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Christmas Dining in Chicago

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Christmas Dining in Chicago. Ditch the cooking and eat out at one of these somewhat reasonably priced options offering either their regular menu, prix fixe or both.  Generally all full-service hotels have a restaurant open on Christmas.  At this time no restaurants have their Christmas menus … [Read more...] about Christmas Dining in Chicago

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Chicago French Market Anniversary Celebration

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Chicago French Market Anniversary Celebration When: December 16-21, 2019 Where: 131 N. Clinton, between Randolph and Washington, 312-575-0306. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chicago French Market all week long. Daily specials abd drawing prizes on pdf here Klay Oven … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market Anniversary Celebration

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Discount tickets to Holiday Shows in Chicago

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Discount tickets to Holiday Shows in Chicago. Give the Gift of Entertainment Enjoy our great theater at a discount. Theater tickets make great gifts. This year instead of buying a bunch of junk that ends up sitting in closets and cupboards, the donation bin or worse the landfill - consider giving … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Holiday Shows in Chicago

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Free Jinglefest Chicago French Market

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Free event at Chicago French Market.  Free Jinglefest. When: Saturday, December 21, 2019 11:00AM-2:00PM. Where:  Chicago French Market,  131 N. Clinton, between Randolph and Washington, 312-575-0306. The Chicago French Market has a unique collection of 31 local specialty food … [Read more...] about Free Jinglefest Chicago French Market

Free events Chicago Pedway

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Free events Chicago Pedway Now the Chicago Loop Alliance has put together a program called Short-cuts. When: December 12, 13, and 18, 2019 2-6pm Where:  Chicago Pedway at 55 E Randolph St Space P11 near LA Fitness Join Eric Hotchkiss and other Douglass 18 Partners to play a round of mini golf … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Pedway

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Free Holiday Celebration at Newberry Library

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Free Holiday Celebration at Newberry Library Where:  Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Location and hours When: Saturday, December 14, 2019. 9:30AM-11:30AM.  Door open for refreshments at 9:30; performance begins at 10AM Open to the public; free tickets required. Obtain … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Celebration at Newberry Library

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Near North Library Book Sale Dec 14

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Donate to Near North Library Book Sale When: Book Sale is Saturday, December 14, 2019  10:00AM – 4:00PM Where:  Near North Library, 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991 The sale is sponsored by the Near North Library Friends Association.  This sale includes publicly donated items. Like all … [Read more...] about Near North Library Book Sale Dec 14

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Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Family Tour

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Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Family Tour When: Saturday, December 14 and 28, 2019 Sat, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST Register Best suited for children ages 6 and up Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Learning Lab - `1st Floor South This interactive tour of the Biennial led … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Family Tour

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Free pet photos with Santa at PetSmart

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Free pet photos with Santa at PetSmart When:  December 14-15 2019, and December 21-22, 2019 12PM-4PM. Where: PetSmart Find the closest one here.  I would call before I head over just in case. Have your pets been naughty or nice this year?  Bring your leashed pets (no tarantula's, boa … [Read more...] about Free pet photos with Santa at PetSmart

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Free Fun with Gingerbread Architecture

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Free Fun with Gingerbread Architecture When:  Sat, December 21, 2019, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST.  Registration.  Activity is open to all ages. Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Learning Lab - `1st Floor South Be a gingerbread architect Visit the Learning Lab at the Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Fun with Gingerbread Architecture

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Indoor German Christmas Market in Lincoln Square

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Indoor German Christmas Market in Lincoln Square When:  December 14, 2019,  11:00 am-6:00 pm Where:  DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, Marunde Ballroom, 4740 N. Western Ave.  Suggested $5 door donation. Horse drawn carriage rides are $8 per person and the space is limited. All proceeds … [Read more...] about Indoor German Christmas Market in Lincoln Square

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Free Maggie Daley Park Skate with Santa

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Free Maggie Daley Park Skate with Santa When:  Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10:00am – 1pm Register Where: Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St.,  (312) 742-3918. Come out to skate with Santa.  Event is free, unless you need to rent ice skates. Recommend arriving early to rent skates in the … [Read more...] about Free Maggie Daley Park Skate with Santa

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