Chicago Suburbs Family Fun March 4-6, 2022
The birds are singing and the weekend is here! Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:
Ongoing
Through March 27, 2022 Ansel Adams: Early Works, Dunn Museum, Libertyville, see website for times and ticketing info
Ongoing Visit Oak Park Conservatory for a warm-weather escape and brilliant blooms without leaving the 'burbs. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. While in the area check out the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and other Frank Lloyd Wright homes.
February 5 - May 29 Houses of Tomorrow: Solar Homes from Keck to Today, Elmhurst Art Museum, Keck's Glass House of Tomorrow designed for the 1933 World's Fair was the first in the USA and groundbreaking in terms of solar energy, learn about his designs and others taking into account sustainable practices, advanced ticket purchase required, $15 per adult, $12 per senior, kids are free
February 12 - March 27 The Orchid Show, Chicago Botanic Garden, be dazzled by displays of stunning wild orchids, ticket prices vary, see website for ticketing details
Through March 6 In Full Bloom Orchid Display, Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, see website for rates and times
March 4
March 4-6 Paleofest, Burpee Museum, Rockford, a variety of interesting speakers, hands-on activities and more, see website for ticketing options
Saturday, March 5
March 5 - 6 Make a Glass Shamrock or Flower, Patterson Glassworks, Mundelein, 10AM-2PM, $35 each, reservations recommended
March 5-7 Festival of the Sugar Maples, Coral Woods, Marengo, 10AM-3PM, learn how maple sugar is made and see demonstrations, free but must register
March 5 + 6 Sap's Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 10:30AM and 1:30PM, walk in the maple forest and learn how maple syrup is made
March 5 Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade, 12pm
March 5-6 Lego Train Show, Poplar Creek Library, Streamwood, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5
March 5 - 6 Maple Syrup Hikes, Ryerson, Deerfield, free but must register, variety of times
March 5-6 Maple Sugaring Days, Creek Bend Nature Center, St. Charles, 12pm-3pm, learn how to tap a maple tree, learn about making maple syrup, engaging experiences, try a sample of local maple syrup and more, free
March 5 Campfire Foods 101, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs, 1PM-3PM, learn how to make easy campfire foods, samples and materials provided, $5 pp, must register
March 5-6 Maple Sugaring Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 1PM-4PM, learn how maple syrup is made, use 1890s tools
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