Fresh from the Forum: Free Chicago Activities

Written by: Melanie Schlachter

Melanie became involved with NPN shortly after the birth of her first child in 2007 as a member, a volunteer, and most recently a staff member. She is eternally grateful for the lasting friendships and support she received from her New Moms Group, and frequently relies on the invaluable tips and resources from NPN's Discussion Forum on topics ranging across the board. Melanie lives in Andersonville with her husband Christian, son Jack, daughter Clara, and dog Parker.

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Recently one of our members compiled a list of free Chicago activites by day. The following is just a sampling of the many free and fun activities offered throughout the city of Chicago. Check out the full list on the discussion board! Post your own favorites if you don't see them listed!

Mondays

• 10:00am - 12:00pm Family Preschool Program @ Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N. Central Park Ave. ($2 suggested donation)
• 11:00am Story Time with Nili Yelin, The Storybook Mom @ Little Threads - 2033 W. Roscoe
• 11:00 am Story Time @ Barnes & Noble - 1130 N. State St.

Tuesdays

• 10:30am Story Time @ Little Beans Café - 1809 W. Webster (free with paid admission to the cafe)
• 11:00am Story Time @ Pottery Barn Kids - 2111 N. Clybourn 
• 4:00pm Story Time @ Giggle - 2116 N. Halsted St.

Wednesdays

• 10:30-11:30am Free Drop In Play @ St John Berchman with the Merritt School of Music - 2511 W. Logan Blvd.
• 10:30am Story Time @ Women & Children First Bookstore - 5233 N. Clark St.
• 10:30am Story Time @ 57th Street Books - 1301 E. 57th St.

Thursdays

• 10:00-10:30am Bubbles Academy Songs & Stories for Kids @ Whole Foods - 1550 N. Kingsbury St.
• 11:00am Story Time @ Land of Nod - 900 W. North Ave.
• 5:00-8:00pm Free admission to the Chicago Children's Museum - Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave.

Fridays

• 9:15am & 10:00am Story Time with Mr. Singer @ Lincoln Park Zoo's Farm-in-the-Zoo
• 11:00-11:30am Story Time @ The Book Cellar - 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave.

Saturdays

• 11:00am Story Time @ Barnes & Noble - 1441 W. Webster Ave.
• 2:00pm Story Time @ Barbara's Bookstore - 1218 S. Halsted St.

Chicago families share fantastic advice on how to navigate parenting in the city in our discussion forums.  Check out more hot topics featured in our Hand Picked from the Forum Blog!

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