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Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 19

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Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 19 When: November 19, 2021 6:30pm.  Tree up through Where:  Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue at Washington Street Friday, November 19, 2021-March 6, 2022. This year the tree lighting is live! Where to see holiday lights around … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 19

Northalsted Street Halloween Parade Oct 31

Northalsted Street Halloween Parade When:  Thursday, October 31, 2021, Parade steps-off at 6:00pm-10:00pm Where: Parade route 3300-3700 N. Halsted St. Free admission. Register and wear a Halloween costume to join the parade. Or watch the revelry, spectacle and mayhem from the … [Read more...] about Northalsted Street Halloween Parade Oct 31

Chicago Park District Pumpkin Patches

Chicago Park District Pumpkin Patches.  This time of year, it's tempting to pack everyone in the car to drive to a pumpkin patch in the far reaches of Lake, McHenry, or Kane counties. Inevitably, you'll sit on the expressway and be too cranky to enjoy the fun. These offer games and … [Read more...] about Chicago Park District Pumpkin Patches

Free Halloween events at Navy Pier

Enjoy Free Halloween events at Navy Pier including trick-or-treating and more. Where:  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Map Pier Pumpkin Lights:  Experience Chicago’s free pumpkin pop-up experience at Navy Pier, October 1 – October 31, 2021 10:00AM-11:30PM Explore a variety of pumpkin pop-up … [Read more...] about Free Halloween events at Navy Pier

National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago

National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago celebration. When: Saturday, October 30, 2021 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th street, 312-738-1503, The NMMA is always free. It looks like the actual in-person celebration is canceled because … [Read more...] about National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago

Attend a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting

Attend a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting.  If you're like me and concerned about the increase in crime in your area (and that the mainstream media doesn't always report) consider attending a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting.  They're free (well - funded by our tax dollars). What is CAPS … [Read more...] about Attend a Chicago Police CAPS Beat meeting

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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