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University of Chicago Free Spring Concerts

Absorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with locations at various venues on the University of Chicago campus. Here is … [Read more...] about University of Chicago Free Spring Concerts

Free Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Rides

    With the quickly falling COVID 19 infection rates and test positivity, Chicago will remove the vaccine and mask requirements for certain public spaces on February 28. To celebrate the lifting of the mandate, Navy Pier will offer free rides on the Centennial Wheel from 11 am-7 … [Read more...] about Free Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Rides

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

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

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 Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art

Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art.  The second Saturday of the month is FREE Family Time.  Admission is free for families with children 12 and under. Where:  The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 2nd Saturday of the month Nov-May, 10am … [Read more...] about Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art

Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park

Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park When: Friday, Oct 22, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave. Spend the evening in the park meeting your neighbors, learning about wildlife and warming up next to a fire.  Due to COVID-19, we are unable to provide … [Read more...] about Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park

Free family events North Park Village Nature Center

Free family events North Park Village Nature Center. 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 … [Read more...] about Free family events North Park Village Nature Center

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