Where to Ice Skate in Chicago. Chicago has a quite a number of places to ice skate which can be free if you bring your own skates. All rinks are outdoors unless otherwise indicated. Unfortunately most are closed due to Covid. The ones that are open have Covid occupancy … [Read more...] about Where to Ice Skate in Chicago
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Free MLK Day events Art Institute of Chicago Virtual
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Free MLK Day events Art Institute of Chicago Virtual Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600. VIRTUAL EVENTS When: Monday, January 18-20, 2021. Open daily 10:30–5:00. This year's MLK Day events at the Art Institute of Chicago will be Virtual with a … [Read more...] about Free MLK Day events Art Institute of Chicago Virtual
Where to sled in the Chicago area
Where to sled in the Chicago area As we all know Chicago is pretty flat. I do remember sledding on "Mount Trashmore" a closed garbage dump, officially known as James Park, located at Dodge Avenue and Mulford Street in Evanston. Another location was Flick Park in Glenview. If you … [Read more...] about Where to sled in the Chicago area
Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual
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Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual. Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600. RSVP THIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM When: Monday, January 18, 2021, 11:00AM-3:00PM Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual … [Read more...] about Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual
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
ChiTown Drive-in movies
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.Chitown Drive-in movies. Where: Chi-town Drive-in 2343 S. Throop St. (312) 226-1988 When: See below. Tickets $33-$49 Watch movies from the safety of your car. Hosted by Elevated Films Chicago and Music Box Theatre. Chitown Drive-in movies Tuesday November 24 7:00PM … [Read more...] about ChiTown Drive-in movies
Discount admission Brookfield Zoo
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Discount admission Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: Limited time Brookfield Zoo will temporarily close to the public January 1-February 28, 2021, with plans to reopen to the public on March 1, within state restrictions. For a limited … [Read more...] about Discount admission Brookfield Zoo
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: FREE DAYS: Each Tuesday and Thursday in November, as well as every Monday and Tuesday in December, are FREE ADMISSION DAYS at Brookfield Zoo. Reserve these tickets as … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
Free kids at-home outdoor activities
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Free kids at-home outdoor activities. Celebrate Parks to Kids Day, May 16, 2020, with free at-home activities and distance learning opportunities to help bring the outdoors and parks to you. All the activities are currently available. Free kid's at-home outdoor activities - A Virtual Park … [Read more...] about Free kids at-home outdoor activities
Cookie Monster hosting weekly cooking program
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Cookie Monster hosting weekly cooking program Cookie Monster Snack Chat. Cookie Monster is teaching kids simple recipes and inviting them to share a virtual cookie every Tuesday. Watch Cookie Monster Snack Chat#1. The two-minute Share a Cookie with Cookie Monster invites kids to virtually … [Read more...] about Cookie Monster hosting weekly cooking program
Free kids book from Unicef
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Free kids book from Unicef. Get a free copy of“My Hero is You” A new fictional book developed by and for children aims to help families understand and cope with COVID-19. Download a free copy The scale and impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is difficult for adults to wrap … [Read more...] about Free kids book from Unicef
JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation
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JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation. JetBlue Jr. is an educational video series for kids ages 7-10 that offers basic courses on everything from vocabulary to physics. Jump to Lesson: Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 Lesson 1: Speaking Planely Time to elevate your aviation vocabulary! Join First Officer … [Read more...] about JetBlue Jr. teaches kids about aviation
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