Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago. Lincoln Park contains 35 pieces of art hiding in plain sight throughout the park from Hollywood south to North Avenue. I wasn't able to find a map labeled with all the art so I've listed the location of each piece. Take a walk through the park and … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago
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Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden
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Tour Rick Bayless' organic garden. Note: Mr Bayless switched gardeners and no longer offers tours. Rick Bayless' organic gardener Bill Shores leads tours on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Rick Bayless' backyard. The cost is $25. Available dates are: May 31, July 5, Aug 23 and Sept. … [Read more...] about Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden
Hours of free fun with Chicago Park District Mindmixer
One of my neighbors sent me the following link to the Chicago Park District's forum called Mindmixer. It looks like the CPD is trying to get it's constituents to give their views and ideas for the CPD. Pretty democratic. Officially this is their stated mission: We believe good, informed ideas … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun with Chicago Park District Mindmixer
Chicago restaurants where kids eat free
This is a post that keeps changing, because we keep discovering new deals. If you're looking for some inexpensive family togetherness, check out these restaurants where kids eat FREE. Please check that the offer still applies as these can change at anytime. Here's a list of some (of course, not all) … [Read more...] about Chicago restaurants where kids eat free
Factory tour: Argus Brewing Company
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Argus Brewing Company, in the historic Pullman neighborhood, gives tours select Saturdays at 12:30 pm. 2:00 pm. and 3:30 pm. The owners really like showing off their facility and their neighborhood, too. The cost is $20, which includes samples and a souvenir glass. Go to the Argus Brewing website to … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Argus Brewing Company
Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood
10/23/21: Waiting to hear back if they are still offering tours. Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood. Every Saturday (except major holidays) at 12:00 pm, the Half-Acre Beer Company offers a tour of its brewery. The cost is $15, buy tickets in advance OR at the door - … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood
Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana is one of the nation's finest microbreweries. Every Saturday, they offer free tours of the brewery. Tours are Saturdays at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. . Each tour takes a maximum of 20 people and is first come, first served, with a signup sheet at the door. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
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Factory tour: Revolution Brewing Revolution Brewing has its beer-making operations near Belmont and Kedzie in Avondale, just off the Kennedy Expressway. Location: 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue, (773) 588-2267. Tours are $10, last about 45 minutes and are on: Wednesday-Thursday: 6pm; Friday: 6pm, … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
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Goose Island was the first of the Chicago microbreweries, and now it's almost reached macro status. The main brewery, on the Near West Side and the 1800 North Clybourn locations offer tours of their operations. Goose Island Brewery, 1800 W. Fulton, (312) 226-1119. Hourly tours Thursdays 2:00 … [Read more...] about Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
Feeding yourself and your family when you’re in a jam
One of the best ways to save money is to learn to cook and learn to shop. These are skills that take some practice to learn, and you need to eat. If you find yourself in a bind, or if you are simply looking for some low-cost menu ideas, here are some suggestions: If you know nothing else, know … [Read more...] about Feeding yourself and your family when you’re in a jam
Free music on Mondays at the Empty Bottle
Want to see some great bands for free? Every Monday night, the Empty Bottle has a free music night. That's right, free. The lineup usually includes two or three local bands, and this is your chance to hear the Next Big Thing before they become popular. Doors open at 9:00 pm. The Empty … [Read more...] about Free music on Mondays at the Empty Bottle
