Where to Ice Skate in Chicago. Chicago has a quite a number of places to ice skate which can be free if you bring your own skates. All rinks are outdoors unless otherwise indicated. Unfortunately most are closed due to Covid. The ones that are open have Covid occupancy … [Read more...] about Where to Ice Skate in Chicago
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Where to sled in the Chicago area
Where to sled in the Chicago area As we all know Chicago is pretty flat. I do remember sledding on "Mount Trashmore" a closed garbage dump, officially known as James Park, located at Dodge Avenue and Mulford Street in Evanston. Another location was Flick Park in Glenview. If you … [Read more...] about Where to sled in the Chicago area
The Lurie Garden: four season splendor
The Lurie Garden: four season splendor. Consider taking a walk through the Lurie Garden. It's located within Millennium Park here. Check here for more info on what to see year round. Admission is always free. Learn more about it here The Lurie Garden is actually a rooftop garden … [Read more...] about The Lurie Garden: four season splendor
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
Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers
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Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers. The Cook County Forest Preserves (CCFP) have six nature centers located around the metropolitan area. 2021: Check with each location before heading out due to Covid restrictions and closures. Activities All nature centers have activities … [Read more...] about Explore Cook County Forest Preserve Nature Centers
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon open
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Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon open Where: 337 E. Randolph St., (312) 742-3918. The Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon is open. This year you have to make reservations to skate here. Prices range from $5 (bring your own skates) to $16 with skate rental. No refunds. Maggie … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon open
Millennium Park At Home Workouts
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Millennium Park At Home Workouts. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s live events straight to concertgoers virtually. Details are sparse at this time. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park At Home Workouts
Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago
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Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago. Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago - Effective June 15, 2020 The six tennis courts are open and free on a first, come, first served basis from 8AM-pPM 7 days a week. No reservations are available. You are limited to 1 hour on a court if someone is … [Read more...] about Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago
Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass
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Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass The NBA is offering free access to NBA league pass until April 22, 2020 The NBA is extending your NBA League Pass Free Preview access, with no action required by you. This access includes full length and condensed replays of all games from the 2019-20 season, … [Read more...] about Free access to NBA and NFL Game Pass
Free access to Gold’s Gym premium app
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Free access to Gold's Gym premium app. Gold’s Gym is offering its premium app, Gold’s Amp, for free until May 31, 2020. The app offers over 600 audio and video workouts and hundreds of DJ mixes to keep you moving outside or at home. Visit goldsamp.com/promo, and enter promo code FIT60. You'll have … [Read more...] about Free access to Gold’s Gym premium app
Free Virtual Workouts Planet Fitness
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Free Virtual Workouts Planet Fitness. FREE Home Work-Ins for anyone and everyone. Stay active with our trainers and even some surprise celebrity guests. Planet Fitness is offering free virtual workouts. The gym and fitness club has launched, United We Move, a collection of 25-30 minute “work … [Read more...] about Free Virtual Workouts Planet Fitness
Free Live Stream NHL games
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Free Live Stream NHL games This is a free NHL streaming website that provides multiple links to watch any NHL game live. We offer the best NHL Streams in HD without subscription. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Regular Season, the All-Star games and the Pre-Season online from your mobile, … [Read more...] about Free Live Stream NHL games
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