From St. Patrick's Day to Easter Egg Hunts, this March is packed full of fun for families, adults, and even the dog. Check out all the events we see going on from our view at 101 York.
In this edition of The View From 101 York:
- St. Patrick's Day Parades
- St. Patrick's Day Festivals, Food & More
- Easter Egg Hunts
- Wine, Spirits & More for the 21+ Crowd
- Performing Arts
- The Great Outdoors
- Family Fun
St. Patrick’s Day Parades
Elmhurst’s 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- March 9, 12 pm
- Wilson & Spring Rds, Elmhurst
- Elmhurst Local
2024 Chicago St Patrick's Day Parade & River Dyeing
- Sat, March 16, 10 am river, 12:15 pm parade
- Chicago
2024 South Side Irish Parade
- Sun, March 17, 3 - 8 pm
- 115 Bourbon St, Chicago
2024 North West Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Sun, March 17, 12 pm
- William J Onohan School, Chicago
St. Patrick’s Day Festivals, Food & More
Irish Dancers
- Meyers: Sat March 9, 2:30 - 3:30 pm & Sun, March 17, 2 - 3 pm
- Trinity: Sat, March 9 & 16, 4 - 5 pm
- Elmhurst Brewing Company
- Elmhurst Local
St. Paddy's 5K Walk/Run
- March 9, 8 am
- Centennial Beach, Naperville
Storytellers: Irish Stories & Songs
- Tues, March 12, 7 pm
- Elmhurst Public Library
- Elmhurst Local
Irish American Heritage Center St Patrick’s Fest
- Sat, March 16, 1 - 11 pm
- Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago
Shamrock’n at Old St Pat’s
- Limited tickets may be available at the door
- Sat, March 16, 11 am
- 625 Adams, Chicago
St. Patrick’s Day Brunch
- March 17, 10:30 am
- Lucille, Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace
St. Patrick’s Day Brunch: Classic Blast in Kilts!
- Sun, March 17, 12 pm
- Fitzgerald’s Nightclub
Fitzgerald’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
- Sat, March 18, 12 pm
- Fitzgerald’s Nightclub
Easter Egg Hunts
Oakbrook Terrace Park District Easter Egg Hunt
- March 16, 10 am
- Heritage Center, Oak Brook Terrace
Elmhurst Park District Adult Egg Hunt
- An 18+ Event
- Sat, March 16, 10 am
- Berens Park
- Elmhurst Local
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
- Thurs, March 21, 8 - 8:45 pm
- Veterans Memorial Park, Westmont Park District
Bunny Hop Egg Hunt
- March 22, 6 pm
- Fishel Park, Downers Grove
West Chicago Park District Flashlight Egg Hunt
- March 22, 7:15 pm
- Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago
Easter Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt
- March 23, 10 am - 12:30 pm
- Bensenville Park District
Egg Hunt
- March 23, 10:30 - 11 am
- Lombard Commons
Easter Egg Hunt
- March 23, 10:30 - 11:30 am
- Veterans Memorial Park, Westmont
Easter Egg Hunt
- Sun, March 24, 10 am - 4 pm
- Cantigny Park
Elmhurst Park District Flashlight Egg Hunt
- Thurs, March 28, 8 pm
- Wilder Park
Elmhurst Park District Doggie Eggstravaganza
- Sat, March 30, 11 am
- Berens Park Baseball Fields
- Elmhurst Local
Elmhurst Park District Egg Hunt
- Sat, March 30, 8 - 9 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am
- Berens Park Baseball Fields
- Elmhurst Local
Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt
- Sat, March 30, 12:30 pm
- Spring Road, Elmhurst
- Elmhurst Local
Easter Brunch & Celebrations
EGGciting Family Night
- Fri, March 22 4 pm
- Cosley Zoo, Wheaton
Bunny Hop
- Sat, March 23, 10 am - 5 pm
- Brookfield Zoo
Brunch with the Bunny
- March 23, 30, 31, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm
- Brookfield Zoo
Easter Brunch
- Sun, March 24 & 31, 10 am - 2pm
- Le Jardin at Cantigny Park
Easter Brunch
- Sun, March 31, 9 am - 2:30 pm
- Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf
Wine, Spirits & More for the 21+ Crowd
Orchids After Hours
- Feb 29, March 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, 5 - 8 pm
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- 21+ Event
Cocktails & Conservation: Home-Grown Happy Hour
- Thurs, March 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- The Preserve at Wild Meadow
- 21+ Event
Wine and Woodcocks
- Thurs, March 21, 2024, 6 – 7:30pm
- The Preserve at Wild Meadows
- 21+ Event
Game by Beer: One Night Werewolf (Craft Beer Series)
- Thurs, March 28, 7 - 9 pm
- Naper Settlement
- 21+ Event
Performing Arts
Murder on the DeLorean Express: A Murder Mystery Parody
- Greenman Troupe
- Tickets remaining for March 1, 7 pm; March 3, 6 pm
- Angelo’s Ristorante
- Elmhurst Local
Falling
- York Drama & Speech Performance in the Round
- Tues, March 5, 7:45 & 8 pm
- York Community High School Band Room
- Elmhurst Local
Fiddler on the Roof
- Through March 17
- Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook Terrace
Legally Blonde: The Musical
- March 7 - 16, see website for dates and times
- Elmhurst University Mill Theatre
- The Great Outdoors
- Elmhurst Local
Fishing: Spring Trout Opener
- March 6
- Blackwell, Pratt’s Wayne Woods, Wood Dale Grove
Archery: Games for Adults
- An 18+ Event
- Wed, March 13, 11 am - 12:30 pm
- St. James Farm
Wildlife Tracking and Observation
- An 18+ Event
- Sunday, March 17, 2024, 9:30 - 11:30am
- McDowell Grove
Haiku Walk
- Sun, March 17, 2 - 3:15 pm
- St. James Farm
Trout Fishing for Kids
- Sat, March 30, 8am – 12pm
- Wood Dale Grove
Archery: Games for All Ages
- March 31, 11 am - 12:30 pm
- St. James Farm
Family Fun
Dino Day
- March 2, 10 am - 4 pm
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Oak Brook
Tiny Performances
- Black Moon Trio: Sat, March 2, 11 am & 11:45 am
- Salt Creek Ballet: Sat, March 9, 11 am & 11:45 am
- Starlights Show Choir: Sat, March 16, 11 am & 11:45 am
- Dupage Children’s Museum
Maple Sugaring
- Sat, March 9, 1 – 4pm
- Kline Creek Farm
Character Trail
- March 9 and April 13
- Downtown Wheaton
Pajama Party
- Fri, March 15, 5 – 8pm
- Dupage Children’s Museum
Nature Detectives: Signs of Spring
- March 24, 2 - 3 pm
- St. James Farm
What other events are going on this spring? Let us know by commenting on one of our Facebook posts or emailing us at [email protected].