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Free SummerDance Celebration Millennium Park

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Free SummerDance Celebration Millennium Park When: Saturday, August 24, 2019, 12pm-9pm Where: Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion and Wrigley Square, Cloud Gate (The Bean) FREE. Seating is first come/first serve. The festival will feature a full day of dance competitions, social dancing, … [Read more...] about Free SummerDance Celebration Millennium Park

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Free Chicago Community Emergency Response training

Free Chicago Community Emergency Response training.  While researching an upcoming post on how to prepare for an emergency I stumbled into this. When: September 10-October 8, 2019  Duration: 5 Weeks Tuesday, Thursday Where:American Red Cross -2200 West Harrison Street Parking only Sign up for the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Community Emergency Response training

Free movie Lakeshore East Park

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Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free movie Where:  Lakeshore East Park, 450 E Benton Pl, (312) 742-7529.  Entrance on the left off of upper Randolph Drive just east of Columbus Drive. When: June 20, July 25, August 22, … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park

Free Jean Baptiste DuSable Commemoration and Tour

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Free Jean Baptiste DuSable Commemoration and Tour When: Sat, August 24, 2019, 11:30 PM-2:30PM Where: Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue at Wacker Drive. Schedule below.  Register here. The event Join The DuSable Park Coalition for a commemoration ceremony for Jean Baptiste DuSable … [Read more...] about Free Jean Baptiste DuSable Commemoration and Tour

Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 21

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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day.  Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free general admission-for-two to hundreds of participating museums across the United States. How to get free tickets To take advantage of this offer you need to fill out the form on the Smithsonian website here and then … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 21

Free Small Business Expo

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Free Small Business Expo.  If you're thinking about starting a business (everyone should have a side hustle as a way to help build wealth ) consider attending this free expo for great info on how to get started. When:  Saturday, September 7, 2019 10AM-2PM Where: Truman College,McKeon … [Read more...] about Free Small Business Expo

Free Chicago SummerDance June 27-August 23

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Free Chicago SummerDance.  The largest annual outdoor dancing series in the US returns with swing, waltz, salsa and more. Go to dance or simply to enjoy the music. Where: Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. at Balboa When:  Fridays-Sundays June 27-August 23, 2019. Some times … [Read more...] about Free Chicago SummerDance June 27-August 23

Edison Park Fest Aug 16-18

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Edison Park Fest When:  August 16-18, 2019, Friday - 5pm - 10:30pm, Saturday - 11am - 10:30pm, Sunday - 11am - 10pm.  The Beer Garden will be 21 and over after 7:30pm. Where:  6755 Northwest Hwy, Chicago between Oshkosh and Ottawa Aves. $5 dollar donation request to benefit local … [Read more...] about Edison Park Fest Aug 16-18

Chicago Air & Water Show Aug 17-18

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Chicago Air & Water Show Aug 17-18. The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the world’s best air shows and its FREE to attend. When: Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, 2019; 10am – 3pm both days. Practice show August 17 10AM-3PM.  The Blue Angels will be the last act around … [Read more...] about Chicago Air & Water Show Aug 17-18

Free Tree Walks around Chicago

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Free Tree Walks around Chicago Treekeepers offers free tree walks around Chicago from time-to-time. Each walk is different with tree id and more. Pilsen Tree Walk When:  Thursday, August 15, 2019 12 - 2pm Register Where:  19th St. and Blue Island Ave. Join us for a walk to discover and … [Read more...] about Free Tree Walks around Chicago

Pilsen Fest Aug 17-18

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Pilsen Fest When:  August 17-18, 2019  12PM-10PM both days. Where:  Pilsen, 18th Street and Blue Island This festival includes Music, an Art Pavilion featuring the artwork of some of the Pilsen area’s most prominent local visual artists including over 40 local arts and crafts vendors, a … [Read more...] about Pilsen Fest Aug 17-18

Free events The 606 Chicago

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Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is offers free things to do for all ages spring, summer and fall. For The Love of Stars When: Fri,  May 10, June 7, 21, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Exelon Observatory at Ridgeway Trailhead. Join us at the … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

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