Free Days This Month at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry – Sept 7-10 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

[ September 7, 2010; September 8, 2010; September 9, 2010; September 10, 2010; September 13, 2010; September 14, 2010; September 20, 2010; September 21, 2010; September 27, 2010; September 28, 2010; ] This is a great month for free days at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.   There is a free week on September 7-10 and free museum days on Sept 13, 14 and 20, 21, and 27, 28.  The MSI’s ongoing mission has been to inspire the inventive genius in visitors with [...]

MCA’s Free Museum Admission and Tuesdays on the Terrace: Charles Heath – August 31

The MCA presents free live jazz concerts every Tuesday this summer during Tuesdays on the Terrace, presented by Macy’s. The MCA also has free admission all day on Tuesdays. August 31′s performance features Charles Heath. For a nice casual evening, bring your own blanket or rent an MCA lawn chair ($5 each) [...]

Visiting Chicago: Check out Many Free Green Eco-Attactions

If you are looking for some eco-travel options or just a great weekend away, Chicago is a great eco-destination with a number of Chicago green attractions that have free admission.  Chicago has been a national leader in its commitment to green architecture, buildings, attractions and amenities offered in a large city. More than 20 years [...]

Come out on Free Thursdays at Notebaert Nature Museum

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year and Thursdays are free admission days, filled with exciting daily programs for the whole family. So gather up the family and get there for free museum days. Check out the Monarch Butterfly exhibition and [...]

Free Admission, Free Jazz Concert at MCA – August 17

[ August 17, 2010; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The MCA presents free live jazz concerts every Tuesday this summer during Tuesdays on the Terrace, presented by Macy’s. The MCA also has free admission all day on Tuesdays.  On August 17, talented and prolific vibraphonist-composer Jason Adasiewicz performs with Mike Reed and Nate McBride.  For a nice casual evening, bring your own blanket or [...]

Free Movie: School of Rock – August 11

49th Ward Alderman, Joe Moore, is sponsoring a fun Movie in the Park this evening (Wednesday, August 11th) after dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) at Touhy Park, 7358 N. Paulina (at Jarvis).
School of Rock, a musical comedy film about a hard rock singer and guitarist, who disguises himself as a substitute teacher at a [...]

Free Admission on Mondays at Chicago History Museum

Are you looking for things to do in Chicago and maybe check out one the great free Chicago attractions?  Come check out the Chicago History Museum, which is free on Mondays (which would be August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 and August 30 this month).  Bring the the kids and family to [...]

Free Admission to Field Museum on Second Mondays – August 9

It is time for more Field Museum Free Days!  There are 52 days a year when basic admission is free – including the Second Monday free day this month –August 9, 2010. In addition, there is a free day on August 24.  So come on down to the Field Museum at 1400 South [...]

What Chicago Attractions are Free on Tuesday in Chicago

[ August 3, 2010; August 10, 2010; August 17, 2010; August 24, 2010; August 31, 2010; September 7, 2010; September 14, 2010; September 21, 2010; September 28, 2010; October 5, 2010; October 12, 2010; October 19, 2010; October 26, 2010; November 2, 2010; November 9, 2010; November 16, 2010; November 23, 2010; November 30, 2010; December 7, 2010; December 14, 2010; December 21, 2010; ] There are lots of free things to do in Chicago and we have put together the following list of free things to do in Chicago on  Tuesdays.  Chicago has more than 50 cultural institutions who offer free days and free admission at certain times.   Some museums offer free admission one day per week, and some [...]

Free Museum Day, Concert, Tours: MCA on Free Tuesdays – Aug 3

[ August 3, 2010; ] Looking for a great things to do in Chicago? Why not check out the Museum of Contemporary Art, a “Top 10″ Chicago attraction, that is free to everyone on Tuesdays?  They have free tours, where you can join an MCA Volunteer Guide for a tour of the museum’s exhibitions and collection. All [...]

Free First Sundays at Chicago Children’s Museum – August 1

[ August 1, 2010; ] Looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend with your children?  The Chicago Children’s Museum , one of the best Chicago attractions, has free admission for kids 15 and under on Target Free First Sundays (August 1 this month) from 10am to 8pm so grab the kids and head down for some great family [...]

MCA’s Tuesdays on the Terrace: Corey Wilkes – July 27

Looking for a great outdoor music experience? Why not check out the Museum of Contemporary Art, a “Top 10″ Chicago attraction, that hosts free live jazz concerts every Tuesday this summer during “Tuesdays on the Terrace”. The July 27 performance features Corey Wilkes. The music starts at 5:30pm every Tuesday. Museum admission is [...]

Free Museums this Week in Chicago – July 26-31

If you are looking for things to do in Chicago, why not check out one of our fine museums, especially if you can catch it on a free admission day.  Many of Chicago’s more than 50 cultural institutions, historic sites and museums have designated ‘free days’ throughout the year so grab a friend, [...]

FREE Family Workshop: Things with Wings: Bees, Butterflies and Birds” – July 24

[ July 24, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Come out for the FREE family workshop called “Things with Wings: Bees, Butterflies and Birds”, Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. The garden is buzzing with flying creatures of all shapes and sizes. Join [...]

FREE Jazz: MCA Tuesdays on the Terrace – Matt Ulery’s Loom – July 20

[ July 20, 2010; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The MCA presents free live jazz concerts every Tuesday this summer during Tuesdays on the Terrace. The July 20 performance features Matt Ulery’s Loom. The music, while coming from the American and European jazz tradition, including highly syncopated rhythms, modern jazz harmony, and improvisation, is also influenced by folk music from the Americas [...]

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