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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $5 plus free nights

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $5 plus free nights. 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. Where:  Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, (312) … [Read more...] about ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $5 plus free nights

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Free museum: DePaul Art Museum

Free museum: DePaul Art Museum Where: DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 When: Mon–Tue: Closed, Wed–Th: 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun: 11 am–5 pm.  DPAM is closed on the following days: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, (December 25–27), and New Year’s … [Read more...] about Free museum: DePaul Art Museum

Macy’s State Street Holiday Windows and Santa

Macy’s State Street Holiday Windows and Santa. It's official the holidays are here with the Macy’s Holiday Windows unveiling and the Tree in the Walnut Room. Where:  Macy's 111 N. State Street, 312-781-1000. When: Open A holiday tradition, Macy’s on State Street welcomes guests to see all … [Read more...] about Macy’s State Street Holiday Windows and Santa

Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 19

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Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 19 When: November 19, 2021 5:30pm-7:45pm Tree up Friday, November 19, 2021-January 9, 2022. Where:  Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue at Washington Street This year the tree lighting is live! 5:30–6pm: Preshow with DJ Selah Say 6pm: Tree … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 19

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When:  Saturdays, October 2-November 27, 2021 3:00pm-6:00pm Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion Food Experience Corridor (I think that's the Food Court). Sequence Ch!cago is a series of events on nine Saturdays, … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

Free Cook County Forest Preserves events. There are a many free things to do  in the Cook Country Forest Preserves.  Get out into the outdoors.  All events are open to the public and all ages are welcome.  No registration required or fee except where indicated. Events subject to … [Read more...] about Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where:  Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191.  Free admission to lecture includes museum access.  All presentations include museum exploration starting at 6pm, with the evening's presentation beginning at … [Read more...] about Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

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Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days When: November 3, 10, 17 and December 8, 2021 Daily capacity limited, some high-demand dates may sell out. Reserve your tickets online Where: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773-684-1414 On Illinois Free Days, … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

Free Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Free Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light Where:  Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414.  When: Opening November 17, 2021-Monday, January 3, 2022.  Free Days:  November 17 and December 8, 2021 9:30am-4:00pm Daily capacity limited, … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Millennium Park Art Market Nov 19-21

Millennium Park Art Market When:  Friday and Saturday, November 19-21, 2021 Friday 3pm–8pm; Saturday 12pm-8pm; Sunday, November 24, 12pm–5pm Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, Chase Promenade North Start your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind items, including jewelry, pottery, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Art Market Nov 19-21

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