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Free Fulton Market Expo

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Free Fulton Market Expo When:  May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7 & October 5, 9am-1pm (weather permitting). Where:  800 block of West Fulton Market (btwn. Peoria and Green Streets) The market runs the first Saturday of the month, May to October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will … [Read more...] about Free Fulton Market Expo

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Free Wooded Island Bird Walks

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Free Wooded Island Bird Walks. When: Every Saturday 2019 8AM Where: Wooded Island Jackson Park.  Meet at the parking lot south of the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) 5700 S Lake Shore Dr.  Parking lot is accessible via Science Drive, the intersection just south of 57th Drive and MSI. For … [Read more...] about Free Wooded Island Bird Walks

Discount admission American Writers Museum

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Discount admission American Writers Museum Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor (312) 702-7407. The excellent American Writer's Museum covers the history of writers in America and has interesting and interactive exhibits throughout. There is also a children's room. Half Off General Admission for … [Read more...] about Discount admission American Writers Museum

Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

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Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Where:  Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, 225 W Fullerton Pkwy When:  May 18, June 15, July 20, August 31, September 21, October 5, 201910AM 45-to-60 minute walks. Registration required. If the "free" tickets are not available you should be able to … [Read more...] about Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

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Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

Join Lou Malnati's Rewards, Get $5 free Do you love Lou Malnati’s? Do you like getting free food as a reward for ordering? If your answer to either of these questions is “YES!” then sign up for Lou Malnati's Rewards and start getting rewarded for enjoying your favorite foods from Lou's! For a … [Read more...] about Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

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Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program

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Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program When:  Wednesdays, May 29-October 2, 2019 6:30pm-8:00pm (No screenings July 3 and September 18) Where:  Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North August 21 The Man Who Bought the Moon L’uomo … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys. When:  Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:00PM-10:00PM.  RSVP for a free drink. Check back here and you should be able to RSVP for all future dates at once. Where: Auditorium Theater Alley, 416 S. Michigan The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago

Here's the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago. If you're thinking about heading to a museum on free day but wondering exactly what you get I've done the legwork for you. Location: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827.  All free museum days. Regular admission is … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Adler Planetarium Chicago

Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art. Every Tuesday is free day for Illinois residents but if you're a non-resident or want to go on a different day here's a deal: $12 -- Museum of Contemporary Art: Admission for 1 The Deal Travelzoo members save 20% on admission to the Museum of … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

Discount tickets to Legoland

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Discount tickets to Legoland. $13.98 for General Admission for One Adult or Child to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago ($27.95 Value) Where: Legoland: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg,  847-592-9700 Choice of: General Admission for One Adult or Child … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Legoland

Free water test for Chicago residents

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Free water test for Chicago residents. If you're concerned about the lead levels in your water Chicago residents can test their water for free.  How it works To get your free test you can either call 311 or fill out a form here to request a kit. The City of Chicago Department of Water … [Read more...] about Free water test for Chicago residents

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater. Where:  Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773-871-6604 When:  Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 10:30AM-2:30PM Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater will be shown during the Southport Art Fest.  For those … [Read more...] about Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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Free Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum

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Free Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum Where:  Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, U.S. District Court, Room 2144 A, 219 S. Dearborn Street When:  Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m., closed on federal holidays Well I did not know anything about this museum until I saw an … [Read more...] about Free Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum

U-Pick Farms around Chicago

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U-Pick Farms around Chicago. It's that time of year again. Growing up we would, at least once a year, drive out to farms and pick berries, pumpkins and apples if our apple tree wasn't producing that year. It was fun to run around in the fields and be helpful. And I'm sure it was economical because … [Read more...] about U-Pick Farms around Chicago

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