Free North Pond Nature Sanctuary Bird Walks. Even if you're not a bird watcher give it a try. You'll be surprised at the variety of birds around Chicago. It's a great excuse to get outdoors and enjoy nature. The Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) holds bird walks around North Pond on most … [Read more...] about Free North Pond Nature Sanctuary Bird Walks
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Andersonville Arts Fest Sept 21-22
Andersonville Arts Fest Sept 21-22 When: Saturday Sept 21-Sunday Sept 22, 2019 Both days 10AM-6PM Where: N Clark St between W Winona St (5100N) and Argyle (4900N) Admission: Free This is a new festival so I have no idea what goes on there. It sounds like a typical art fest, in fact, it's … [Read more...] about Andersonville Arts Fest Sept 21-22
Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Opening Events
Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Opening Events 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. Opening Weekend Highlights Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Architecture Biennial Opening Events
Volunteer at Ping Tom Park in Chinatown
Volunteer at Ping Tom Park in Chinatown. Where: S. Wentworth Ave. and 19th Street. Contact greatlakesactiondays@sheddaquarium.org for details or to confirm workdays. Map When: April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, 2019 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00 … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Ping Tom Park in Chinatown
Free Senior Fest Millennium Park
Free Senior Fest Millennium Park When: Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:00AM-2:00PM Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph North entrance bet. Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive Tickets are free and available by visiting any one of the City's 21 Senior Centers listed below. For more … [Read more...] about Free Senior Fest Millennium Park
Chicago River Revival Festival at Ping Tom Park
Chicago River Revival Festival at Ping Tom Park When: Sat, Sep 07, 2019 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Big Jump! 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Where: Ping Tom (Ping) Memorial Park, 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. Take Chicago Water Taxi 1/2 off on day passes (Reg. $10) with discount code REVIVAL. A celebration of … [Read more...] about Chicago River Revival Festival at Ping Tom Park
Free lecture Transform Illinois
Free lecture Transform Illinois When: Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST Register here Complimentary boxed lunches will be provided. Where: Metropolitan Planning Council, 140 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1400 Illinois not only has the most units of government than any other … [Read more...] about Free lecture Transform Illinois
Festival on Prairie Avenue Sept 7 Canceled
Festival on Prairie Avenue Sept 7 When: Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Historic Prairie Avenue at 18th Street and Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, 1800 S Prairie Ave, (312) 401-2688. Admission: $10 suggested donation. Includes all … [Read more...] about Festival on Prairie Avenue Sept 7 Canceled
Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park
Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park When: Thursday, September 5 , 2019 12noon-10PM First-come, first-serve. No tickets are required. Where: Grant Park near Buckingham Fountain Check here for exact location. No info at time of publication. Entrance at Congress and Michigan. Security: … [Read more...] about Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park
Volunteer at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Volunteer at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. Where: Wilson & Montrose & North Simonds Drive, Contact Alycia Kluenenberg at akluenenberg@gmail.com for additional information. When: April 7 - Sunday, May 11, June 9 - Sunday, July 13, August 3, September 7, October 12, 2019 - Joint … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Free Bears Block Party Logan Square
Free Bears Watch Party Grant Park When: Saturday August 31 , 2019 12noon-10PM Where: Logan Square - North Milwaukee Avenue between North Spaulding and North Kedzie Avenue Kickoff the Bears 100th season at the 2019 Miller Lite Chicago Bears Block Party. With live music, Bears alumni, food, … [Read more...] about Free Bears Block Party Logan Square
Free concerts at Gallagher Way
Free concerts at Gallagher Way Where: 3635 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. When: select Tuesday and Saturday May-August, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Enjoy free, live, classical and blues music on select evenings at Gallagher Way. All are welcome to enjoy the sounds of … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Gallagher Way



















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