Here’s a roundup of free days at Chicago-area museums, zoos and other cultural institutions. Plus 15 places that are always free.

On-site registration will also be available. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged, however.

With the city starting to feel true winter weather, organizers announced on Wednesday that registration for the 2026 Polar ...

The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago’s western suburbs has announced the birth of a male klipspringer, a dwarf antelope species ...

The commission, dominated by mayoral appointees, will meet Thursday and is expected to approve zoning for Foundry Park. The matter is on its posted agenda, indicating the project has signoff from the ...

The city is buzzing about the Bears’ big playoff game on Saturday night against their archrival Green Bay Packers and ...

Beginning Feb. 2, non-members will have to pay $5 — on top of the price of general admission — to enter the Butterfly Haven.

January in Chicago is generally cold, but the city remains busy with free activities that make winter feel more manageable.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 36-year-old Lincoln Park man was shot in the arm by police Sunday afternoon after he allegedly charged at officers while holding a box ...

For fans still processing the end of Stranger Things, Replay Lincoln Park is keeping Hawkins alive a little longer. With the holidays in the rearview, the bar’s pop-up enters its next chapter as ...

Looking for FREE indoor things to do in Chicago? Check out our list of free indoor playgrounds and more. We all know that ...

NORRISTOWN — The Elmwood Park Zoo will continue its expansion efforts after Montgomery County officials executed a lease that acquired acreage on the Norristown Farm Park grounds. The action will ...