Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Walk through women's history at the Women's History Walk.
Step into the past and experience the stories that shaped women's history at the Women's History Walk in downtown Skokie. This engaging, guided walk highlights remarkable women and pivotal moments in the fight for equal rights. Drop-ins are welcome, and children under 10 can attend free with a paid adult.
Date: Apr. 12
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
Location:
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Expand your palate at the Chicago Tea Festival.
The Chicago Tea Festival is more than just a celebration of tea — it's a unique gathering of tea lovers, organized and staffed entirely by volunteers, focused on diversity, education, and cultural exchange in the tea space. Over two days, attendees have the opportunity to sample dozens of teas from vendors and participate in tea tastings, workshops, and presentations.
Date: Apr. 11-12
Time: Various times
Cost:
Earth Day is here, and there's no better time to celebrate and appreciate all Mother Nature does to enrich our lives. If you're looking for ways to help out or give back this Earth Day in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods, then you've come to the right place.
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Holi, the Festival of Colors.
Hosted by Simply Vedic of the Vedic Cultural Society, this family-friendly event invites everyone to let their worries go with a joyful celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that traditionally marks the arrival of spring in India and Nepal. Enjoy live music, dance performances, and a variety of food vendors along the scenic Riverwalk.
Date: Apr. 4
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $2.50
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Dance the night away at the Chicago Salsa & Bachata Festival.
The Chicago Salsa & Bachata Festival returns for its 10th anniversary this weekend at the Hilton Rosemont. For a decade, this event has been a destination for dancers across the globe to celebrate the heart and soul of Afro-Latin dance. For attendees, the fest even goes beyond spectating, with opportunities to learn at workshops and social dancing parties every night.
Date: Apr. 2–6
Time: Various times
Cost: