Dubbed the “Windy City,” Chicago is full of adventure. If you are headed there soon, it doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out my list of the top 25 free things to do in Chicago so you and your family can get the most value out of your trip! Hopefully with this list you can travel and not have money hold you back from having fun. Comment below with your own ideas!
Top 25 Free Things to Do in Chicago
The National Museum of Mexican Art
This museum is free to the public and celebrates the rich Latino culture that is in Chicago. It is a good place to teach children all about Latino arts and see some really interesting pieces of art.
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
This fountain is not like any ordinary fountain. It is one of the largest in the world and has 3 powerful pumps the largest of which pumps 7,000 gallons of water a minute with 250 horsepower! The fountain puts shows on daily that display its power.
Chicago Summer Dance
Need to learn a few dance moves before you take on Freaky Friday? Well Summer Dance has got your back. Located in Grant Park, every Friday through Sunday, Summer Dance will teach you how to dance and then let you join in on the free live music! It’s a different style each week so check it out.
Skoki Northside Sculpture Park
Our first stop on the list is an adventure into a park filled with interesting sculptures, over 60 in all! It would be a fun filled afternoon trying to find them all.
Theater on the Lake
This series in Chicago’s Park System expresses love for the theater. Showing off the talent of many Chicago acting troupes, Theater in the Parks is a great place to catch fun shows for free. A Midsummer Nights Dream is a classic that is performed all summer along with lots of other plays.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Founded in 1976 by Columbia College of Chicago, this museum is home to lovely contemporary pieces of photography. They are visually pleasing to the eye and the best part is that it is free for all ages, though you do need to reserve a timed ticket in advance.
Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center puts on free visual art exhibits and performances all summer long! Check the website, find an event you and the family find interesting, and enjoy the free show.
This weekend you’ll get 25% off your Walgreens Pickup or Delivery order of $30 or more with a new code TAKEOFF25 at checkout.
Pair the extra savings with this weeks sales and digital coupons and you’ll have some sweet deals in the end!
Note: The discount doesn’t apply to every deal I listed, it has quite a chunk of exclusions, but… there are so many deals it does apply to that I’m pretty sure you’ll still want to use it!
There are other Walgreens coupons you can also try, many are a limit of 1 per account so if you already used them you won’t be able to again.
FUN15 – extra 15% off any $25+ order
PICKUP15 – extra 15% off pickup order
Current Walgreens Pickup Deals
Nature’s Bounty Hair Skin & Nail, 80 ct. – B1G1 at $7.49
-$2 off digital coupon
-25% off with TAKEOFF25
makes it $2.06 each
Neutrogena Boost Cleansing Wipes, 25 ct. – B1G1 50% off at $8.79
-$5/2 digital coupon
-25% off with TAKEOFF25
makes it $3.06 each
Bic Flex3 Titanium Razors, 3 ct. – $3.74
-$3 off digital coupon
-25% off with TAKEOFF25
makes it 55¢
Skip a trip to the store and take advantage of current Amazon grocery deals and new digital coupons.
Tip: You’ll get the best price on most offers when you select “subscribe & save”. You can always come back later and cancel future orders, but it’s worth the extra 15% off to order this way. Scroll down for great filler items to help you get to 5 items and the full 15% off discount.
Manage your current subscribe & save orders here.
Current Amazon Grocery Deals
McCormick Pure Lemon Extract 2 oz – $3.40
-20% off digital coupon
Makes it $2.65
McCormick Almond Extract, 2 oz – $3.40
-20% off digital coupon
Makes it $2.65
McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, 4 fl oz – $12.67
-20% off digital coupon
Makes it $10.13
RITZ Cracker & Chip Variety Pack, 50 ct. – $22.84
-$3 off digital coupon
Makes it $19.84
PopCorners Snacks Gluten Free Chips, 20 pack – $16.49
-20% off digital coupon
-15% subscribe & save
Makes it $11
Del Monte Fruit Cup Snacks, 12-pack – $6.48
-15% off digital coupon
-15% off subscribe & save
Makes it $4.63
Rice Krispies Treats, 54 pack – $15.83
-25% off digital coupon
-15% off subscribe & save
Makes it $9.77
Cheez-It Baked Snack Cheese Crackers, Original, 40 pack – $17.36
-15% off digital coupon
-15% off subscribe & save
Makes it $12.46
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Bars, 12 ct. – $20.65
-15% off digital coupon
-15% off subscribe & save
Makes it $14.74
Bumble Bee Snack On The Run Tuna Salad Kit, 12 pack – $17.76
-15% off digital coupon
-15% off subscribe & save
Makes it $12.69
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna In Water, 5 oz can, 24-pack – $21.36
-10% off subscribe & save
-15% off digital coupon
Makes it $16.33
Need veggie burgers for your cookout this weekend? If you’re a fan of Boca products, be sure to load these Ibotta rebates. This week at Publix or Harris Teeter, the Boca Veggie Burgers and Veggie Chick’n Patties are all B1G1, so you can pair your rebates in to get them for as low as 92¢ each.
