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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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

WSI’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a family event celebrating Irish heritage and culture. It attracts over 3,000 participants and 15,000 spectators to downtown Naperville. The Parade starts at 10:00 AM from the corner of Mill Street and Ogden Avenue, proceeded south on Mill to Jefferson, crossing over to Main St. and ending at Water...

Free

Play Soccer with Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Chicago Fire FC Community Coaches—and Sparky the mascot—for fun, physical play activities that build focus, social interaction, confidence, creativity, and problem-solving! Your feet and your brain will be busy!

Included in general admission

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!

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