Head up to Wrigleyville for another Summerfest When: Saturday and Sunday, August 6-7, 2016, Saturday 12pm -10pm and Sunday 12pm-9 pm Where: Wrigleyville, 3300 N. Seminary Ave. at School St. Admission: suggested $5 donation. Hosted by Resurrection Lutheran Church. At least half of the proceeds … [Read more...] about Wrigleyville Summerfest Aug 6-7
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Free concert series John Hancock Center Chicago
Grab lunch and enjoy a FREE outdoor concert on the John Hancock Center Plaza. When: Thursdays, 12:00-1:30PM through September 1, 2016 Where: 875 N. Michigan Avenue Guide to John Hancock Center Date Time Artists Website/Profile 06/16/2016 12:00 PM The … [Read more...] about Free concert series John Hancock Center Chicago
Free pre-concert at Millennium Park every Friday
Head to Millennium Park early for a free weekly pre-concert Young Artists Showcase When: Every Friday 5:30PM, June-17-Aug 19, 2016. Full schedule below. Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, 312 742-1168. More info here or 312-742-7638. Each Friday at 5:30PM, before the Grant … [Read more...] about Free pre-concert at Millennium Park every Friday
Wicker Park Bucktown Sidewalk Sale
Get outside this weekend and look for some deals at the Wicker Park Bucktown Sidewalk sale along Milwaukee Avenue When: Saturday August 27, 2016 12PM-6PM Where: Milwaukee, Damen, North, Division This will be the last call for the neighborhood sidewalk sales for the summer. Don't miss out on … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Bucktown Sidewalk Sale
Free Family Day Art Institute of Chicago
Free Family Day Art Institute of Chicago: Kaleidoscope Day When: Saturday, July 22, 2017, 10:30AM-3:00PM Where: AIC, Ryan Education Center. Use the Modern Wing entrance at 159 East Monroe Street. Tell the Ticket Counter that you are attending the Free Family Festival to receive your free … [Read more...] about Free Family Day Art Institute of Chicago
Where to watch America’s Cup at Navy Pier for free
Where to watch America's Cup at Navy Pier for free When: June 10 – 12, 2016 Schedule of events. Races on June 11 and 12 are from 1:30pm-3pm. Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago, a qualifying event for the 2017 America’s Cup in Bermuda is … [Read more...] about Where to watch America’s Cup at Navy Pier for free
Military families get free museum admission across U.S.
Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, is offering FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for the nation's service members, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families. The program … [Read more...] about Military families get free museum admission across U.S.
Summers at Cinemark: 10 kid flicks for $5
Cinemark opens the doors on its Summer Movie Clubhouse with 10 family-friendly flicks for $5 when purchased in advance. Punchcards for the $5 for 10 movie special are available at participating theaters' box offices or online. Without a punchcard, it's still a great deal at $1 per film. The 10-week … [Read more...] about Summers at Cinemark: 10 kid flicks for $5
Bucktown Yard Sale May 14
Bucktown Yard Sale May 14. When: May 14, 2016, 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave., (312) 742-7554 North of the playground. Check out the first annual Bucktown Yard Sale. Register now to unload your junk for cash. Or look for deals on things you need. The sale will … [Read more...] about Bucktown Yard Sale May 14
Free admission National Public Gardens Day
Free admission National Public Gardens Day. Get free access to Chicago area and Midwest gardens. When: Saturday, May 6 Many gardens will require you to show their garden coupon in order to get their special National Public Gardens Day offer. Don't forget to bring the coupon with you on May 6. … [Read more...] about Free admission National Public Gardens Day
Roscoe Village Winterfest December 5-6
Kick off the holiday season by gathering with friends and family at the annual tree lighting. Continue the evening shopping at one of a kind boutiques. On Sunday afternoon, bring the family for children’s activities, choirs, trolley rides and of course Santa. When: Saturday, December 5, 2015, … [Read more...] about Roscoe Village Winterfest December 5-6
Alternative things to do on Black Friday in Chicago
Is your shopping donw or you just can't bring yourself to hit the stores on Black Friday? Try these alternative activities. All of the following events are FREE or cheap. Get out and enjoy life! Downtown: Walk through Millennium Park and the Lurie Garden. Walk through Maggie Daley … [Read more...] about Alternative things to do on Black Friday in Chicago


















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