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Free Thee Best Western Block Party

Free Thee Best Western Block Party When:  Saturday, October 9, 2021 12:00PM-8:00PM Where:  The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, (773) 276-3600. Admission free. Music Friendly Dancing fairground (Cortez St.)   Tickets A new Block Party that celebrates Western Avenue which … [Read more...] about Free Thee Best Western Block Party

Free movies Navy Pier

Free movies Navy Pier When:  Mondays and Thursday, July 8-August 30, 2021.  Now September 29, 2021 6:30PM-9PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Monday and Thursdays are free outdoor movie night along the lake at Navy Pier's Water Flicks, a weekly summer film … [Read more...] about Free movies Navy Pier

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Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

Norwood Park Fall Festival When: September 17-18, 2021 Friday, 5pm-10pm Saturday 12pm to 10pm Where: Norwood Park, 6100 N. Northwest Highway Suggested $5 donation benefits Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce This event features live music, food trucks, quality beer, at least 35 merchandise booths … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

WOOGMS Parade Sept 6

WOOGMS Parade When: Monday, September 6, 2021 Where: Meet at Pine Grove and Wellington.  Then march down Wellington, Barry, Sheridan and Diversey finishing on the lawn of St. Joseph's Hospital. Well they got me on this one.  I've never heard of this!  The Wellington-Oakdale Old … [Read more...] about WOOGMS Parade Sept 6

Free movies Logan Square

Free movies Logan Square Where: Palmer (John McAuley) Square Park, 2200 N. Kedzie Ave. When: Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase brings locally-made and Chicago-focused films to park audiences with free outdoor screenings across the … [Read more...] about Free movies Logan Square

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Free recycling events by Chicago Ward

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Free recycling events by Chicago Ward.  Following are all the recycling events in 2021  that I could find by Ward.  Find your Ward.  Free paper shredding events, often called Community Shred Days or Shred-A-Thons, are usually scheduled from March through November across the City. … [Read more...] about Free recycling events by Chicago Ward

Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary. Where:  North Pond Nature Sanctuary, 2610 N Cannon Dr. meet at North Pond Restaurant. When:  August 14, 2021.  10AM 45-to-60 minute walks. Registration required. Please contact ahammond@lincolnparkconservancy.org for more … [Read more...] about Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum free fishing classes

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free fishing classes When: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021 11:00AM-1:00PM  This program is weather permitting.  Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191.  North Pond Casting Pier.  The pier is located … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum free fishing classes

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