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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 18

Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day. Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free general admission-for-two to hundreds of participating museums across the United States. This years selection of Illinois is extremely limited, probably due to Covid, so I've included Wisconsin and Indiana … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 18

Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents

Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents If you live in the suburbs and have a library card from a participating library you may be able to get free or discount museum passes through the Museum Adventure Pass program. If passes are available can check them out either … [Read more...] about Discount museum admission for suburban Chicago residents

Discount admission with Explore More Illinois

Discount admission with Explore More Illinois I was looking for ways for suburban residents can get discount admission to area attractions and museums and I discovered the Explore More Illinois website. Unfortunately the Chicago Public Library does not participate in this program. I … [Read more...] about Discount admission with Explore More Illinois

Visit Illinois Railway Museum

Visit Illinois Railway Museum Where: 7000 Olson Road, Union, Illinois, 60180 1-815-923-4391. Check the website for current hours. Admission : Adult (Ages 18 - 64) $11.00 - $15.00. Child Ages 2 - 12 $8.00 - $11.00. Youth ages 13 - 17 $9.00 - $13.00. Senior Ages 65+ $9.00 - $13.00. … [Read more...] about Visit Illinois Railway Museum

Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago

Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago If you're looking to get out of the house and into nature consider renting a boat at one of the Cook County Forest Preserves locations. Boating availability is weather dependent so call first before heading out. Personally if you have no … [Read more...] about Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago

Join Red Robin Royalty get free birthday burger

Join Red Robin Royalty get free birthday burger Enjoy rewards like a Free Birthday Burger and 10th Item Free. You'll also get offers for discounts and other deals. Sometimes Red Robins offers free kids meals on Wednesdays. Join now. Find more restaurant deals and coupons … [Read more...] about Join Red Robin Royalty get free birthday burger

Free Tree Walks around Chicago

Free Tree Walks around Chicago. Treekeepers offers free tree walks around Chicago from time-to-time. Each walk is different with tree id and more. Tree Walk of Garfield Park Conservatory When: Fri, Jul 16, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Register Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 … [Read more...] about Free Tree Walks around Chicago

Denny’s all-you-can-eat pancakes $4

Denny’s all-you-can-eat pancakes $4. Denny’s is serving all-you-can-eat pancakes for $4 every day. You can find this deal on their Value Menu at participating locations. According to Denny’s, the offer is a permanent fixture on its menu. Locations Denny's 711 N Harlem Avenue, Oak … [Read more...] about Denny’s all-you-can-eat pancakes $4

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Lunch on LaSalle

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - Lunch on LaSalle. I read about this a while ago but somehow missed that it started on July 5, 2021. Lunch on LaSalle is sponsored by BOMA/Chicago, an association of 240 downtown buildings owners and managers. When: Every Tuesday through … [Read more...] about Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Lunch on LaSalle

Lake County Fair July 30-August 1

Lake County Fair July 30-August 1 When: July 30-August 1, 2021 Where: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 847-680-7200 Get tickets here The fairgrounds are about a miles from the Prairie Crossing Station on the Milwaukee District North … [Read more...] about Lake County Fair July 30-August 1

$5 off at Panera

$5 off at Panera Now through August 31, 2021 Panera is offering $5 off on orders of $20 or more with code: PANERAPICNIC. Code can be used multiple times during the Promotion Period. See all Terms and conditions below. Terms and conditions Purchase required. Through 8/31/2021 … [Read more...] about $5 off at Panera

Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward

Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward I don't live in the 2nd Ward but I get their newsletter because that Ward includes the area around Water Tower, River North and more. Anyway I saw in their latest newsletter that Alderman Hopkins is offering residents of the 2nd Ward free general … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets 2nd Ward

Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

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Senior Savings Day at Walgreens. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers Balance Rewards/myWalgreens members age 55 and older a discount on all regularly priced merchandise in-store and online. Save 20%in-store and online on select brands. Senior Savings Day at Walgreens First … [Read more...] about Senior Savings Day at Walgreens

Free kids events Navy Pier

Free kids events Navy Pier. When: Friday, June 4-August 21, 2021 Session 1: 10am-10:45am Session 2: 11am-11:45am Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Map Free and open to the public. This is not a drop off program. Parents or guardians must stay for the entire … [Read more...] about Free kids events Navy Pier

Chinatown Summer Fair July 31-Aug 1

The Chinatown Summer Fair this weekend. When: Saturday-Sunday, Sunday, July 23-August 1, 2021. Saturday 12 pm-10pm, and Sunday 12pm-7pm Where: 2200 S. Wentworth (at Cermak Rd.) to 24th Place FREE Admission Consider riding the water taxi to Chinatown from downtown. Here's a … [Read more...] about Chinatown Summer Fair July 31-Aug 1