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Spring is just around the corner, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Celebrate 30 years of Irish pride at the Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Kicking off at 1 p.m. in downtown Forest Park, this beloved western suburbs tradition features more than 65 entries, including bagpipers, Irish dancers, the Proviso East Marching Band, Medinah Shriner parade units, local businesses, and area police and fire departments. The parade steps off at Madison and Van Buren, traveling east on Madison to Elgin.
Date: Mar. 7
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost:
Spring is just around the corner, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Turn Edison Park green at Irish Sunday Funday.
Support local businesses while celebrating the spirit of St. Patrick's Day at Irish Sunday Funday! The annual event features dozens of participating local businesses showcasing their Irish pride with live music, bagpipes, dancers, face painting, and special food and retail offerings. There will even be plenty of opportunities to meet and greet with Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen and Court — just follow the sounds of the Chicago Garda Pipes and Drums!
Date: Mar. 8
Time: All day, start...
Spring is just around the corner, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Discover a new favorite at North Side Restaurant Week.
Hosted by five local business groups, North Side Restaurant Week features restaurants across Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Albany Park, Edgewater, Irving Park, North Center, North Park, and Rogers Park. Offerings include special prix-fixe menus from a variety of cuisines, showcasing the world of flavors to discover on Chicago's north side.
Date: Feb. 26–Mar. 8
Time: Various times
Cost: V...
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