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Sign up for Foxtrot account Get $10 I'd heard about Foxtrot Market and I finally checked out the Streeterville locations (535 North McClurg Court). It's really what you may have heard- a high-end convenience store. Still if one was near me I'd probably run in to get last minute items, … [Read more...] about Sign up for Foxtrot account Get $10

Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago

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 … [Read more...] about Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago

Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary. Where: North Pond Nature Sanctuary, 2610 N Cannon Dr. meet at North Pond Restaurant. When: August 14, 2021. 10AM 45-to-60 minute walks. Registration required. Please contact ahammond@lincolnparkconservancy.org for more … [Read more...] about Free Wildflower Walks at North Pond Nature Sanctuary

Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography

The Museum of Contemporary Photography is the only museum in the Midwest dedicated to photography, and its collection includes a range of works and styles. Where: Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S Michigan Avenue Reservations strongly suggested. When: … [Read more...] about Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography

Tour Wrigley Field

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

Where to buy real N95 masks

Where to buy real N95 masks Update 7/26/2021: If you're in the market for real N95 masks United States Mask has limited inventory at greatly reduced prices. 20 Masks for $29.95 plus tax and $4 shipping or 40 masks for $39.95 plus tax and $8.00 shipping. Shop here. I wear mine for … [Read more...] about Where to buy real N95 masks

Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30

Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30. Chicago Food Truck Fest is returning! Mark your calendars. Food Trucks are a great way to get a high quality and less-expensive meal on the go and you're also helping a small business owner. Check weekly listing of participating trucks on … [Read more...] about Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum free fishing classes

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free fishing classes When: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021 11:00AM-1:00PM This program is weather permitting. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. North Pond Casting Pier. The pier is located … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum free fishing classes

Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park

Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park Bring your fidos out for some free outdoor therapeutic partner yoga. Where: Washington Square Park, 901 N. State When: August 19 and September 16, 2021 6PM-7PM No need to register. Just show up. This is a 60 minute outdoor class that … [Read more...] about Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park

Free Learn to Ride Bike Classes for Adults

Free Learn to Ride Bike Classes for Adults Classes led by CDOT’s SAFE (Streets Are for Everybody) Ambassadors. These classes are offered to anyone 16-years-old or older. The two-hour class allows pre-registered participants to learn: how to position themselves when riding in the … [Read more...] about Free Learn to Ride Bike Classes for Adults

Free compost from MWRD

Free compost from MWRD Pick up free compost The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) offers free compost for pick up. Bring your own buckets, bags and shovels to pick up free compost at six water reclamation plants. Click on links below (.pdf) for compost locations and time … [Read more...] about Free compost from MWRD

Free trees from MWRD

Free trees from MWRD The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Restore the Canopy program offers FREE Black, Pin, Red and White Oak saplings. Click here for a brochure on the program and how to plant and care for your sapling. Visit the following water reclamation plants (WRPs) every … [Read more...] about Free trees from MWRD

Free Metropolitan Water Reclamation District tour

Free Metropolitan Water Reclamation District tour After reading the disturbing article in the NYTimes about how Chicago almost flooded New Orleans/Katrina style on May 17, 2020 (and may do so any day now) I was researching our Cook County water treatment system and stumbled into Metropolitan … [Read more...] about Free Metropolitan Water Reclamation District tour

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – River North

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - River North. The City will be closing select streets to traffic again this year to enable expanded outdoor dining. Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street and at some locations there will be a few communal tables set up for dining on … [Read more...] about Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – River North

Free Astronomy in the Parks

Free Astronomy in the Parks Astronomy in the Parks, hosted by the Chicago Astronomer group leads free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods. These events are part of Night out in the Parks from the Chicago Park District. Masks are required. Telescope observing is … [Read more...] about Free Astronomy in the Parks