Free Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest – July 13
Check out the best sand castle builders and sand sculpturists at the city of Evanston’s free Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday July 13 at Clark Street Beach, 1811 Sheridan Road. Come to watch, build an ornate castle, or maybe you are more interested in a sand sculpture. Prizes [...]
Come to the Largest FreeLit Fest in Printers Row – Jun 7
The 25th anniversary celebration of the Lit Fest on June 6-7, which is the largest free literary event in the Midwest, features new, used, antiquarian and specialty books for sale, author readings and signings, panel discussions, storytelling for kids and more.
Come enjoy the Midwest’s largest literary event! This outdoor festival offers the opportunity to hear authors speak and debate their works. It also features unique booksellers, poetry readings, exhibitors, kids activities, cooking demos, wine tastings, and much more.
Free Millennium Park Workouts – Summer Saturdays
June 5, 2009 by Explore Chicago - Events
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Begin your weekend with a workout in Millennium Park’s Great Lawn.
Free Concert By The Boilermaker Jazz Band – Jul 31
The 13th annual Chicago SummerDance Series presents free East Coast Swing dance lessons by Big City Swing and live music by the Boilermaker Jazz Band. The Boilermaker Jazz Band is an ecstatically fun band performing authentic hot jazz and swing.





