Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605
Museums
The Adler Planetarium—America’s First Planetarium—is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. The Adler offers interactive exhibitions, live planetarium shows, hands-on, minds-on STEM education programs, and world-class collections.
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4th on 53rd Parade
Jul 04
Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and…
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Chinatown Summer Fair
Jul 28 @ 10AM
This iconic event is one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in Chicago and the Midwest. Attracting more than 40,000 people from throughout the region.
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Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Feb 09 @ 1PM
Parade will feature traditional dragon and lion dancing teams, colorful floats, marching bands and marching groups.
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wndr museum
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Step into a space that reveals the wonder of the natural world around us.
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