Boca Deals (end 9/6):
- Publix – Boca Veggie Protein Burgers or Veggie Patties or Meatless Chick’n Nuggets, 10 oz, B1G1 at $4.35 ($2.17)
-$1.25 off BOCA Chik’n Patties, 4 or 12-ct, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.25 off BOCA Veggie Burgers, 4-ct+, excl Chik’n Patties, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.25 off BOCA Veggie Crumbles, any, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.25 off BOCA Veggie Nuggets, excl Non-GMO Soy Nuggets, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it 92¢) -
Harris Teeter – Boca Meatless Burgers, 10 oz, B1G1 at $4.49 ($2.24)
(ends 9/6)
-$1.25 off BOCA Chik’n Patties, 4 or 12-ct, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.25 off BOCA Veggie Burgers, 4-ct+, excl Chik’n Patties, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it 99¢)
Check out all the Publix deals this week.
Right now at eBay, use this coupon code to get an extra 15% off select home items. Grab electronics, furniture and more!
eBay Coupon Code:
Use code LABORDAYSAVE at checkout to get an extra 15% off select items
Deal Ideas:
iRobot Roomba E6 Vacuum Cleaning Robot E6198 Manufacturer Certified Refurbished $139.99 (reg. $379.99)
– Use code LABORDAYSAVE for an extra 15% off
Makes it $118.99 + free shipping
Nunzio Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa with Rolled Accent Pillows $470.63 (reg. $627.51)
– Use code LABORDAYSAVE for an extra 15% off
Makes it $400.04 + free shipping
SAFAVIEH Madison Collection MAD306M Lt Blue / Fuchsia Rug, 6’x9′ $107.99 (reg. $504)
– Use code LABORDAYSAVE for an extra 15% off
Makes it $91.79 + free shipping
Here are all the top drugstore deals to grab next week at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. Grab cheap hair care, diaper deals and more!
Note: I wasn’t able to make it to Walgreens this past week (I’m not able to drive yet after surgery), but hope to get to add even more month long deals to the list this weekend!
This is just the highlights, make sure to look at the full list of deals for each store.
CVS Weekly Ad
Walgreens Weekly Ad
Rite Aid Weekly Ad
CVS Ad: 9/4-9/10
- $4 ECB wyb (2) L’Oreal Elvive or Ever Hair Care, , limit 1
L’Oreal Elvive Hair Care, $4.99
L’Oreal Ever Shampoo or Conditioner 8.5 oz, $9.79
-$4/2 L’Oreal Paris Elvive shampoo, conditioner or treatment, not available at Kroger, Coupons.com printable
(buy (2) Elvive, use $4/2, makes it 99¢ ea. after ECB) - General Mills Cereal, 10.4-16.7 oz, $1.99
-$1/2 General Mills cereals Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookies Crisp Golden Grahams, Kix, Fiber One, Wheaties, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Basic 4, Oatmeal Crisp, Dunkaroos, Pokemon, Plentiful, Remix snack pouches, Nature Valley Granola pouches, CVS eCoupon
-$1/2 General Mills cereals Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookies Crisp Golden Grahams, Kix, Fiber One, Wheaties, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Basic 4, Oatmeal Crisp, Dunkaroos, Pokemon, Plentiful, Remix snack pouches, Nature Valley Granola pouches, Coupons.com printable
-$5 off wyb $25 General Mills cereals Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookies Crisp Golden Grahams, Kix, Fiber One, Wheaties, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Basic 4, Oatmeal Crisp, Dunkaroos, Pokemon, Plentiful, Remix snack pouches, Nature Valley Granola pouches, Coupons.com mobile app
-.50/1 General Mills Big G Cereals, Ibotta mobile app
(use $1/2 and (2) .50/1, makes it 99¢ ea.) - $10 ECB wyb $20 Colgate Optic White or Specialty Oral Care, , limit 2
Colgate Optic White Renewal Toothpaste, $9.29
Colgate Optic White Advanced Mouthwash, 16.9 oz, $5.79
