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Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art

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Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art Where:  Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: March 2, 2021, Tuesday 10am-9pm, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.  Subject to change.  Check website for operating hours.   Free Tuesdays for Illinois … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park. When: See schedule below. More info Start times are approximate.  Movies start at dusk. CC=Closed captioned. Where: In Lincoln Park or Parks throughout the neighborhood. Details below. (312) 742-7726 The Chicago Park District will  be screening … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free kids summer reading resources

Free kids summer reading resources The following free resources are available the summer.  Barnes & Noble Summer Reading. Students grades 1-6 read eight books and record them in their reading journals. Bring the completed form to Barnes and Noble and choose a free book, from the list … [Read more...] about Free kids summer reading resources

Chicago Children’s Museum reopens July 2

Chicago Children's Museum reopens July 2. The Chicago Children's Museum is reopening. Hours:  Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10am - 6pm.  Also open on Labor Day - Monday, September 6, Columbus Day - Monday, October 11, Veterans Day - Monday, November 11, and Full week of play - Sunday, … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Museum reopens July 2

Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021

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Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021. When: Saturday, June 26, 2021  1:00PM-11:30PM Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Free and open to the public More info Celebrate a full day of Pride activities along the lakefront. This family-friendly event is the largest Pride celebration in Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021

Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum Virtual

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Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum. Where:  Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600, When:  Thursday, July 4, 2019 10AM-4:30PM, Uihlein Plaza in the back of the museum  Register here. Too bad the live event is canceled.  It's always … [Read more...] about Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum Virtual

Where to play miniature golf Chicago area

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Where to play miniature golf Chicago area Miniature golf is a relatively inexpensive fun thing to do and many of the following options are outdoors and we're lucky to have a ton of option in the Chicago area. I've found some deals listed below.  Also check all websites for daily specials. If … [Read more...] about Where to play miniature golf Chicago area

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Where to watch Chicago’s July 4 Fireworks

Where to watch Chicago's July 4 Fireworks. 2021:  The City of Chicago is bringing back the July 4 fireworks instead of the usual Navy Pier display. It's not clear if they will be on July 3, 4 or 5 where they will be blowing them off from.  Check back we'll know more later. Prepare for … [Read more...] about Where to watch Chicago’s July 4 Fireworks

Free movies Navy Pier

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Free movies Navy Pier When:  Mondays and Thursday, July 8-August 30, 2021.  6:30PM-9PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Monday and Thursdays are free outdoor movie night along the lake at Navy Pier's Water Flicks, a weekly summer film series.  The … [Read more...] about Free movies Navy Pier

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