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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 […]

FREE Streaming of 300 SiriusXM Channels on App until May 15

April 1, 2020

SiriusXM is giving free access to the SiriusXM app to everyone in North America through May 15. Howard Stern announced yesterday that everyone can get free access to SiriusXM […]

Free Online Shakespeare plus More

April 1, 2020

Join in for Shakespeare filled movie nights, as from Monday 6 April, as the Globe Theatre in London releases six free Globe Player films, one on rotation every two weeks, […]

FREE Tours of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

March 31, 2020

Whether you’re looking for a way to keep your kids busy or you simply want to safely get your culture fix, start up your computer and click here to take 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 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. Scientists at Oceans Initiatives, […]

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 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Chicago

October 14, 2018

With all of this cold weather in Chicago, we are beginning to think about the 105th annual FREE Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which was announced will take place […]

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 Chicago Concert by Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor and More – Sept 5

August 31, 2019

The NFL and Roc Nation announced Friday that Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor and Rapsody will perform in a free pregame concert Sept. 5 in Chicago’s Grant Park before the […]

Now to Sept 1: FREE Chicago Jazz Festival Aug 23 to Sep 1

August 23, 2019

Mark your calendars for the FREE 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival, which will take place on August 23 through September 1 over Labor Day weekend. This year, The 41th Annual […]

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. Scientists at Oceans Initiatives, […]

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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Get All The Free Things to Do in Chicago by Convenient Email!

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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LIST: 30+ Free To-Go Meals and Food Deals Available Nationwide for TAKEOUT

Burger King: Get two free kids meals with any purchase on the Burger King app. Burger King restaurants will start offering two free kid’s meals starting on Monday March […]

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FREE Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele Lessons Online

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 […]

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FREE Virtual Marine Biology Camp for Kids!

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. Scientists at Oceans Initiatives, […]

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National Parks Service: FREE Virtual Cave Tours

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 […]

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FREE Virtual Tours and Ride Videos of Disney Parks like Disney World, Disneyland, Epcot

Bored at home. Why not take a 360-degree tour of Disney parks like Disney World, Disneyland, and even Epcot? All are are available through Google Street View, so you […]

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CBS Offers a Free Month of All Access so you can Binge-Watch ‘Picard’

FREE — CBS ALL ACCESS Why not watch Star Trek: Picard or The Good Fight — you can check out CBS All Access for free until April 23rd in […]

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Calling All Wizards! You Can Do a Virtual Harry Potter Escape Room For Free

Calling all wizard-obsessed families: you can officially complete a virtual Harry Potter escape room for free! Developed by the staff at Peters Township Public Library in McMurray, PA, your magical brood can work […]

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FREE Opera Every Night During Coronavirus

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 […]

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Tour All The Top Museums for FREE from your Couch

Does this Coronavirus self-quarantine mean you have to be bored at home? NO…. Turn off Netflix and check out some of the world’s greatest museums. Google Arts & […]

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FREE Donuts Every Friday This Month

For the entire month of March, Dunkin’ is offering members of its DD Perks Rewards Program a free doughnut on Fridays when they purchase any beverage. “We’re so excited […]

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Do I have the Coronavirus? Here’s What to Do if You’re Not Sure.

The new coronavirus is rapidly spreading around the world, reaching every continent except Antarctica. As of March 7, there have been more than 102,000 illnesses reported in China, and […]

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Coronavirus Map: Where are U.S. Cases Being Reported?

Johns Hopkins University is maintaining an online map that tracks the growing number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases around the world in real time. The map was created by the […]

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What Kills Coronavirus: Answers about Masks, Bleach, Sanitizers

The World Health Organization’s online information about coronavirus includes answers to questions about preventing its spread. Following is the agency’s advice regarding what methods can and cannot kill […]

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FREE Chiditarod Races This Weekend in Chicago

Shopping carts transformed into artistic sleds race through the streets of West Town as the Chiditarod returns. Inspired by the Alaskan Iditarod, each team consists of four pullers and one musher. […]

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FREE Chicago Kids and Kites Festival on Saturday, May 2

Come out and enjoy the FREE 22nd Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival returns to Cricket Hill at Montrose Harbor (Montrose and Wilson) on Saturday, May 2, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is FREE. The City of […]

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