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Free and cheap things to do with kids on Winter Break in Chicago.  Most Chicago museums don't offer free days when kids are off school (Shame!) so I've searched everywhere and here's what I've come up with.  All locations and events are free unless otherwise stated. When:  December 23-January 3, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with kids on Winter Break in Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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