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South Side Irish Parade

South Side Irish Parade 103rd and Western, Chicago, IL, United States

Dedicated to community and to celebrating Irish heritage, the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade is the largest community-based parade on St. Patrick’s Day outside of Ireland. It will kick off at noon at 103rd and Western Avenue, marching south to 115th and Western. The parade lasts approximately two hours. There is zero tolerance...

Free
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

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 in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Free

Hometown Irish Parade

Downtown Plainfield DesPlaines St and Lockport St, Plainfield, IL, United States

The 2024 Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade is in the planning stage! Hope to see you Sunday March 17th 2024.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Event Series Maple Sugaring

Maple Sugaring

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Discover how sap becomes syrup as you try tapping with tools from the 1890s, check the collection buckets, watch sap thicken over the fire, and try a taste of real maple syrup. All ages. The program is free, but there’s a suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the...

Free

Trinity Irish Dancers

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Dancers aged 4 to 16 will take over the lobby for a festive, traditional Irish Dancing celebration that will last about 30 minutes. All ages! Children in the audience may join the dancers to learn the jig at the end of the program. The "Learn the Irish Jig" lesson will last about 15 minutes and...

Free

Community Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Listen to stories and hear from local DG residents on how Down Syndrome has touched their lives. Then we'll decorate socks so that you can "Rock Your Socks" on March 21st. The program will have stories, informational books, crafts or activities, and community members who will share what the celebrations mean to them. This program...

Free
Event Series Family Concert Series

Family Concert Series

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

April 21: Pop, rock, classical and music you love. Ken has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his arrangements, original compositions and more. Joining him will be our own, Debra Stombres for a few numbers with her flute. All ages are welcome; registration is required. May 19: J2 Strings is a dynamic violin and...

Free

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