Community Corner
Get Out: Plainfield's Irish Parade and St. Baldrick's Bolingbrook 4 Kids
Looking for some fun events this weekend? Look no further.
It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and places to explore.
1. WINTER GARDENING SOCIALWhere/When: . Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.
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Why Go: Coffee, tea and gardening tips. Planting pots, seeds and soil will be provided.
Pricing: Free. Call 630-739-2600 for more information. ID No. 13483A
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Where/When: Departure at . Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Spend the day at Navy Pier Flower Garden Show or simply shop and stroll by the Lake Michigan. It's your pick!
Pricing: $12; $8 with Resident ID. Call 630-739-1705 to sign up. ID No. 12672A
3. ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION• St. Baldrick's – Bolingbrook 4 Kids
Where/When: . Friday, 6-11 p.m.
Why Go: Head shaving, guest cancer survivor Faith Robinson, raffles, music by Music Mania, Weber Irish Dancers, food from , , Francesca's, , , , and Vintage Sweets.
Pricing: Donations accepted.
• St. Baldrick's – Finnegan's Irish Pub
Where/When: . Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Big tents, food, kids, head shaving, raffles, prizes and more!
Pricing: Donations accepted.
• Naperville 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade
Where/When: Downtown Naperville. Saturday, starts at 10 a.m. from Naperville North High School and ends at the Municipal Center. Click Here for a printable map.
Why Go: Irish or not, come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the West Suburban Irish! The parade features St. Baldrick's Naperville Public Service, Quigley's Irish Pub, Weber and McNulty Irish Dancers, Prairie Girl Scouts, Patch.com and more!
Pricing: Free
• Plainfield’s Hometown Irish Parade
Where/When: Downtown Plainfield. Sunday, starts at 1 p.m. from the northwest parking lot at Plainfield High School Central Campus and ends at the Village Green.
Why Go: The parade includes bagpipe ensembles, Irish dancers, floats and community groups. Once again, the Front Street Cantina will host the post-parade celebration with a corned-beef-and-cabbage feast and the children will have the chance to jump on complimentary inflatable bouncers.
Pricing: Free. Call MainStreet at 815-436-5510 for more details.
5. CHAMBER MUSIC FOR SAXOPHONE AND VOICEWhere/When: , Fine Arts Theater. Sunday, 3 p.m.
Why Go: Chamber music for saxophone and voice will be presented by Joliet Junior College faculty members Dr. Thomas Liley, saxophone and Dr. Tracey Ford, voice.
Pricing: Free. Call 815-280-2232 for more information.
