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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: March 1-September 30, 2017 No free days. General zoo admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1 through December 31, 2017; January-February, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 26-27

Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 26-27 Where:  2200 N Oakley, across from Holstein Park When:  August 26-27, 2017, 11am to 7pm Admission: Free.  All proceeds from the Fest go to fund, develop and support arts education programming at Holstein Park and in the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhoods. The … [Read more...] about Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 26-27

Free movie Lakeshore East Park

Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free movie Where:  Lakeshore East Park, 450 E Benton Pl, (312) 742-7529.  Entrance on the left off of upper Randolph Drive just east of Columbus Drive.  Event at Children's Play … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park

Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 25-27

Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 25-27. When:  August 25-27, 2017 Friday: 4pm to 11pm; Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 11pm Where: 400 S. Halsted Street at Van Buren FREE Admission Celebrate Hellenic pride at this annual culinary fest in Chicago's West Loop. In addition to Greek and … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 25-27

Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 26-27

Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 26-27. Celebrate Ukraine's Independence after the break up of the Soviet Union at Ukrainian Days Festival. When:  August 26-27, 2017 Saturday-Sunday 12PM-10PM. Special program Sunday 1:30PM Where:  2200 and 2300 block of Chicago Avenue FREE Admission; $5 Gate … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 26-27

Free entrance to America’s National Parks

Free entrance to America’s National Parks. America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when they're free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for 2017 and work a free visit into your vacation plans. The Deal On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 124 National … [Read more...] about Free entrance to America’s National Parks

Free events The 606 Chicago

Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is exploding with free things to do for all ages all through the summer. That’s Weird Grandma at Churchill Field When: Tue, Aug 15 2017 · 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Churchill Field, 1943 W. Bloomingdale (1825 N. Damen Ave) That’s Weird, … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park. The Chicago Park District will  be screening movies in Lincoln Park (the actual park) or various parks in Lincoln Park (the neighborhood) . When: July 8, 12, 23,25, August 13, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 2017 Movies start at dusk Where: In Lincoln Park or Parks … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free kids events Navy Pier

Free kids events Navy Pier. Bring your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for Wiggleworms: a free live music series. When: July 12-Aug 18, 2017 Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am and 11am Where: navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave. Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns Free and open to the public. This is … [Read more...] about Free kids events Navy Pier

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Free Concert The Shops at Roosevelt Collection

Free Concert The Shops at Roosevelt Collection. When: Every Thursday, June 1-August 31, 2017 6:30PM-8PM Where: The Shops at Roosevelt Collection, 150 W Roosevelt Road (just west of Clark) The Sounds of Summer Concert Series offers a variety of solo artists, duets, and bands performing on the … [Read more...] about Free Concert The Shops at Roosevelt Collection

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