Here's the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago. If you're thinking about heading to a museum on free day but wondering exactly what you get I've done the legwork for you. Location: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827. All free museum days. Regular admission is … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago
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Free Events Smart Museum of Art
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Free Events Smart Museum of Art. The Smart Museum is always free. Where: The Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood, 773-702-0200. smart-museum@uchicago.edu Most lectures, workshops, concerts, and other programs at the Smart Museum of Art are free and open to the public. Space can be limited. … [Read more...] about Free Events Smart Museum of Art
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, May 10, June 7, 21, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Exelon Observatory at Ridgeway Trailhead. Join us at the … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago
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. 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, 2019. 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
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
Free fitness classes at Navy Pier
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Free fitness classes at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are offering free fitness classes most of the year. When: Tuesdays, June 4 – August 20, 2019 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Subject to change without notice. Where: Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros Park Performance Lawn, City … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes at Navy Pier
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 days Pritzker Military Museum and Library
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Free days Pritzker Military Museum and Library Where: Monroe Building, 104 S. Michigan, 2nd and 3rd floors 312-374-9333. When: April 6, May 9, 26, 28; June 14, July 4, August 4, September 11, 18, October 13, November 10, 11, December 7 and 13. Regular admission is $5. Admission is free for … [Read more...] about Free days Pritzker Military Museum and Library
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
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: Daley Civic … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso
Free family events North Park Village Nature Center
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Free family events North Park Village Nature Center. North Park Village Nature Center is an oasis within the city offering free family events year round. Where: North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., (312) 744-5472. For more info about NPV here. Schedule subject to change always … [Read more...] about Free family events North Park Village Nature Center
Free events Hyde Park Art Center
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Free events Hyde Park Art Center. Celebrate 80 years of the Hyde Park Art Center! When: Saturday, July 13, 2019 9am - 7pm Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Parking will be available at: Kenwood Academic Center, 4959 S. Blackstone. Join us at any point in the day to encounter free … [Read more...] about Free events Hyde Park Art Center
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