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Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

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Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon. Where: 337 E. Randolph St.,  (312) 742-3918. Hours: Weather Permitting Monday-Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Zamboni times 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm Friday-Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm; Zamboni times 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm Skate rental stops … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Nov 15-March 8

Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

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Free Cook County Forest Preserves events. There are a million 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 change and … [Read more...] about Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 15-March 8

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. Where: Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 55 N. Michigan When:  November 15-March 8, 2020 Admission: free.  Skate Rentals & Sharpening: Toddler 8 to Adult 13 available first come, first serve.  $13 Monday–Thursday, $15 Friday-Sunday and Holidays … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 15-March 8

Register for Chicago Park District winter programs

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Register for Chicago Park District winter programs. Registration Dates Parks located west of California Avenue (2800 W.) will begin registration on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 9 am. Parks located east of California Avenue (2800 W.) will begin registration on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 9 … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District winter programs

Free Tree Walks around Chicago

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Free Tree Walks around Chicago Treekeepers offers free tree walks around Chicago from time-to-time. Each walk is different with tree id and more. Palmer Square Tree Walk When:  Sunday, November 3, 2019   12 - 2pm Where:  2200 N. Kedzie Ave.  Meet at the corner of Kedzie and Palmer, inside … [Read more...] about Free Tree Walks around Chicago

Morton Arboretum Free Day Nov 28 and Dec 25

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Morton Arboretum Free Day Nov 28 and Dec 25. The Morton Arboretum has three free days a year Arbor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Thanksgiving and Christmas all the buildings are closed and of course it can be cold. On Arbor Day everything is open. It's a very busy day. The arboretum recommends … [Read more...] about Morton Arboretum Free Day Nov 28 and Dec 25

Free Workouts at Gallagher Way

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Free Workouts at Gallagher Way.  Gallagher Way hosts free workouts from May-September. Where: 3635 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. All participants must complete the Fitness Waiver Form. Waiver forms will be available on site the day of each event. Orangetheory Fitness … [Read more...] about Free Workouts at Gallagher Way

Free Wooded Island Bird Walks

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Free Wooded Island Bird Walks. When: Every Saturday 2019 8AM Where: Wooded Island Jackson Park.  Meet at the parking lot south of the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) 5700 S Lake Shore Dr.  Parking lot is accessible via Science Drive, the intersection just south of 57th Drive and MSI. For … [Read more...] about Free Wooded Island Bird Walks

Tour Wrigley Field

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Tour of Wrigley Field. Stroll through the home of the Chicago Cubs and get the chance to see what happens behind the scenes of the Friendly Confines. All stops and locations are subject to availability. Specific tour routes are established each day based on events and activities in the … [Read more...] about Tour Wrigley Field

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Tour Soldier Field $15

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Tour Soldier Field $15. Experience both the historic and modern-day journey of Soldier Field Stadium. When: Open tour schedule will be updated at the end of each month. (Click on "Tours" then scroll down).  Additional tour dates and times for the following month will become available then. No … [Read more...] about Tour Soldier Field $15

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Free events Wicker Park

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Free events Wicker Park.  The Wicker Park Community hosts a number of free events year round. Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553. Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens Yoga In The Park When:  Every Tuesday in June, July and August 6:30PM-7:30PM Where: Softball … [Read more...] about Free events Wicker Park

Volunteer at Wooded Island

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Volunteer at Wooded Island.  When: 4th Saturday, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 21, October 26, November 23, 2019 10AM-2PM Contact Jerry Levy at Jerry Levy at (312) 832-0215 (day), or (773) 955-6384 (evening) with questions. Where: Meet at the South … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Wooded Island

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