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SouthTown Shamrock Shenanigans

Carnival Grocery Store 824 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, United States

Join us for a morning of FREE St. Patrick's Day family fun at Carnival Grocery Store in Oak Park on Saturday, March 15 from 9 AM - 12 PM! There will be crafts, face painting, cupcake decorating, story times and TWO treasure hunts at 9:30 AM (kids 8 and under) and 11:15 AM (for kids...

Free
Event Series Saturday Stay and Play

Saturday Stay and Play

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

Bring your family-building skills to Kid's Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while exploring our Library. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with your and other...

Free

Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Aurora Noon Lions Club provides free vision screening for children. Primarily aimed at 6 months to 6 years old although useful up to age 16. According to the American Public Health Association, about 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. The screener is meant for early detection of the following eye disorders but not...

Free

Storytelling Through Dance: Puss ‘n’Boots

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Join Salt Creek Ballet and explore the familiar tale of Puss ‘n’ Boots! Participants will read the story, explore some basic ballet steps, and then learn a dance based on various characters in the story. 4 – 9 years with a caregiver

Free

The Velveteen Rabbit Presented by BrightStar Theatre

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Grab a seat and experience Margery Williams Bianco's classic story of friendship, love, and what it means to be real brought to life by the performers from Bright Star Touring Theatre. Tickets will be available at the Children's Services desk starting Saturday, March 1.

Free

Adult Egg Hunt

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Registration now open! Why should kids have all the fun? This event gives new meaning to BYOB (bring your own basket)! Adults will hunt for eggs filled with goodies and have a chance to win amazing prizes. There will be $500 in cash prizes courtesy of sponsor, Kelly Stetler Real Estate! Raffle winners will be...

Free

Trinity Irish Dancers

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

Dancers will perform a festive Irish dance for about 30 minutes, then children 3 to 10 years of age may join the dancers on stage for a quick Irish jig lesson. Drop-in, no registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Free

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Get ready for a day of Irish pride and community spirit at the Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade, happening on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM. One of Naperville’s most cherished traditions, this family-friendly event draws thousands of spectators eager to celebrate Irish heritage, community spirit, and festive fun. Hosted by WSI, The St....

Free

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