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Chicago Maifest Lincoln Square May 30-June 2

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Chicago Maifest Lincoln Square. The little sibling of Lincoln Square's Oktoberfest, Maifest, includes food (beer and brats), entertainment, and cultural activities (Maypole Dance). When: May 30 - June 2, 2019 Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday 5:00 pm - 11:00pm, Saturday 12:00 pm - 11:00pm, … [Read more...] about Chicago Maifest Lincoln Square May 30-June 2

12% off dining Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

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12% off dining Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Now through June 30, 2019 all Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club members will receive double points on all gift card  purchases.  Every $75 gift card purchase you will earn a 150 points which will result in a $10 dining award (plus … [Read more...] about 12% off dining Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

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Free Family Festival at Art Institute of Chicago

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Free Family Festival at Art Institute of Chicago Where: Art Institute of Chicago, Ryan Education Center.  Enter through the Modern Wing entrance at 159 East Monroe Street or you will have to pay museum admission. You will NOT have access to any area of the Museum except the Ryan Education … [Read more...] about Free Family Festival at Art Institute of Chicago

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Free West Town Community Yard Sale Chicago

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Free West Town Community Yard Sale Chicago When:  Saturday, June 1, 2019 (Rain date:June 2, 2019) Hours vary by seller. Where:  West Town Neighborhood, East Village, Ukrainian Village, Smith Park or Humboldt Park. Forty plus sellers will be Marie Kondo-ing their homes and putting household … [Read more...] about Free West Town Community Yard Sale Chicago

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Free Chicago Kids and Kites Festival

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Free Chicago Kids and Kites Festival. When:  Saturday, May 4, 2019, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where:  Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park, W. Montrose Drive, (312) 744-3316 Location here. Near the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Montrose Ave. Admission:Free What is it Chicago Kids and Kites Festival is a … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Kids and Kites Festival

Polish Constitution Day Parade May 7

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Polish Constitution Day Parade May 7 When:  Saturday, May 7, 2022, Parade steps off at 11:30AM-1PM Where: On Columbus Drive from Balbo Drive to Monroe St. This parade celebrates the first democratic constitution in Europe (1791) and second in the world only to the United States … [Read more...] about Polish Constitution Day Parade May 7

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Volunteer Chicago River Day

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Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River.  Every year they organize an annual clean up and restoration day, Chicago River Day. When: Saturday, May 11, 2019 9:00am-12:00pm, Registration here. From litter pickup to restoration to … [Read more...] about Volunteer Chicago River Day

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Free Germany Week Daley Plaza Chicago

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Free Germany Week Daley Plaza Chicago When:  Friday, April 26 to Sunday, May 5, 2019, M–Thurs: 11:00am - 7:00pm; F-Sat: 11:00am - 8:00pm; Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm Where:  Daley Civic Center, 50 W. Washington (Corner of Washington and Dearborn Streets). I was walking west down Randolph toward … [Read more...] about Free Germany Week Daley Plaza Chicago

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Free and cheap things to do around Chicago Spring Break 2019

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Free and cheap things to do around Chicago Spring Break 2019.  Chicago Public Schools are on Spring Break from Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, April 21, 2019. You can find Always free and cheap things to do with kids in Chicago here. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do around Chicago Spring Break 2019

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$5 Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Horner Park

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$5 Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Horner Park When: Sat, Apr 13, 2019 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where:  Horner Park 2741 W. Montrose Ave. (773) 478-3499 Fee: $5.00, Register Come join in the doggie hunt at Horner Park! All pups will make their way through the park searching for treat-filled eggs. … [Read more...] about $5 Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Horner Park

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Free TV Screenings Chicago Cultural Center

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Free TV Screenings When: April 10, 17, 24, 2019 6:00PM-8:00PM Where:  78 E. Washington St., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 312-744-6630. Join OTV/Open Television for the premiere of an original, Chicago-made pilot and series. Screenings include a Q&A with the creator. Open Television (OTV) is a … [Read more...] about Free TV Screenings Chicago Cultural Center

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