Free entrance to America’s National Parks. America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when they're free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for 2017 and work a free visit into your vacation plans. The Deal On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 124 National … [Read more...] about Free entrance to America’s National Parks
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Free events The 606 Chicago
Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is exploding with free things to do for all ages all through the summer. That’s Weird Grandma at Churchill Field When: Tue, Aug 15 2017 · 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Churchill Field, 1943 W. Bloomingdale (1825 N. Damen Ave) That’s Weird, … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago
Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago
Grant Park (including Millennium Park) contains 43 pieces of art hiding in plain site throughout the park from DuSable Harbor south to Northerly Island (not technically Grant Park). 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 … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour of Grant Park Chicago
Free Lunchtime Tree Walks around Chicago
Free Lunchtime Tree Walks around Chicago. Get out into nature and learn about our urban trees with experienced tree experts and foresters. Summer Tree Walk at Garfield Park Conservatory When: Friday, July 21, 2017 10AM--12PM Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue. Meet … [Read more...] about Free Lunchtime Tree Walks around Chicago
National Parks Lifetime Pass Cost Increase Aug 28
National Parks Lifetime Pass Cost Increase. The $10 America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime pass is the best deal in travel. Now the price is increasing to $80 on August 28. Given the fact that the pass price hasn't changed since 1994 and that many of the National Park facilities are dilapidated … [Read more...] about National Parks Lifetime Pass Cost Increase Aug 28
Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago
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
Explore Cook County Forest Preserves
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
Chicago Park District low cost camping
Chicago Park District low cost camping. The Chicago Park District offers four annual opportunities for Family Camping within a Chicago Park District park. If you like camping but don't want to spend the time and money driving to a remote location you might want to check out one of these sites. … [Read more...] about Chicago Park District low cost camping
Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers
Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers. The Cook County Forest Preserves (CCFP) have six nature centers located around the metropolitan area. Activities All nature centers have activities year round for all ages. Hiking and exploring the nature centers is free. All locations also have … [Read more...] about Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers
Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park
Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park. Kick off your summer weekend with a FREE morning workout on the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Workouts are open to people with all levels of experience. When: Every Saturday, June 3-September 2, 2017, 7 - 11 … [Read more...] about Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park
Free Yoga at Millennium Park
Free Yoga at Millennium Park. De-stress at midweek with FREE morning yoga on the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Open to people with all levels of experience. When: Every Wednesday, June 6-August 31, 2017, 7:30-8:15AM Where: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at Millennium Park
Tickets on sale Bears Family Fun Fest
Tickets on sale Bears Family Fun Fest. Bear down! Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Thursday, June 29 at 11:00 am Central. Group tickets (20 or more) can be purchased by calling the Chicago Bears Ticket Sales and Service Team at (847) 615-BEAR (2327). Be sure to secure the best locations … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale Bears Family Fun Fest
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