Hunt for Easter eggs as well as one-of-a-kind vintage finds at the free Easter Vintage Eggstravanganza Fest hosted by Windy City Market on March 30-31, 2024, in the Portage Park neighborhood. Celebrate the Easter holiday by browsing through 100 vendors displaying vintage clothes, housewares, … [Read more...] about Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
Holidays
Family Easter Cruise
There's nothing like ushering in Easter and the spring season on the blue waves of Lake Michigan. Climb aboard the 140 ft, three-story yacht Anita Dee II, on March 30, 2024, for an Easter celebration on the water. The Family Easter Cruise supplies bunny ears, crafts and the chance to dance … [Read more...] about Family Easter Cruise
South Loop Easter Egg Hunt
Head to the Chicago Women's Park in the Prairie District for an outdoor egg hunt and other festivities during the South Loop Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, 2024. Prepare for springtime fun with an easter hunt for over 15,000 eggs, a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, pinatas, and sports … [Read more...] about South Loop Easter Egg Hunt
Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop
Discover the beauty of traditional Lithuanian Easter egg etching at a workshop on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The workshop runs from 1:00-3:30 pm and each participant should bring six hardboiled and dyed eggs to the session. Tools … [Read more...] about Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop
Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebrate Easter and spring at Lincoln Park Zoo for the annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Connect with furry friends and experience Easter traditions at this beloved event. The exciting activities will run from 8 am to noon and include multiple egg hunts for … [Read more...] about Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events
Chicago dives deep into St. Patrick's Day festivities, this is a city that definitely believes in the green. Celebrating Irish heritage in Chicago means not just one, but three parades, kicking off on March 16-17, 2024. The granddaddy of them all, the downtown … [Read more...] about Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events
Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Holi, the Hindu celebration that welcomes spring with vividly colored powders, will be hosted in a free event at Navy Pier as part of the Global Connections series. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, participants can throw a rainbow of colored powders outside on the South … [Read more...] about Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn up the festivities for St. Pat's Day. Whether you just want to sip a pint of Guinness or … [Read more...] about Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials
St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
It's the green season again! Chicago's Irish pride runs deep and there's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than at the free St. Patrick's Day events at Gallagher Way on March 10.2024. The festivities include activities for ages during this family-friendly celebration. Kick off the fun … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier
Carnival season brings parties, parades and all-out revelry in many countries around the world and this year, Chicago hosts Global Connections: International Carnivale at Navy Pier, on February 24, 2024, from 1-5 PM. Dance on down to Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom and participate in art-making, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier
St. Patrick’s Day Cruises from $20
Float along with smiling Irish eyes and hop a St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Cruise on Lake Michigan from March 15-17, 2024. Enjoy skyline views on a three-story luxury yacht while celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Choose from a morning, afternoon or night cruise with a full bar, dance floor and … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Cruises from $20
Valentine’s Day at Navy Pier
Get romantic at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier for Valentine's Day. For the first time ever, Navy Pier will launch special Valentine's Day fireworks on February 10, 2024. Head to the Lake Stage in Polk Brothers Park to view Valentine-themed fireworks at 9 pm. You can also catch views along … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day at Navy Pier