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, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
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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!
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!
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. Covid status: 11/17/2020 All museums are closed until further notice. Pre-covid: Visiting museums can be very expensive. Thanks to the Illinois General Assembly many museums are mandated by law to offer Illinois residents up to 52 free museum … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days
Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar
Newberry Library: Free genealogy research seminar When: First Saturday of the month. 9:00-10:00am Jan. 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, 2020. Events subject to change. Call in advance to confirm. Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar
Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours
Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours. Chicago is a beer drinking town and we have some great breweries many of which offer tours. A couple are free and most are $15. Tour lengths range from ten minutes to two hours. Generally all tour goers must be 21 or older with valid identification. … [Read more...] about Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours
Free Tuesdays at the MCA
Free Tuesdays at the MCA. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays, year round. All ages are welcome. From time-to-time they offer discount admission check here. Free and regular admission Tuesdays are free for Illinois residents with valid … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at the MCA
Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions
Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions. Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to check out FREE exhibitions and related events: Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630. Always call in advance for hours. Subject to change without notice. Chicago Cultural … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions
Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago
Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago. The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is named for the family that donated the money for it, although it's apt. This is an academic museum, open to the public and always showing something new. The museum hosts visiting … [Read more...] about Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago
Free DePaul Art Museum
Free DePaul Art Museum Where: 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 Hours: Mon–Tue: Closed, Wed–Th: 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun: 11 am–5 pm Search the calendar for events. Admission, lectures, concerts, tours, receptions, gallery talks and special events are always free. The museum closes quarterly to change … [Read more...] about Free DePaul Art Museum
Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series
Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series. Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level. Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call to confirm or check the CPL website. … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series