Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents The following Alderman are offering their residents free Brookfield Zoo tickets. If your ward has them I would act fast as they will go quickly. You will have to show an ID to prove residency. Each General Admission ticket has a … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents. Suggested donation days for Illinois residents are: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days
Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry
Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry. Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414 on free day. All free museum days. What's open and closed as of 7/14/2021 Many exhibits have been modified or … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry
Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago
Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago. Friday outdoor concerts are back. When: Each Friday of the year at 12:10 p.m., free Noonday concerts. July and August in the courtyard off Michigan Avenue, by the fountain. Where: Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut St, … [Read more...] about Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward I don't live in the 2nd Ward but I get their newsletter because that Ward includes the area around Water Tower, River North and more. Anyway I saw in their latest newsletter that Alderman Hopkins is offering residents of the 2nd Ward free general … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward
Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso
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Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round in Daley Plaza under the Picasso. When: Performances begin @ 12 Noon (Schedule is subject to change). Select dates. Schedule below. Where: … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso
Free events Hyde Park Art Center
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Free events Hyde Park Art Center. Every Week Year Round When: Every week year round. Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. If you're looking for something free and educational to do consider checking out Hyde Park Arts Center. This nonprofit offers free arts … [Read more...] about Free events Hyde Park Art Center
Free kids summer reading resources
Free kids summer reading resources The following free resources are available the summer. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading. Students grades 1-6 read eight books and record them in their reading journals. Bring the completed form to Barnes and Noble and choose a free book, from the list … [Read more...] about Free kids summer reading resources
Free museum: DePaul Art Museum
Free museum: DePaul Art Museum Where: DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton, 773.325.7506 When: Monday: Closed; Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm (Staff and pre-approved class visits only); Public: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11am–5pm. DPAM is closed on the following days: Independence Day, … [Read more...] about Free museum: DePaul Art Museum
How to care for your yard in a drought
How to care for your yard in a drought I just watched the June 14, 2021 episode and they had the Morton Arboretum on talking about plant care during the ongoing drought in the Chicago area. (I had no idea we were in a drought! Who knew? Didn't it rain Saturday?) You can watch it here. … [Read more...] about How to care for your yard in a drought
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago. When: Opening June 12, 2021. Where: 72 E. Randolph 1-312-894-6263. $5 suggested donation COTC note: It's not clear if the museum will be open on June 12, 2021. Since the City and State will fully … [Read more...] about Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk
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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk. The Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful stroll and a nice way to travel from A to B (weather permitting). Dining options are limited so you'll have to spend more in order to enjoy the fantastic views. Given that we only have a few … [Read more...] about Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk
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