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Free Music & Theater Parks

Movies in the Parks at Osterman Beach at Lincoln (Abraham) Park in Chicago

June 20, 2023 - August 22, 2023 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Photo credit: The Chicago Park District

Location

Lincoln (Abraham) Park

3600 N. Recreation Drive

Chicago, IL 60613

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Description

Head to Osterman Beach at Lincoln Park for a movie. Begins at dusk. For all ages. The Young Girls of Rochefort is on June 20 and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar! is on Aug. 22.

Event cost: Free

Event times: 8:30-10:30 p.m. June 20 and Aug. 22, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies-parks-osterman-beach-15

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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