicago – To Jan 15
Gift Theatre Company, the smallest Equity troupe in Chicago, celebrates a decade on the edge with … [Read More...]
Sponsor: Last 2 Days to See #1 Chicago Theater Pick
The number one theater pick this week by Hot Tix in Chicago is......THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF … [Read More...]
Sponsor: Strong Chicago Theater Reviews for Provision Theater’s “The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey”
One of our sponsors, Provision Theater Company presents the “The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan … [Read More...]
Free Comedy
Free Stand Up Comedy in Chicago – August 7
Come on out on Sunday for some FREE Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic in Schubas' Upstairs Lounge in Chicago! … [Read More...]
Free Night of ComedySportz in Chicago Every Wednesday – To Aug 24
Come on out on Wednesdays for a free night of ComedySportz in Chicago as you get to see students … [Read More...]
Free Comedy Shows in Chicago
Are you looking for some free comedy in Chicago to brighten your spirits? Why not check out either … [Read More...]
Free Daily Comedy Clips in Chicago from Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld has launched his personal website, www.jerryseinfeld.com, offering fans free daily … [Read More...]
Free Comedy in Chicago – You, Me, Them, Everybody – April 24
Come out and enjoy Brandon Wetherbee and Esmeralda Leon, who will be the hosts of a live talk show … [Read More...]
Free Concerts
Sing All the Beatles Songs in Chicago! Jan 21-22 ($10)
Join in the celebration of the opening of the new Old Town School of Folk Music performance space in Chicago, The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a two-day performance of the complete Beatles catalog. Two days of the Fab Four in the … [Read More...]
Free Concert in Chicago – Jan 16
Witness the "Mayne" event this Monday combined with a free mini concert featuring Chicago's finest talent! An event not to be missed. They are anticipating the main room to be filled. The bar and restaurant will be filled next. After that, the … [Read More...]
Free Concert Streaming of Chicago’s Own Wilco – Dec 12 Concert in Civic Opera House
Wilco is offering an awesome FREE Christmas gift to all of its fans. We are huge fans of Wilco and they have added FREE streaming of their December 12th concert at the Civic Opera House in Chicago to the Roadcase section of their website. (click … [Read More...]
Free Sunday Classical Music Concert in Chicago: Dec 18
The Sunday Salon series presents Protégé Philharmonic performing their annual Christmas Concert in Chicago at the Chicago Cultural Center. Sunday Salon is a weekly series that explores the rich landscape of classical music, from familiar … [Read More...]
Free Classical Symphony Concerts in Chicago Area – Dec 17
Discover the Season with the critically acclaimed MYA Symphony Orchestra as they play 3 shows between Northbrook Court and Hawthorn malls on Saturday, December 17. These phenomenal high school age musicians will captivate the crowd with … [Read More...]
Free Food & Drinks
Get Your Chicago Culinary On! Free Cooking Classes in February 2012
It's time to take a free cooking technique class in the Chicago area 2012! Begin the new year with … [Read More...]
Free Jamba Energy Drink at Jamba Juice in Chicago Area – Jan 23
Need a boost tomorrow as you head back to work in the Chicago area? Why not grab a FREE Can Of … [Read More...]
Free Barbecue Sandwiches in Chicago Area – Jan 18
100 Free Big Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Orland Park This … [Read More...]
Free Cooking Class – Healthy Foods in a Hurry – Jan 15
It's the new year and time to take a free cooking technique class in 2012 as part of a three-part … [Read More...]
Free Cupcakes on Saturday – Jan 7
The Crumbs Bake Shop, which opened Monday in downtown Oak Park, is hosting its grand opening on … [Read More...]
Free Arts Events
Free Admission: The Art of Printmaking in Chicago – Jan 27 – April 30
In conjunction with the Polish printmaking exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center, this show … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Art Institute of Chicago – Weekdays to Feb 10
Did you know that the Art Institute of Chicago offers Free Winter Weekdays? Daily admission to the … [Read More...]
Free Artisans Holiday Art Spree – Get Handmade Gifts in Chicago – Dec 14-16
The Illinois Artisans Program is hosting its Holiday Art Spree Dec. 14-16 in the Thompson Center … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Chicago Museums — Nov 28-Dec 4
It's shaping up for a big week for free days at Chicago museums from November 28-December 4, 2011 … [Read More...]
Free Bucktown Bazaar in Chicago – Nov 26-27
Start and maybe finish your holiday shopping at the FREE Bucktown Bazaar for everyone on your list. … [Read More...]
Free Festivals
2012 Free Taste of Chicago Shortened – July 11-15
One of the great free Chicago summer traditions, the Taste of Chicago (Chicago's annual foodie festival) will undergo big changes in 2012 and be shortened to five days instead of the historical ten days. In addition, the start of the Taste will … [Read More...]
Enjoy Visiting the Free Christkindlmarket in Chicago this Christmas Season
Make sure to take in the Chicago Christkindl Market in Daley Plaza this Christmas season from Nov 23 to Dec 24, 2011. The red-and-white-striped huts of the free Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza invite holiday shoppers to take a virtual trip … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Germany’s Oktoberfest at Chicago’s Navy Pier
Traditional and modern Germany meet at Navy Pier!Germany's Best & Oktoberfest combines an authentic Oktoberfest featuring German food and drinks with exhibits and programs portraying modern Germany in the areas of business, culture, … [Read More...]
