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Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

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Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February Just as they did in January the Museum of Science and Industry is offering free admission on select weekdays in February. When: January: 6-9; 13-16; 20-23; 27-30; February: 3-6; 10-13; 18-20; 24-27, 2020 Where: Museum of Science … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

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Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day. Celebrate the Annual Polar Adventure Days and explore the outdoors at Northerly Island during the winter. When:  Saturday, December 14, 2019, January 25, 2020, February 29, 2020Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Always call or check the CPD website to … [Read more...] about Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

Free Chinese New Year events Chicago

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Free Chinese New Year events Chicago. Chicago will celebrate Chinese New Year throughout the city with a variety of special events, programs and performances. This year is The Year of the Rat … [Read more...] about Free Chinese New Year events Chicago

Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum

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Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum.  The Chicago History Museum is free for Illinois residents on MLK Day. Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600. Free days allow access to the entire museum. When:  Monday, January 20, 2020, 10:00AM-3:00PM Commemorate … [Read more...] about Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum

Visit the Oak Park Conservatory

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Visit the Oak Park Conservatory. If you're looking for somewhere new to explore that's indoors consider taking a trip out to the Oak Park Conservatory. Where: 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL (708) 725-2400. If you take the CTA Blue Line to the Oak Park stop walk back toward the East Avenue exit. … [Read more...] about Visit the Oak Park Conservatory

Free events at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

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Free events at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens. Where: Chicago Women's Park & Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. (312) 328-0821 Click on links below to register. Jan 19  Popcorn Party at Chicago Women's 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Celebrate National Popcorn day with yummy popcorn, art projects, … [Read more...] about Free events at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

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Explore Cook County Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the largest forest preserve district in the United States. It receives an estimated 40 million visits each year. The locations are too numerous but you can search by facilities and … [Read more...] about Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

Chicago Children’s Museum Free Admission Days

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Chicago Children's Museum Free Admission Days. Free days and discount days Play Late Thursdays: Every Thursday at 4-8 pm, groups of up to 4 people pay just $20. If your group is more than 4, each extra person pays $5 each. Learn more about Play Late Thursdays. The first Sunday of every … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Museum Free Admission Days

Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

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Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon. Where: 337 E. Randolph St.,  (312) 742-3918. Hours: Weather Permitting Monday-Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Zamboni times 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm Friday-Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm; Zamboni times 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm Skate rental stops … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

Free Kids 90-Second Newbery Film Festival

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Free Kids 90-Second Newbery Film Festival Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Third Floor 3N-6. Lab Event subject to cancellation and/or location change.  Always call or check the CPL website before heading over. When:  Sunday, March 8, 2020, 1:45PM – … [Read more...] about Free Kids 90-Second Newbery Film Festival

Chicago Cultural Center Free events for kids

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Chicago Cultural Center Free events for kids. Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630 When:  First and third Friday, 11-11:45 am. Check schedule or call before heading out.  Subject to change. What is Juicebox Get your kid’s creative “juices” flowing the first and … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free events for kids

Chinese New Year event Art Institute of Chicago Not Free this year

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Chinese New Year event Art Institute of Chicago Not Free this year When: Saturday, February 8, 2020, Drop in 1:00–4:30pm. Procession at 5:00pm to Maggie Daley Park Where: Art Institute of Chicago,  This years event is being held in Griffin Court and not the Ryan Learning Center (which is … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year event Art Institute of Chicago Not Free this year

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