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Free Events Macy’s Flower Show

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Free Events Macy's Flower Show. Spring has sprung inside the State Street store - the Macy's Flower Show is here!  Enjoy viewing over a million live flowers, plants and trees from around the world, all blooming in unison. Attend free cooking and floral demonstrations, musical performances, family … [Read more...] about Free Events Macy’s Flower Show

Free Maple Syrup Festival North Park Village

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Free Maple Syrup Festival North Park Village. When: Sat-Sun, March 23-24, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where:  North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski, 312-744-5472. All ages. No registration required. Activities Come and see the entire maple syrup-making process from tapping the … [Read more...] about Free Maple Syrup Festival North Park Village

Free Good Food Expo

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Free Good Food Expo. When: Sat, March 23, 2019, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Where: UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd (COTC note: The event address in Eventbrite is incorrect). Free Register for tickets here. Please register online and bring your confirmation. What is it The annual Good Food Festival is … [Read more...] about Free Good Food Expo

Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

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Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show. When:  Wednesday, March 20 - Sunday, March 24, 2019. Hours:  Wed, March 20 - Sat, March 23 – 10:00AM - 8:00PM,  Sun, March 24 10:00AM - 6:00PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave., Festival Hall A & B 312-595-7437 Up to 50% off tickets … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

Discount tickets to Legoland

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Discount tickets to Legoland. $24.95 for Admission for One Adult or Child to LEGOLAND Discovery Centers Chicago ($24.95 Value) Where: Legoland: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg,  847-592-9700 Choice of: Admission for One Adult Admission for One Child … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Legoland

Free and cheap Easter events for kids in Chicago

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Free and cheap Easter events for kids. Bunny Bonanza at Welles When: Thu, Apr 11, 2019 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM - 1:00PM Where: Welles (Gideon) Park 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave. Register $6 11AM   Register $6 12PM There will three waves of egg-hunting for more than 25,000 candy-filled … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Easter events for kids in Chicago

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Lincoln Park Zoo Free Kids Activities

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The Lincoln Park Zoo offers several FREE Kids activities throughout the year Where:  2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000.    Guide to Lincoln Park Zoo. Events subject to change.  Contact Guest Services directly at 312-742-2355 to confirm activities are scheduled or check the website. Lincoln Park … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Zoo Free Kids Activities

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Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show

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Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show Where:  Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736 When: Feb 9, 2019 9:00 AM - May 12, 2019 5:00 PM This year's flower show, "Sunnyside Up," features blooms primarily in white and yellow, and includes azaleas, camellias, … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show

Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes

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Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes Who is eligible If you’re a Chicago Public Library (CPL) cardholder and an adult resident of Chicago, you may check out a Kids Museum Passport at any CPL location. If you can't get a pass here are all the 2019 Free Museum Days. Where are the passes … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes

Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art

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Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art.  The second Saturday of the month is FREE Family Time.  Admission is free for families with children 12 and under. Where:  The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 2nd Saturday of the month, 11 am to 3 pm  October 13, … [Read more...] about Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art

Free Family Events Northerly Island

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Free Family Events Northerly Island When:  Wed, March 6, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where:  Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., (312) 745-2910 (Fieldhouse) (312)540-2668  312-742-PLAY (7529). Call to confirm. Event subject to change without notice. Family Prairie Prowls: Bird … [Read more...] about Free Family Events Northerly Island

Free art installation at Navy Pier

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Free art installation at Navy Pier.  As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are bringing in unique, interesting and free art installations. When: Thursday, February 28-Sunday, May 12, 2019. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros. Park Map Free and open to the public.Free Trolley … [Read more...] about Free art installation at Navy Pier

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