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Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Family Day

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CAC’s new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago, and earn a badge. Learn...

Free

Girls Build Day

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Girls Build! is a unique experiential program designed to engage girls ages 12-15. Participants will receive hands-on learning and skill-based practice with architecture, as well as learning from women who are leading the way in STEAM Fields.

Free

Teen Saturday Studios

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

CAC's Teen Saturday Studio program is back! This exciting program, now in partnership with Harold Washington College, offers completely free 3-hour workshops for high school students interested in exploring the world of architecture and design. Led by experienced professionals in architecture, design, engineering, and other related fields, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to...

Free

Pop-Up Performance – Amundsen String Quartet

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

On December 16, between 11-11:45am, the CAC will feature a pop-up performance by the Amundsen High School string quartet! The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary music, bringing holiday cheer.

Included in general admission

Event Series Open House Chicago

Open House Chicago

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago—a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the...

Event Series Open House Chicago

Open House Chicago

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago—a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the...

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