-$4/2 off CVS eCoupon coming Sunday
-.75/1 Colgate mouthwash, 200 mL+ printable
-.50/1 Colgate Total, Optic White or Max Fresh toothpaste printable
-1,500 points wyb Colgate Oral Care purchases of $15+, limit 1 offer, multiple receipts ok, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
-$3 off Colgate toothpaste, toothbrushes or mouthwash purchase of $18, printing at CVS Coupon Center
(buy (2) Optic White Advanced Mouthwashes and (1) Optic White Renewal Toothpaste, use $4/2, .50/1, $3 off, and Fetch, makes it 62¢ ea. after ECB) - $5 ECB wyb (2) Scope Mouthwash 1 liter or Fixodent 2-2.7 oz
Crest Scope Classic Mouthwash, 1 liter, $4.99
-$1 off CVS eCoupon coming Sunday
-$1 off Crest or Scope Mouthwash, 473 mL+/16oz+, or Scope Refreshables, excl trial, limit 2, PG 08/28
-$1 off Fixodent adhesive, 1.4 oz+, excl twin & trial, limit 2, PG 08/28
-$1 off Fixodent adhesive 1.4 oz+, excl twin packs, trial/travel size, CVS eCoupon
-$1 off Crest or Scope mouthwash 473 mL+ (16 oz+), excl trial/travel size, CVS eCoupon
(buy (2) Scope Classic, use (2) $1 off, makes it $1.49 ea. after ECB) Read More→
Through Monday, 9/5, score great deals at Nine West during their Labor Day 60% off sale! There are hundreds of pairs to choose from.
Grab wedges, sandals and more starting at just $15.60. There’s no code needed and the prices are marked.
Deal Ideas:
Bliss Pointy Toe Pumps $35.60 (reg. $89)
Braydin Stretch Flat Sandals $19.60 (reg. $49)
Lala Slip On Sneakers $27.60 (reg. $69)
This deal is good through Monday, 9/5. Shipping is free on orders $60 and up.
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Through tomorrow, score up to 70% off Amazon Basics kitchen items at Woot! Get drinkware, flatware, food storage and more.
Plus, Prime members will get FREE shipping when you sign in through your Amazon account.
Deal Ideas:
This deal is good through tomorrow, 9/2.
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Here are the Lowes Foods unadvertised deals I found this week! Look at your store for $6.99 Pull-Ups, So Delicious yogurt for 25¢, and more.
Clearance deals will vary by store. Look through the full Lowes Foods weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Clearance Deals
- Red Baron Pizza Melts, select, $2.67
-$1 off Red Baron Pizza, Stuffed Crust or Fully Loaded items, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.67) - Gevalia Coffee K-Cup Pods, selected, 32 ct, $10.97
- Chameleon Organic Cold Brew Concentrate, 32 oz, $4.97
- Flourish Plant Based Protein Pancake Mix, $3.77
- Nasacort Allergy 24HR 120 Sprays, $14.97
-$3 off Nasacort product printable
-$5 off Nasacort Allergy 24HR, 120 Spray, limit 2, SS 08/14 (EXP 9/3)
-$5 off Allegra 12-70 ct, Allegra Kids 4 oz or 12 ct, Xyzal 35-80 ct or Nasacort .37-.57 oz, (Publix Coupon), Extra Savings Flyer (EXP 9/9) printable
(use competitor and $5 off, makes it $4.97) - Bounce Hair & Lint Guard, 160 ct, $10.97
- Donut Shop Coffee, 10 ct, $5.97
Buy One Get Ones
- Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream, 6 ct., at $5.89 ($2.94)
(ends 9/6)
-$1 off Bubbies Ice Cream Mochi, Lowes Foods eCoupon
(makes it $1.94) - Deli Fresh Spicy Jalapeno, Bacon Cheddar or Southern Fried Pickle Dip, 8 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
(ends 9/27) - Nature’s Truth Vitamins 60 ct starting at, at $9.99 ($4.99)
(ends 9/6)
-$1 off Nature’s Truth Vitamins & Supplements, excl Vitamin E Moisturizing Stick and Ashwagandha Cherry Flavored Gummies 120-ct, Ibotta mobile app
-$3/2 Nature’s Truth vitamins or supplements, Save 07/24
-$1 off Nature’s Truth vitamins or supplements, Save 07/24
-$3/2 Nature’s Truth vitamins or supplements (EXP 9/4) printable (limit reached)
(makes it $2.99 after Ibotta) Read More→
