March offers so many great events and things to do with your kids, including family-friendly maple syrup events and Women’s History Month events. This weekend is also Holi.
Stop and get donuts at these spots near Naperville and then head to DuPage Children’s Museum with your kids.
Browse the bookshelves at these independent bookstores in Chicagoland and then enjoy a sweet treat at Bittersweet Pastry Shop. Also, be sure to check out Navy Pier’s newest attraction, Flyover.
Looking for more things to do with kids in Chicagoland? We have you covered to make it a great weekend with kid-friendly events, what’s going on around town and even at-home activities.
This article was recently updated on March 18, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicagoland events to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events this weekend, aligning with Chicago Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
Events
The city and suburbs continue to offer excellent options for family-friendly events. We picked some of our favorites going on this weekend below. Find more events on our calendar.
Blue Man Group Chicago at Briar Street Theatre
March 20-24, 2024
- Address: 3133 N. Halsted St., Chicago
- Cost: $49-$69
Experience new instruments, technologies and audience participation at the Blue Man Group Chicago. This family-friendly performance is great for ages 3 and up.
Self-Guided Maple Syruping at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
March 21-24, 2024
- Address: 21950 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield
- Cost: Free
Hike along the self-guided trail to learn the science behind how trees make sap and how it’s turned into real maple syrup. There are informational signs placed along the trail. No registration is required.
Trailblazing Women Writers Tours at the American Writers Museum
March 21-24, 2024Â
- Address: 180 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free w/museum admission
Take a 15-minute tour that introduces visitors to all areas of the museum and discover the women who changed the course of history using their words. No reservations required.
Eclipse Art Party at Skokie Public Library
March 22, 2024Â
- Address: 5215 Oakton St., Skokie
- Cost: Free
Children can choose from a variety of art activities designed to celebrate the total eclipse of the sun that will take place on April 8.Â
Flashlight Egg Hunt at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center
March 22, 2024
- Address: 20000 Western Ave., Olympia Fields
- Cost: $12/residents, $15/non-residents
Kids ages 3-10 will grab a basket and flashlight and then head for the woods to collect eggs. Also, create a spring craft. A non-paying adult must accompany the child. Registration required.
Easter Events at Sheridan (Philip Henry) Park
March 22, 23 2024
- Address: 910 S. Aberdeen St., Chicago
Pool Egg Hunt (March 22): Children ages 6-12 enjoy an egg hunt in the pool at the park. All participants must wear swim gear. Make sure to bring your own basket, too. Registration required. The cost is $2.Â
Egg Hunt (March 23): Ages 3-12 can enjoy this annual egg hunt at Sheridan (Philip Henry) Park. Registration required. This event is free.
Tween Flashlight Egg Hunt at Prairie Path Park
March 22, 2024Â
- Address: 813 Mark Twain Trail, Batavia
- Cost: $15
Tweens will receive a glow stick and if they find the golden egg, they will receive a special prize. Bring your own flashlight and bag to collect eggs. This event is for ages 9-12. Registration is required.
Bunny Hop at Brookfield Zoo
March 23, 2024
- Address: 8400 31st St., Brookfield
- Cost: $29.95/adult, $20.95/ages 3-11, free/2 and under; $17-$20/parking
Brookfield Zoo’s newest Easter event features an all-day scavenger hunt throughout the zoo, educational spring activities, photos with the Bunny, dance party and more.
Easter Egg Hunt at Kennelly Park
March 23, 2024Â
- Address: 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth
- Cost: Free
Kids 12 and under will be divided into age groups. The gym will be open before and after the egg hunt for different kid’s activities. Registration required.
Easter Egg Hunt at Pottawatomie Park
March 23, 2024
- Address: 8 North Ave., St. Charles
- Cost: Free
Kids should make sure to bring their own basket to this event. They will be able to collect a maximum of 10 eggs and enjoy some Easter fun. For ages 9 and under. Registration is not required.
Egg Hunt at West Lawn Park
March 23, 2024Â
- Address: 4233 W. 65th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
Ages 3-11 can take part in a fun-filled egg hunt at West Lawn Park.
Eggstravaganza at Pasteur (Louis) Park
March 23, 2024
- Address: 5825 S. Kostner Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $5
Ages 5-10 can enjoy egg decorating, face painting and crafts at Pasteur (Louis) Park. Registration required.
Global Connections: Holi Presented by Comed at Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier
March 23, 2024Â
- Address: 840 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Free
This Holi event features live music from an outdoor DJ, dancing, educational programming and the iconic powder throwing.
Lucky Egg Hunt at Centennial Park
March 23, 2024
- Address: 15600 West Ave., Orland Park
- Cost: Free
Ages 1-9 can come out to Centennial Park to collect Easter eggs. Find the “lucky” egg for a special surprise inside. The event is broken up by age categories: 1-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-9. Bring your own basket.
Maple Sugaring at Kline Creek Farm
March 23-24, 2024
- Address: 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago
- Cost: $5/suggested donation
Using tools from the 1890s, experts will demonstrate how to tap a tree, check collection buckets and thicken sap over the fire. No registration required.
Women’s Wilderness Walk at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
March 23, 2024
- Address: 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs
- Cost: Free
All ages can enjoy a guided walk to celebrate Women’s History Month. Also, learn about the women who helped shape the environmental conservation movement. Registration required.
Billy Elliot The Musical at Paramount Theatre
Through March 24, 2024
- Address: 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
- Cost: $45-plus
See the musical about an 11-year-old English boy named Billy Elliot who stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. Hear music by Elton John at this performance.
The Diary of Anne Frank at The Greenhouse Theater Center
Through March 24, 2024
- Address: 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $25/ages 12-plus, $19/ages 11 and under
Ages 10 and up can see the Young People’s Theatre of Chicago’s new one-act adaptation based on Anne Frank’s diary entries. Also, view the lobby exhibit from the Anne Frank Center free of charge.
Turtel Onli: The Black Age Of Comics at Logan Center for the Arts
Through March 31, 2024
- Address: 915 E. 60th St., Chicago
- Cost: Free
See Turtel Onli: The Black Age of Comics on view in Café Logan, which is celebrating its 30th Anniversary of the graphic novel movement.
Around town
Spend the weekend exploring Chicagoland with your family with these ideas. Find more things to do on our website.
- Enjoy donuts at these spots near Naperville.
- Shop at these independent bookstores in Chicagoland.
- Satisfy your sweet tooth at Bittersweet Pastry Shop.
- See Flyover with your kids at Navy Pier.
- Use our family guide to visit DuPage Children’s Museum.
At-home activities
If your family wants to stay home this weekend, you can try the following activities with your kids.
- Print out these free coloring pages for all ages.
- Celebrate Holi with our family guide.
- Stream these shows and movies this March.
- Make these copycat restaurant recipes.
- Read these feminist books with your kids.
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