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FREE STREAMING ON YOUTUBE: Cannes And Sundance Film Festivals

May 16, 2020

In response to the pandemic, a group of more than 20 major film festivals from around the world have worked collaboratively to put on 10 days of curated films […]

FREE Virtual Football Camp with Chicago Bears offensive lineman Rashaad Coward – Saturday

May 13, 2020

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Rashaad Coward joins some other NFL players hosting a virtual football camp. He’s doing it with the BamFam Foundation. Coward wants to give kids excitement about […]

Where to get Clorox Wipes

May 11, 2020

Clorox Wipes are recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help combat COVID-19. As a result, finding where to buy Clorox Wipes has become near impossible. To help […]

Cinco De Mayo Deals, Freebies and Discounts – Tuesday May 5, 2020

May 4, 2020

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Though a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has been embraced by Americans […]

CINCO DE MAYO:- Free Class with Mariano’s Tastemaker Kitchen

May 2, 2020

Are you looking for something fun to do on Cinco de Mayo? why not join in virtually and join these two chefs for a fun class on Tuesday, May […]

FREE Photography Classes from Nikon – All April Long

April 6, 2020

Looking for something to do at home but online? Maybe you need to check out Nikon, who made its entire curriculum of online photography classes FREE until the end […]

FREE: Call Disney’s Bedtime Hotline to hear messages from your favorite characters

April 19, 2020

The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on all our lives but Disney is doing something to cheer up the millions of children out there. For a limited time, parents can […]

Free Virtual Cooking Classes for Kids via Facebook

April 4, 2020

Looking for something to do with your kids? Check out these FREE virtual classes done via Facebook and brought to you by The Kids’ Table — a hands-on cooking […]

MEGALIST: Where to Eat Brunch in Chicago on Mother’s Day 2019

May 5, 2019

Dine out this Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12, 2019. When is Mother’s Day in 2019? This year Mother’s Day is on May 12th, 2019. It’s the day you get […]

Free Kids Event at North Park Village Nature Center Park This Weekend

November 30, 2018

Need something to do for your 9-13 year olds this weekend? Why not check out the Nature Writing Circle for Tweens, which takes place this weekend at North Park Village Nature […]

Free Admission to Chicago’s 2018 Dance Along Nutcracker & Ballet Workshop – Dec 2

November 27, 2018

Bring the family to the FREE Chicago Dance-Along Nutcracker on December 2, 2018, a fun family interactive free holiday event with sugar-plum fairies and toy soldiers of all ages presented […]

MUST DO: 2018 Do-It-Yourself Messiah in Chicago – December 17-18

November 27, 2018

Are you in the Christmas spirit? Well, make plans for the Do-It-Yourself Messiah in Chicago at Christmastime 2018, which takes place annually at the Harris Theater for Music and […]

FREE Streaming of Met Opera Gala This Weekend

April 25, 2020

Make plans to join the worldwide audience this weekend for FREE streaming fo the opera gala by the Metropolitan Opera, New York. More than 40 singers and players will […]

Free Concert Sunday – Italian Opera Singer Andrea Bocelli

April 7, 2020

Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, one of the world’s most famous tenors, will perform from Milan’s empty Duomo cathedral on Easter Sunday in a livestreamed concert intended as a […]

FREE Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele Lessons Online

March 28, 2020

Fender is offering FREE guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons to the first 500,000 people to sign up for Fender Play. Fender is stepping up to help guitarists get through […]

FREE Opera Every Night During Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Metropolitan Opera announced it will stream encore performances of some of its most famed shows to the public starting on […]

Free Concert in Chicago on Feb 24th

February 12, 2020

Who is ready for a free concert? Come on out on February 24th at 7:30 p.m to hear the Chicago Horn Consort, who have just completed their first album […]

Free Classical Concert

November 4, 2019

Come on out for a FREE afternoon concert at the Glencoe Public Library, on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 5:00 pm, featuring the Guadagnini String Quartet, who are members of the […]

Free Events and Freebies For Shutdown Workers

January 24, 2019

There are more than 47,000 workers affected by the government shutdown in the metro Chicago area, and a number of business and cultural institutions ar stepping up to offer […]

CYBER MONDAY: Hulu for $0.99 per Month for a Year

November 24, 2018

Hulu is one of the best premium streaming video services there is, and during the Black Friday holiday shopping weekend, the price to sign up for Hulu may never […]

Early Amazon Prime Deals Now Available

July 15, 2018

Thought Amazon ‘Prime Day’ began Monday, July 16th? Think again. While you will have to wait a day or two for the main sales, Amazon has jumped the gun […]

Easter Freebies and Deals – 2018

March 30, 2018

The Easter holiday weekend (Friday, March 30 to Sunday, April 1) is typically a time spent with family, friends and loved ones. While shopping might not top your list […]

Amazon’s Best Cheap Prices on K Cups Right Now

March 28, 2018

Looking for a deal on K Cups? Look no further, as we have found the best deals on Amazon this week for cheap K cups (including coffee, tea, and […]

50+ Super Bowl Food Deals for You to Enjoy

February 4, 2018

Are you ready for the the matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minneapolis this Sunday night? Check out these Super Bowl party ideas from […]

FREE Virtual Marine Biology Camp for Kids!

