“Find Your Luck In Downtown Aurora,” which takes place on March 14 and 15, will feature 15 downtown businesses offering Irish cheer.

The Lake County Film Festival is celebrating its 16th year in 2026 with a “Sweet 16” theme and marking the milestone with its first-ever screenings at The Antioch Theater.

Get into the good vibes as Broadway’s Michael Mahler celebrates pop music’s premier poet, Paul Simon, for two performances only, at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire at 7 p.m. March 16 and at 1 p.m. March 17.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend with a free concert from Classical Blast! In Kilts at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, March 13.

The Rock River Valley Shamrock Club parade steps off at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, from Dixon High School, and the party follows at 3:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

The DuPage Comic Con is Saturday, March 14 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

La Salle's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

The St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

Wear St. Patrick's Day costumes for the SOB 5K Run on Saturday morning to benefit CASA Kendall County.

The Joliet Area Historical Museum will host a free concert from Classical Blast in Kilts! as part of the Shamrock Stroll on Friday, March 13.

Instead of Venue 1012 hosting concerts all summer, plans are to hold one full-day event event at the amphitheater on Sept. 19. The free movie Movies Under The Stars series will be back.

Upcoming events include Felix & Fingers on March 13, Murder Mystery Dinner on March 27 and the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch March 28-29.

St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17 but there's plenty of Irish fun with parades and parties across northern Illinois this weekend.

The St. Patrick’s Parade will begin at 2 p.m., stepping off at 6th Street onto Main Street to conclude at 4th Avenue. The parade will have bagpipers, local marching bands and more than 85 vibrant parade entries that celebrate the community.

The original Knox Hotel opened in 1854 to provide accommodations near the new train depot because travelers on the railway needed a place to stay.

Programming for Bicentennial Theatre in March and April includes a poetry open mic night, plays from Providence Catholic High School and Joliet Catholic Academy.

Sterling announced its plans Wednesday for a new street festival this summer featuring live music and activities for all ages. The inaugural Sterling Street Fest is slated for July 25.

The Next Picture Show will host the second annual Chapter and Verse Open Mic Night for area authors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 10.

The Majestic will host a Winter Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14.

The Shining Stars Motown Revue will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.

The Slammers season will begin on Friday, May 8 against the Washington Wild Things and the first of the season’s Fireworks Friday series. Gates open at 5:35 p.m., with first pitch at 6:35 p.m.

What better way for Easy Street Theater to celebrate its 20th season than doubling down on its latest production.

The exhibition will feature a diverse array of media, ranging from fluid watercolors, to oils, photography, sculptural installations and pottery.

Tipton's artwork will be showcased through April at the St. Charles Public Library.

The 28th annual Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade is at noon Saturday, March 7 in downtown Elmhurst.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra will perform Fauré Requiem, among other classical masterpieces, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Hemmes Cultural Art Center in Elgin.

Drew & Ellie Holcomb will perform Americana music Saturday, March 7 at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

Utica's St. Patrick's Parade is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7.

Learn how to identify and tap maple trees at the Maple Sugaring event at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Waa Kee Sha Park in Oswego.

The Dixon Historic Theatre will host two great shows this weekend: Circus of Bubbles LIVE on Friday, March 6, and Revolución de Amor – A Tribute to Maná on Saturday, March 7.

Fans can catch the brand new “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” this April and get a chance to play Mario Bros. games on the giant screen. The theater opens for the season April 3.

articipants can expect to learn about the history of maple sugaring and the evolution of the sap collection process. They can also get a firsthand look athow maple sap is turned into syrup at the evaporator house.

Hundreds of small, locally-owned boutiques and shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will participate in this one-of-a-kind event March 6-7.

Guests will enjoy a full weekend itinerary, including a Friday night welcome reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, intimate educational seminars, and a multi-course wine dinner paired with standout selections from the featured wineries.

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Maple Fest returns this Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the Nature Center, 930 N. River Road in North Aurora, inviting guests to step into the centuries-old tradition of turning maple sap into maple syrup.

The City Council will vote Tuesday on a liquor license for The Matise, a venue being created downtown in one of the city's oldest church buildings.

The Oswego Public Library will present the radio play "D.O.A." at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.

August Hill Winery's next Around the World wine pairing event is Saturday, Feb. 28 and will focus on the food and wine of Germany.

Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet will host Masters of Illusion Saturday, Feb. 28 and The Simon & Garkunkel Story Sunday, March 1.

The Arcada Theatre will host a tribute concert to George Harrison Saturday, Feb. 28 and a tribute concert to Taylor Swift Sunday, March 1.

Country music star Ray Scott will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre Saturday, Feb. 28.

The 59th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival kicks off Thursday, Feb. 26 and runs through Sunday, March 1. Several bands, musicians and ensembles will perform.

Starring the award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage.

Sample a variety of wines and cheese at participating downtown Wheaton businesses Saturday, Feb. 28.

Five wines and three craft beers will be paired with cheese, appetizers and desserts from local merchants and bakers.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment by Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots, as well as interactive games, arts and crafts, face painting, nature-based activities and more.

Courtney Reed is an acclaimed musical theatre performer and will be inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame on Friday, March 27 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.

Escape these brutal winter temperatures with a day or weekend at these indoor waterparks in northern Illinois.

If you're looking for a camping adventure this summer, check out Starved Rock Family Campground and other award-winning campgrounds across the country.