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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

St. Patrick’s Day Procession and Annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

The ceremony will include cultural performances, a proclamation reading, the Emerald Excellence Awards presentation, and the Irish Flag’s raising. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly celebration.   For...

Maple Syrup Festival

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

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history.

Free

Northwest Side Irish Parade

Northwest Side Irish Parade N Neola Ave & N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL, United States

The NorthWest Irish Parade is a celebration of faith, family, and heritage on the NorthWest side of Chicago.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

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...

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...

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...

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...

Free

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