Relive the childhood joy of floating rubber ducks and watch 60,000 rubber ducks get dumped into and race down the Chicago River during the annual Chicago Ducky Derby on August 7, 2025, at the Columbus Drive Bridge. The … [Read More...]
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Enjoy half-price slices at The Cheesecake Factory on National Cheesecake Day
Say cheese! In celebration of National Cheesecake Day, cheesecake lovers can indulge in a new limited-time flavor and sweet savings at The Cheesecake Factory. Every year, the popular eatery introduces a new limited-time flavor in honor of … [Read More...]

Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival
The Jefferson Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest side will come alive with music and creative arts during the 24th annual Jeff Fest, on August 1-2, 2025. The sprawling seven acres of Jefferson Memorial Park will host this … [Read More...]

Free Chicago Jazz Festival
Since 1974, jazz fans from all over the globe have flocked to Chicago for the annual Chicago Jazz Festival, which showcases jazz legends as well as up-and-coming musicians. This year's four-day festival will run from August 28 -31, … [Read More...]

Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are … [Read More...]

Northalsted Market Days
The largest street festival in the Midwest returns to the bustling Lakeview neighborhood for a two-day celebration of music, pride and community. Northalsted Market Days is scheduled for August 8-10, 2025. The 43rd annual festival kicks off … [Read More...]

Free Chicago Air and Water Show
One of the most anticipated events of the Summer is the thrilling Chicago Air and Water Show. For over six decades, Chicagoans have witnessed the exciting spectacle of pilots and parachutists performing daring tricks over Lake … [Read More...]

Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
As the birthplace of house music, Chicago always celebrates and honors this influential art form. The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will bring the music, history and culture of house music into focus on August … [Read More...]

Get free 8-piece bucket of chicken at KFC for limited time
With 75 years of fried chicken legacy behind it, Kentucky Fried Chicken is cooking up something big – as the competition among quick-service restaurants continues in the fried chicken wars. And KFC is entering its comeback era and making it … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s … [Read More...]

Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
It's your special day so you deserve a gift. Lots of companies offer free stuff for your birthday. In some cases, … [Read More...]

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends in Chicago without spending a lot of … [Read More...]

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, … [Read More...]