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Guide to Chicago Beaches

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Guide to Chicago Beaches. Yeah! Chicago beach season commences Friday, May 24 through Monday, September 2, 2019.  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

Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park

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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, Saturdays, May 25 – August 31, 2019  … [Read more...] about Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

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Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round.  Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie and … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Family fishing classes at Northerly Island

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Family fishing classes at Northerly Island with Chicago's Fish'N Kids Program at Northerly Island. When:  Saturdays May 4, 11, 18 2019, Classes are at 8:00am-10:300am. Where:  Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr. Call Fishing Program Manager Carl Vizzone at 312-859-2395 with … [Read more...] about Family fishing classes at Northerly Island

Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago

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Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago. Free on a first come, first served basis Tennis is free on a first come, first served basis. If you want to reserve at least three one hour sessions you have to obtain a permit at the field house.  Always contact the field house before heading over to confirm … [Read more...] about Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago

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

Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs

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Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs. Online Chicago Park District summer program registration begins Monday 4/22/19 @ 9am for parks located West of California Ave. Tuesday 4/23/19 @ 9am for parks located East of California Ave. Tuesday 4/23/19 @ 12 noon for gymnastics … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs

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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Discount tickets to Arlington Million

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Discount tickets to Arlington Million Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid  Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL   847-385-7500 Getting there Arlington Park is an easy train ride from downtown. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line with a $10 weekend pass good for unlimited Metra … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Arlington Million

A Day at the Races at Arlington Park

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A Day at the Races at Arlington Park. Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid  Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL   847-385-7500 Getting there Arlington Park is an easy train ride from downtown. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line with a $10 weekend pass good for unlimited Metra … [Read more...] about A Day at the Races at Arlington 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

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

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