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Millennium Park Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 22

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Millennium Park Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 22. When:  Friday, November 22, 2019, 5:30PM, 6:00PM-8PM Where:  Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue at Washington Street The annual Millennium Park Christmas tree lighting and free festivities begin with a program at 5:30pm (bloviating public … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 22

Pet Night with Santa at Water Tower Place

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Pet Night with Santa at Water Tower Place.  First of all this event is neither free nor cheap. It's actually $37-$49 but I know people love their pets so I thought I'd publish it anyway. When: Every Monday through Dec. 16, 2019, 5:00PM – Close Location: Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan, Level … [Read more...] about Pet Night with Santa at Water Tower Place

Free Doane Observatory at Dusk Cancelled

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Free Doane Observatory at Dusk.  The Doane is being replaced with a new telescope.  Check back. First I read that they were replacing it but then I was told that it is still open.  According to this Suntimes article it clearly is not.  I sent another email and never heard back. The Doane … [Read more...] about Free Doane Observatory at Dusk Cancelled

Discount tickets to Chicago Toy and Game Fair

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Discount tickets to Chicago Toy & Game FairWhen: Saturday, November 23, 2019, 10am-6pm and Sunday, November 24, 2019, 10am-5pm  Schedule of events Where:  Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Festival Hall A and B Discount parking    Navy Pier map Not interested in freezing to … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Free Wicker Park Fountain Decorating Social

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Free Wicker Park Fountain Decorating Social When:  Saturday, November 23, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen.  Meet at Fountain. No Admission Charge.  The Wicker Park Garden Club will kick off the Holiday Season with community spirit and some long-standing decorating … [Read more...] about Free Wicker Park Fountain Decorating Social

2019 Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

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2019 Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival When:  Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 4PM-8PM Free events. Sat. Nov. 23, 2019, 11:00AM-7:00PM. Parade 5:30-7:00PM, Fireworks 6:55PM Retailers open until 9PM. Where: Oak Street and Michigan Avenue to the Chicago River (Wacker Drive). Other Holiday … [Read more...] about 2019 Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

900 N Michigan Holiday Tree Lighting

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900 N Michigan Holiday Tree Lighting When: November 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: 900 N. Michigan Avenue Admission free Red Pass Charitable donation of $5. Ticket includes: event entry, passed appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages Gold Pass (21 and over): Charitable donation of $10. … [Read more...] about 900 N Michigan Holiday Tree Lighting

Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

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Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids When: Call to confirm before heading out. Schedule Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, 312-746-5100. 2019 Monthly Themes Each month we dig into a different theme for Morning Glories and Fiddleheads, and use the plant … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

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Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon. Where: 337 E. Randolph St.,  (312) 742-3918. Hours: Weather Permitting Monday-Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Zamboni times 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm Friday-Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm; Zamboni times 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm Skate rental stops … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

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

Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza

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Chicago's Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, Christkindlmarket is Chicago’s largest open-air market.  It’s a German and European holiday market and Christmas festival featuring European arts and crafts, homemade gifts, choirs, carolers and German … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 15-March 8

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. Where: Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 55 N. Michigan When:  November 15-March 8, 2020 Admission: free.  Skate Rentals & Sharpening: Toddler 8 to Adult 13 available first come, first serve.  $13 Monday–Thursday, $15 Friday-Sunday and Holidays … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 15-March 8

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