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Where to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city’s most spectacular and beloved summer traditions. First held in 1959, this lakefront spectacle has…
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10 free things to do in Chicago this July
This month, catch a free summer music festival in Millennium Park, wander a world-class museum, and explore a Chicago neighborhood with a friendly local guide—…
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The best free things to do in Millennium Park this summer
Millennium Park events this summer Free evening concerts on Monday and Thursday from June 15 – Aug. 6 Free movie screenings on Tuesdays from June…
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Where to see spring flowers in Chicago
It’s springtime in Chicago and the city is in bloom! From yellow daffodils to bright red tulips to pastel cherry blossoms, flowers are popping up…
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Free things to do in Chicago all summer long
Want to get the most out of summer in Chicago — without breaking the bank? We’ve got your back. The city is full of free…
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10 things you shouldn’t miss at Chicago’s Millennium Park Campus
The Millennium Park Campus is the heart of Chicago. Locals and visitors alike gather here to picnic in the grass, cool off in the fountain,…
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Enjoy free theatre events in Chicago all summer long
It’s the Year of Chicago Theatre, and this summer is packed with plenty of ways to join the celebration. There’s outdoor movie screenings, theatre performances…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap
The best cheap things to do in Chicago for Halloween
The spookiest season of the year can also get pretty expensive. Whether it’s splurging on the perfect costume or shelling out for a bar package,…
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10 Chicago museums for $10 or less
World-class arts and culture on a budget? Chicago has you covered. Here are 20 museums and attractions with admission fees of $10 or less — and…
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5 things you didn’t know about the Lakefront Trail
If you haven’t been to the Lakefront Trail in Chicago, you’re missing a lot of natural beauty (all FREE for everyone to enjoy), efficient transportation…
Dining, Free & cheap, Nightlife
All the cheap (even free) brewery tours in Chicago
What’s better than an awesome brewery tour in Chicago? A free brewery tour, obviously. Here’s your guide to all the free brewery tours in Chicago…
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