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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, prices … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

2021 Free Chicago Museum Days

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  2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. Covid status: Each museum that has reopened has specific ticketing arrangements, restrictions and recommendations.  Many museums have changed their hours and days of operation.  Please read everything on their websites (links provided) before … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days

Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

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Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry.  Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414 on free day.  All free museum days. Due to Covid-19 many exhibits are closed, access is limited, hours have changed … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

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Here's the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago. Due to Covid-19 many exhibits are closed, access is limited, hours have changed and other rules apply.  More info here: Field Museum 2021 free days: March 8, 11, 15 Additional dates TBA  Hours:  9AM–5PM (last admission 4PM). Closed … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping.  The Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) offer camping to all Cook County residents from $22-$264 per night.  Options are from mulched tent pads to large bunkhouses that sleep 16 people.  Non-Cook County residents are also welcome for … [Read more...] about Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures

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Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. VIRTUAL EVENTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level.  Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures

Visit Garfield Park Conservatory

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Visit Garfield Park Conservatory Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue. 312-746-5100 Programs: 773-638-1766 When: Wednesdays 10am-8pm and Thursday through Sunday 10am-5pm. Ticket reservations required here Reservations are added each day at 9am, Wednesday through … [Read more...] about Visit Garfield Park Conservatory

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round.  Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Free CTA art tour

Free CTA art tour Usually we're all rushing in and out of CTA stations but if you have the time stop and take a look or better yet take a tour.  The collection includes mosaics, sculptures and paintings. More than 80 pieces of art are exhibited at over 40 CTA stations.  More artwork has … [Read more...] about Free CTA art tour

The Lurie Garden: four season splendor

The Lurie Garden: four season splendor.  Consider taking a walk through the Lurie Garden. It's located within Millennium Park here. Check here for more info on what to see year round.  Admission is always free. Learn more about it here The Lurie Garden is actually a rooftop garden … [Read more...] about The Lurie Garden: four season splendor

Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not!

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Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not! The first full weekend of every month Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not!

Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

Newberry Library: Free genealogy research seminar When: First Saturday of the month. 9:00-10:00am  To aid Chicago’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Newberry is closed to the public until further notice. Jan. 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

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