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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

Free day at Swedish American Museum

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Free day at Swedish American Museum Where: Swedish American Museum, 5211 N Clark St., (773) 728-8111 When:  Free admission the second Tuesday of every month Regular admission:  Adults $6; Children/students/seniors $4; Families $15.  Members and children under the age of one are … [Read more...] about Free day at Swedish American Museum

Where to hike in Cook County Illinois

Where to hike in Cook County Illinois.  There are so many places to hike in Illinois that I had to break out the City of Chicago and then each collar county into separate posts.  This is installment two.  I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to urban hiking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Cook County Illinois

Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

Free Cook County Forest Preserves events. There are a many 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 … [Read more...] about Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents.  Suggested donation days for Illinois residents are: November 11, 18, 2021. Hours: 10AM-4PM The … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Days

Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

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Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days When: November 3, 10, 17 and December 8, 2021 Daily capacity limited, some high-demand dates may sell out. Reserve your tickets online Where: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773-684-1414 On Illinois Free Days, … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry 2021 free days

Millennium Park Art Market Nov 19-21

Millennium Park Art Market When:  Friday and Saturday, November 19-21, 2021 Friday 3pm–8pm; Saturday 12pm-8pm; Sunday, November 24, 12pm–5pm Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, Chase Promenade North Start your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind items, including jewelry, pottery, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Art Market Nov 19-21

Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art

Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art.  The second Saturday of the month is FREE Family Time.  Admission is free for families with children 12 and under. Where:  The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 2nd Saturday of the month Nov-May, 10am … [Read more...] about Free Family Day Museum of Contemporary Art

Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago

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Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago. Admission prices vary by day of visit and/or activities. Depending on where you go and what you do this could be an affordable day of family fun on the farm.  Always check the website and/or call for hours as all events subject to … [Read more...] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches around Chicago

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

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