Adler Planetarium reopens July 3 When: Saturday, July 3, 2021. Illinois Resident Discount Days are July 3-4, July 10-11, and July 17-18. Subsequent weekend events will be the regular price of $15. So the Skyshows are free on those days! The July 3 Skyshows are sold … [Read more...] about Adler Planetarium reopens July 3 Free days
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Lincoln Park Chicago Happy Hours
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Lincoln Park Chicago Happy Hours Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled. Now many are coming back. I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed. Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy HourDining out can be expensive. A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Chicago Happy Hours
Where to recycle everything in Chicago
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Where to recycle everything in Chicago. Here's how to get rid of all the packaging and detritus from the holidays. Here's a Cheat Sheet I found and thought I'd share (it's a .pdf). Good luck. This is also helpful if you're new to the area, having a big clear out or are thinking about … [Read more...] about Where to recycle everything in Chicago
Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours
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Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled. Now many are coming back. I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed. Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive. A great way to get a cheap meal and adult … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours
Free City of Chicago chemical and computer recycling
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Free City of Chicago chemical and computer recycling The City is restarting it's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling program. Have a clear out of your cupboards, closets, storage space and garage. Then dispose of your household chemicals responsibly and recycle your old computers and … [Read more...] about Free City of Chicago chemical and computer recycling
Chicago Loop Happy Hours
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Chicago Loop Happy Hours Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled. Now many are coming back. I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed. Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive. A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) is … [Read more...] about Chicago Loop Happy Hours
Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours
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Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours. Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled. Now many are coming back. I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed. Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive. A great way to get a cheap meal and adult … [Read more...] about Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours
Chicago Children’s Museum reopens July 2
Chicago Children's Museum reopens July 2. The Chicago Children's Museum is reopening. Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10am - 6pm. Also open on Labor Day - Monday, September 6, Columbus Day - Monday, October 11, Veterans Day - Monday, November 11, and Full week of play - Sunday, … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Museum reopens July 2
Cheap eats Navy Pier Chicago
Cheap eats Navy Pier Chicago. Most of the better food options at Navy Pier are pricey so you need to order selectively. If you’re on a budget bring your own food and beverages (non-alcoholic) in. You can still eat in the food court, the large communal seating areas past the food court, outside … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Navy Pier Chicago
TheRealReal: Sign up and get $25 credit
TheRealReal: Sign up and get $25 credit The RealReal opened a store at 940 N. Michigan Avenue last October. It's been on my massive post-lockdown list of things to check out and I finally made it over there. Before going I wanted to check out the website but it blocks you from … [Read more...] about TheRealReal: Sign up and get $25 credit
Where to play miniature golf Chicago area
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Where to play miniature golf Chicago area Miniature golf is a relatively inexpensive fun thing to do and many of the following options are outdoors and we're lucky to have a ton of option in the Chicago area. I've found some deals listed below. Also check all websites for daily specials. If … [Read more...] about Where to play miniature golf Chicago area
Pop-up Book Sale Lakeview
Pop-up Book Sale Lakeview ADD TO CALENDAR When: Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:00PM-5:00PM Where: Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave When: Sun, July 18, Sat, August 14, and Sun, September 12, 2021 Where: Lakeview Low-line Market 3400 N. Southport Ave. Help the environment by purchasing … [Read more...] about Pop-up Book Sale Lakeview
How to care for your yard in a drought
How to care for your yard in a drought I just watched the June 14, 2021 episode and they had the Morton Arboretum on talking about plant care during the ongoing drought in the Chicago area. (I had no idea we were in a drought! Who knew? Didn't it rain Saturday?) You can watch it here. … [Read more...] about How to care for your yard in a drought
Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider
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Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider Loyalty programs with a membership fee are sometimes just not worth the cost, once you tally the benefits. However, if you go to the movies often, AMC Theatres' rewards program, AMC Stubs, offers good value at the box office and on concessions. Now as of June … [Read more...] about Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – West Loop
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - West Loop. 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 – West Loop
