When the weather outside is frightful, head to Chicago museums for an indoor cultural adventure. In December, many museums offer free days for Illinois residents to enjoy the exhibits so mark these dates on your calendar. The Field Museum will offer free admission for Illinois residents on … [Read more...] about Free Museum Days for December
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Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
View 120 detailed portraits of indigenous people during the mid-19th century in an exhibit of rarely seen images, "Indigenous Portraits Unbound" at the Newberry Library through March 30, 2023. Examine photos from one of the most expensive and influential books in the United States before … [Read more...] about Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Discover the history and preservation efforts of the historic Pullman neighborhood with a visit to the community's 50th anniversary exhibit, "From Wrecking Ball to National Park," at the Pullman Exhibit Hall, through December 31, 2023. View photos and artifacts and listen to an audio tour of … [Read more...] about Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory
Enjoy the creative art of origami during a free Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturday afternoons on November 11 and December 9, 2023. Children and adults will discover how to transform flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional art forms during these interactive sessions. … [Read more...] about Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory
Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago's landmark artist's haven which boasts 10 floors of art studios and performance spaces, celebrates 125 years as the "heartbeat of arts and culture in America" with the Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration on October 13, 2023. A home for art in all forms, the historic Fine Arts … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration
Free Chicago Dance and Music at Harris Fest
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance with a free, all-day festival of performances by acclaimed resident dance and music companies at Harris Fest, on September 9, 2023. Over 20 Chicago music and dance companies will dazzle crowds all over the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Dance and Music at Harris Fest
Free Kids Lunchabuild Adventure
The beloved children's lunch time meal, Lunchables, has been transformed into an interactive pop up game,the Lunchabuild Adventure, which will take over Millennium Park on August 10 -13, 2023. Kids can weave through a life-sized Lunchable that stands 10 feet tall and 34 feet wide. The Lunchabuild … [Read more...] about Free Kids Lunchabuild Adventure
Free Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks
Grab a blanket or chair, pack a picnic and head to parks all over the city for the beloved annual Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks. This year's pop-up events will mix popular music and interdisciplinary art with scenes and speeches from Shakespeare's plays that explore how we can all be heroes … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks
View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express
Entertain the kiddies all summer long with budget-priced, family-friendly movies at Regal Summer Movie Express promotion, which offers $2 tickets from June 13-August 16 2023. Every Tuesday and Wednesday during the promotion, the first movie of the day will cost $2 and when you join the free Regal … [Read more...] about View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express
Free Hyde Park Art Center Days
The creative fun of art making, exhibit tours, workshops and artist talks returns with the free quarterly event, Hyde Park Art Center Days, on April 22, 2023. This family-friendly program offers art-centered activities for the whole family. This season's installment features artmaking using tin … [Read more...] about Free Hyde Park Art Center Days
Free Easter Egg Hunt at NewCity
Hop on down to the NewCity complex for the third annual Easter Egg Hunt, "NewCity and the Chocolate Factory" on April 1. 2023. This free event is open to children under 16. Step into a world of pure imagination with over 20,000 eggs stuffed with candy and toys, music, face painting, a candy … [Read more...] about Free Easter Egg Hunt at NewCity
New Interactive Art Installation at Navy Pier
Stroll through glowing reflections that mimic planetary and solar movements at the new art installation, "Solstice" at Navy Pier. The free exhibit creates a new audio-visual reality with sound, light, AI and projections through April 16, 2023. Using large-scale sculptures and audiovisual … [Read more...] about New Interactive Art Installation at Navy Pier
