With the economy in the doldrums, Borders wants to give you lift this week with a free cup ‘o joe! Now through May 6, you can get a free 12 oz. beverage from Seattle’s Best Coffee at any of in store cafes at Borders. So grab your free coffee, curl up in one of their cafes, and check out their selection of great books and magazines. Get more information at Free Things to Do in Chicago.
Free Coffee This Week From Borders
May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Chicago Free Friday: Free Things To Do in Chicago
April 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Spring is in the air and there are lots of things to do in Chicago this summer!
Check out some beloved springtime bulbs this weekend at the AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY’S FREE ANNUAL SHOW AND CONFERENCE at the the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois, a near-north suburb of Chicago. More than 1,000 daffodils will be on view at the free show’s juried competition. Free lectures and workshops will cover growing tips, flower photography and flower arranging.
Saturday April 25, noon – 5 p.m., Sunday April 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission is free, parking is $20 for non-members. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, (847) 835-5440
More information on this event and other Free Things to Do in Chicago
Chicago Free Friday: Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s
April 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Since it is Friday, its another installment of free things to do (and eat) in Chicago. This week is a yummy entry — did you know that next Tuesday, April 21st is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s? You know what that means… free ice cream for you!
As a way to thank their customers for their support and to celebrate 31 years of scooping the chunkiest, funkiest ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet, Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops are happily giving it away! Maybe it’s time for you to try a new flavor that you’ve been wondering about without commiting your hard earned dollars or it’s time for you to enjoy an old favorite and savor in the deliciousness that is free ice cream? Hey, either way it’s time for you to come on in!
Around the world, Scoop Shops are opening their doors from noon to 8:00 pm, to serve up a free scoop of your favorite flavor. Please check with your local Scoop Shop for more info!
Grab a pal and come on down to have some good, ’scream fun on us!
Find a participating Scoop Shop near you!
Crains Chicago: 10 Things to Do This Weekend
April 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
BROWSE. Saturday is Record Store Day, a day intended to support the independent music seller. The seventh annual CHICAGO INDIE RADIO PROJECT RECORD FAIR helps you do that. Shops and record labels will sell their wares from the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union building. If you make a purchase at a record shop before coming to the fair on Saturday, you’ll get a discount off admission. April 18 and April 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $7, or $5 with record store receipt. 1340 W. Washington Blvd., www.CHIRPrecordfair.com.
RELAX. It is a SPRINGTIME CELEBRATION OF RENEWAL during the re-opening of Temple Beautiful, inside the Wicker Park shop Elevenzees. Temple Beautiful will offer wellness workshops, spiritual consultation and other guides to healthy living. April 18, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. 1901 W. Division St., (773) 772-1150, www.elevenzees.com. [Read more...]
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