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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 21

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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day.  Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free general admission-for-two to hundreds of participating museums across the United States. How to get free tickets To take advantage of this offer you need to fill out the form on the Smithsonian website here and then … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 21

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Free Chicago Water Tower 150th Anniversary celebration

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Free Chicago Water Tower 150th Anniversary celebration, When:  Saturday, September 14, 2019 10AM-3PM map Enjoy free lectures, tours, exhibitions, family activities, and complimentary admission throughout the day at nearby cultural institutions. Free events include (all … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Water Tower 150th Anniversary celebration

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Free Senior Fest Millennium Park

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Free Senior Fest Millennium Park When:  Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Where:  Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph North entrance bet. Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive Tickets are free and available by visiting any one of the City's 21 Senior Centers listed below. For more … [Read more...] about Free Senior Fest Millennium Park

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Lakeview East Art Festival Sept 14-15

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Lakeview East Art Festival Sept 14-15. When:  September 14-15, 2019, Sat 10AM-10PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM. Where:   Broadway Avenue, North of Belmont to Hawthorne. Admission: $donation TBD. 150 juried artists selling paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, and jewelry. Schedule: … [Read more...] about Lakeview East Art Festival Sept 14-15

Ravenswood ArtWalk Sept 14-15

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Ravenswood ArtWalk Sept 14-15 is an annual neighborhood-wide celebration of arts and industry featuring over local artists and  venues. When: Sept, 14-15, 2019, 11AM-6PM Where: Ravenswood (1800W) between Irving Park Road (4000N) and Leland (4700N) See map. Outdoor market, beer garden, live … [Read more...] about Ravenswood ArtWalk Sept 14-15

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Chicago River Revival Festival at Ping Tom Park

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Chicago River Revival Festival at Ping Tom Park When:  Sat, Sep 07, 2019 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Big Jump! 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Where: Ping Tom (Ping) Memorial Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. Take Chicago Water Taxi 1/2 off on day passes (Reg. $10) with discount code REVIVAL. A celebration of … [Read more...] about Chicago River Revival Festival at Ping Tom Park

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German-American Fest Chicago Sept 6-8

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German-American Fest Chicago Sept 6-8. When: September 6-8, 2019 Friday 5PM-11PM, Opening ceremony 8PM, Saturday, 12noon-11PM, Parade 2pm Saturday. Sunday 12noon-10PM. 11am German Mass Service. Where: Lincoln Square, Lincoln Square, Leland / Western Avenue / Lincoln Avenue. Admission: … [Read more...] about German-American Fest Chicago Sept 6-8

Festival on Prairie Avenue Sept 7

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Festival on Prairie Avenue Sept 7 When:  Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where:  Historic Prairie Avenue at 18th Street and Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, 1800 S Prairie Ave, (312) 401-2688. Admission:  $10 suggested donation. Includes all activities.  Sponsored by … [Read more...] about Festival on Prairie Avenue Sept 7

Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park

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Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park When: Thursday, September 5 , 2019 12noon-10PM First-come, first-serve. No tickets are required. Where: Grant Park near Buckingham Fountain Check here for exact location.  No info at time of publication. Entrance at Congress and Michigan. Security: … [Read more...] about Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park

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Target car seat trade-in event

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Target car seat trade-in event. Recycle a car seat from 9/3–9/13/19 and get a coupon to save on a new seat, stroller or select baby gear.   Target will accept and recycle all types of car seats, including those that are expired or damaged. You can keep your old gear out of the landfill AND get a … [Read more...] about Target car seat trade-in event

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Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off – Get $10 free for joining

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Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off - Get $10 free for joining Every summer Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) has a very popular promotion where you earn double, triple points, 4X and 5X points per dollar for food and booze at their restaurants.  During the rest of the year you … [Read more...] about Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off – Get $10 free for joining

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Morton’s Dining Deal

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Morton's Dining Deal. To celebrate Labor Day Morton's is offering a three-course meal for two for $99 (excludes tax and gratuity). Where: 65 E. Wacker Place, 312-201-0410 or 1050 N State St,  (312) 266-4820 Call Restrictions apply. Contact your local Morton's The Steakhouse for more … [Read more...] about Morton’s Dining Deal

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