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Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 21-22

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Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 21-22 When: July 21-22, 2018, 12 Noon-10 pm Where:  2200 N. Sheffield (at Webster) Suggested donation $10 tour donations benefit the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. See prices below for concerts. Listen to music, drink adult beverages and snoop … [Read more...] about Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 21-22

Art Institute of Chicago 125th Anniversary Block Party

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Art Institute of Chicago 125th Anniversary Block Party. When:  Saturday, July 21, 2018, 10:30AM-10:30PM 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 … [Read more...] about Art Institute of Chicago 125th Anniversary Block Party

Free Events West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Free Events West Ridge Nature Preserve. Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in entrance on Ardmore; hours: sunrise to sunset). Age Range: Any Participate in Preserve Activities Kids Fishing Clinic Wednesday, July 11 9 am … [Read more...] about Free Events West Ridge Nature Preserve

Free events Maggie Daley Park

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Free events Maggie Daley Park. Family Game Night. Where:  Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., (312) 742-3918 When:  June 14, 28, July 12, 16, August 16, 30, 2018 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM CDT $7/participant + cost of roller blade or scooter rental (can BYO) Join us for an … [Read more...] about Free events Maggie Daley Park

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,   June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Julia de Burgos Park, 1801 N Albany … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Guide to Chicago Beaches

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Guide to Chicago Beaches. Yeah! Chicago beach season commences Friday, May 25 through Monday, September 3, 2018.  The beaches are generally open from sunrise to 11PM.  Here are the highlights of all the beaches.  Check here for more details. Chicago has 26 miles of public beaches. … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago Beaches

Free Chi-Soul Fest Navy Pier

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Free Chi-Soul Fest Navy Pier Where:  600 E Grand Ave, 312-595-5629. Multiple stages see below. When:  June 27-28, 2018, See schedule below.  More details. Chi-Soul Fest, the Chicago Soul Music Festival, is presented in honor of Black Music Appreciation Month.   Chi-Soul Fest presents a free … [Read more...] about Free Chi-Soul Fest Navy Pier

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 fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

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Free fireworks Wednesday 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 Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

Free at home Summer Brain Games from MSI

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Free at home Summer Brain Games from MSI. Register now and you’ll receive a voucher good for a FREE Museum Entry ticket to MSI this summer, plus coupons for our store and restaurant. Stop the summer brain drain with a science-fused solution. Summer Brain Games features eight free and fun … [Read more...] about Free at home Summer Brain Games from MSI

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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 25 - August 10, 2018 10am-2pm If you enjoyed this post keep up with the … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Free Family Fun Festival

Guide to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Guide to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where: 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents. The museums mission is to teach the importance of nature and science."At 73,000 square feet it's much smaller and more manageable than … [Read more...] about Guide to Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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