MCA Chicago Free 50th Anniversary Days. When: October 21 and 22, 2017, Hours below. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, 312-280-2660. The Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund has donated $10m to fund expanded Museum programs for underprivileged Chicago and Illinois … [Read more...] about MCA Chicago Free 50th Anniversary Days
Free events
Free Halloween events at Navy Pier
Enjoy Free Halloween events at Navy Pier including trick-or-treating, a scary movie, costume contests, live entertainment and fireworks. When: October 21 and 28, 2017 Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Map Other helpful information: CTA 29, 65, 66 and 124. Cheap parking. Navy Pier Trolley. Cheap … [Read more...] about Free Halloween events at Navy Pier
Arts in the Dark The Halloween Parade
Arts in the Dark The Halloween parade When: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 4pM-9:30PM. Where: Millennium Park and Columbis Drive see details below. The Halloween Gathering has been renamed and extremely scaled back. I've never gone. It's usually too cold and I'm too lazy to cover it for the … [Read more...] about Arts in the Dark The Halloween Parade
Harold Washington Library: Free Musical Performance
Harold Washington Library: free musical performance. As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and Performances series the HWLC is hosting the following free performance: Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Always call ahead. Schedule subject to … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library: Free Musical Performance
Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare
Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare. Where: The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, Ruggles Hall, 312-943-9090. Admission is free, seating is limited. Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:00AM, The Newberry … [Read more...] about Newberry Library: Free Shakespeare
Harold Washington Library: History and Genealogy Series
Harold Washington Library: History and Genealogy Series The Harold Washington Library Center offers an ongoing History and Genealogy series of workshops and lectures to help people research their family history. Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Multipurpose … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library: History and Genealogy Series
Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration
Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration When: October 19, 2017 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Where: The Lurie Garden, Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion Stage. 2017 Urban Wild – Celebrate Fall with Lurie Garden Join the Lurie Garden to celebrate fall. Partake in the bounty of garden and bees as well as … [Read more...] about Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration
Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley
Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley. When: Monday, October 16, 2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: 3637 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. The Park at Wrigley (Don't get used to the name - the naming rights are still for sale) is the new park (formerly a parking lot and car … [Read more...] about Free Movies at The Park at Wrigley
Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs
Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare. Admission is free, seating is limited. An introduction to the play commences 15 minutes prior to curtain. Admission is free, seating is limited. * Pre-registration … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs
Lurie Garden: Free Lectures and Workshops
Lurie Garden: Free Lectures and Workshops The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Registration is required. Click on link for each event to register. If an event is "Sold out"add yourself to … [Read more...] about Lurie Garden: Free Lectures and Workshops
North Park Village Nature Center: Free Family events
North Park Village Nature Center is an oasis within the city offering free family events year round. Where: North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., (312) 744-5472. For more info about NPV here. Schedule subject to change always call ahead to confirm. When: Sunday, October 15, … [Read more...] about North Park Village Nature Center: Free Family events
Free Kids Events at Lurie Garden
Free Kids Events at Lurie Garden. The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE Family and Kids programming. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Registration here. Or click on link for each event to register. Family Workshop: Build a Bird Feeder … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events at Lurie Garden
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