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Trinity Irish Dancers

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

Catch the world-renowned Trinity Irish Dancers bring the power and grace of Irish dance to the Downers Grove Public Library. Catch the world-renowned Trinity Irish Dancers bring the power and grace of Irish dance to the Downers Grove Public Library. This 30-minute performance is interactive, exciting, and informative with dancers of all ages showcasing both...

Free

St Patricks Day Parade and River Dyeing

Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago, IL, United States

Our city is home to quite the St. Patrick's Day celebration! The Chicago River goes green as 45 pounds of vegetable dye color the water between Columbus and Wacker drives. Then festivities continue after as revelers parade up Columbus Dr. with floats and flags to the sound of bagpipes.   For information on more events...

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

Photos with the Easter Bunny

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

Join us for photos with the Easter Bunny at The Hampton Social! Photos are free and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Bunny Breakfasts and Other Places to See the Easter Bunny.

Chicago World’s Fairs Family Craft Workshop

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Craft beautiful paper quilt designs from the Columbian Exposition and Century of Progress fairs. Drop by to mix and match your favorite patterns. Free event, suggested donation of $3/participant.

suggested donation
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
Event Series Family Day

Family Day

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

March 16: Discover the art of interior design inspired by the works found in A Love Supreme. Then, explore sculpture as personal expression and design and construct a domestic interior that tells a unique story about you. April 6: Give music new life by creating a colorful weaving on reclaimed CDs! Explore the tactile works...

Included in general admission

Mixed Media in March Workshop

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us Saturdays in March for a free Women’s History Month Workshop hosted by the Women’s Live Artist Studio. The Women’s LIVE Artist Studio is a community of Chicago-based, predominately African American, female artists who create, display, and sell their art year-round from Navy Pier’s Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, near Chicago Children’s Museum. Members...

Free

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