Free Art Institute Earth Day Celebration The Art Institute is celebrating Earth Day with several events exploring the natural world. There are conversations, performances and kids activities all with an Earth Day theme. When: Select dates and times, April 21-30, 2021 Registration … [Read more...] about Free Art Institute Earth Day Celebration Virtual
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Lincoln Park Conservatory reopening Update
Lincoln Park Conservatory reopening Where: Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736 When: Effective Friday, April 16, 2021 hours 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with last admission at 2:00 pm. then weekly Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM -3:00 PM. Volunteers and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory reopening Update
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National Park. This post covers the National Park. Read about the State Park here. Indiana Dunes National Park is located on 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan. … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes National Park
Visit Indiana Dunes State Park
Visit Indiana Dunes State Park. The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National Park. This post covers the state park. Read about the National Park here. The Indiana Dunes State Park is 2,182 acres of differing habitats, and a wide range of plant … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes State Park
Camp at the Indiana Dunes
Camp at the Indiana Dunes. The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana state park and a National Park. Read about the National Park here. Read about the State Park here. Getting there Realistically to get to the Dunes you will have to drive. You can … [Read more...] about Camp at the Indiana Dunes
Free Chicago area Earth Day events
Free Chicago area Earth Day events . Earth Day is April 24, 2021. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is hosting events April 13-25, 2021. Some events are virtual and some are in-person. Some require registration. See links below. All events are … [Read more...] about Free Chicago area Earth Day events
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 2020 and work a free visit into your vacation plans. The Deal On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 127 National … [Read more...] about Free entrance to America’s National Parks
Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs
Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs I don't ordinarily publish too many suburban events because I know most City residents don't drive to the burbs to do things (just to visit family and friends) because there's enough to do in the City. However I've noticed an uptick in readers from the … [Read more...] about Easter events for kids in Chicago suburbs
Visit the Oak Park Conservatory
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Visit the Oak Park Conservatory. If you're looking for somewhere new to explore that's indoors consider taking a trip out to the Oak Park Conservatory. The Conservatory is now open with a maximum of 50 visitors at any time. Where: 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL (708) 725-2400. If you take … [Read more...] about Visit the Oak Park Conservatory
Chicago Museums reopening Updated
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Chicago Museums reopening The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have two essentially identical systems tracking our reopening status. For the most up to date restrictions check here. Covid status: Each museum that has reopened has specific ticketing arrangements, restrictions … [Read more...] about Chicago Museums reopening Updated
Museum of Science and Industry reopening
Museum of Science and Industry reopening Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414. When: Sunday, March 7, 2021 Hours: Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some visit dates may have already sold out. 2021 Free Chicago Museum … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry reopening
Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days
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Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days When: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, 19; July 14, August 11, September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, October 27, November 3, 10, 17 and December 8, 2021 Where: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773-684-1414 On Illinois … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days
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