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...
Whatever the forecast brings — rain, shine, or even snow — these weekend events are the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy it. See what's happening near you.
Get to know yourself at Divine Beauty: Discover Your True Radiance.
Celebrate Women's History Month with a day-long retreat at the Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center. This free community event features a keynote address by Dee M. Robinson, meditation workshops, breakout sessions on topics like connected parenting, journaling, and wellness, and a complimentary vegetarian lunch.
Date: Feb. 28
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Whatever the forecast brings — rain, shine, or even snow — these weekend events are the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy it. See what's happening near you.
Swing into action at the Chicago Golf Show.
Presented by the Chicago District Golf Association, the Chicago Golf Show is coming back to Rosemont for another fantastic weekend of great deals on golf equipment, one-on-one lessons from PGA pros, interactive sessions with special guests, great prizes, and plenty more for golf enthusiasts of all levels.
Date: Feb. 27-Mar. 1
Time: Various times
Cost: $5-$42
Whatever the forecast brings — rain, shine, or even snow — these weekend events are the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy it. See what's happening near you.
Bring your appetite to Chicago Bacon Fest.
Enjoy bacon in all of its delicious forms at Chicago Bacon Fest — a night dedicated to celebrating the salty, smoky goodness that is bacon. Tickets get you admission to the fest, where you can enjoy live music and giveaways, an included bacon-themed cocktail and whiskey shot, and access to special menus of bacon-focused food and drink. This is a 21+ event.
Date: Feb. 28
Time: 12 p.m.
Cost: $10 early...