Free July 4 concert Millennium Park Where: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, 312 742-1168. More info here or 312-742-7638. When: Independence Day Salute Friday July 2, 2021 6:30-8pm and Saturday July 3, 2021 6:30-8pm This year there are two concerts on July … [Read more...] about Free July 4 concert Millennium Park
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4th on 53rd Hyde Park
4th on 53rd Hyde Park. When: Sunday, July 4, 2019 11AM-3PM Where: Nichols Park, 53rd & Kenwood. (No Parade) In 2021 there will be no parade. Bring a picnic or pick up food from local restaurants. Activities include: Lawn Games: Hula Hoop Challenge, Madeline Ring Toss, … [Read more...] about 4th on 53rd Hyde Park
Free events Chicago Bike Week
Free events Chicago Bike Week Chicago Bike Week June 25 – July 2, 2021 2021 Bike Challenge June 21-July 2, 2021 he Bike Challenge is a two-week biking competition where Chicagoland organizations compete to see who can earn the most points by riding their bike. And it’s free to participate! Just … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Bike Week
Free kids summer reading resources
Free kids summer reading resources The following free resources are available the summer. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading. Students grades 1-6 read eight books and record them in their reading journals. Bring the completed form to Barnes and Noble and choose a free book, from the list … [Read more...] about Free kids summer reading resources
Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021
Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021. When: Saturday, June 26, 2021 1:00PM-11:30PM Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Free and open to the public More info Celebrate a full day of Pride activities along the lakefront. This family-friendly event is the largest Pride celebration in Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021
Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum Virtual
Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum. Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600, When: Thursday, July 4, 2019 10AM-4:30PM, Uihlein Plaza in the back of the museum Register here. Too bad the live event is canceled. It's always … [Read more...] about Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum Virtual
Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park
Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park. Kick off your summer weekend with a FREE morning workout on the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Workouts are open to people with all levels of experience. When: Every Saturday, July 3–August 28, 2021 … [Read more...] about Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park
Free Chicago Trolleys Update
History of Chicago Free Trolleys Twelve or more years ago the City of Chicago offered free trolley service from Michigan Avenue and State Street to the Museum Campus. The free trolley to the Museum Campus was discontinued at least ten years ago. There are "hop on hop off" trolleys that can … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Trolleys Update
Cheap golf courses Chicago
Cheap golf courses Chicago. The least expensive way to golf is on public courses. If anyone knows a cheap ($20-30 for 9 holes) private course please post in the comments. Thanks. I haven't been to any of these courses lately or ever so you may want to look for some Yelp reviews … [Read more...] about Cheap golf courses Chicago
Cheap golf courses Cook County
Cheap golf courses Cook County The least expensive way to golf is on public courses. If anyone knows a cheap ($20-30 for 9 holes) private course please post in the comments. Thanks. I have never been to any of these courses so you may want to look for some Yelp reviews so you can judge for … [Read more...] about Cheap golf courses Cook County
$1 kid flicks this summer at Regal Cinemas
$1 kid flicks this summer at Regal Cinemas. When school's out, there's nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the kids entertained. Regal Entertainment Group has scheduled nine weeks of family-friendly movies at select theaters. During its Summer Movie Express, selected G- or … [Read more...] about $1 kid flicks this summer at Regal Cinemas
Metra Kids Ride Free All Summer
Metra Kids Ride Free All Summer. Now through September 6, 2021 up to three children age 11 and under will be able to ride for free with each fare-paying adult. $10 Weekend Pass Don't forget to take advantage of Metra's unlimited ride $10 Weekend Pass. The $10 Weekend Pass allows unlimited rides on … [Read more...] about Metra Kids Ride Free All Summer




















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