This weekend, the city celebrates Juneteenth, a federal holiday that recognizes the oldest nationally celebrated day for the ending of slavery in the U.S. June 19, 2022, is the official holiday but celebrations take place all weekend. Juneteenth is traced back to Galveston, Texas in 1865 when the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Juneteenth events
Kids' Activities
Free Comic Book Day
Comic book nerds rejoice! The annual celebration of comic book culture and artistry arrives every first Saturday in May, so May 7, 2022, is officially Free Comic Book Day. Participating comic book shops across North America will give away free comics to any visitor throughout the day. Over 2,000 … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day
Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event
Explore studios, exhibits and class demonstrations in celebration of the Hyde Park Art Center's new Open Arts Program, which accepts students on a pay what you can basis. The free event kicks off on April 23, 2022, from 1-4 pm. The family-friendly activities include art-making with paper cranes … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Open Arts Event
Take Free Photos With The Easter Bunny
Commemorate the memories of Easter 2022 with free photos with the Easter Bunny. Hop on down to Lincoln Square's Davis Theater on Saturday, April 2, 2022 and snap complimentary photos with the Easter Bunny from 9-11 am. Breakfast and snacks will be provided and mimosas and Bloody … [Read more...] about Take Free Photos With The Easter Bunny
Visit Garfield Park Conservatory
Visit Garfield Park Conservatory Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue. 312-746-5100 Programs: 773-638-1766 When: Wednesdays 10am-8pm and Thursday through Sunday 10am-5pm. Ticket reservations required here Reservations are added each day at 9am, Wednesday through … [Read more...] about Visit Garfield Park Conservatory
Free day at Swedish American Museum
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
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
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
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