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Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 19-21

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Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk When: July 19-21, 2019, 12 Noon-10 pm Where:  2200 N. Sheffield (at Webster) Suggested donation $10 tour donations net proceeds are used for the continued support for neighborhood schools, local institutions, and community projects. (Chicago residents aren't … [Read more...] about Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 19-21

Art Institute of Chicago Block Party

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Art Institute of Chicago Block Party. When:  Sunday, July 21, 2019, 10:30AM-5:00PM Where:  Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave (312) 440-3600. Admission: $10 Chicago and Illinois residents, $2 online fee per ticket. Children 17 and under are free.  You cannot purchase tickets in … [Read more...] about Art Institute of Chicago Block Party

Free family events North Park Village Nature Center

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Free family events North Park Village Nature Center. North Park Village Nature Center is an oasis within the city offering free family events year round. Where:  North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., (312) 744-5472. For more info about NPV here. Schedule subject to change always … [Read more...] about Free family events North Park Village Nature Center

Free events Hyde Park Art Center

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Free events Hyde Park Art Center.  Celebrate 80 years of the Hyde Park Art Center! When: Saturday, July 13, 2019 9am - 7pm Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520.  Parking will be available at: Kenwood Academic Center, 4959 S. Blackstone. Join us at any point in the day to encounter free … [Read more...] about Free events Hyde Park Art Center

Free events Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free events Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Watch a free film screening. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191 When:  Thursday, July 18, 2019. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursdays are suggested donation day at the Museum  Admission is a suggested donation of $5 per … [Read more...] about Free events Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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 movie Lakeshore East Park Update

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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. When: June 20, July 25, August 22, … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park Update

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

Millennium Park Free Family Fun Festival

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Millennium Park Family Fun Festival offers arts and crafts, music, educational activities and more for kids of all ages. Where:  Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, (Big White Tent in northwest corner) When: Weekdays, June 24 - August 9, 2019 10am-2pm If you enjoyed this post keep up with the … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Free Family Fun Festival

Free 85th Chicago Park District Birthday Party at Maggie Daley Park

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Free Maggie Daley Park events Where:  Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph When:   Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Free 85th Chicago Park District Birthday Party at Maggie Daley Park As part of the Chicago Park District's 85th birthday celebration events, join us for an evening … [Read more...] about Free 85th Chicago Park District Birthday Party at Maggie Daley Park

Free at home Summer Brain Games from MSI

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Free at home Summer Brain Games from MSI. Register nowand when activities kick off on June 13, you’ll receive a voucher good for one FREE Museum Entry to MSI this summer (limit one voucher per household). We'll also send you emails with tips on each experiment and ideas on other ways to play with … [Read more...] about Free at home Summer Brain Games from MSI

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