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Free events Macy’s Flower Show

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Free events Macy's Flower Show. Spring has sprung inside the State Street store - the Macy's Flower Show is here!  Enjoy viewing over a million live flowers, plants and trees from around the world, all blooming in unison. Attend free cooking and floral demonstrations, musical performances, family … [Read more...] about Free events Macy’s Flower Show

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Campout at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Campout at Lincoln Park Zoo. When: Saturdays, June 13 & 27; July 25; August 1, 15 & 29, 2020 Where:  Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000 For families and groups with children ages 5–12 (at least one adult required for every five children). The only way to save money … [Read more...] about Campout at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Free Made in Chicago Market

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Free Made in Chicago Market When:  Saturday, April 18, 2020, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Register Where:  Bridge 410, 410 N Paulina St. Join Chicago-based makers and creatives for a day of shopping, celebration and fun. Explore beautiful products handmade by artists right here in Chicago. … [Read more...] about Free Made in Chicago Market

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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day April 4

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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day April 4. Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free admission-for-two to hundreds of participating museums across the United States.  This year they are offering two days the first is Saturday, April 4, 2020.  To take advantage of this offer you need to … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day April 4

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Chicago History Museum Free Chicago Birthday Party

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Chicago History Museum Free Chicago Birthday Party. Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 When: Monday, March 4, 2021, 4PM-8PM This event is open to the public. Families are welcome.  *Cash bar available. Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol. RSVP … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum Free Chicago Birthday Party

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Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

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Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show. When:  Wednesday, March TBA, 2021. Hours:  Wed- Sat, 10:00AM - 8:00PM,  Sun, 10:00AM - 6:00PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave., Festival Hall A & B 312-595-7437 Up to 50% off tickets (plus fees) for limited time  … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

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Free Women’s History Month events

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Free Women’s History Month events In honor of Women’s History Month throughout the month of March the Blackstone Hotel is hosting  events available to guests and locals to showcase select Chicago women in the formats of discussions, tastings, and galleries. Where:  The Blackstone, 636 S. … [Read more...] about Free Women’s History Month events

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Kids Try Hockey For Free Day

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Kids Try Hockey For Free Day. On Saturday, February 22, 2020 more than 400 local hockey programs and USA Hockey are inviting kids ages 4-9 to try youth hockey for free. This deal is part of Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by CCM. Participating programs have a limited amount of equipment, … [Read more...] about Kids Try Hockey For Free Day

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Free President’s Day event at Chicago History Museum

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Free President's Day event at Chicago History Museum Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600The Museum is free to Illinois residents every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Commemorative Days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, March 4, and July 4.  Guide to … [Read more...] about Free President’s Day event at Chicago History Museum

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Free President’s Day event at Hyde Park Art Center

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Free President's Day event at Hyde Park Art Center When: Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where:  Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 South Cornell Avenue Head to Hyde Park Art Center for  a Free President's Day event to engage in a day of art activities and activation that explore … [Read more...] about Free President’s Day event at Hyde Park Art Center

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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series. When:  Third Tuesday of the month October-June.  First set 7:30–8:30 pm; second set 9–10 pm Where:  Café Logan,  915 E 60th St at Drexel Avenue, Free parking lot at 60th and Drexel Ave Free admission; seating is first come, first served.  Schedule … [Read more...] about Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Free events Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free events Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191 When:  Sat, February 22, 2020, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Happy hour and after-hours museum exploration follow the discussion, from 5pm-6pm.  Complimentary light refreshments and a … [Read more...] about Free events Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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