CHICAGO (WLS) — Saturday is Earth Day and Protected Forests across Cook County are having special events where you can get involved in protecting our planet!
Earth Day Cleanup – Cook County Forest Conservancy
Earth Day events will take place in several of the Cook County Protected Forests, including the removal of weeds at the Sagawau Center for Environmental Learning on Friday. For more information, visit fpdcc. com.
A Party for the Planet – Brookfield Zoo
Party for the Planet is back at Brookfield Zoo with 2 events this weekend! Recycling takes place today from 9 to 2 in the main car park. Check their website for all acceptable items. Then on Sunday the 2.2 mile easy run begins at 8 a.m. The results benefit animal care and conservation.
Great American Open – Gurnee
Here's a sign that summer isn't far away – Great America is opening for the season tomorrow! New this year – special events and festivals, such as Flavors of the World Food Fest, and Neon Nights June through August bring back nightly parades and fireworks!
Pixar Putt – Navy Pier
Pixar Putt is returning to Navy Pier! From tomorrow through September 10, this pop-up mini-golf experience will feature 18 interactive holes featuring characters from some of Disney and Pixar's most beloved films, such as Toy Story, The Incredibles, Coco, and more!
The Cauldron – Wick Park
There's a new wizard-inspired potion brewing speakeasy and restaurant opening this weekend in Wicker Park!
Reservations can be made online.
Chicago Rum Fest – Logan Field Auditorium
The 7th annual Chicago Rum Fest is Saturday afternoon at the Logan Square Auditorium! Dozens of brands will be available for tasting – they will also be holding seminars, speaker programs, live entertainment and more!
Cold Falls – Go Brewing, Naperville
On the other side of the spectrum, Go Brewing in Naperville, the only non-alcoholic brewery and taproom in the state, is hosting its popular Cold Plunge on Sundays! The 2 hour class teaches mindfulness and breathing techniques as your body plunges into 39 degree water for 2 minutes! Register online, they offer one class a month.
Office Fan Convention – Navy Pier
Fans of The office definitely don't want to miss the Reunion – Office Fan Convention at navy Pier, Saturday and Sunday! Meet your favorite characters – there will be many performers there – participate in panels and interviews, and of course there will be a wide selection of photos!
Night Nation Run – Army Field
The Night Nation Run is a combination music festival and fun run and takes place at Soldier Field Saturday night! Pre-party starts at 6pm, first wave of runners at 7:30am, then dance the night away on the main stage after the party!
Grease – Drury Path
And on the theatrical beat, Grease is now performing at the Drury Lane Theater! This super fun musical, taking you back to 1959, runs until June 4th!
Rhythms of Resistance – Auditorium Theatre
At the dance beat, three percussion dance troupes will celebrate American tap dance and Irish step in a one-off performance! Rhythms of Resistance will be held at the Auditorium Theater on Saturdays at 19:30.
Joffrey Ballet, The Little Mermaid – Opera House Lyrics
The Joffrey Ballet concludes its season with the long-awaited Chicago premiere of The Little Mermaid, now playing at the Lyric Opera House. This beautifully haunting interpretation of tragic folklore is Joffrey's greatest production yet. It lasts until April 30th.