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Event Series Sap’s Rising

Sap’s Rising

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making.

Free

Neighborhood Festival Celebration

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

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

Free

Prehistoric Play Day

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.

Free
Event Series Character Trail

Character Trail

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

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, all in your favorite place!

Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 of fun outside, even when it’s cold. More dates later this Winter! Activities will include: Fort Building Fairy Furniture Whammy Doodles Smores And More! outdoor...

Free

Thom McNamee Memorial Dundee St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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

Celebrate the St.Patrick's Day holiday in East Dundee with a spectacular Parade & fun for the entire family, including a Kilted 5K Run!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Free

Family Day: Book Day

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

This month’s Family Day features a Libreria Donceles pop-up with artist Pablo Helguera leading Spanish and English readings to promote bilingual learning. Additionally, Poems While You Wait writes poems specifically for you, and performers Freedom From and Freedom To organize interactive and improvised movement activities. Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a...

Free

Elmhurst St Patricks Day Parade

Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Elmhurst proudly presents its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilson Street and Spring Roads and continue north on Spring Road in Elmhurst.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Free

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