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Parade Your Pet

East Dundee Downtown Depot 319 N. River Street, East Dundee

Sponsored by @dundeeanimalhospital Join us on Saturday, March 9th at 9:30 am so your pet can strut their St. Paddy's stuff and have a chance to win some great prizes...

Free

Shamrock Storycraft

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For families with kids 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Whether you’re Irish or just wish you were, join us for a St. Patrick’s Day story and craft.  ...

Free

Andy Head: Comedy Juggling Show

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! Andy's show is packed with hilarious juggling, comedy, and audience participation. With a trunk full of tricks and some hilarious...

Free

It’s a Me, Mario

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Wahoo! Celebrate our favorite mustachioed hero named Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends with crafts and activities.

Free
Event Series Play Soccer with Chicago Fire FC

Play Soccer with Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Join Chicago Fire FC Community Coaches—and Sparky the mascot—for fun, physical play activities that build focus, social interaction, confidence, creativity, and problem-solving! Your feet and your brain will be busy!

Included in general admission

Shamrockin’ St. Charles 8K

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles

BrewHop Fun Runs presents the Shamrockin' St. Charles 8K (formerly Shamrockin' Along the Fox River). In cooperation with St. Charles Park District and Pollyanna Brewing Company, Shamrockin' St. Charles offers...

$10 – $60

The Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium Visit

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora

Explore the wonders of the night sky in the Discovery Center Museum's mobile planetarium! We'll learn about moon phase changes, the upcoming eclipse, planets, constellations and more. Register for a...

Free

Neighborhood Festival Celebration

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! We'll have activities throughout the 1st floor, celebrating Geneva's community spirit.

Free
Event Series Character Trail

Character Trail

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Princesses, superheroes, and cartoons, oh my! Follow the map and visit a variety of costumed characters in various stores throughout Downtown Wheaton. Snap a photo, collect autographs, and make memories,...

Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot...

Free
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part...

Free

Spring Market

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Local vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.

Free
Event Series EncryptHer

EncryptHer

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Calling all girl coders! Designed for Grades 3-5, this monthly STEM class will cover topics like cybersecurity, computer science, and online safety. Students will learn new skills and develop problem...

Free

Jazz Thaw

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Shake off the cold weather blues by enjoying FREE live jazz music at establishments throughout the Downtown Oak Park district! Presented by Downtown Oak Park in partnership with 90.9 WDCB...

Free

St. Patrick’s Day at Medinah

Connolly Recreation Center 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah

Celebrate one of the biggest holidays of the year early with us! Adults can purchase craft beer, as the kiddies can enjoy green milk. St. Patrick's Day crafts, games, and...

$5 – $9

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