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Free stargazing event

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Free stargazing event.  Adler astronomers and educators are bringing the the Universe a little closer to you. With ‘Scopes in the City, Adler astronomers and staff lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods. Depending on the dates, times and locations of the ‘Scopes in the … [Read more...] about Free stargazing event

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,  Sept 15, 7:30 pm-9:30pm, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Exelon observatory at Ridgeway ave. Monthly … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

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 Admission Shedd Aquarium Sept 4-30

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Free Admission Shedd Aquarium Sept 4-30 The Shedd is offering a fantastic discount deal just for Illinois residents, basically you get access to almost the whole aquarium for $3! When: September 4-30, 2018 Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312-939-2438 Get the … [Read more...] about Free Admission Shedd Aquarium Sept 4-30

Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo

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Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo. When: Fridays–Sundays, September 28-October 28, 2018 and Monday, October 8, 2018 10AM-5PM, and Saturdays open until 8PM. 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 … [Read more...] about Free Family Festival Lincoln Park Zoo

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 Days at Brookfield Zoo

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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where:  Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: No free days until Winter, 2018. Zoo map No longer available Check back soon.  They offer this periodically.  For a limited time get discount tickets to Brookfield Zoo. One Adult Admission or … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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

Free events Chicago Riverwalk

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Free events Chicago Riverwalk When:  Tuesday, August 14, 8:30-9:15pm Where:  Chicago Riverwalk, Procession begins between Franklin and Wells at Wacker Dr. (south side) to just past Columbus and the Island Party Hut near Lake Shore Drive Map Arts in the Dark Lantern Procession on the Riverwalk … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Riverwalk

Free kids events Navy Pier

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Free kids events Navy Pier. When: Wednesdays and Fridays, June 20–August 24, 2018 10AM-11:45AM Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., City Stage in Polk Bros Park Map Free and open to the public. This is not a drop off program. Parents or guardians must stay for the entire … [Read more...] about Free kids events Navy Pier

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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday When: Fridays 12PM-1PM  through Aug 31, 2018 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 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

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