Explore the mysterious world beneath the ocean with the Chicago Field Museum's exciting new interactive exhibit, "Unseen Oceans," which allows visitors to enter an underwater cavern and view sea life up close. With more than 70 percent of the Earth covered by water, "Unseen Oceans" unveils … [Read more...] about Dive Beneath the Water at Field Museum’s new Interactive Exhibit
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Timeout Market Chicago Easter Event
Hop over to Timeout Market Chicago for a family-friendly, free, Easter at the Market event on March 31, 2024, in the West Loop neighborhood. Hunt for eggs on the second floor of the market, sample tasty treats at the market's food court and take photos with the Easter Bunny during this egg-citing … [Read more...] about Timeout Market Chicago Easter Event
Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Holi, the Hindu celebration that welcomes spring with vividly colored powders, will be hosted in a free event at Navy Pier as part of the Global Connections series. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, participants can throw a rainbow of colored powders outside on the South … [Read more...] about Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
The Chicago holiday season is never complete without the natural beauty of the Garfield Park Holiday Flower Show. This year's theme is Celebrating Silver , commemorating the conservatory alliance's 25th anniversary with silver foliage through January 7, 2024. Stroll through the displays of … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
Field Museum Chicago Free Every Tuesday for the Rest of the Year
Chicago museum free days are a very popular time to explore world-class museums without an admission charge. Typically, only a few days are free every month but the Field Museum has just announced free admission for Illinois residents every Tuesday through the end of 2023. Discover exciting new … [Read more...] about Field Museum Chicago Free Every Tuesday for the Rest of the Year
St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
Get ready for the welcoming traditional German toasts of "Prost!" to echo throughout the courtyard during the 57h annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest on September 29-October 1, 2023. St. Benedict parish celebrates its German roots with a family-friendly fest that includes German food and … [Read more...] about St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
Free Canto Latino Festival
Explore the diverse musical styles of Mexico at "Canto Latino: Creando Mole" a free outdoor festival that celebrates the sounds of Mexico including cumbia, ranchera and mariachi on September 30, 2023, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly Chicago Children's Choir, will … [Read more...] about Free Canto Latino Festival
Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Free Museum Admissions for July
Most Chicago museums offer free admission days during the cold months of January and February when being inside a museum is a welcome respite from the blustery weather. For July 2023, there are a few museums that are offering free admission days for visitors to enjoy exhibits and cool relief during … [Read more...] about Free Museum Admissions for July
Festival On The Square
Congo Square Theatre Company, one of Chicago's most acclaimed theater groups, will commemorate its 26th anniversary with "Festival on The Square," a popular program of free live theater readings, food and drinks on June 22, 2023, and June 28, 2023. Attend an elevated happy hour and theater … [Read more...] about Festival On The Square
Kids Bowl Free All Summer
Keep the kids active every day of the summer with the free Kids Bowl Free program. Roll on out to Chicago's Lawn Lanes and Waveland Bowl for free kids bowling all Summer. The Kids Bowl Free program supplies two free games for each kid every day of the Summer. The first step is to register … [Read more...] about Kids Bowl Free All Summer
Free Interactive Dance Pop Ups
Experience the joys of dance by choreographer and Guggenheim fellow Nejla Yatkin in Chicago parks throughout the city. Yatkin will supply mesmerizing Firebird dances with live music, starting on June 8, 2023. For four weeks, Yatkin will perform 16 dance meditations that reflect the relationship … [Read more...] about Free Interactive Dance Pop Ups