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Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week 2026
Chicago Northwest Region • Feb 27 – Mar 08
Dig into the Chicago Northwest restaurant scene during the annual restaurant week. Read more about Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week 2026 -
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PaleoFest 2026 at Burpee Museum of Natural History
Burpee Museum of Natural History • Mar 06 – Mar 08
Join Burpee Museum for PaleoFest 2026, March 6–8—three days of discovery with leading paleontologists, hands-on science, and fun for all ages. Read more about PaleoFest 2026 at Burpee Museum of Natural History -
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Princeton Restaurant Weekend
Princeton Chamber of Commerce • Mar 05 – Mar 08
Experience the best of Princetons restaurants, bars, and bakeries during this year’s Restaurant Weekend. Read more about Princeton Restaurant Weekend -
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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Garfield Park Conservatory • Feb 18 – Mar 13 @ 10AM
The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show returns! Read more about Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show -
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Ireland on Parade
Chicago Gaelic Park • Mar 06 – Mar 17
Ireland on Parade at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a festive celebration of Irish culture featuring a vibrant parade, live music, Irish dancing,… Read more about Ireland on Parade -
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America the Beautiful Art Exhibit at The Coliseum
Feb 04 – Mar 21 @ 10AM
A juried art exhibition celebrating America’s landscapes, history, and shared spirit, on view February 4–March 21 at the Oregon Coliseum in Oregon, IL, with an awards… Read more about America the Beautiful Art Exhibit at The Coliseum -
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Ottawa Restaurant Week
Mar 08 – Mar 21
Ottawa Restaurant Week celebrates local dining with special menus that highlight Midwest comfort food and chef driven creations. Enjoy unique flavors, support the Ottawa Food Pantry,… Read more about Ottawa Restaurant Week -
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Dear Evan Hansen at The Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre • Feb 04 – Mar 22
A high schooler with social anxiety is thrust into the spotlight after a classmate’s death, leading to a tangled web of lies and viral fame, in… Read more about Dear Evan Hansen at The Paramount Theatre