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Mowing & Mooing
Experience 19th century farm life by helping with the hay harvest, cow milking, making cheese, butter, and ice cream. Event includes a horse-drawn...
Events (1) Bucktown GardenWalk
July 13, 2013 - July 14, 2013Festival features a garden walk, tree walk, trolley rides, live music at Club Lucky and petting zoo at Lottie's Pub.
Events (1) Chicago Botanic Garden's Kite Festival
Members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team perform sport kite ballet and precision flying demonstrations. Kids can participate in the "Kids Mad Dash" at...
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