Get ready to paint the town green and celebrate the luck of the Irish with your loved ones this St. Patrick's Day! While we wish there might be more green-themed parades in our neighborhoods, there's still no shortage of family-friendly fun happening in our local community. Join us as we explore the top St. Patrick's Day events that are sure to bring smiles to faces of all ages
St. Patrick's Themed Celebrations Around Town
Saturday, March 9
St. Baldrick's Pollyanna Brewing Buzz for a Cure (Roselle)
St. Patrick's Day Dinner (Rolling Meadows)
Sunday, March 10
St. Patrick's Family Day (Arlington Heights)
Leprechaun Treasure Hunt (Arlington Heights)
Wednesday, March 13
Crafternoon: Leprechaun Trap (Hoffman Estates & Hanover Park)
Thursday, March 14
Baby's Lucky Leprechaun (Streamwood)
Friday, March 15
Luck of the Little Ones (Streamwood)
Toddler Art: Good Luck Charms (Streamwood)
Saturday, March 16
Pot of Gold Climb (Hoffman Estates)
Pipsqueaks St. Patrick's Day (Roselle)
St. Patrick's Day Parade (Palatine)
St. Patrick's Day Parade and River Dyeing (Chicago)
Sunday, March 17
Skate with the Leprechaun (Rolling Meadows)
Restaurant Specials
Use your discretion as certain hours may or may not be appropriate for families... But if the babysitter is available...
Peggy Kinane's St. Patrick's Day Festivities March 15-17
Finn McCool's Finn's Fest March 15-17
The Local Kitchen and Tap March 14-17
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Other Activities - Since we're all Irish on St. Paddy's Day!
Go on a walk and look for 4-leaf clovers
Get your personalized letter from a Leprechaun
Make a leprechaun trap or green slime
Find a story about the Leprechauns and Faeries. Some of my kid's favorites are "Molly and the Leprechaun" from the Super Great Kids' Stories Podcast or the book "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover" by Lucille Colandro
Whatever you do, have fun!
I leave you parents with an Irish Saying: "May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short!" Sláinte!
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