Free Family Fun: Cantigny Fall Festival – Oct 8
The free Cantigny Fall Festival, in Wheaton, a Chicago suburb, one of the park’s most popular annual events, will take place Saturday, October 8 (click at bottom for more info). Festival hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free to the … [Read More...]
Free Scarecrow Festival in Chicago Suburb – Oct 7-9
This weekend brings the 26th year of the Scarecrow Festival in St. Charles, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 7-9. Join generations of moms and dads, grandmas & grandpas, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors who flock to the … [Read More...]
Free Health Events
Free Coffee and Sweets on Winter Bike to Work Day in Chicago – Jan 20
Stop by the Daley Plaza in Chicago’s Loop on Friday, Jan 20 from 6:30am to 9am for the annual … [Read More...]
Free Ice Skating at Chicago Park District Rinks This Winter
Looking for something to do in Chicago? Why not take your family for an ice skating excursion at a … [Read More...]
Free Dental Screenings in Chicago
Dental students at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry will provide free … [Read More...]
Free Fitness Week in Chicago – Jan 3-9, 2012
Ready to implement your New Years resolutions about working out in the Chicago area? Now you can … [Read More...]
Free Ice Skating at Sears Centre with Chicago Express Players – Dec 28
The Sears Centre Arena and the Village of Hoffman Estates would like to extend an invitation to the … [Read More...]
Free Music Downloads
Sing All the Beatles Songs in Chicago! Jan 21-22 ($10)
Join in the celebration of the opening of the new Old Town School of Folk Music performance space … [Read More...]
Free Chicago Music MixTape – To Jan 2
Hurry and get your FREE download of a "best of Chicago" mixtape of 17 local Chicago music artists! … [Read More...]
Christmas Eve Deal in Chicago on Top 10 Music Albums – Dec 24
Need one more Christmas gift....maybe for yourself? Today only, you can get ten of the year's best … [Read More...]
Free Concert Streaming of Chicago’s Own Wilco – Dec 12 Concert in Civic Opera House
Wilco is offering an awesome FREE Christmas gift to all of its fans. We are huge fans of Wilco and … [Read More...]
Free Sunday Classical Music Concert in Chicago: Dec 18
The Sunday Salon series presents Protégé Philharmonic performing their annual Christmas Concert in … [Read More...]
Free Events
Free 2012 Lunar New Year Parade in Chicago – Jan 29
Bring some friends and come out for the free 2012 Lunar New Year Parade in Chicago's Chinatown celebrating the Year of the DRAGON 4710. This great spectacle will include marching bands, floats, lions teams, a mystical dragon, and Miss Friendship … [Read More...]
Get Your Chicago Culinary On! Free Cooking Classes in February 2012
It's time to take a free cooking technique class in the Chicago area 2012! Begin the new year with Williams-Sonoma Technique Classes and be inspired! Learn fresh menu ideas, healthy recipes for family dinners, and both classic and new cooking … [Read More...]
Kids Go Free to the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this Weekend – Jan 28-29
Come out and enjoy the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show this weekend for tips and celebrity seminars with travel experts like Samantha Brown, Patricia Schultz and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Kids younger … [Read More...]
Kids Go Free to Chicago’s Strictly Sail Boat Show – Jan 26-29
Are you ready to start dreaming now about spending summers boating on Lake Michigan? Make your way to the 2012 Progressive Insurance Strictly Sail Chicago Show which comes to Navy Pier's Festival Halls A & B, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. … [Read More...]
Free Chicago Screening of The Big Lebowski and Office Space – Jan 31
Who is ready for the The Big Lebowski and Office Space in a free movie doubleheader in Chicago? Come to Lincoln Hall on January 31, 2012 for their "The 3-Penny Was Here" FREE film series.Tuesday, January 31 2012Show Times: Office Space: … [Read More...]
Top 10 Ways to Get a Free Hotel Upgrade
Are you looking to get a free hotel upgrade on your next vacation or business trip?? Well Amy Chan has some great ideas on how to get a free hotel upgrade the next time you check in at a hotel.Timing -- Check in later, between 4-6PM as … [Read More...]
Free Admission to Navy Pier’s Snow Days in Chicago – Jan 27-29
Teams of professional sculptors from around the world will create masterpieces out of 10-foot blocks of snow at Gateway Park, located just west of the entrance to Navy Pier, during Navy Pier's FREE Snow Days and young snowboarders from the … [Read More...]
Free Jamba Energy Drink at Jamba Juice in Chicago Area – Jan 23
Need a boost tomorrow as you head back to work in the Chicago area? Why not grab a FREE Can Of Jamba Energy Drink at Jamba Juice on Monday, January 23, 2012. The promotion gives the first 100 customers* at the locations below 1 (one) free can … [Read More...]
Sing All the Beatles Songs in Chicago! Jan 21-22 ($10)
Join in the celebration of the opening of the new Old Town School of Folk Music performance space in Chicago, The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a two-day performance of the complete Beatles catalog. Two days of the Fab Four in the … [Read More...]
Students Apply for FREE Program: IIT Boeing Scholars Academy’s Chicago Summer Internships
Chicago High School Sophomores and Juniors. You can apply by Tuesday, January 31 to participate in the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy's FREE, year-round academic enrichment program, which offers hands-on summer experiences in STEM fields (science, … [Read More...]
