Discover the beauty of traditional Lithuanian Easter egg etching at a workshop on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The workshop runs from 2-4 pm and each participant should bring six hardboiled and dyed eggs to the session. Tools for the folk tradition … [Read more...] about Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop
Lectures & Workshops
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
Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
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Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. Free admission to lecture includes museum access. All presentations include museum exploration starting at 6pm, with the evening's presentation beginning at … [Read more...] about Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Free lectures Friends of the Parks
Free lectures Friends of the Parks Instead of the annual Free Netsch Lecture's Friends of the Parks is offering three free webinar workshops and one free in-person event. Reimagining the Ways We Engage Power for Park Advocacy: A Collaborative Workshop with Chicago United for Equity’s People’s … [Read more...] about Free lectures Friends of the Parks
Visit Free Lincoln Park Conservatory
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Visit Free Lincoln Park Conservatory Where: Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736. More info When: Wednesday-Sunday 10AM-3PM Closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission is always free. LEARN MORE AND PLAN A VISIT. BOOK TICKETS HERE. About Lincoln … [Read more...] about Visit Free Lincoln Park Conservatory
Free tours through Chicago Public Library
Free tours through Chicago Public Library The Chicago Public Library is hosting a series of in-person and online Chicago tours. COTC note: Some of these in-person tours are almost full. If you really want to go I would consider emailing (go to events then filter for tours to … [Read more...] about Free tours through Chicago Public Library
Free events Newberry Library
Free events Newberry Library Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Click on links below to register then scroll down to bottom on registration page to find registration link. When: See dates below. Saturday, … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry Library
Landmarks Illinois $7 Lectures
Landmarks Illinois $7 Lectures. Landmarks Illinois sponsors a series of free inexpensive lectures Preservation Snapshots throughout the year. All events take place at the Auditorium Building, Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor unless otherwise … [Read more...] about Landmarks Illinois $7 Lectures
Free Amtrak webinar
Free Amtrak webinar When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10 AM, or 2 PM EST If you're thinking about travel Amtrak is offering a free webinar. Part 1 of the rail series where rail experts will discuss Amtrak's California Zephyr! The Zephyr, which starts in Chicago and ends just outside … [Read more...] about Free Amtrak webinar
Free tours Clarke House
Free tours Clarke House When: Opening October 16 & 17 as part of Open House Chicago. Tours: Wednesdays & Saturdays at 1pm starting October 20, 2021. FREE Admission Where: Clarke House Museum, 1827 S. Indiana Ave., 312-326-1480 The Clarke House Museum is Chicago's … [Read more...] about Free tours Clarke House
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 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
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