Wicker Park Boo-palooza. When: Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Rain Date-Sunday, October 28) Where: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Wicker Park Boo-palooza is the Fall Fundraiser for the Wicker Park Advisory Council's 2021 Creative Series Events. FEE: Suggested … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Boo-palooza Oct 23
Kids' Activities
Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park
Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park When: Friday, Oct 22, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Mayfair Park, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave. Spend the evening in the park meeting your neighbors, learning about wildlife and warming up next to a fire. Due to COVID-19, we are unable to provide … [Read more...] about Free Community Bonfire at Mayfair Park
Free family events North Park Village Nature Center
Free family events North Park Village Nature Center. 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 … [Read more...] about Free family events North Park Village Nature Center
Free Bird Walks at North Park Village
Free Bird Walks at North Park Village When: Saturdays, October 2, 9, 16, 30, 2021 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Where: North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski, 312-744-5472. All ages. No registration required. Join the Chicago Audubon Society for a free guided walk and search for … [Read more...] about Free Bird Walks at North Park Village
Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. Check status of buildings, hours etc. When: October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 November 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2021 (A parking fee still applies.) Check with … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo
Chicago History Museum Great Chicago Fire Exhibit
Chicago History Museum Great Chicago Fire Exhibit Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 When: Opening Opening October 8, 2021. Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p,m. We encourage visitors to purchase tickets … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum Great Chicago Fire Exhibit
Free family workshop Skinner Park
Free family workshop Skinner Park When: Wed, Oct 13, 2021 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Register here Where: Skinner (Mark) Park, 1331 W. Adams St. This event is Outdoors. May be rescheduled due to weather. Dyeing Fabric with Garden Plants at Skinner In this hands-on and family-friendly workshop, … [Read more...] about Free family workshop Skinner Park
Lincoln Park Zoo: New lion exhibit opening
Lincoln Park Zoo: New lion exhibit opening Where: Pepper Family Wildlife Center, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St. When: Thursday, October 14, 2021. Open Every Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m.The Lincoln Park Zoo is always free. The Lincoln Park Zoo Kovler Lion House has been undergoing a $41 … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Zoo: New lion exhibit opening
Free events The 606 Chicago
Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is offers free things to do for all ages spring, summer and fall. Astronomy in the Parks at Park No. 579 (Ridgeway Trailhead) When: Fri, Sep 17, 2021 from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Fri, Oct 15, 2021 from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; Fri, Nov 19, 2021 from … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago
Free events Midway Plaisance
Free events Midway Plaisance Where: Hyde Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance (between 59th & 60th Streets) between Kimbark and Dorchester avenues. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Midway Plaisance Friday, Oct 8, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through … [Read more...] about Free events Midway Plaisance
Family fishing classes at Northerly Island
Family fishing classes at Northerly Island. Join Chicago's Fish'N Kids Program at Northerly Island. When: October 6, 13, 20, 2021 9:00am-11:00am; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr. Call Fishing Program Manager Carl … [Read more...] about Family fishing classes at Northerly Island
Free Thee Best Western Block Party
Free Thee Best Western Block Party When: Saturday, October 9, 2021 12:00PM-8:00PM Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, (773) 276-3600. Admission free. Music Friendly Dancing fairground (Cortez St.) Tickets A new Block Party that celebrates Western Avenue which … [Read more...] about Free Thee Best Western Block Party
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