March Events
March 12, noon
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day
Parade 2016
Columbus Drive, Chicago
312-342-6709 www.chicagostpatsparade.com/parade-andriver-dyeing.html
crawly bugs or just enjoy some time
on the swings or a slide in our indoor
playground. Children ages 4-12:
$5, adult weekday: $14 (purchased
online before the show), adult weekend: $16 (purchased online before
the show).
The Chicago River flows green at
9:30am near Michigan Ave. & Wacker Dr. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade
begins at noon, rain or shine. Parade
starts at Balbo and ends at Monroe
St. Viewing stand located in front of
Buckingham Fountain.
March 12, 2pm
Sounds of Brazil
Morton Grove Public Library,
6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove
847-965-4220 www.mgpl.org
Dedé Sampaio, the Brazilian percussionist who has created this
outstanding program, has played/recorded with Miles Davis, Jon Faddis,
Toninho Horta, Gary Peacock, Randy
Brecker, Dave Kikoski and many others. The growing popularity of Brazilian music and its unique rhythms are
reflected in Sounds of Brazil. Explore
many aspects of Brazilian history,
geography, custom and music and
enjoy hands-on percussion. Children
under 8 must be with parent/caregiver. Register online.
March 12-13, Sat. 10am-4pm,
Sun. 1-4pm
Maple Sugaring Spring Fever 2016
NaperSettlement
523 S. Webster St., Naperville
630-420-6010 www.napersettlement.org/index.aspx?NID=235
Welcome warmer weather and
shake off cabin fever during our annual tribute to the changing of the
seasons. Learn the time-honored
method of collecting sap the oldfashioned way and see a maple tree
tapping demonstration. Enjoy handson activities and presentations and
try a tasty maple treat. $12/adult,
$10/senior(62+), $8/youth(4-12).
Naper Settlement members and
Naperville residents (proof of residency) and children under 4 years
receive free admission.
March 12-20, Sun.-Wed. 10am-6pm
Thur.-Sat. 10am- 8pm
Chicago Flower & Garden Show
Festival Hall, Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
312-241-1250 chicagoflower.com
Spring ahead with family fun for all
ages at the Chicago Flower & Garden
Show. New and expanded Kids Activity Garden where you roll up your
sleeves and plant something, get
up close and personal with creepyMAR/APR 2016
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