Community Corner
Illinois Weekend Events: Paleontology, Dodgeball, Mother's Day
Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Patch has you covered.
CHICAGO, IL — Sunny skies and warmer temperatures are in store this Mother's Day weekend. Patch has published brunch specials, gift guides and shoutouts to help you celebrate the mother figure in your life. But if you're still not sure how to spend the special weekend, community events across Illinois have got you covered. And if you're not celebrating Mother's Day or are looking for something a little different, you've come to the right spot.
Some are free. Some have a fee. Check out our listings:
Mother's Day Events:
- Saturday: Mother's Day Card Making: Lake Forest
- Sunday: Brunch on a Boat: Chicago
- Sunday: Mother's Day Dinner & Show: St. Charles
- Sunday: Mother's Day High Tea: Park Ridge
- Sunday: Mother's Day Comedy Show: Oak Park
- Saturday: Mother's Day Chocolate Walk: Naperville
- Sunday: $3 Mimosas For Moms: Winnetka
- Sunday: Mother's Day 5K: Glenview
- Saturday: Handmade Market: Arlington Heights
- Saturday: Music Under the Stars: Glencoe
Non-Holiday Events:
- Saturday: Grayslake Farmer's Market: Grayslake
- Saturday: Computer Enthusiast Meeting: Grayslake
- Saturday: French Market: Chicago
- Sunday: Plainfield High School Musical: Plainfield
- Saturday: Live Music: Joliet
- Saturday: Family Dodgeball Tournament: Plainfield
- Sunday: Motown Band: Joliet
- Saturday: Community Chalk Art: Highland Park
- Saturday: Kids Paleontology Class: Buffalo Grove
- Saturday: Acrylic Workshop: Northbrook
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