Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. Check status of buildings, hours etc. When: October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 November 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 25 (Thanksgiving Day) December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 (A parking fee still … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
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Chicago History Museum Free Home Movie Day
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Chicago History Museum Free Home Movie Day Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street When: Saturday, October 16, 2021 11:00 PM - 3:00 PM More info/FAQ Free Admission to Home Movie Day but not to the Chicago History Museum. I publishing this early so you can get your old … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum Free Home Movie Day
Free Campfire Horror at Northerly Island
Free Campfire Horror at Northerly Island Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., (312) 745-2910. Visit their Facebook page. Event is outside, weather permitting, but will be moved inside in the event of rain. Free. Enjoy a warm fire on a cool night in the perfect … [Read more...] about Free Campfire Horror at Northerly Island
Free Medicinal Herb Walk at Skinner Park
Free Medicinal Herb Walk at Skinner Park When: Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Register here Where: Skinner (Mark) Park, 1331 W. Adams St. This event is Outdoors. May be rescheduled due to weather. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Join instructor Alexy … [Read more...] about Free Medicinal Herb Walk at Skinner Park
Free Smoke Detectors at 2nd Ward Office
Free Smoke Detectors at 2nd Ward Office When: While supplies last. Monday through Friday 9am-4pm. For any other questions or to coordinate picking up a smoke detector, (312) 744-3062 or email office(at)ward42chicago.com. I would call before heading over to confirm they … [Read more...] about Free Smoke Detectors at 2nd Ward Office
Volunteer at Open House Chicago
Volunteer at Open House Chicago When: October 16-17, 2021 Where: City-wide Register to volunteer What is Open House Chicago (OHC) The Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago is a free public festival that offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 250 buildings across … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Open House Chicago
Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 11
Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 11 The Columbus Day Parade celebrates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus to America and Italian-American culture. When: Monday, October 11,2021. Parade steps off at 1:00PM. The festivities begin with a 9am mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of … [Read more...] about Chicago Columbus Day Parade October 11
Free virtual lectures Art Institute of Chicago
Free virtual lectures Art Institute of Chicago Check out free to the public (non-member) virtual lectures and discussions. Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds When: October 20, 2021 6:00PM–7:00PM Where: Virtual Register here Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds (Native … [Read more...] about Free virtual lectures Art Institute of Chicago
Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates
Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates. There are many sites online that offer free help for carving a standard, ghoulish or any-themed pumpkin to celebrate Halloween. Most offer free patterns and instructions, tips, and hints. Some offer pumpkin patterns for local sports teams, … [Read more...] about Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates
Getting mega-value from your pumpkin
Getting mega-value from your pumpkin. Have your pumpkin yet? Good. Now, to get more value from it: Roast the seeds There are lots of different ways to do this, based in part on personal preference. We've had good results cleaning them off, tossing them with some vegetable oil and soy sauce, and … [Read more...] about Getting mega-value from your pumpkin
Free performance Lake Shore Park Streeterville
Free performance Lake Shore Park Streeterville. Where: Lake Shore Park , 808 N Lake Shore Dr, (312) 742-7891. Park is located east of (behind) Museum of Contemporary Art Midnight Circus in the Parks at Lake Shore When: Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 1:00PM and 4:00 PM Free … [Read more...] about Free performance Lake Shore Park Streeterville
2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial Overview
2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial Overview. The Chicago Architecture Biennial is a month's long event offering some free events, lectures, tours, exhibits and more city-wide. The 2021 Chicago Biennial will run from Sept. 17, 2021-Oct. 31, 2021. The website is a hard to navigate. You have … [Read more...] about 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial Overview
