Help save Navy Pier's Crystal Garden Update 10/16/21: Navy Pier no doubt rushed through the closing before they could be stopped by taxpayers. It's not too late yet!!! Please contact people below! If you're a regular reader of this website (Thank you!!!) you may have noticed that I steer clear of … [Read more...] about Help save Navy Pier’s Crystal Garden
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Free CPL Business, Law and Money lectures
Free CPL 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 and/or location change. Always call … [Read more...] about Free CPL Business, Law and Money lectures
Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition
Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition. Bridge lifts are subject to boat traffic. Check schedule here Chicago is a city of bridges. For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to walk or drive over it but from a pedestrian perspective … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 19-March 6
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Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon open. Where: 337 E. Randolph St., (312) 742-3918. When: November 19-March 6, 2022. Open 7 days a week: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Reservations required Reservations open November 8, 2021 … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 19-March 6
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 19-March 6
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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. Where: Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 55 N. Michigan When: November 19-March 6, 2022 Admission: free. Skate Rentals & Sharpening: Toddler 8 to Adult 13 available first come, first serve. $13 Monday–Thursday, $15 Friday-Sunday … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 19-March 6
Free tours Clarke House
Free tours Clarke House When: Opening October 16 & 17 as part of Open House Chicago. Tours: Wednesdays & Saturdays at 1pm starting October 20, 2021. FREE Admission Where: Clarke House Museum, 1827 S. Indiana Ave., 312-326-1480 The Clarke House Museum is Chicago's … [Read more...] about Free tours Clarke House
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
Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. Check status of buildings, hours etc. When: October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 November 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2021 (A parking fee still applies.) Check with … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: New lion exhibit opening
Lincoln Park Zoo: New lion exhibit opening Where: Pepper Family Wildlife Center, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St. When: Thursday, October 14, 2021. Open Every Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m.The Lincoln Park Zoo is always free. The Lincoln Park Zoo Kovler Lion House has been undergoing a $41 … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Zoo: New lion exhibit opening
Free events The 606 Chicago
Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is offers free things to do for all ages spring, summer and fall. Astronomy in the Parks at Park No. 579 (Ridgeway Trailhead) When: Fri, Sep 17, 2021 from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Fri, Oct 15, 2021 from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; Fri, Nov 19, 2021 from … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago
Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden
Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden. All lectures and workshops are cancelled due to Covid. 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 … [Read more...] about Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden
Free Neighborhood Nights Lincoln Square
Free Neighborhood Nights Lincoln Square When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Where: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 North Western Avenue, 773.561.9181 Free Admission. Snacks and Drinks available for purchase. All proceeds go towards supporting DANK … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Nights Lincoln Square
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