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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, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. 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 weekend

2021 Free Chicago Museum Days

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  2021 Free Chicago Museum Days. I always recommend that everyone always call everywhere first to confirm things like days and hours of operation, ticketing procedures and  free days because things change constantly. I don't  recommend checking online exclusively because … [Read more...] about 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days

Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography

The Museum of Contemporary Photography is the only museum in the Midwest dedicated to photography, and its collection includes a range of works and styles. Where:  Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S Michigan Avenue Reservations strongly suggested. When: … [Read more...] about Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography

Visit museums free for free this weekend

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Visit museums free for free this weekend 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 this weekend

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

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

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. What's open and closed as of 7/14/2021 Many exhibits have been modified or … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap Updated

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 Updated

Free museum: DePaul Art Museum

Free museum: DePaul Art Museum Where: DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 When: Monday: Closed; Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm (Staff and pre-approved class visits only​); ​Public: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11am–5pm. DPAM is closed on the following days: Independence Day, … [Read more...] about Free museum: DePaul Art Museum

Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail South

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Exploring 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 … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail South

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 … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail North

Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston Where:  Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL  847-491-4000. Admission:  free When:  Regular Hours Tues., Sat., Sun. 10AM-5PM, Weds., Thurs., Fri. 10AM-8PM, Closed … [Read more...] about Free museum: The Block Museum in Evanston

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