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2019 Free Chicago Museum Days

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2019 Free Chicago Museum Days. Visiting museums can be very expensive.  Thanks to the Illinois General Assembly many museums are mandated by law to offer Illinois residents up to 52 free museum days each year.  Some museums are free year round.  Others offer free evenings.  A valid ID is required … [Read more...] about 2019 Free Chicago Museum Days

Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises

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Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises.  Cool off on a Lakefront cruise! When: Various dates and times. Where:  Navy Pier and DuSable Harbor, 200 N Breakwater Access located on the south side of the River where the River meets the lake. See map below. What's included? Read all the terms and … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises

Discount “Hamilton: The Exhibition” tickets

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Discount "Hamilton: The Exhibition" tickets When:  April 26-Sept 6, 2019.  M-Tues 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 pm); Wed. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 pm), Thurs-Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 pm); Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 pm) Where:  Northerly … [Read more...] about Discount “Hamilton: The Exhibition” tickets

Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

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Discount admission Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: Limited time For a limited time get discount tickets to Brookfield Zoo. One Adult Admission or One Child/Senior Admission Ticket to Brookfield Zoo (Up to 28% Off) As always read all … [Read more...] about Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

Chicago Theater Ticket Deals

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Chicago Theater Ticket Deals.  Going to the theater can be expensive.  Goldstar sells discount tickets for select performances.  You are not assigned a seat until you pick up your tickets at Will Call.  Following are a selection of Broadway quality productions at reduced prices. Find all discount … [Read more...] about Chicago Theater Ticket Deals

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Chicago is home to some world famous comedy clubs.  From FREE to 50% OFF here's some ticket deals we've found: "Saturday Night Laughs" With Top Stand-Ups at Laugh Factory Chicago, Chicago See Past Second City Stars' Funniest Sketches  at UP Comedy Club, … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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