On Saturday, March 4, Elmhurst kicked off St. Patrick's Day celebrations with over 100 groups marching in the city's annual parade. From our view at 101 York, St. Patrick's Day celebrations have only just begun.
In this issue of The View From 101 York: St. Patrick's Day celebrations from Downers Grove to Chicago (and more in Elmhurst, of course), including parades, festivals, a whiskey tasting, and more.
Also in this issue: spring break staycation events for kids and families, cocktails and other events for adults, and a few ways to start enjoying nature as spring marches on in.
St. Patrick's Day
Live Music, Dance, and Irish Foods
- Thru March 17
- Downtown Downers Grove
Busker Irish Whiskey Tasting
- Elmhurst Brewing Company
- March 10
Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade
- See website for the parade route
- March 11
Irish American Heritage Center St. Patrick’s Festival
- 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago
- March 11
Shamrock'n the Block
- Old St. Pat's, Chicago
- March 11
South Side Irish Parade
- See website for parade route
- March 12
Northwest Side Irish Annual Parade
- See website for parade route
- March 12
Trinity Irish Dancers
- Elmhurst Brewing Company
- March 12
Fitzgerald's Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration
- Fitzgerald's, Berwyn
- March 18
St. Patrick's Weekend Festival
- The Forge Lemont Quarries
- March 18
Over 21
Wine Dinner
- Morton Arboretum
- March 10
Cocktails & Conservation: Home-Grown Happy Hour
- The Preserve at Oak Meadows, Addison
- March 16
Adult Egg Hunt
- Wilder Park
- March 18
Nature
Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees
- Garfield Park Conservatory
- Thru March 19
The Orchid Show: Magnified
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Thru March 26
Earth Day: A Party for the Planet
- Brookfield Zoo
- April 22
Spring Break Staycation Camps & Events
Breakaway Basketball: Spring Break Showdown
- Oak Brook Park District
- March 27-31
Spring Break Mini Camp
- Naper Settlement
- March 27, 29, 30
Spring Break Camp
- Community House, Hinsdale
- March 27-31
Spring Break Junior Internship
- Naperville Area Humane Society
- March 27-31
Family History Day
- Elmhurst History Museum
- March 27
Passport to Community History
- Churchville Schoolhouse
- Thru March 29
Immigration Storytime
- Elmhurst History Museum
- March 31
What events should we feature in our next edition? Let us know by commenting on one of our Facebook posts or emailing us at [email protected].
