Museum of Science and Industry reopening Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414. When: Sunday, March 7, 2021 Hours: Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some visit dates may have already sold out. 2021 Free Chicago Museum … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry reopening
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Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago
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Here's the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago. Due to Covid-19 many exhibits are closed, access is limited, hours have changed and other rules apply. More info here: Field Museum 2021 free days: March 8, 11, 15 Additional dates TBA Hours: 9AM–5PM (last admission 4PM). Closed … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago
Hyde Park Art Center reopened
Hyde Park Art Center reopened When: Preregister for your visit using Event Brite here. Click here to register for low-capacity hours. Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without notice. The Hyde Park Art Center has reopened … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center reopened
Chicago Museums reopening Updated
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Chicago Museums reopening The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have two essentially identical systems tracking our reopening status. For the most up to date restrictions check here. Covid status: Each museum that has reopened has specific ticketing arrangements, restrictions … [Read more...] about Chicago Museums reopening Updated
Explore Chicago Park District Parks
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Explore Chicago Park District Parks. As I'm sure you know all effective Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7, all Chicago Park District fieldhouses and playgrounds are closed. The Chicago Park District has a good website. You can read a description of each park, about the … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago Park District Parks
Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures
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Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. VIRTUAL EVENTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level. Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lectures
Harold Washington Library free Business, Law and Money lectures
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Harold Washington Library free Business, Law and Money lectures. The Chicago Public Library's FREE Business, Law and Money lecture series continues with the following events: Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Event subject to cancellation … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library free Business, Law and Money lectures
Lincoln Park Zoo reopening
Lincoln Park Zoo reopening Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N. Cannon Drive , (312) 742-2000 Zoo map When: Friday, March 5, 2021 10:00am-3:00pm Hours & Location; Reopening celebration March 6, 2021 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Reservations for the first weekend … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Zoo reopening
Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February 22-26
Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February 22-26 When: February 22-26, 2021, 2021 Free Chicago Museum Days Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312-939-2438 The Shedd is offering a fantastic discount deal for Illinois residents - access to many areas of the aquarium for … [Read more...] about Free Admission Shedd Aquarium February 22-26
Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves
Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves. The Lake County Forest Preserve District has 31,000 acres of natural land and is the second largest Forest Preserve District in Illinois. The locations are too numerous to list here but you can search by facilities and activity on the LCFP … [Read more...] about Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves
How to track Chicago snow plows
How to track Chicago snow plows The tracker has been disabled by the City as of late February. We haven't had much snow in the last couple years so I never published this. Now that we may have some significant accumulation check out the City of Chicago's snow plow tracker website … [Read more...] about How to track Chicago snow plows
Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago
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Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, 1155 East 58th Street, (773) 702-9520. Admission & Hours. Reservations, available every fifteen minutes, are required for your visit. In order to give as many … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago
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