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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 For a limited time get discount tickets to Brookfield Zoo. Admission for One Adult or Child/Senior to Brookfield Zoo (Up to 27% Off) As always read all the terms and … [Read more...] about Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

Free Kids Events Gallagher Way

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Free Kids Events Gallagher Way (formerly known as ThePark at Wrigley). Gallagher Way is offering free Wiggleworms sessions followed by kids movies on select Tuesdays. Where: 3600-3700 N. Clark Street between Addison and Waveland When: Select Tuesdays through-Sept 25, 2018 Wiggleworms … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Gallagher Way

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Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier

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Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier. About the Navy Pier Fireworks Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … [Read more...] about Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier

Free Lincoln Park Spooky Zoo

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Check out the Free Lincoln Park Spooky Zoo When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 10 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Candy distribution will begin at 10:30 a.m. Where:  Lincoln Park Zoo,  2001 N. Clark St. Cost: Free entry but the rides are $3 each, $27 for 10, $51 for 20. Map here. Spooky Zoo will give children … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Spooky Zoo

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Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo

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Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo. When: Friday-Sundays September 27–October 27 and Monday October 14, 2019 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where:  Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000.  10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission Tickets for rides can be purchased at Lincoln Park Zoo ($3 for one ticket, … [Read more...] about Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo

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Free events The 606 Chicago

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Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is offers free things to do for all ages spring, summer and fall. For The Love of Stars When: Fri,  May 10, June 7, 21, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Exelon Observatory at Ridgeway Trailhead. Join us at the … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday When: Fridays 12PM-1PM  through Aug 30, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk, @ Vietnam Memorial between State and Wabash. Riverwalk Talks are free and open to the public. Docents will give four 15-minute talks about various aspects of the Riverwalk between noon … [Read more...] about Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

Free Kids Events Lurie Garden

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Free Kids Events Lurie Garden. The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE Family and Kids programming. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below to for more information and to register.  Sunday … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Lurie Garden

Free events Maggie Daley Park

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Free events Maggie Daley Park Where:  Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., (312) 742-3918 Family Game Night When:  July 24, 2019 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Event is free to attend, rental fees apply for scooters and roller blades $12/half hour.  Jabberwocky Marionettes will be … [Read more...] about Free events Maggie Daley Park

Free Doane Observatory at Dusk

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Free Doane Observatory at Dusk. The Doane Observatory is open for free on select days and now it's open at night!  Day viewing of the Sun and moon can be great but night viewing (if it's clear out) can be even better.  FYI the Doane has no heat or A/C so dress accordingly. Where:  Adler … [Read more...] about Free Doane Observatory at Dusk

Chicago Park District low cost camping

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Chicago Park District low cost camping. The Chicago Park District offers four annual opportunities for Family Camping within a Chicago Park District park.  If you like camping but don't want to spend the time and money driving to a remote location you might want to check out one of these sites. … [Read more...] about Chicago Park District low cost camping

Discount tickets to Legoland

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Discount tickets to Legoland. $13.98 for General Admission for One Adult or Child to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago ($27.95 Value) Where: Legoland: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg,  847-592-9700 Choice of: General Admission for One Adult or Child Regular … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Legoland

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