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Are you and your little leprechauns ready for some Irish themed fun?  Check out these family friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around Chicago.

I listed the events below by date and then by cost, with FREE events being listed first.

St. Paddy’s at the Playroom – Event includes Irish fare (green food and drinks), celtic music, shamrock tattoos,face painting and make your own pot-o-gold.

• Where – My Corner Playroom (2121 N. Clybourn)
• When – Friday,  March 12th open from 8am to 5pm, but most activities start at 10:am
• Cost – Free for members, $19 for children ($14 siblings), adults are FREE

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Where – Columbus Dr. & Balbo Dr.
• When – Saturday, March 13th at noon
• Cost – FREE

Dyeing The Chicago River Green

• Where – Chicago River between Michigan Ave. and Columbus
• When – Saturday, March 13th at 10:45
• Cost – FREE

South Side Irish Parade Family Fest – Event includes bagpipers, Irish dancers, a host of Irish musicians, Men in Kilts Contest, Irish themed arts and crafts, children’s films, a children’s parade and live production by the Beverly Arts Centers’ own Children’s Theatre Group.

• Where – Beverly Arts Center (2407 W. 111th St.)
• When – Saturday, March 13th from 11am-11pm
• Cost – $10 adults, children under 12 are FREE

Berghoff Restaurant – Free face painting after the parade and lunch/dinner specials including corned beef and cabage and Guiness cheddar soup.

• Where – Berghoff Restaurant (17 W. Adams St.)
• When – Saturday, March 13 from 2-6pm
• Cost – Face Painting is FREE

Irish American Heritage Center St. Patrick’s Festival – Irish music, dance and food.  Kids activities take place in the Erin room and include music, games and activities.

• Where – Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N. Knox Avenue)
• When – Saturday, March 13 at 1:00
• Cost – $15 Adults and children under 12 are FREE

Shoreline Sightseeing St. Patrick’s Day Cruises – Cruises include a traditional Irish buffet lunch, Irish music and a presentation on the role the Irish community played in shaping Chicago.

• Where – Ogden Slip at Navy Pier
• When – Saturday, March 13th at 10am and 2pm
• Cost – $29 adults, 15 children
• Reservations – 312-222-9328

Northwest Side Parade

• Where –  Raven/Neola-NW Hwy./Harlem (6633) W. Raven St.
• Neighborhood – Norwood Park
• When – Sunday, March 14 at noon
• Cost – FREE

St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/Walk & Leprechaun Leap (kids dash)

• Where – Diversey Harbor
• When – Sunday, March 14 at 10am
• Cost – $30

Four Season’s St. Patrick’s Sunday Brunch – Features Irish cuisine, music and performances by traditional Irish dancers.

• Where – Four Seasons Hotel (120 East Delaware)
• When – Sunday, March 14th at 10:30 and 1:30
• Cost – $72 adult, $25 child (age 4-12)
• Reservations – 312.649.2349

Pump It Up – St. Patrick’s Day Pop In Play – Where green and receive $2 off the cost of admission

• Where – Pump It Up (821 W. Eastman St.)
• When – March 16-18, Check their website for Pop In Play times.
• Cost – $8 (must be wearing green)

Irish American Heritage Center St. Patrick’s Day Celebration - Activities include Irish dancing, traditional and modern Irish music and food. The cost is $10 for adults and children 12 and under are free with a paying adult

• Where – Irish American Heritage Center, Fifth Province Lounge (4626 N. Knox Avenue)
• When – Wednesday, March 17th from noon until midnight (11:30 Mass)
• Cost – $10 for adults, children under 12 are FREE

Chicago Chamber Orchestra St. Patrick’s Concert

• Where – Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall (78 E. Washington St.)
• When – Sunday, March 21 at 3pm
• Cost - FREE