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Free TubaChristmas Palmer House Dec 22

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Free TubaChristmas Palmer House Dec 22. When:  Saturday, December 22, 2018 12:30 pm Seating is first come first served. Detail below. Where:  The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, Upper Exhibition Hall, between the 3rd & 4th floors, 312-726-7500. Admission is free. Arrive early.  I believe … [Read more...] about Free TubaChristmas Palmer House Dec 22

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Free family fun: ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

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Free family fun:  ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo. Head to Lincoln Park Zoo for the brilliance of this annual fun, free, family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout zoo grounds. When: ZooLights Opening Night Friday, November 23, 2018 … [Read more...] about Free family fun: ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza

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Chicago's Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, Christkindlmarket is Chicago’s largest open-air market.  It’s a German and European holiday market and Christmas festival featuring European arts and crafts, homemade gifts, choirs, carolers and German … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist.  Special theme nights with ice skating parties hosted by local Chicago DJs. Costumes encouraged. Where:  Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 55 N. Michigan When: Most Thursdays 6PM-8PM November 29: Charlie Brown Classics (jazz … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist

Free events Newberry Library

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Free events Newberry Library. Following are multiple lectures and events at the Newberry. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Open to the Public. All events are free and registration may be required. Click on link for each event. Friday, September 28, … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry Library

Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets. The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  All season they offer free concert tickets with a $5 service fee. COTC 9/18/18:  I reserved tickets for a few concerts and there was no $5 fee and I did not use a promo code.  They may have … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

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Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day. Celebrate the Annual Polar Adventure Days and explore the outdoors at Northerly Island during the winter. When:  Saturday, December 15, 2018 Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Always call or check the CPD website to confirm. Event subject to change without … [Read more...] about Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

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Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso.  The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round in Daley Plaza under the Picasso. When: Performances begin @ 12 Noon (Schedule is subject to change). Where: Daley Civic Center, 50 W. Washington … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

Free events US Pizza Museum

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Free events US Pizza Museum Where:  Roosevelt Collection, 150 W. Roosevelt at 1146 S. Delano Court West between Lenscrafters and Loft. Map When:  Now extended through December 30, 2018 Fridays 5-8 p.m, Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets Free with required online reservation for timed … [Read more...] about Free events US Pizza Museum

Free holiday events The Shops at Roosevelt Collection

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Free holiday events The Shops at Roosevelt Collection. When: December 7, 12, 16 Hours below. Where: The Shops at Roosevelt Collection, 150 W Roosevelt Road (just west of Clark) Friday, December 7 from 6:30-8p.m.: Caroling & S’mores Ring in the festive season with a live performance from … [Read more...] about Free holiday events The Shops at Roosevelt Collection

Late Night Andersonville Chicago

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Later Night Andersonville Chicago. Get great deals at Late Night Night Andersonville Chicago When:  Friday, Dec. 7 and 21 2018 6-10pm Where: Andersonville, 5200 N. Clark Street @ Foster and along Clark Street and area. Shop for gifts as Andersonville stays up late for Late Night … [Read more...] about Late Night Andersonville Chicago

Free and cheap events at Northerly Island

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Free and cheap events at Northerly Island. Northerly Island offers free and cheap adult and family friendly events year round. Hop on the 146 bus, Divvy or drive over to check it out. Where:  Northerly Island Field House 1521 S. Linn White Dr.  (312) 745-2910.  All events subject co change. … [Read more...] about Free and cheap events at Northerly Island

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