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Free yoga classes at lululemon stores

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Some lululemon locations host in-store complimentary yoga classes.  All levels welcome. Mats are provided.  Always call the store to confirm they are offering classes before heading over as they are subject to change. 900 N Michigan Ave When:  Discontinued Where:  900 N Michigan Ave, L3-03 , … [Read more...] about Free yoga classes at lululemon stores

Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping. In 2015 the Forest Preserve of Cook County (FPCC) began offering camping to all Cook County residents beginning at $20 per night.  Non-Cook County residents are also welcome for slightly higher rates. Save money by not driving to a faraway campground … [Read more...] about Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

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Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day. Celebrate the Annual Polar Adventure Days and explore the outdoors at Northerly Island during the winter. When:  Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Always call or check the CPD website to confirm. Event subject to change without … [Read more...] about Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs

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Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs. Registration for Chicago Park District Spring Programs opens February 25.  You can preview classes now. Hundreds of affordable classes The Chicago Park District offers hundreds of classes for all ages at extremely affordable prices and at a … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District Spring Programs

Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

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Explore Cook County Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the largest forest preserve district in the United States. It receives an estimated 40 million visits each year. The locations are too numerous but you can search by facilities and … [Read more...] about Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

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

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. When:  Saturday, November 10, 2018 12 - 2pm Register Where:  West Ridge Nature Preserve, Meet at preserve entrance at Western Ave. and Thorndale Ave., … [Read more...] about Free Tree Walks around Chicago

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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Volunteer at Wooded Island

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Volunteer at Wooded Island.  When: 4th Saturday, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, Sept. 22, 2018 10AM-1PM Contact Jerry Levy at sjlevy@jeromelevylaw.com with questions. Where: 6401 S. Stony Island.  Enter Wooden Island through its southern entrance as all other access points … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Wooded Island

Free events at Wicker Park

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Free events at Wicker Park.  The Wicker Park Community hosts a number of free events year round. Here's what's coming up: Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553. Yoga In The Park When:  Tuesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Where: … [Read more...] about Free events at Wicker Park

Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

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Grant Park (including Millennium Park) contains 42 pieces of art hiding in plain site throughout the park from DuSable Harbor south to Northerly Island (not technically Grant Park). The Chicago Park District has updated their site (yeah!) and there is a map feature.  Just type in the name of the … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago

Guide to Chicago Beaches

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Guide to Chicago Beaches. Yeah! Chicago beach season commences Friday, May 25 through Monday, September 3, 2018.  The beaches are generally open from sunrise to 11PM.  Here are the highlights of all the beaches.  Check here for more details. Chicago has 26 miles of public beaches. … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago Beaches

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