Comic book nerds rejoice! The annual celebration of comic book culture and artistry arrives every first Saturday in May, so May 7, 2022, is officially Free Comic Book Day. Participating comic book shops across North America will give away free comics to any visitor throughout the day. Over 2,000 … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day
Kids' Activities
Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event
Explore studios, exhibits and class demonstrations in celebration of the Hyde Park Art Center's new Open Arts Program, which accepts students on a pay what you can basis. The free event kicks off on April 23, 2022, from 1-4 pm. The family-friendly activities include art-making with paper cranes … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event
Eggventures in Wonderland
Experience the joy of Easter with a creative take on Alice in Wonderland characters and traditional holiday activities in Eggventures in Wonderland, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at New City. The family fun runs from 2-5 pm and features face painting, music and prizes for a 3,000 egg … [Read more...] about Eggventures in Wonderland
Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebrate Easter and spring at Lincoln Park Zoo for the annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 8 am-noon. The exciting activities include multiple egg hunts for different age groups, photos with the Easter Bunny and other characters, free rides on the endangered … [Read more...] about Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo
Bunnies, Burgers and Brews
Head out to the beloved neighborhood diner Wonderburger for an afternoon of burgers, games and Easter Bunny photos on Sunday, April 10. 2022, from 11:30 am-3:30 pm. Choose from a wonderburger, cheeseburger, grilled cheese, wonderdog or chili wonderdog with a side of curly q fries, pop, rootbeer … [Read more...] about Bunnies, Burgers and Brews
Norwood Park Egg Hunt
Put on your super-sleuth gear for this popular annual event that scatters 10k eggs for participants to discover. The Norwood Park Egg Hunt kicks off on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 10 am to 12:30 pm at Norwood Park School grounds. This free event features live music, face painting, balloon … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Egg Hunt
Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop
Discover the beauty of traditional Lithuanian Easter egg etching at a workshop on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The workshop runs from 2-4 pm and each participant should bring six hardboiled and dyed eggs to the session. Tools for the folk tradition … [Read more...] about Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop
Take Free Photos With The Easter Bunny
Commemorate the memories of Easter 2022 with free photos with the Easter Bunny. Hop on down to Lincoln Square's Davis Theater on Saturday, April 2, 2022 and snap complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny from 9-11 am. Breakfast and snacks will be provided and mimosas and Bloody … [Read more...] about Take Free Photos With The Easter Bunny
Visit Garfield Park Conservatory
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Visit Garfield Park Conservatory Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue. 312-746-5100 Programs: 773-638-1766 When: Wednesdays 10am-8pm and Thursday through Sunday 10am-5pm. Ticket reservations required here Reservations are added each day at 9am, Wednesday through … [Read more...] about Visit Garfield Park Conservatory
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend
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Free day at Swedish American Museum
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Free day at Swedish American Museum Where: Swedish American Museum, 5211 N Clark St., (773) 728-8111 When: Free admission the second Tuesday of every month Regular admission: Adults $6; Children/students/seniors $4; Families $15. Members and children under the age of one are … [Read more...] about Free day at Swedish American Museum
Where to hike in Cook County Illinois
Where to hike in Cook County Illinois. There are so many places to hike in Illinois that I had to break out the City of Chicago and then each collar county into separate posts. This is installment two. I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to urban hiking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Cook County Illinois
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