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Free Joffrey Ballet Performance – March 26

March 26, 2021

The Winning Works Choreographic Competition was created to recognize talented and emerging ALAANA choreographers and to provide them with a platform to showcase their original and innovative work. The […]

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 […]

FREE KIDS EVENTS

Free Days This Week at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

February 16, 2021

Starting this week, Monday February 22 and going through Friday February 26, the aquarium will host Illinois Resident Free Days from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Because of pandemic restrictions, […]

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 CONCERTS

FREE Chicago Civic Orchestra Concert – May 14th

May 3, 2023

Come on out and enjoy a FREE Chicago Civic Orchestra Concert at Kenwood Academy High School on Sunday, May 14 featuring the classic and wild Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz […]

FREE CONCERT: Free Bronzeville Neighborhood Jazz Fest on August 6, 2022

July 31, 2022

Check out this free concert with lots of awesome jazz acts! On August 6, Martin Luther King Drive from 39th to 37th will be alive with music during the […]

River North Riverfront Festival – June 26-28

June 24, 2022

At River North Live!, the unique CHEAP three-day music festival in Chicago ($10 in advance), guests will enjoy a variety of top musical acts throughout the weekend, while taking advantage […]

FREE Events on Navy Pier: CSO, Lyric Opera, Black Ensemble Theater and Fireworks Performances

September 21, 2021

Navy Pier is holding a FREE 2-day event later this month for the Chicago performing arts community, on two different stages of Navy Pier. Marilyn Gardner, President and Chief […]

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 […]

COUPONS & DEALS

Free Food at Burrito Beach Birthday Party in Chicago – Nov 5

November 3, 2022

Burrito Beach, founded in 1995 as one of the first fast-casual Mexican chains in the Chicagoland area, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Lincoln Park location at 1000 […]

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 […]

THIS WEEKEND

Free Rainbow Ice Cream Cone on Mother’s Day 2023 in Chicago

May 12, 2023

The Original Rainbow Cone is giving mothers a free rainbow cone at all of their locations with any purchase of $5 or more on Sunday, May 14. Mothers get […]

FREE Burger Every Friday!

May 5, 2023

Did you know if you stop by this Lincoln Park bar in Lincoln Park on Fridays you can get a Free Burger with a purchase of a beverage? Yep, […]

MEGA-LIST: Veterans Day 2022 Deals and Freebies — Please Share

November 9, 2022

Check out all of these 90 freebies and deals on the 2022 Veterans Day this year on our Mega-List! As a way to honor those who have served or […]

Free ZooLights in Chicago!

November 3, 2022

Come on out with friends and family and check out the celebration of ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo! This one-of-a-kind, festive holiday experience offers a free, merry, family-oriented celebration […]

Free Food at Burrito Beach Birthday Party in Chicago – Nov 5

November 3, 2022

Burrito Beach, founded in 1995 as one of the first fast-casual Mexican chains in the Chicagoland area, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Lincoln Park location at 1000 […]

FREE 2022 Open House Chicago Includes More than 150 Sites

October 14, 2022

The 12th annual FREE Open House Chicago will give you behind the scenes looks at more than 150 sites in one of the undisputed world capitals of architecture, Oct. […]

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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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National Sandwich Day Deals on Fri Nov 3rd!

Did you know that Friday, Nov. 3 is National Sandwich Day? Yep, and that means lots of tempting deals to fuel your sandwich obsession. Here are teh deals that […]

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FREE Hamburgers for ‘National Slider Day’

White Castle, the fast-food restaurant beloved by both Harold and Kumar, is celebrating National Slider Day with discounts and free hamburgers. The Ohio-based chain is offering FREE cheese sliders in stores […]

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Here are 44+ Mother’s Day 2023 Deals, Freebies and Discounts

With Mother’s Day this Sunday, we have put together a running list of some of the freebies, deals and special offers you can expect to find at national and local […]

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Free “Learn to Ride” Bike Riding Classes in 2023

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced the 2023 schedule for its popular Learn to Ride program, which offers free bike riding classes for adults and children throughout […]

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Free Rainbow Ice Cream Cone on Mother’s Day 2023 in Chicago

The Original Rainbow Cone is giving mothers a free rainbow cone at all of their locations with any purchase of $5 or more on Sunday, May 14. Mothers get […]

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FREE Burger Every Friday!

Did you know if you stop by this Lincoln Park bar in Lincoln Park on Fridays you can get a Free Burger with a purchase of a beverage? Yep, […]

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FREE Chicago Civic Orchestra Concert – May 14th

Come on out and enjoy a FREE Chicago Civic Orchestra Concert at Kenwood Academy High School on Sunday, May 14 featuring the classic and wild Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz […]

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Smashburger: FREE Single Classic Smash Burger on May 4 to Firefighters & Emergency Responders

In celebration of National Firefighters Day, Smashburger is offering firefighters & emergency service responders a free Single Classic Smash Burger on May 4 with valid ID! The offer is […]

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Free Ice Cream Cones in March

DQ has announced the return of its popular “Free Cone Day” on Monday, March 20. The ice cream chain said anyone can get one free small vanilla soft-serve cone […]

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FREE Art + Wine Event – March 4, 2023

Come enjoy a fun FREE evening of Art + Wine in Evanston! THere are three floors of artwork for sale . Come out to see great art by 40+ […]

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Reminder: Art Institute of Chicago offers Free Winter Weekdays in 2023! to March 24

We want to remind you that the Art Institute of Chicago offers Free Winter Weekdays! The holidays are over, but the Art Institute’s free winter weekdays continue into […]

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FREE and Fee Weekend Fun in Chicago

Ther are lots of FREE THINGS TO DO and low fee things to do in Chicago this weekend so let’s get out there and enjoy the Windy City this […]

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MEGA-LIST: Veterans Day 2022 Deals and Freebies — Please Share

Check out all of these 90 freebies and deals on the 2022 Veterans Day this year on our Mega-List! As a way to honor those who have served or […]

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Week of FREE Chicken sandwiches – (BOGO)

A WEEK OF FREE CHICKEN SANDWICHES (BOGO) — Popeyes is celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day by giving away a chicken sandwich as part of a buy-one-get-one deal. […]

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Change your clocks before bed TONIGHT

Don’t forget to set your clocks back before you go to bed TONGIHT or, at the latest, on Sunday morning at 2am as we go off daylight savings time […]

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