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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, January 26, 2019 and February 23, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Always call or check the CPD website to confirm. Event subject … [Read more...] about Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

Free events at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

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Free events at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens. When:  Saturday January 19, 2019 12:00PM-4:00PM Where: Chicago Women's Park & Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. FREE EVENT for Youth & families Register Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Women's Park. Join us for an afternoon of fun … [Read more...] about Free events at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

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Free Martin Luther King Day Chicago events

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Martin Luther King Day Chicago events. Free Museum Days The following institutions are offering "Free" Days on Monday, January 21, 2019. As always be prepared to show ID for proof of IL residency. 2019 Free Museum Days To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in … [Read more...] about Free Martin Luther King Day Chicago events

Free family events MLK Day Art Institute of Chicago

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Free family events MLK Day Art Institute of Chicago.  The AIC is free on all weekdays in January 2019 for Illinois residents with valid ID.  Children ages 14-17, with a school ID, drivers license, report card or other document and all ll children under age 14 are always free. Where:  Art … [Read more...] about Free family events MLK Day Art Institute of Chicago

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist.  Special theme nights with ice skating parties hosted by local Chicago DJs. Costumes encouraged. Where:  Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 55 N. Michigan When: Most Thursdays 6PM-8PM January 17: Totally Tubular (80s pop and rock … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Skating with a Twist

The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier

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The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier.  As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are bringing in unique, interesting and free art installations. When: January 19, 2019 – February 3, 2019.  Closed for private events on Tuesday, Jan. 22; Monday, Jan. 28;  and Tuesday, Jan. 29. Where: Navy Pier, 700 … [Read more...] about The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier

Free kids events Harold Washington Library

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Free kids events Harold Washington Library Where: Harold Washington Library Center, Thomas Hughes Children's Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4200 When:  2nd Saturday of the month 10:00AM-2PM.  Subject to change and cancellation.  Call first! Polar-Palooza Saturday, January 12, 2019 … [Read more...] about Free kids events Harold Washington Library

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Free sledding Soldier Field (or not) Call first!

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Free sledding Soldier Field (or not) Call first!.  I had never heard of this until I read about it in local magazine. Where:  Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive (312) 235-7000 press 6 for operator. When:  Look for below freezing extended weather forecast and 4-5 inches of … [Read more...] about Free sledding Soldier Field (or not) Call first!

Free WickerICE Rink ice skating

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Free WickerICE Rink ice skating When:  See below Where: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen WickerICE is a Community Designed, Funded, and Maintained Non-Refrigerated 120ft X 60ft ICE RINK in Wicker Park. Details for the season Visit WickerICE FACEBook Each Monday where we will post an update on … [Read more...] about Free WickerICE Rink ice skating

Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

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Free Cook County Forest Preserves events. There are a million free things to do  in the Cook Country Forest Preserves.  Get out into the outdoors.  All events are open to the public and all ages are welcome.  No registration required or fee except where indicated. Events subject to change and … [Read more...] about Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

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: All guests on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2018; January 1 through February 28, 2019: free admission is provided on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. . Zoo … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

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Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids When: Generally 1st and 3rd Saturday to May, 2019 11AM-11:45AM  Call to confirm before heading out. Schedule Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, 312-746-5100. FREE admission to Juicebox music and dance in a kid-friendly … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

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