Celebrate the spirit of Puerto Rican culture during Noche Caribena, (Caribbean night) an evening of free Puerto Rican music and dance at Navy Pier's Polk Brothers stage, on August 13, 2022. Hosted by the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance , Noche Caribena features an array of traditional and … [Read more...] about Noche Caribena at Navy Pier
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Meet Me on The Mile Free Events
The splendor of Michigan Avenue will be in full effect during the return of the Meet Me on The Mile events from August 18, 2022, to October 1, 2022. A full calendar of free cultural, culinary and health-focused happenings will bring even more activity to the Gold Coast … [Read more...] about Meet Me on The Mile Free Events
Free Outdoor Movie Series at Navy Pier
Navy Pier's Polk Bros Park will host a series of free family friendly movies throughout the Summer. "Water Flicks" will kick off every Monday at 6:30 pm through Auguat 29, 2022. The Lake Stage in Polk Bros. Park will come alive with classic family movies like "Are We There Yet? and … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movie Series at Navy Pier
Free Kemps Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Enjoying cool and creamy ice cream is a summertime essential and Kemps Ice Cream just made the experience a little sweeter. 10,000 scoops of Kemps Moose Tracks Ice Cream will be served up to help raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Depository on July 26, 2022. In the ultimate ice cream … [Read more...] about Free Kemps Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Barrio Arts Festival
The signature festival of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, the Barrio Arts Fest, returns to Humboldt Park on July 9-10,2022. Immerse yourself in the richness of Puerto Rican culture during this highly anticipated free festival on the grounds of the museum. Dance … [Read more...] about Barrio Arts Festival
Free interactive art exhibit, bowling and bocce at Pinstripes
Celebrate the first day of summer with an interactive art exhibit, "Chicago Looks Good on You," as well as free bowling and bocce at Pinstripes River East on June 21, 2022. A series of life-sized portraits of people wearing Chicago landmarks the Centennial Wheel, Buckingham Fountain and Cloud … [Read more...] about Free interactive art exhibit, bowling and bocce at Pinstripes
1865 Fest Juneteenth Celebration
The annual 1865 Fest brings cultural family activities, live music, educational workshops, food and fun to Garfield Park for three days, June 17-19, 2022. Honoring the Juneteeth holiday that brought freedom to enslaved Americans two years after official emancipation in 1865, the free events connect … [Read more...] about 1865 Fest Juneteenth Celebration