Outdoor Activities in Chicago, IL

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Chicago, IL. Get outside and explore.

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Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center · 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL

Join us for an open house celebration with play and art activities, music, storytelling, and book giveaways. Featuring special guests Mama Edie, Yin He Dance, Little Miss Ann and WTTW's Nature Cat. For kids of all ages and their families. Acompáñanos para una celebración de niños y libros con...

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Chicago · 1830 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

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Tigerlily Events at Lincoln Park Zoo

Tigerlily Events at Lincoln Park Zoo · 2021 N. Stockton Dr., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

Tigerlily Events plans private events and provides catering to not only the historic Cafe Brauer, but throughout the entire Lincoln Park Zoo. Handling groups from...

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McCormick Bird Sanctuary

McCormick Bird Sanctuary · 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, IL

The McCormick Place Bird Sanctuary is one of the Chicago Park District's four bird lakefront sanctuaries. The 6-acre sanctuary contains prairie, shrub and woodland habitat,...

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Chicago Park District Golf Courses

Chicago Park District Golf Courses · 6 Chicago Locations, Chicago, IL, 60613, Chicago, IL

Imagine golfing on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan with the spectacular Chicago skyline as a backdrop. Two of the Chicago Park District's nine-hole golf...

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Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center · 3947 S.Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

This Bronzeville Chicago Youth Center facility hosts what is perhaps the preeminent collection of public community art in the city. In 1991, encouraged by the...

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Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel · 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, Schaumburg, IL

500 total rooms. 26 suites. One restaurant. Indoor pool. On-site health club. Room service. Located near Woodfield mall, IKEA, Motorola, Sears, Ameritech world headquarters. Pk,...

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World City Trail

World City Trail · Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

Escape room World City Trail by World City Trail in Chicago on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 1-5 players.

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Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park · 1400 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

Humboldt Park is one of three parks established in 1869 with the West Park Commission. Originally landscaped by William Le Baron Jenney and later re-designed...

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10pin Bowling Lounge

10pin Bowling Lounge · 330 N. State St., Chicago, IL, 60654, Chicago, IL

Centrally located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, 10pin redefines the bowling experience by combining a retro sport and a hip, upscale lounge into...

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Design Your Own Tote Bag

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Gage Park · 2807 W. 55th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

For teens age 13 to 19. Join us at Gage Park to create your own tote bag using heat transfer! Materials will be provided. Diseña tu propio bolso de mano Para adolescentes de 13 a 19 años. ¡Únase a nosotros en Gage Park para crear su propia bolsa de mano utilizando nuestra cortador de vinilo! Se...

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Jackson Park Golf Course

Jackson Park Golf Course · 63rd Street and Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Home of the Chicago City Amateur. Located 15 minutes south of downtown, this historic 18-hole course is the pride of the Chicago Park District. Mature...

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The Harris Theater for Music and Dance

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance · 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60601, Chicago, IL

Situated in the distinctive setting of Millennium Park, the Harris Theater is an artistic home for the very best of Chicago's music & dance companies.

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Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center · 5020 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL, 60615, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center is at once a contemporary art exhibition space, learning lab, community resource, and social hub for artists...

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Bucktown/Wicker Park Branch Library

Bucktown/Wicker Park Branch Library · 1701 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

Bucktown/Wicker Park Branch Library is a public branch library in Chicago, IL. Open 2,600 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 15,500 square feet.

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Nature Club: Dinosaurs and Fossils

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Sulzer Regional Library · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

Come join us in Nature Club as we dig for dinos! This week we will explore Geology through interactive STEM activities: Dinosaur fossil site dig Excavate dinosaur bones from a "dino egg" Handle real bones, fossils and gems For kids 7 to 13 and their guardians. How to Attend Register by noon...

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Chicago Curry House (Indian & Napali Restaurant)

Chicago Curry House (Indian & Napali Restaurant) · 899 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

Chicago Curry House is conveniently located just a quick drive/walk away from conventions center, millennium park, and field museums on South loop Chicago. Chicago Curry...

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Green City Market Lincoln Park

Green City Market Lincoln Park · 1817 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Green City Market Lincoln Park is a farmers market in Chicago, IL. The market is located in Lincoln Park, at the intersection of Clark St. and Lincoln Ave. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.

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East Lake Shore Drive Historic District

East Lake Shore Drive Historic District · 282 E. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60611, Chicago, IL

This remarkable group of buildings created as a harmonious street wall by Marshall & Fox is one of the few lakefront stretches with no recent...

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Columbus Park Golf Course

Columbus Park Golf Course · 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60644, Chicago, IL

This 9-hole links style course is noted for its wide open fairways and receptive greens. Columbus Park is ideally suited for the novice golfer, yet...

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North Pond Nature Sanctuary

North Pond Nature Sanctuary · 2500 N. Stockton Ave., Chicago, IL, 60614, Chicago, IL

In the heart of Lincoln Park lies the North Pond Nature Sanctuary, a 13 acre pond with a naturalized shoreline and surrounding prairie habitat. North...