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Read more of the article: "The City of Chicago unveils the 2025 festival and event lineup"

The City of Chicago unveils the 2025 festival and event lineup

Posted 20 days ago in Arts & Culture, Fun for Free, Summer Events

5 MIN READ – Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today the 2025 lineup of spring and summer festivals and events starting…

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Read more of the article: "2025 Free Museum Days"

2025 Free Museum Days

Posted 45 days ago in Trending, Family-Friendly, Fun for Free, Landmarks

1 MIN READ – Visiting the many renown museums in Chicago is always an enthralling experience, better yet is when admission is free! Plan your 2025 museum visits using the…

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Read more of the article: "Loop favorites during Chicago Theatre Week "

Loop favorites during Chicago Theatre Week

Posted 53 days ago in Trending, Loop List, Fun for Free

5 MIN READ – Chicago Theatre Week (CTW) has become a staple in the city, especially in the Loop's theatre district, and returns for its 13th year, February 6-16, 2025.

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Read more of the article: "Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announces free winter and spring programming "

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announces free winter and spring programming

Posted 2 years ago in Trending, Arts & Culture, Fun for Free

9 MIN READ – The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has announced new visual art exhibitions, along with tours, lectures, and more taking…

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Read more of the article: "Full lineup details announced for Sundays on State 2022"

Full lineup details announced for Sundays on State 2022

Posted 3 years ago in Trending, Things to Do, Arts and Culture, Fun for Free

3 MIN READ - Chicago Loop Alliance is announcing the full lineup of artists and activations for Sundays on State. Now in its second year, the award-winning event series closes the…

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Read more of the article: "108th City of Chicago Christmas tree coming from Logan Square"

108th City of Chicago Christmas tree coming from Logan Square

Posted 3 years ago in Fun for Free, Family Friendly, Things to Do

1 MIN READ - Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the local family who donated the 108th Annual City of Chicago Christmas…

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Read more of the article: "More public spaces reopen in the Loop: the Pedway and The Gateway on the State and Lake median "

More public spaces reopen in the Loop: the Pedway and The Gateway on the State and Lake median

Posted 4 years ago in Things to Do, Fun for Free

3 MIN READ – Two popular public spaces in the Loop reopen this week—one providing the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day outside, and the other offering a respite from…

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Read more of the article: "Try these team building activities in the Loop"

Try these team building activities in the Loop

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Fun for Free, Things to Do

2 MIN READ – Get off your computer and take a break from the virtual world for a while with safe, in-person team building activities. Whether you go out for…

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Read more of the article: "Brian Urlacher Bobblehead to Appear in the Loop"

Brian Urlacher Bobblehead to Appear in the Loop

Posted 5 years ago in Trending, Family-Friendly, Fun for Free

1 MIN READ - The Chicago Bears will temporarily install a seven-foot tall Brian Urlacher bobblehead from 7 a.m. on Oct. 24 until 3 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the…

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Read more of the article: "Short-Cuts: A New Pop-Up Art Experience to Activate Chicago’s Pedway"

Short-Cuts: A New Pop-Up Art Experience to Activate Chicago’s Pedway

Posted 6 years ago in Fun for Free, Arts and Culture, Trending

Chicago Loop Alliance will introduce Short-Cuts as its new placemaking initiative this season.

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