March 27, 2020

If you’re looking for a fun, educational way to entertain your kids, you’re going to want to “send” them to this virtual marine biology camp. Open to everyone around […]

National Parks Service: FREE Virtual Cave Tours

March 27, 2020

Here is an awesome cave tour done virtually for the kids and adults, alike! If you’ve already taken all the virtual museum, garden, and haunted house tours floating on […]

FREE Opera Every Night During Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Metropolitan Opera announced it will stream encore performances of some of its most famed shows to the public starting on […]

MEGALIST: All the Super Bowl Freebies Today

February 2, 2020

Are you looking for some Super Bowl Freebies? Are you hosting a party or get-together for the big game? Maybe you’re planning on throwing some wings in the slow-cooker, […]

Free Performances Of The MLK Project by the Writers Theatre

January 17, 2020

Come out and enjoy a special FREE Martin Luther King, Jr. Day public performance of the Writer Theatre’s annual tour of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights, […]

Ravenswood Art Walk this Weekend

September 9, 2019

Come out to the Ravenswood Artwalk for their tour of arts & industry at the 18th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. The Greater […]

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Free Museum Day in Chicago – Saturday Sep 22 – Get Your Tickets Now!

Get your tickets printed now — In Chicago, why not make plans now to enjoy free admission at many museums in Chicago on Museum Day, Saturday, September 22, 2018, Adler Planetarium, Notebaert Nature Museum, DuSable Museum of African […]

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25+ Fun Things to Do in Downtown Chicago in 2018

Our readers are always asking — What are the Top 10 or Top 25 fun things to do in downtown Chicago in 2018? So we have compiled our list of […]

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Are you zipping around the city all week at work and would rather have any new posts from Free Things to Do in Chicago sent directly to you by email or RSS? After a number of requests, we have now added both of those options to this website!

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DEAL: Regent University Offers Early College Courses to High School Students

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Regent University is offering early college courses for high school students at a discounted rate. Regent announced it will offer the college courses to student […]

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Freebies for 2020 Grads

Businesses are saying “CONGRATULATIONS!” to the graduating class of 2020 by providing lots of deals to enjoy! Saw this on Today: CHIPOTLE The first 5,000 customers who […]

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Gov. Pritzker: Restaurants, Bars Can Open Outdoor Seating on May 29

Restaurants and bars can reopen for outdoor seating as soon as May 29, Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday. The announcement came after Pritzker said he consulted with public health officials […]

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FREE Suite at Las Vegas Venetian as an Essential Worker

THE VENETIAN HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS IS SHARING THE LOVE Get a complimentary night as an essential worker (see the list below of jobs in 21 industries that qualify) […]

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FREE STREAMING ON YOUTUBE: Cannes And Sundance Film Festivals

In response to the pandemic, a group of more than 20 major film festivals from around the world have worked collaboratively to put on 10 days of curated films […]

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Friday Freebies

Free TIME for Kids Digital Library Access — TIME for Kids is offering a free digital library for kids stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak! Click here to access it! […]

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FREE Legal Advice in Chicago and Legal Help By Phone – May 16

Got legal troubles or just legal questions? Mark your calendars and plan to get free legal advice and free legal counsel. The Chicago Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service and […]

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FREE Virtual Football Camp with Chicago Bears offensive lineman Rashaad Coward – Saturday

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A Dozen FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to all Graduates on May 19

Krispy Kreme wants to give all graduates a reason to celebrate since they won’t get a traditional graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to FIND THE […]

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Tuesday: Blue Angels Fly Over Chicago

Did you know that the Blue Angels will do a flyover of Chicago on Tuesday? yes, it is true…. The Blue Angels will be here Tuesday. SEE FLIGHT PATH […]

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Where to get Clorox Wipes

Clorox Wipes are recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help combat COVID-19. As a result, finding where to buy Clorox Wipes has become near impossible. To help […]

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Earn 60,000 Point for travel with New Chase Sapphire Credit Card

We are huge travelers but love to go for FREE using points and miles via our credit cards. Travel credit cards can offer upfront incentives and ongoing rewards and […]

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The 5 Stage Illinois Reopening Plan

If you are one of those who is seeking to get concrete answers as to when life can get back to normal in Illinois — then Tueday gave you […]

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FREE Harry Potter At Home Reading with Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe reads the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone, as part of the FREE Harry Potter At Home events. Look out for more special […]

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Where to Get a FREE Mask This Week in Chicago

As you know, as of May 1, Illinois residents are required to wear a face covering when in public where staying 6-feet apart from other people is not possible, […]

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