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Free tour First United Methodist Church

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Take a free tour of First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple “Chicago Chapel in the Sky”. Where: 77 W. Washington St., 312.236.4548 When: Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday after each worship service. Sunday worship Services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. For … [Read more...] about Free tour First United Methodist Church

Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where:  Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: No free days until Winter, 2018. Zoo map No longer available Check back soon.  They offer this periodically.  For a limited time get discount tickets to Brookfield Zoo. One Adult Admission or … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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,   June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Julia de Burgos Park, 1801 N Albany … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Free events at Wicker Park

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Free events at Wicker Park.  The Wicker Park Community hosts a number of free events year round. Here's what's coming up: Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553. Yoga In The Park When:  Tuesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Where: … [Read more...] about Free events at Wicker Park

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

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

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. Always call or check the CPL website subject to … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library: Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

Free talking statues around Chicago

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If you haven't already checked these out they have been extended through 2020.  With the weather so glorious there's still plenty of time to check out the "talking" statue throughout the City: Statue Stories Just approach one of the participating statues, locate the sign and scan in the QR code … [Read more...] about Free talking statues around Chicago

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p on the 1st and 4th Mondays and every Wednesday. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented classical, jazz, and ethnic music … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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

Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

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Grant Park (including Millennium Park) contains 42 pieces of art hiding in plain site throughout the park from DuSable Harbor south to Northerly Island (not technically Grant Park). The Chicago Park District has updated their site (yeah!) and there is a map feature.  Just type in the name of the … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

Guide to Chicago Beaches

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Guide to Chicago Beaches. Yeah! Chicago beach season commences Friday, May 25 through Monday, September 3, 2018.  The beaches are generally open from sunrise to 11PM.  Here are the highlights of all the beaches.  Check here for more details. Chicago has 26 miles of public beaches. … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago Beaches

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