Every March 17th, thousands of people march in Irish pride parades, eat green clover-shaped cookies, and quaff frosty mugs of green beer in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. But do you really know who St. Patrick was and why he is celebrated?
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was a Christian missionary given credited with converting Ireland to Christianity in the AD 400s, or at least this is what the history' is saying, since no actual documents have been found to confirm it.
So let's see what events we have around our area for this occasion.
Pot o' Gold Hunt
A leprechaun has hidden his pot of gold at spring Valley for you to find! Follow the leprechaun's trail and hike through the prairie and forest to find the hidden treasure at then end of the rainbow!
March 9, 10:00-11:30 AM
Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley
Age: 4 – 7 years old
Cost: $7 for residents and $10.50 for non-residents. Check here for more details.
St. Patrick's Day Gold Coin Hunt
Come to Bock for a St. Patrick’s Day snack and craft before heading out into a field of green clovers, each including a special treat. Wear your best St. Patrick’s Day attire and complete the gold coin hunt!
March 10, 1:00-2:00PM
Bock Neighborhood Center
Age: 1 – 6 years old
Cost: $7 for residents and $10.50 for non-residents. Check here for more details.
Kids Cooking (St. Patrick's Day Treats with Parent)
Children will love to cook all by themselves. All food/supplies are included in this hands-on, fun-filled class. Please bring a container to carry treats home.
When: March 11, 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Bock Neighborhood Center
Age: 4 – 5 years old
Cost: $29 for residents and $43 for non-residents. Check here for more details.
NEW: Leprechaun Adventures
Children will love to cook all by themselves. All food/supplies are included in this hands-on, fun-filled class. Please bring a container to carry treats home.
Mar 13, 9:30-10:30 AM
Community Recreation Center
Age: 3 – 4 years old
Cost: $12 for residents and $18 for non-residents. Check here for more details.
Pot of Gold Climb
Kids will enjoy rock climbing and collecting treasures as they ascend the rock wall!
March 16, 1:00-3:00 PM
The Club at Prairie Stone, Hoffman Estates
Age: 4- 13 years old
Cost: $12-$15; Pre-Registration is required . Check here for more details.
Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade
Festivities include a Kilted 5K Race, a Big Wheel Race, a Dress Up Your Pet St. Patrick's Day Pet Parade Irish Dancers, music, marching bands and more.
March 9, 9:00AM-3:00PM
319 N.River St, East Dundee; Check here for more details.
Elmhurst Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Ranked as the 2nd largest parade in the Chicago area. Includes more than 80 floats, Irish dancers, the Shannon Rovers, local team mascots and others.
March 9, Noon
Spring Road and Wilson Street; Check here for more details.
Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 15, 10AM
899 N.Mill St., Naperville; Check here for more details.
St. Patrick's Day Fireworks
Fireworks kick off with the Dundee Scottish Bagpipes on either end of the bridge
March 15, 8PM
319 N. River St., East Dundee, Check here for more details.
Hope you have a very GREEN St. Patty’s – With lots of lucky green wishes that all come true!
