Everybody loves the Lincoln Park Zoo but it's especially fun at night, when the sun goes down and the crowds are gone. In celebration of pride month, the zoo is hosting an Adults Night Out Pride Party on June 23, 2022, from 6-10 pm. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, sipping, … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Zoo Adults Night Out Pride Party
Attractions & Museums
American Writers Festival
The American Writers Museum will launch the first-ever American Writers Festival on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The free, one-day event will feature discussion panels, author signings with more than 70 contemporary authors and storytime and performances for kids. From 9 am until 6 pm, … [Read more...] about American Writers Festival
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents. Suggested donation days for Illinois residents are: November 11, 18, 2021. Hours: 10AM-4PM The … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago. Admission prices vary by day of visit and/or activities. Depending on where you go and what you do this could be an affordable day of family fun on the farm. Always check the website and/or call for hours as all events subject to … [Read more...] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago
Chicago History Museum Great Chicago Fire Exhibit
Chicago History Museum Great Chicago Fire Exhibit Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 When: Opening Opening October 8, 2021. Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p,m. We encourage visitors to purchase tickets … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum Great Chicago Fire Exhibit
Pier Perks Days at Navy Pier
Pier Perks Days at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday and Thursday. The deals vary by season. Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier is offering deals on Pier Perks Days which are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide offers at Pier … [Read more...] about Pier Perks Days at Navy Pier
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents The following Alderman are offering their residents free Brookfield Zoo tickets. If your ward has them I would act fast as they will go quickly. You will have to show an ID to prove residency. Each General Admission ticket has a … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents
Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents If you live in the suburbs and have a library card from a participating library you may be able to get free or discount museum passes through the Museum Adventure Pass program. If passes are available can check them out either … [Read more...] about Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents
Discount admission with Explore More Illinois
Discount admission with Explore More Illinois I was looking for ways for suburban residents can get discount admission to area attractions and museums and I discovered the Explore More Illinois website. Unfortunately the Chicago Public Library does not participate in this program. I … [Read more...] about Discount admission with Explore More Illinois
Visit Illinois Railway Museum
Visit Illinois Railway Museum Where: 7000 Olson Road, Union, Illinois, 60180 1-815-923-4391. Check the website for current hours. Admission : Adult (Ages 18 - 64) $11.00 - $15.00. Child Ages 2 - 12 $8.00 - $11.00. Youth ages 13 - 17 $9.00 - $13.00. Senior Ages 65+ $9.00 - $13.00. … [Read more...] about Visit Illinois Railway Museum
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward I don't live in the 2nd Ward but I get their newsletter because that Ward includes the area around Water Tower, River North and more. Anyway I saw in their latest newsletter that Alderman Hopkins is offering residents of the 2nd Ward free general … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward
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