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Parade Your Pet

East Dundee Downtown Depot 319 N. River Street, East Dundee, United States

Sponsored by @dundeeanimalhospital Join us on Saturday, March 9th at 9:30 am so your pet can strut their St. Paddy's stuff and have a chance to win some great prizes (and a chance to walk in the Dundee St. Pat's parade at 11:00 am)! All pets must be pre-registered by Wednesday, March 6th. Click below...

Free

Shamrock Storycraft

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For families with kids 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Whether you’re Irish or just wish you were, join us for a St. Patrick’s Day story and craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Free

Andy Head: Comedy Juggling Show

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

Celebrate the conclusion of our One Book, One Community event! Andy's show is packed with hilarious juggling, comedy, and audience participation. With a trunk full of tricks and some hilarious help from his β€œAudience All-Stars,” Andy Head presents a knock-out Comedy Juggling Show that will have everyone laughing, smiling, and cheering!

Free

It’s a Me, Mario

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Wahoo! Celebrate our favorite mustachioed hero named Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends with crafts and activities.

Free

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 Coachesβ€”and Sparky the mascotβ€”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

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