Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Conservancy offers two free guided wildflower walks throughout the summer: Wildflower Walks at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary When: Saturday May 6, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Walks last 45- to 60-minutes and … [Read more...] about Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park
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Free Lincoln Park Conservatory Tours
Free Lincoln Park Conservatory Tours The Lincoln Park Conservatory is the smaller of the Chicago conservatories but it’s still a fabulous place to walk through any day but especially on a rainy or cold day. Take a free tour of the Conservatory & Gardens Re-discover this Victorian Era glass … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Conservatory Tours
Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago
Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago. Lincoln Park contains 35 pieces of art hiding in plain sight throughout the park from Hollywood south to North Avenue. I wasn't able to find a map labeled with all the art so I've listed the location of each piece. Take a walk through the park and … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago
2017 Free Chicago Museum Days
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2017 Free Chicago Museum Days. 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 days each year. Some museums are free year round. Others offer free evenings. Others offer free … [Read more...] about 2017 Free Chicago Museum Days
Visit museums free this weekend
Visit museums free this weekend. The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means 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 … [Read more...] about Visit museums free this weekend
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park
Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park. Here's what's there and everything is free except the Climbing Wall, City Mini Golf, scooter rental and reserved Tennis Courts. Location: 337 E. Randolph, 312.742.3918. Hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm The Skating Ribbon You can now rent a roller blades … [Read more...] about Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park
Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail North
Exploring Chicago's Lakefront Trail North. The Lakefront Trail is one of Chicago's best attractions. It runs north and south parallel and to the east of Lake Shore Drive. You can walk it, skate it, bike it or use Divvy bikes along the way. And the best part is it's FREE. From north to south … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail North
Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail South
The Lakefront Trail is one of Chicago's best attractions. It runs north and south parallel and to the east of Lake Shore Drive. You can walk it, skate it, bike it or use Divvy bikes along the way. And the best part is it's FREE. From north to south it's 18.5 miles. The south portion is … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail South
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 and … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap
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. All events at Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level, unless indicated otherwise. Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Seating is available first come, … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library: Free Author Lecture Series
Free DePaul Art Museum
Free DePaul Art Museum Where: 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 When: Hours: Mon - Tu : Closed, Wed - Th : 11 - 7PM, Fri : 11 - 5PM, Sat - Sun : 12 - 5PM Search the calendar for events. Admission, lectures, concerts, tours, receptions, gallery talks and special events are always free. DePaul … [Read more...] about Free DePaul Art Museum
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