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Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park

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Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park. Kick off your summer weekend with a FREE morning workout on the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.  Workouts are open to people with all levels of experience. When: Every Saturday, Saturdays, May 25 – August 31, 2019  … [Read more...] about Free Saturday morning workouts at Millennium Park

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

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Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park. When: See schedule below. Start times are approximate.  Movies start at dusk. Where: In Lincoln Park or Parks throughout the neighborhood. Details below. (312) 742-7726 The Chicago Park District will  be screening movies in Lincoln Park (the actual park) or … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens

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Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens When: Select Sundays June 2, 9, 23, July 7, 21, Aug 11, 25 and Sept 8, 2019 10:30AM-11:15AM Register here.  Stay for a free classical music concert after the tour. Where: Wicker Park, Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens Meet West Side of Field House at … [Read more...] about Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens

Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

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Harold Washington Library: Free Lectures. Where:  Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Always call to confirm. Subject to cancellation.  What's the Whole Story? The Status of Chicago's Women and Girls Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:00PM – 8:00PM Seating is … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts

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Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts When:  Every Thursday June 6-August 29, 2019, 6:30 to 9:00pm. (weather permitting) Where:  Giddings Plaza, 4733 N. Lincoln Ave The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free summer concert series. Schedule and bands (Bands subject to … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts

Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

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Newberry Library: Free genealogy research seminar When: First Saturday of the month. 9:00-10:00am Jan. 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, 2019.  Events subject to change.  Call in advance to confirm. Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

Free DJ Series Navy Pier

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Free DJ Series Navy Pier When: Saturdays, May 25–August 31, 2019 4:00pm-6:00pm Complete schedule. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, South Dock Free Trolleys Wave Wall Performance Platform Head to Navy Pier’s South Dock at the Wave Wall Performance Platform for a DJ set as part of Wave Wall Wax, … [Read more...] about Free DJ Series Navy Pier

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering on the 31st of each month all year a scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.70. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

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City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops. The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall Located at 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805 unless indicated otherwise. You can register … [Read more...] about City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 2-November 7, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

Free fitness classes at Navy Pier

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Free fitness classes at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are offering free fitness classes most of the year. When: Tuesdays, June 4 – August 20, 2019  6:00pm – 7:00pm. Subject to change without notice. Where: Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros Park Performance Lawn, City … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes at Navy Pier

Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

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Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below for more information and to register. If an event is … [Read more...] about Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

Maximize Q3 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

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Maximize Q3 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back . If you have a regular Chase Freedom credit card (not Freedom Unlimited) you may be aware of the 5% cash back quarterly bonus for spending up to $1,500 in specific categories each quarter. Q3 July 1-September 30, 2019 categories are: gas stations and … [Read more...] about Maximize Q3 2019 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

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Discount admission Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: Limited time For a limited time get discount tickets to Brookfield Zoo. General Admission for One Adult, Child, or Senior to Brookfield Zoo As always read all the terms and conditions … [Read more...] about Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

AMC movies passes for $9.75

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AMC movies passes for $9.75.  In this post I explain how to save money on movie tickets.  I try to go to the movies on Tuesdays only ($6 Tuesdays) but that doesn't always work out so I always use AMC Yellow Passes that I buy for $9 from Sam's Club.  Most movies are around $16 except for matinees so … [Read more...] about AMC movies passes for $9.75

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