Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago's largest fall festival, Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 22- October 31, 2024. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack's one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides … [Read more...] about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
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Things To Do In Chicago in May
With spring weather warming up more consistently and the lakefront thawing into lovely aquamarine waves, May is a favorite time to explore Chicago before the large summer tourist crowds arrive. Consider these free or low-cost activities for your Chicago May adventures. Besides the essential … [Read more...] about Things To Do In Chicago in May
Free Lunar New Year Concert
Experience the beauty and dynamic rhythms of Mongolian music during the Lunar New Year Concert at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 11, 2024. This free event features the world premiere of Lei-Liang's Mongolian Suite for Violin. Listen to the beautiful melodies of acclaimed … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Concert
Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Regal Cinemas Host ScreenX Day with $3 Tickets
Pull yourself off the couch and head to Regal Cinemas for the ultra-immersive ScreenX experience, which features multiple projectors and technology that make you feel like you're in the middle of the scene. ScreenX Day is April 29, 2023, at Regal Webster Place and Regal City North. ScreenX uses a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas Host ScreenX Day with $3 Tickets
Barrio Arts Festival
The signature festival of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, the Barrio Arts Fest, returns to Humboldt Park on July 9-10,2022. Immerse yourself in the richness of Puerto Rican culture during this highly anticipated free festival on the grounds of the museum. Dance … [Read more...] about Barrio Arts Festival
Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
Sponsored by RVshare.com For those of us who define "roughing it" as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. "Glamping" in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise: Enjoy the beauties of nature without giving up hot showers, … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
Free and Cheap Spring Events
Spring in Chicago brings slowly rising temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. This year's spring events include a fun line-up of films, art and design shows and festivals. Sprinkle some variety into the typical spring choices like parks and zoos and consider these … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Spring Events
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Where to play miniature golf Chicago area
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Where to play miniature golf Chicago area Miniature golf is a relatively inexpensive fun thing to do and many of the following options are outdoors and we're lucky to have a ton of option in the Chicago area. I've found some deals listed below. Also check all websites for daily specials. If … [Read more...] about Where to play miniature golf Chicago area
Explore Chicago Park District Parks
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Explore Chicago Park District Parks. As I'm sure you know all effective Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7, all Chicago Park District fieldhouses and playgrounds are closed. The Chicago Park District has a good website. You can read a description of each park, about the … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago Park District Parks
How to track Chicago snow plows
How to track Chicago snow plows The tracker has been disabled by the City as of late February. We haven't had much snow in the last couple years so I never published this. Now that we may have some significant accumulation check out the City of Chicago's snow plow tracker website … [Read more...] about How to track Chicago snow plows
