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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

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 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. Beginning June 1 the museum is changing it's admission structure. Tuesdays will remain free to Illinois residents and the museum will be open … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at the MCA

Free art tour Harold Washington Library

Free art tour Harold Washington Library. The Art Tour focuses on the impressive collection of original artwork on display throughout the building. When:  The second Tuesday of every month. 1:00PM - 3:00PM. (Subject to cancellation call or check website). Where:  Harold Washington Library … [Read more...] about Free art tour Harold Washington Library

Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

Grant Park (including Millennium Park) contains 43 pieces of art hiding in plain site throughout the park from DuSable Harbor south to Northerly Island (not technically Grant Park). 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 … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park

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

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

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

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

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

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