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Free entrance to America’s National Parks

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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 2018 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

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

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 Workouts at Gallagher Way

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Free Workouts at Gallagher Way.  Gallagher Way, formerly known as The Park at Wrigley, hosts free workouts from May-September. Where: 3637 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. All participants must complete the Fitness Waiver Form. Please complete the form online in advance. … [Read more...] about Free Workouts at Gallagher Way

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 5, 12, 19 2018, Classes are at 8am-9:30am and 9:30am-11:00am. Where:  Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr. The fee this year is $5 which includes fishing equipment, bait … [Read more...] about Family fishing classes at Northerly Island

Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park

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Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park. Here's what's there and everything is free except the Climbing Wall, City Mini Golf, scooter rental and reserved Tennis Courts. The Climbing Wall and Tennis Courts are open. Mini Golf will open April 20, 2018 weather permitting. Location:  337 E. Randolph, … [Read more...] about Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park

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