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Shamrockin’ St. Charles 8K

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL, United States

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 a scenic walk/run, followed by a celebration at one of the areas most popular breweries. NEW FOR 2024 is the one mile Shamrockin' Family Fun...

$10 – $60

The Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium Visit

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United States

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 session in advance.

Free
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

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