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FREE Public Wi-Fi For All of 2020

June 24, 2020

Comcast announced it will extend free access to its 1.5 million public Xfinity WiFi hotspots to anyone who needs them, including non-customers, through the end of 2020. Click Here […]

FREE Financial Literacy Program for High-Schoolers

June 15, 2020

Looking to keep your high school kids busy over for the summer? Local Chicago-based hedge fund manager Citadel LLC and market maker Citadel Securities LLC have expanded free […]

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 […]

Free Kids Build & Grow Kids Workshop at Chicago Area Lowes on January 9-10 – Triceratops

December 26, 2020

Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Kids Workshop Recommended ages: grades 1 – 5. The first 50 kids to register and be present at the store at 10 a.m. […]

FREE Financial Literacy Program for High-Schoolers

June 15, 2020

Looking to keep your high school kids busy over for the summer? Local Chicago-based hedge fund manager Citadel LLC and market maker Citadel Securities LLC have expanded free […]

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 […]

Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents FREE Concert

August 18, 2020

Although the Lyric Opera of Chicago will not have live performances this fall, Lyric is excited to present For the Love of Lyric, a FREE virtual concert from the […]

Lollapalooza 2020: FREE on YouTube from July 30-Aug 2

July 30, 2020

Lollapalooza’s annual Grant Park event may have been canceled, but the music will go on. Earlier this week, organizers announced that Chicago’s largest music festival will go virtual with a […]

FREE CONCERTS at LatiNxt Music Festival in Chicago

July 23, 2020

Experience the bold and future sounds of Latin music at Navy Pier’s third annual LatiNxt , a free, two-day Latin music and art festival on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, […]

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 […]

CYBER MONDAY: Best Deal Roku Streaming Stick now $29- Save 41%

November 30, 2020

CYBER MONDAY DEAL: Roku Streaming Stick Plus: $29 – Save $20 Save $20 ED I T O R S ’ C H O I C E — OCT […]

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 […]

National Lipstick Day means FREE Cosmetics

July 29, 2020

National Lipstick Day is celebrated on July 29 this year and it’s better than Christmas in July. The holiday has grown in popularity as more brands offer freebies and […]

Comcast Extends Free Internet Service Offer to End of Year

July 26, 2020

As the current school year comes to an end, school districts across the country are already announcing plans for when school returns in the fall. To help provide additional […]

City to Start Up FREE Movies in the Park Series on July 13

July 12, 2020

The Chicago Park District announced late Friday that the city’s annual FREE “Movies in the Parks” series is starting up on july 13, with some key public health restrictions […]

Free Pizza for Student Readers This Summer

July 10, 2020

If you were a kid in the 1980s or ‘90s, you may remember reading predominantly in order to earn free Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas. Launched in 1984, Pizza […]

Chicago City Markets are Opening for Summer

June 17, 2020

Considered essential businesses, the Chicago City Markets managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will open in June and July to increase neighborhood access to […]

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 […]

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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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New Year’s Eve Restaurant Freebies & Specials to Ring in 2021

It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021 with delicious food. Here’s a list of restaurants offering New Year’s Eve and New Year’s specials. Restaurants are kicking-off […]

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FREE Santa Phone Calls and More

A call from Santa will delight any child and fill their hearts with the magic of Christmas, and they can be received by utilizing a free service or downloading […]

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FREE Shakespeare Performance of Peter Pan

Chicago Shakespeare Theater invites audiences of all ages to return to Neverland with a FREE on-demand streaming performance of Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure which started Dec 19. […]

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FREE Chicago Esports tournament on December 22

Registration is open for the first-ever Chicago Park District Esports tournament The Chicago Park District and I Play Games LLC (IPG) is teaming up to bring Esports programming to […]

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Panera Offers 3 Months of FREE Unlimited Coffee

The fast casual chain is offering three months of free unlimited coffee for anyone who signs up for its coffee subscription between Dec. 10 and Dec. 31, a spokesperson […]

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NY Times FREE Test – Where Do You Fit in Line for a Vaccine?

A vaccine may be around the corner, but how long will it be until you get the shot? Health officials are considering vaccine timelines that give some Americans priority […]

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CYBER MONDAY: Best Deal Roku Streaming Stick now $29- Save 41%

CYBER MONDAY DEAL: Roku Streaming Stick Plus: $29 – Save $20 Save $20 ED I T O R S ’ C H O I C E — OCT […]

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FREE FOOD: Election Day Freebies

As record numbers of voters turn out to cast their votes in the 2020 presidential election, a few food brands are offering some edible incentives to vote — or […]

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Wendy’s: Free Chicken Sandwiches for 2 weeks

Wendy’s made a move in the “chicken-sandwich wars” this week with its new Classic Chicken Sandwich, and the fast-food chain is offering it to customers all over the USA […]

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Free Halloween Mummy Pancakes at IHOP

On October 26 – 30 kids 12 and under can be treated to a FREE Mr. Mummy Pancake. For dine-in orders, kids age 12 & under receive one […]

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FREE Admission to Shedd Aquarium in October 2020

Shedd Aquarium will offer Illinois residents FREE ADMISSION during the month of October. Shedd Aquarium is open and they look forward to welcoming all members and guests back. They […]

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FREEBIES on National Coffee Day — Tuesday, September 29

National Coffee Day is Tuesday, September 29, the ultimate day to get – and stay – caffeinated for little or no cost. Restaurants, convenience stores and brands alike are […]

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Free Shows on Netflix without Subscription (Stranger Things, BIrd Box, Adam Sandler, etc)

Netflix has just announced they’ve launched a free section on their website at https://www.netflix.com/watch-free where you can watch select TV shows and movies for free without an account. NOW […]

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Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents FREE Concert

Although the Lyric Opera of Chicago will not have live performances this fall, Lyric is excited to present For the Love of Lyric, a FREE virtual concert from the […]

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SAVE NOW! Costco Membership $60 with $80 in FREE Cards/Discounts

Time for us to get a COSTCO club card! One of the years bestsellers ever, COSTCO Club annual membership is NOW ONLY $60 nationwide and $80 in ecard and […]

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