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Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs I don't ordinarily publish too many suburban events because I know most City residents don't drive to the burbs to do things (just to visit family and friends) because there's enough to do in the City. However I've noticed an uptick in readers from the … [Read more...] about Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs

What's open in Chicago Updated The City of Chicago relaxed restrictions further March 25, 2021.  These restrictions are in place until further notice.    The status of what is open is changing constantly.  Many businesses have modified hours, have or will close either … [Read more...] about What’s open in Chicago Updated

Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs. Registration for Chicago Park District Spring Programs has opened. Hundreds of affordable classes The Chicago Park District offers hundreds of classes for all ages at extremely affordable prices and at a fraction of the cost of a gym … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs

Chicago Museums reopening The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have two essentially identical systems tracking our reopening status.  For the most up to date restrictions check here.  Covid status: Each museum that has reopened has specific ticketing arrangements, restrictions … [Read more...] about Chicago Museums reopening Updated

Free White City Walking Tours. When: Every Saturday from May through October 11:00 am-1:00 pm Register    Due to CoVid-19, the White City Tours are on-hold until further notice.  Check out their self-guided Virtual Tour App. Where: Jackson Park, 1766 Columbia Drive. Located at … [Read more...] about Free White City Walking Tours Virtual

Where to Ice Skate in Chicago.  Chicago has a quite a number of places to ice skate which can be free if you bring your own skates.  All rinks are outdoors unless otherwise indicated.  Unfortunately most are closed due to Covid.  The ones that are open have Covid occupancy … [Read more...] about Where to Ice Skate in Chicago

Free Covid testing Chicago.  The City of Chicago operates testing sites and partners with community-based organizations to operate mobile testing sites deployed throughout Chicago each week. Please review the scheduled hours of operation. All tests at City testing sites are offered at … [Read more...] about Free Covid testing Chicago Update

Free Folk Festival University of Chicago When: February 12-13, 2021 Where:  Folklore Society, c/o University of Chicago, 5706 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637    Virtual The annual Folk Festival is presented by the Folklore Society at the University of Chicago.  The … [Read more...] about Free Folk Festival University of Chicago Virtual

Chicago and suburban indoor dining Update The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January 18, 2021.  These restrictions are in place until further notice.   For the most up to date restrictions check here. Illinois moved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 … [Read more...] about Chicago and suburban indoor dining Update

Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free. Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, … [Read more...] about Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free

Chicago Public Library Citywide Sunday Discovery Join the Chicago Public Library every other Sunday as they take a look at different STEAM themes and topics and see what you can learn and discover about the world around us.  This program is for kids 7 and up and their caregivers. How to … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library Citywide Sunday Discovery

Black History Month events in Chicago.  All events are virtual this year. Register via the links and get an email with info on how to join.  There are events for all ages. How to Attend all Zoom Events Register for any event you are interested in through the links below.  You’ll … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in Chicago