Keep the kids active every day of the summer with the free Kids Bowl Free program. Roll on out to Chicago's Lawn Lanes and Waveland Bowl for free kids bowling all Summer. The Kids Bowl Free program supplies two free games for each kid every day of the Summer. The first step is to register … [Read more...] about Kids Bowl Free All Summer
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Northerly Island Free Polar Adventure Day
Explore the natural beauty of the winter season during the annual Polar Adventure Day at Northerly Island on February 25, 2023. Bundle up and enjoy chilly fun on the Northerly Island Peninsula. Connect with nature during a day of winter adventures from noon to 3 pm. Activities include … [Read more...] about Northerly Island Free Polar Adventure Day
Free POP! Heights Park Grand Opening Celebration
Celebrate Chicago's newest park and public outdoor plaza (POP!) at Pop! Heights Park on October 29, 2022, in the Roseland neighborhood. Enjoy a day of festivities including live music, family fall-themed family activities, basketball, food from local restaurants and more at this grand opening … [Read more...] about Free POP! Heights Park Grand Opening Celebration
Late Night Booze Cruise for $10
Glide along Lake Michigan under the moonlight on a Late Night Booze Cruise with Chicago Party Boat on November 5 and 12, 2022. Enjoy the last boat cruises of the season with climate-controlled interior decks. Board the four-story, luxury yacht, the Spirit of Chicago, to take in iconic … [Read more...] about Late Night Booze Cruise for $10
Where to hike in Cook County Illinois
Where to hike in Cook 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 two. I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to urban hiking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Cook County Illinois
Free Cook County Forest Preserves events
Free Cook County Forest Preserves events. There are a many free things to do in the Cook Country Forest Preserves. Get out into the outdoors. All events are open to the public and all ages are welcome. No registration required or fee except where indicated. Events subject to … [Read more...] about Free Cook County Forest Preserves events
Register for Chicago Park District winter programs
Register for Chicago Park District winter programs. Program Dates In-Person Programs: January 25 - March 28, 2022 Virtual Programs: January 4 - March 21, 2022 Seniors & Special Recreation Programs At this time, programming for seniors and individuals with intellectual disabilities remains … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District winter programs
Family fishing classes at Northerly Island
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
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 Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago
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Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago. Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago - Effective June 15, 2020 The six tennis courts are open and free on a first, come, first served basis from 8AM-pPM 7 days a week. No reservations are available. You are limited to 1 hour on a court if … [Read more...] about Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago
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