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Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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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 it can be fun to watch the bridges go up. Every year in spring the bridges go up from the south to the north and then to the … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

Home Depot free adult workshops

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Home Depot free adult workshops. The Home Deport offers many free adult workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels throughout the year.  Learning how to do basic repairs and home improvement projects as well as how tp build things is a great way to save money. Registration … [Read more...] about Home Depot free adult workshops

Free events The 606 Chicago

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Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is offers free things to do for all ages spring, summer and fall. For The Love of Stars When: Fri,  April 12, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Exelon Observatory at Ridgeway Trailhead. Monthly stargazing events with The 606’s … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Chicago Cultural Center: Ongoing Exhibitions

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Chicago Cultural Center: Ongoing Exhibitions.  Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to check out FREE exhibitions and related events: Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630. Always call in advance for hours. Subject to change without notice. Ongoing Programs and … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center: Ongoing Exhibitions

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). Where: Daley Civic Center, 50 W. Washington … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families

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Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families. Every Kid in a Park The “Every Kid in a Park” program is designed to offer all 4th graders and their families a free National Park pass until August 31, 2018.  Print out your pass at Every Kid in a Park. The Every Kid in a Park program … [Read more...] about Free National Park Pass for All 4th Graders and Families

Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series

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Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level.  Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call to confirm or check the CPL website. … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series

Harold Washington Library Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

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Harold Washington Library free Business, Law and Money lecture series. 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 lecture series

Volunteer gardening at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

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Volunteer gardening at North Pond Nature Sanctuary. Where:  North Pond Nature Sanctuary, 2610 N Cannon Dr. Register here Contact Aaron Hammond for more information. When:  See dates below. 10:00AM-12:00PM Help the Lincoln Park Conservancy restore and maintain the North Pond Nature … [Read more...] about Volunteer gardening at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

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City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops. The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall Located at 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805 unless indicated otherwise. You can register … [Read more...] about City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory

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Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory Where:  Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736. About Lincoln Park Conservatory The Lincoln Park Conservatory is the smaller of the Chicago conservatories but it’s still a fabulous place to walk through any day but especially on a rainy … [Read more...] about Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory

Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

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Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago.  As discussed in other posts certain Illinois Museums are required to offer free admission to Illinois residents for 52 days a year. Free Days Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents every Thursday evening from 5-8pm.   All … [Read more...] about Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

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