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Maggie Daley Park open

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Maggie Daley Park open.  Maggie Daley Park is reopening in phases.  Always check your park location before heading out as situations can change. Where:  Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph 312-742-3918 info@maggiedaleypark.com When: Now through May 31, 2021 (Phased … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park open

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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping.  The Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) offer camping to all Cook County residents from $22-$264 per night.  Options are from mulched tent pads to large bunkhouses that sleep 16 people.  Non-Cook County residents are also welcome for … [Read more...] about Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday

Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday. When: Every first Sunday of the month from 1:00-4:00pm Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without notice. Head to HPAC  for a full afternoon of activities throughout the center for the public, … [Read more...] about Free Hyde Park Art Center Center Sunday

Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves

Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves.  The Lake County Forest Preserve District has 31,000 acres of natural land and is the second largest Forest Preserve District in Illinois. The locations are too numerous to list here but you can search by facilities and activity on the LCFP … [Read more...] about Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves

Where to hike in Will County Illinois

Where to hike in Will 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 five.  I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to walking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Will County Illinois

Where to ski and snowboard around Chicago

Where to ski and snowboard around Chicago Skiing isn't cheap.  Since we've been cooped up for the past ten months I thought I'd research some outdoor activities regardless of cost.  The best deals are passes, if you plan to return many times.  All locations have specific Covid rules … [Read more...] about Where to ski and snowboard around Chicago

Where to hike in DuPage County Illinois

Where to hike in DuPage 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 four.  I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to walking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in DuPage County Illinois

Free nature online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free nature online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Sign up for daily emails and get a new science class.  We're happy to provide you with this new email series, dedicated to a day's worth of nature and science facts, activities, guiding questions to ask your kids, and more. Check out the links … [Read more...] about Free nature online Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

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Explore Cook County Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the largest forest preserve district in the United States. It receives an estimated 40 million visits each year. The locations are too numerous but you can search by facilities and … [Read more...] about Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

ChiTown Drive-in movies

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.Chitown Drive-in movies. Where:  Chi-town Drive-in 2343 S. Throop St. (312) 226-1988  When: See below.  Tickets $33-$49 Watch movies from the safety of your car.  Hosted by Elevated Films Chicago and Music Box Theatre. Chitown Drive-in movies Tuesday November 24 7:00PM … [Read more...] about ChiTown Drive-in movies

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