
Ring in spring this weekend with fun happenings in your area. See what's in season at these local events.
BYO Basket to the Adult Egg Hunt.
At this 18 and up event, adults get to have all the fun hunting for eggs, competing for prizes, and taking their own pictures with the Easter Bunny. Participants can also treat themselves to coffee and mini donuts from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck and Sweet Ride food trucks.
Date: Mar. 21
Time: 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Berens Park baseball fields, Elmhurst
Ring in spring this weekend with fun happenings in your area. See what's in season at these local events.
Let the sunshine in at the Orchid Show.
This weekend is your final opportunity to experience the vibrant indoor orchid exhibition. This year's theme, "Feelin' Groovy," celebrates the spirit of the '60s and '70s with spectacular displays featuring hundreds of blooming orchids from around the world.
Date: Ongoing until Mar. 22
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $16
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Ring in spring this weekend with fun happenings in your area. See what's in season at these local events.
Keep celebrating St. Patrick's Day by watching the Shamrock Shuffle.
Kick off the spring running season in Chicago by watching participants race to the finish line at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. Both the 8k run and two-mile walk start in Grant Park, but the walk moves down the Lakefront Trail while the run takes place throughout the downtown area. Can't make it to the loop to cheer on your favorite runners? You can watch live coverage of the race on NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago from 8 to 11 a.m.
Date: Mar. 21
Time: 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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.
Savor delicious sips at the Winter Whiskey Tasting.
Spend an evening sipping whiskey and admiring the trees at the Arboretum's Firefly Pavilion. Sample a curated selection of whiskeys chosen by experts while enjoying live music and the cozy warmth of fire pits on the pavilion's open-air patios. Traditional Irish musicians Paul Kaye and Alec Synakowski will perform throughout the evening, and all ticket holders will receive a commemorative six-ounce snifter glass.
Date: Mar. 14
Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m.