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Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park

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Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Conservancy offers two free guided wildflower walks throughout the summer: Wildflower Walks at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary When: May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Walks last 45- to 60-minutes … [Read more...] about Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park

Free events Chicago Riverwalk

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Free events Chicago Riverwalk When:  Tuesday, August 14, 8:30-9:15pm Where:  Chicago Riverwalk, Procession begins between Franklin and Wells at Wacker Dr. (south side) to just past Columbus and the Island Party Hut near Lake Shore Drive Map Arts in the Dark Lantern Procession on the Riverwalk … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Riverwalk

Free talking statues around Chicago

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If you haven't already checked these out they have been extended through 2020.  With the weather so glorious there's still plenty of time to check out the "talking" statue throughout the City: Statue Stories Just approach one of the participating statues, locate the sign and scan in the QR code … [Read more...] about Free talking statues around Chicago

Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art

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Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art. Where: Smart Museum, 5550 South Greenwood Avenue. 773-702-0200. smart-museum@uchicago.edu When:  Saturday, June 2, July 7, August 4, 2018 1:00PM-4:00PM The Smart Museum, located on the University of Chicago campus, is always free and open to the … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art

Experience a 19th century saloon

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Experience a 19th century saloon. The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is recreating a 19th Century saloon, Foxy Ed’s,  complete with booze and themed events. When: May 3rd- 26th on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, 5pm-Midnight. Where: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S. … [Read more...] about Experience a 19th century saloon

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Here’s the deal on free day at Shedd Aquarium Chicago

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Here's the deal on free day at Shedd Aquarium Chicago. Free days for IL Residents allow access to many exhibits.  Due to limited capacity, advance reservations will be required.  A $3 transaction fee applies to Illinois Free Day tickets reserved online. 2021 Free Museum Days Aquarium … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Shedd Aquarium Chicago

Chicago History Museum: History Happy Hour Series

Chicago History Museum History Happy Hour Series. When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings; purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour to include the booze. Each month History Happy … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum: History Happy Hour Series

Free Chicago Birthday Celebration

Free Chicago Birthday Celebration. Celebrate Chicago’s 180th Birthday. When: March 4, 2017 10AM-2PM Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 Free. No reservations needed. Join the Chicago History Museum and celebrate the city’s 180th birthday. Festivities include music, … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Birthday Celebration

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