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Free tour Chicago River

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Free tour Chicago River Flip and Reverse It: Tales of the Chicago River When:  Monday, October 21, 2019,3:00PM – 4:15PM Where:  Water Works Library Branch, 163 E. Pearson Street, (312) 742-8811  No reservation necessary More info The reversal of the Chicago River’s flow is one of the … [Read more...] about Free tour Chicago River

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Free Fall Festival at Maggie Daley Park

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Free Fall Festival at Maggie Daley Park When:  Sat, Oct 19, 2019 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph St. Join us for a fun, family fest filled with fall activities, crafts, and much more family fun. After the fest at 5p.m., join us as we are lead to the Arts in the … [Read more...] about Free Fall Festival at Maggie Daley Park

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Free Fall Festival at Jesse White Park

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Free Fall Festival at Jesse White Park When:  Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10:30AM - 12:30 PM Where:  Jesse White Community Center and Fieldhouse, 410-412 W. Chicago Avenue, (312)742-2410 Enjoy a day in the park jam packed with fun fall activities, including games, bounce house, and … [Read more...] about Free Fall Festival at Jesse White Park

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Free Xfinity Stream TV Week

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Free Xfinity Stream TV Week When:  October 7– 13, 2019 Xfinity TV and/or Internet customers can check out free On Demand shows all week long on the Xfinity Stream app and web portal. Stream TV Week: what to watch Stream TV Week features free content available online from anywhere from … [Read more...] about Free Xfinity Stream TV Week

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Free events Millennium Park

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Free events Millennium Park. Where: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavillion , 201 E. Randolph When: October 10–12, Cloud Gate Plaza (At the Bean) Thursday, October 10, 6:30pm, Friday, October 11, 6:30pm, Saturday, October 12, 4:30pm Free performance:  Still/Here: Manifestos for Joy and … [Read more...] about Free events Millennium Park

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Watch free filming in Downtown Chicago

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Watch free filming in Downtown Chicago While going about my business from I periodically walk past  filming sites where dozens of people were watching. Empire Filming in 42nd Ward Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9   Twentieth Century Fox Television will be filming scenes … [Read more...] about Watch free filming in Downtown Chicago

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Free CTA 72nd Anniversary Celebration

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Free CTA 72nd Anniversary Celebration When: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 late morning and early afternoon approximately 11AM-2PM Where: The train will board at the south end of the Inner Loop platform at Washington/Wabash. Participants will have the opportunity to take a ride around the Loop ‘L’ … [Read more...] about Free CTA 72nd Anniversary Celebration

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 2-November 7, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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Free Art on Michigan Avenue

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Free Art on Michigan Avenue When: Now through mid-October Where: Along North Michigan Avenue(see map below) Check out 20 custom-designed, 5-foot replicas of Chicago’s iconic Water Tower along North Michigan Avenue, on display through mid-October. This project continues a summer of public … [Read more...] about Free Art on Michigan Avenue

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Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Lectures

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The Chicago Architecture Biennial is a three month long event offering many free events, lectures, tours, exhibits and more city-wide. The 2019 Chicago Biennial will run from Sept. 19, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020. There are nine free or almost free lectures in the City and suburbs. Following are all the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Lectures

Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Tours

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2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial Tours The Chicago Architecture Biennial is a three month long event offering many free events, lectures, tours, exhibits and more city-wide. The 2019 Chicago Biennial will run from Sept. 19, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020. As part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Tours

Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo

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Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo. When: Friday-Sundays September 27–October 27 and Monday October 14, 2019 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where:  Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000.  10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission Tickets for rides can be purchased at Lincoln Park Zoo ($3 for one ticket, … [Read more...] about Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo

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