Enjoy Free Halloween events at Navy Pier including trick-or-treating, a scary movie, costume contests, live entertainment and fireworks. When: October 21 and 28, 2017 Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Map Other helpful information: CTA 29, 65, 66 and 124. Cheap parking. Navy Pier Trolley. Cheap … [Read more...] about Free Halloween events at Navy Pier
Kids' Activities
Arts in the Dark The Halloween Parade
Arts in the Dark The Halloween parade When: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 4pM-9:30PM. Where: Millennium Park and Columbis Drive see details below. The Halloween Gathering has been renamed and extremely scaled back. I've never gone. It's usually too cold and I'm too lazy to cover it for the … [Read more...] about Arts in the Dark The Halloween Parade
North Park Village Nature Center: Free Family events
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 call ahead to confirm. When: Sunday, October 15, … [Read more...] about North Park Village Nature Center: Free Family events
Free Kids Events at Lurie Garden
Free Kids Events at 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. Registration here. Or click on link for each event to register. Family Workshop: Build a Bird Feeder … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events at Lurie Garden
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago
Following is a list of closer in Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago. Admission prices vary by day of visit and/or activities. Depending on where you go and what you do this could be an affordable day of family fun on the farm. Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago (by … [Read more...] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago
Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo
Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo. When: Fridays–Sundays, September 29–30 & October 1, 6–9, 13-15, 20-22, & 27–29 2017 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 … [Read more...] about Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo
Near North Library: Free movie screening
Near North Library: Free movie screening. Where: Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Film Screening: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Saturday, September 30, 2017 (2:00PM – 4:15PM) Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. … [Read more...] about Near North Library: Free movie screening
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
National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago
National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago celebration. When: Sunday, October 29, 2017 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th street, 312-738-1503, The NMMA is always free. About Each year over 10,000 visitors attend this event making it the … [Read more...] about National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead Chicago
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: General zoo admission is free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1 through December 31, 2017; January-February, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and Sunday. March 1-September 30, 2018. No free … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
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. For The Love of Stars When: Fri, Sep 8 2017 · 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Julia de Burgos Park, 1801 N Albany Avenue Join us and the Chicago Astronomer for … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago
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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