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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where:  Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When:  FREE DAYS: Each Tuesday and Thursday in November, as well as every Monday and Tuesday in December, are FREE ADMISSION DAYS at Brookfield Zoo. Reserve these tickets as … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

Chicago Parks open

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Chicago Parks open The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools, some spray features, beaches and all other areas & facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail and golf courses.  100+ spray features are open now.  Go here to view a list of open spray … [Read more...] about Chicago Parks open

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Millennium Park open

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Millennium Park open On Monday, June 15 Millennium Park reopened Millennium Park has reopened with entrance and exit at secured locations with capacity limits (see below).  The park is open daily, 8am to 9pm, for groups of 10 persons or less who practice physical distancing and wear face … [Read more...] about Millennium Park open

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Lurie Garden open

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Lurie Garden open On Monday, June 15 the Lurie Garden reopened The garden has been partially opened to the public. Only the outer walkways of the garden are accessible at this time.  The Lurie Garden is part of Millennium Park and is governed by the Park's rules. Always check before heading out … [Read more...] about Lurie Garden open

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Maggie Daley Park open

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Maggie Daley Park open On Monday, June 15 Maggie Daley Park reopened Always check your park location before heading out as situations can change. Maggie Daley Park's hours are 6AM-9pm; Fieldhouse 9AM-6PM. Covid-19 Rules Patrons are required to follow social distancing rules and are … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park open

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website.  The Art Institute has revamped their website and it's fantastic.  Not only can you access and use 50,000 images for free but you can give yourself an art education by looking at and reading about all of the art.  Each image offers a brief … [Read more...] about Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

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Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks.  While looking for information about these guys below I stumbled into this City of Chicago database.   It's a treasure trove of everything Landmarked in the Chicago.  However I don't know how up to date it is and also it neglects to mention statues … [Read more...] about Hours of fun with Chicago Landmarks

Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

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Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below for more information and to register. If an event is … [Read more...] about Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

Free tour Graceland Cemetery

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Free tour Graceland Cemetery Where: Graceland Cemetery, 4001 N. Clark Street, Main Entrance Gate When: Spring & Summer Cemetery Gate Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fall & Winter Cemetery Gate Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; … [Read more...] about Free tour Graceland Cemetery

Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

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Newberry Library: Free genealogy research seminar When: First Saturday of the month. 9:00-10:00am Jan. 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, 2020.  Events subject to change.  Call in advance to confirm. Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours

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Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours. Chicago is a beer drinking town and we have some great breweries many of which offer tours.  A couple are free and most are $15.  Tour lengths range from ten minutes to two hours. Generally all tour goers must be 21 or older with valid identification.   … [Read more...] about Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours

Free Tuesdays at the MCA

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Free Tuesdays at the MCA. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays, year round.  All ages are welcome. From time-to-time they offer discount admission check here. Free and regular admission Tuesdays are free for Illinois residents with valid ID … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at the MCA

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