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Movies in the Park: A Dog’s Way Home (Chicago)

August 16, 2019 - August 16, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

Portage Park

4100 N. Long Ave.

Chicago, IL

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Description

Enjoy an outdoor showing of "A Dog's Way Home," a dog travels four hundred miles in search of her owner throughout a Colorado wilderness. Movie is rated PG and begins at dusk.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Time: approx. 7:50 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies-parks-portage-7

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

Neighborhood: Chicago

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