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
Sports & Rec
New and improved Northerly Island
New and improved Northerly Island. Learn about Northerly Island improvements made in 2014-2015. Note: Due to storms in October-December, 2015 the east portion of the trail in the nature area is blocked off until further notice. They are currently consulting with the Army Corps of Engineers to … [Read more...] about New and improved Northerly Island
Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center
Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center. What is North Park Village It features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, which are situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature preserve offers trails that wind through woodland, wetland, prairie … [Read more...] about Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center
Explore Chicago’s 606
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Explore Chicago's 606. Location: Bloomingdale Ave (1800 N) from Ashland Ave. (1600 W) to Ridgeway (3750 W). Open 6AM to 11PM. CTA Guides or maps. Follow winter Trail conditions on Twitter. About: The Bloomingdale Trail is an elevated 2.7-mile-long former rail line … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago’s 606
Camp on Northerly Island Oct 1
Every year the Chicago Park District host four camping events at select parks. This year one of the parks will be Northerly Island! Family Camping at Northerly Island When: Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 2:00 PM - 10:00 AM (Oct 2) Registration opens July 10 9AM.Cancelled Where: Northerly Island … [Read more...] about Camp on Northerly Island Oct 1
Volunteer to help plant and care for trees
Get out in nature, get some exercise and help green our city. Volunteer with TreeKeepers to plant and care for trees around the city. No experience necessary. Trained TreeKeepers will be on hand supervising and assisting. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring gloves if you have … [Read more...] about Volunteer to help plant and care for trees
Wrigley Rooftop Deals
Someone recently sent me an email asking about a Wrigley rooftop deal on the website. Here's what I can tell you about rooftops and that deal. Thousands of years ago I went on a rooftop where I think I paid $25 or $30. Of course in those days my partial season ticket Terrace Reserve seat down … [Read more...] about Wrigley Rooftop Deals
Free things to do at Northerly Island
Northerly Island is a 91- acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan at the heart of the Museum Campus. It is located just south of the Adler Planetarium and east of Soldier Field. The majority of this space is dedicated to nature. The nature area at Northerly Island features beautiful strolling … [Read more...] about Free things to do at Northerly Island
Low-cost Chicago Park District Group Camping
Last year Youth Groups started to inquire about borrowing CPD gear for camping trips. In response the Chicago Park District (CPD) has developed a program called ChicaGO Explorers. ChicaGo Explorers will highlight Chicago Park District parks and take advantage of nearby forest preserve resources. … [Read more...] about Low-cost Chicago Park District Group Camping
Free classes at Athleta 101 E. Oak
Athleta will be hosting free yoga classes every Saturday in April. When: Every Saturday in July (except July 4) L2 (Lucy and Liz) Yoga 8:30AM-9:30AM Where: 101 E Oak St, 312-640-0223 Complimentary yoga class. All levels welcome. Bring your own mats. Other free fitness and yoga … [Read more...] about Free classes at Athleta 101 E. Oak
Earn points with the Chicago Park District Park Points
The Chicago Park District wants city residents to improve their fitness and get out more. They have established a program called Chicago Park District Park Points. You earn them for things like registering for park district programs and promoting the parks on social media, then redeem them for … [Read more...] about Earn points with the Chicago Park District Park Points
