While your kids are building their leprechaun traps, you can be planning how to make St. Patrick's Day even more magical and fun for them. Lucky for you, there are tons of family friendly St. Patrick's Day events around Wheaton and the Chicago suburbs to help celebrate (and some even involve adult drinks so you can reminisce about how you used to celebrate this holiday *before* kids 😉 )
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Attend a St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Countryside St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday March 2, 2024, 1:00 PM
- Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday March 2, 2024, 1:00 PM
- Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Saturday March 9, 2024, 10:00 AM
- East Dundee St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday March 9, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Saturday March 9, 2024, 12:00 PM
- Lemont St Patrick's Day Parade & Fest - Saturday March 9, 2024, 1:00 PM
- St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade - Saturday March 9, 2024 2:00 PM
Check the links for details on all the parades happening around the Chicago Western suburbs. Make sure to wear your festive attire, bundle up for the weather, arrive early to get a good spot, and bring a reusable bag for goodies thrown to you along the way!
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Trinity Irish Dancers, credit: Woodridge Public Library |
Watch an Irish Dance Performance
Trinity Irish Dancers at Two Hound Red Brewing Co, Glen Ellyn
Wednesday March 6, 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Harling School of Dance at Imperial Oak Brewing, Willow Springs
Sunday March 10, 2:00 - 2:30 pm
Friday March 15, 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Saturday March 16, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sunday, March 17, 3:00 - 3:30pm
Harling School of Dance at Irish Legend, Willow Springs
Sunday, March 10, 10:30 - 11:30am
Sunday, March 17, 1:30 - 2pm
Harling School of Dance at Irish Times, Brookfield
Sunday, March 10th from 5 – 5:30pm
Trinity Irish Dancers at Downers Grove Library
Saturday March 16, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
OMG Irish Dancers at The Stadium Club, McCook
Saturday March 16, 1:00 pm & Sunday March 17, 5:00 pm
Trinity Irish Dancers at Woodridge Public Library
Sunday March 17, 1:30 - 2:15 pm
Harling School of Dance at The Stadium Club, McCook
Sunday March 17, 1:30 pm
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St. Patrick's Family Day at Ballydoyle Pub
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant
51257 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515
Here's an excuse to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at a traditional Irish Pub in a family friendly environment with fun for all ages. Enjoy an Irish Brunch, Irish Dancers, Live Music, and Crafts for all the wee ones. $5 per person. RSVP beforehand to save your preferred time slot.
Sunday, March 10, 9:30-12:00pm, 12:30pm - 3:30pm, or 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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WhirlyBall St. Patrick's Day Family Fun Kick Off
WhirlyBall Naperville
3103 Odyssey Court Naperville, IL 60563
$20-$30 per person, includes WhirlyBall, Bowling, LaserTag, and Pop-Up Games, and a Lunch Buffet: Cheese, Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza, Pretzel Bites, Mini Quesadillas, Mac & Cheese Bites, Fresh Baked Cookies. Fountain drinks included.
Saturday, March 10, 11am - 2:00pm
Other Festive St. Patrick's Day Events:
St. Patrick's Day with Mrs. Rachel!
Tuesday March 5, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Marshmallow Play, Elmhurst
Family Storytime: Leprechauns & Rainbows
Tuesday March 12, 2024 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Warrenville Library
Minute to Win It: St. Patrick's Day Games
Tuesday March 12, 2024 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Wheaton Public Library
Toddler Time: Leprechauns & Rainbows
Thursday March 14, 2024 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Warrenville Library
Leprechaun Hunt: Pajama Storytime
Thursday March 14, 2024 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lisle Library District
St. Patrick's Day Storytime & Craft
Friday March 15, 2024, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
York Center Park District
Friday March 15, 2024, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Wheaton Public Library
St. Patrick's Day Parent’s Night Out
Friday March 15, 2024, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
My Gym Wheaton
Saturday March 16, 2024, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
York Center Park District
Teen/Young Chefs Class: Shamrock Shakes
Sunday March 17, 2024, 3:30pm
The Kitchen Table, West Chicago
St. Patrick's Day Ice Cream Igloos
Available 3/1-3/24
The Creamery, Lombard
☘️ Have a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day! ☘️
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