Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 9-10, 2024}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 9-10, 2024

The weekend is here! Check out my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs:

Ongoing:

February 10 - December 21 Saving the Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story, Geneva History Museum, learn how the Fabyan estate and Japanese garden were saved, see website for admission information and times.

February 10 - March 24 The Orchid Show of Wonders: Chicago Botanic Garden, this year's show will dazzle visitors with displays inspired by the circus and the carnival! There will be special evenings available and times for photographers. See the website for more information. Brighten up winter with a visit to see the beautiful, graceful, and unique blooms!

March 1-11 Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week

Saturday, March 9

March 9 Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade, 10AM

March 9, 10, 11 Festival of the Sugar Maples, Coral Woods, Marengo, 10AM-3PM, registration required, learn the history of making maple syrup

March 9-10   Sap's Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 10:30am & 1:30 pm, registration required, learn about the process of making maple syrup, free

March 9 Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade, 12pm

March 9-10 Maple Sugaring, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 1PM-4PM, learn how sap becomes syrup and try your hand at tapping, suggested donation $5

March 9 The Art Center Highland Park Open House, 1PM-3PM, art demos, activities and more, free

March 9 Downtown S'more's on the Square, 

Sunday, March 10

March 10 Maple Tree Tapping Walk, Trailside, River Forest, 10AM or 2PM, learn the history of tapping and try tapping a tree, free but must register

March 10 3rd Annual St. Pawtrick's Day Celebration, O'Tooles, 12PM-2PM, join Reach Rescue on the patio, bring your dog for a photo with Lucky the Leprechaun