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
Kids' Activities
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
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
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park Closed
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park 9/28/21 update: The Indiana Dunes National Park beaches are closed due to some kind of sludge spill from nearby US Steel into Lake Michigan. https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes National Park Closed
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 take … [Read more...] about Camp at the Indiana Dunes
Free Oak Park Conservatory Fall Fest
Free Oak Park Conservatory Fall Fest When: Sunday, September 26, 2021 11:00am-2:oopm FREE - No Registration Required. Where: Rehm Park & Pool, 515 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304 Celebrate Fall at the Oak Park Conservatory and Rehm Park Fall Fest. A day full of Fall Fun at Rehm … [Read more...] about Free Oak Park Conservatory Fall Fest
Visit the Oak Park Conservatory
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: Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL (708) … [Read more...] about Visit the Oak Park Conservatory
Free Halloween activities Chicago Park District website
Free Halloween activities Chicago Park District website The Chicago Park District website has a bunch of free videos with stories, craft projects, and more. Videos include: Spooktacular Story: "Two Heads" (5:23 minutes) Ms. Dionne, Austin Town Hall Park Craft Project: Frankenstein … [Read more...] about Free Halloween activities Chicago Park District website
Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18
Norwood Park Fall Festival When: September 17-18, 2021 Friday, 5pm-10pm Saturday 12pm to 10pm Where: Norwood Park, 6100 N. Northwest Highway Suggested $5 donation benefits Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce This event features live music, food trucks, quality beer, at least 35 merchandise booths … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18
WOOGMS Parade Sept 6
WOOGMS Parade When: Monday, September 6, 2021 Where: Meet at Pine Grove and Wellington. Then march down Wellington, Barry, Sheridan and Diversey finishing on the lawn of St. Joseph's Hospital. Well they got me on this one. I've never heard of this! The Wellington-Oakdale Old … [Read more...] about WOOGMS Parade Sept 6
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents The following Alderman are offering their residents free Brookfield Zoo tickets. If your ward has them I would act fast as they will go quickly. You will have to show an ID to prove residency. Each General Admission ticket has a … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
Free Astronomy in the Parks
Free Astronomy in the Parks Astronomy in the Parks, hosted by the Chicago Astronomer group leads free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods. These events are part of Night out in the Parks from the Chicago Park District. Masks are required. Telescope observing is … [Read more...] about Free Astronomy in the Parks
