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Northerly Island Free Polar Adventure Day

Explore the natural beauty of the winter season during the annual Polar Adventure Day at Northerly Island on February 25, 2023. Bundle up and enjoy chilly fun on the Northerly Island Peninsula. Connect with nature during a day of winter adventures from noon to 3 pm. Activities include … [Read more...] about Northerly Island Free Polar Adventure Day

Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago

Chicago will ring in the Lunar New Year with a series of parades, performances and marketplaces throughout the city. For 2023, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Rabbit 4721, which symbolizes a year of prosperity, peace and longevity. Explore the festive … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago

Chicago Children’s Museum Free Family Days

Enjoy fun-filled days of free family activities at the Chicago Children's Museum on the last Thursday of every month, January through May, as well as September and October in 2023. Bring kids under 10 years old to Navy Pier for engaging events at the Chicago Children's Museum during free … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Museum Free Family Days

Free Chinese Cuisine in America Exhibit

Discover the stories and history behind popular Chinese dishes like dim sum and chop suey at the new exhibit, "Chinese Cusine in America: Stories, Struggles and Successes," at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago. Explore the popularization of Chinese cuisine and the immigration tales that are … [Read more...] about Free Chinese Cuisine in America Exhibit

Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration

Navy Pier will host a free, interactive, family-friendly celebration of the Lunar New Year with the event, Global Connections: Lunar New Year, on January 28, 2023. Honor the Year of the Rabbit with traditional art, dance, music and food from different Asian cultures. Discover different … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration

Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

The Uptown neighborhood celebrates its 40-year tradition of honoring the Lunar New Year with the Argyle New Year Celebration on January 28, 2023. The festivities include a colorful parade, family fun activities, an art walk and restaurant offerings. Hop on down to honor the Year of the … [Read more...] about Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

The month's festivities continue with events to honor the lunar new year in Chicago. January 22, 2023, marks the lunar new year of the Rabbit 4721. Celebrate the excitement and colors of the lunar new year at the Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade on January 29, 2023. Get ready for … [Read more...] about Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

The Promised Land Art Opening at Southside Community Art Center

The Great Migration, a mass exodus that involved approximately six million Black people migrating from the South to the North from 1910 to 1970, was one of the largest movements of people in U.S. history. With jobs, social opportunities and basic rights denied in the Jim Crow South, Chicago was … [Read more...] about The Promised Land Art Opening at Southside Community Art Center

2023 Free Chicago Museum Days

Chicago boasts an impressive number of acclaimed museums and cultural institutions. All across the city, there are museums to document the history and culture of various people, topics, and interests. Most of these public institutions feature free days at certain times of the … [Read more...] about 2023 Free Chicago Museum Days

Chicago Travel & Adventure Show Discount Tickets

The travel industry has definitely changed over the last few years. Deciding how, where and when to travel has grown more complex, especially with the pandemic and various travel restrictions. Head to the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show for resources, discounts and ideas about your next vacation … [Read more...] about Chicago Travel & Adventure Show Discount Tickets

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events

Dive into the fanciful world of puppetry at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, which presents master puppeteers from around the world in an array of performances throughout the city. Performance tickets range from $20-$30 but the festival also supplies a selection … [Read more...] about Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events

Kwanzaa Celebration at Garfield Park

Chicago celebrates the seven-day, African American holiday of Kwanzaa with performances, plays, story-times and festivals throughout the city. Garfield Park will honor Kwanzaa with a free day of music, dance and art on December 31, 2022. Kwanzaa commemorates African traditions within African … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at Garfield Park