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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

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 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

Northerly Island $5 snowtrekking

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Northerly Island $5 snow trekking When:   January 4, 11, 18, 2020 10AM-2PM. Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., Call (312) 745-2910. Age Range: Any. Call to confirm. Event subject to change without notice. There must be at least three inches of snow. Check out snowshoeing and … [Read more...] about Northerly Island $5 snowtrekking

Register for Chicago Park District winter programs

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Register for Chicago Park District winter programs. Registration Dates Parks located west of California Avenue (2800 W.) will begin registration on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 9 am. Parks located east of California Avenue (2800 W.) will begin registration on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 9 … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District winter programs

Free Workouts at Gallagher Way

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Free Workouts at Gallagher Way.  Gallagher Way hosts free workouts from May-September. Where: 3635 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. All participants must complete the Fitness Waiver Form. Waiver forms will be available on site the day of each event. Orangetheory Fitness … [Read more...] about Free Workouts at Gallagher Way

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

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

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

Deals at Pinstripes Chicago

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Deals at Pinstripes Chicago. Pinstripes is a bowling, bocce and Italian dining venue located at the former River East Arts Center.  In addition to 11 bowling lanes and seven bocce courts there's an outdoor patio and a fireplace. Where: 435 E. Illinois St.,  312-527-3010 Pinstrips offers deals … [Read more...] about Deals at Pinstripes Chicago

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