10 Must-do March Events

Our calendar has at least ten events every day in March! To make your life easier, we’ve pulled some of our favorite events this month in our monthly feature, the Little Lake County Top Ten – Ten Must-Do Events in Lake County this month. Here are our picks for Top Events for Families this March in Lake County.

March is full of spring and Easter fun, so don’t miss out on our fantastic calendar with more than you can handle! We’ve rounded up more egg hunts, story times and open plays than ever, so don’t miss out!

Please remember to click the links for full details and to check all locations before heading out. This time of year weather can cause many things to be changed or cancelled. Little Lake County is not responsible for changed or cancelled events.

1. March 3- Roll with the Trolls
   Does skating with Poppy and Branch sound like the perfect Saturday night? Skate on over to Just 4 Fun 2 Roller Rink in Mundelein from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. if you want sunshine in your pocket. ($10 per person.)

2. March 3- Precious Lambs Family Fun Day
   🆓While it is a fundraiser for the preschool, Family Fun Day features free admission and a FREE Magic Show. This popular event includes a raffle and silent auction of donated items, a light lunch, games and a magic show for the children. This event is open to the entire community and supports the scholarship fund.

3. March 4- 4-H International Festival
   Experience an educational cultural event full of activities, games, auction baskets and entertainment. Admission is one canned good per person; call for parking information.
   
4. March 17 - St. Pattie’s Day Rainbow Cupcakes
   Bring on the pizzazz, the color, the fireworks! Come cook with Taste Buds Kitchen and learn how to make an oh-so-delicious cupcake with rainbow colors in the cake. Dying to know how we do it? Become a budding chef in our kitchen as you discover all our delicious secrets! This class is designed for kids and parents to cook together! $30 per child with one caregiver included.
5. March 11- Reptile Rampage
   Head out to Lake Forest for one of the most informational events on reptiles with experts from museums, universities, zoos, nature centers and private collections. With over 150 unique creatures, there is something for everyone to do at this fundraiser. $10 per person, children age three and under enter for free.
6. March 31- Bunny Brunch
   Enjoy brunch and activities as a family! The Easter Bunny will even be here for pictures. Fit all of your Easter Fun into one morning at Lambs Farm!
7. March 17- Lake Villa St. Patrick Day Parade
   🆓 Who doesn’t love a parade? Stay after for corned a beef and cabbage lunch at the VFW!
   
8. March 24- Dunn Museum Opening
   Lake County’s museum is back up and open, and better than ever! Come see artifacts about where we call home in a beautiful new facility. Enjoy grand opening activities from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Libertyville.
9. March 31- Annual Easter Egg Hunt
   🆓Come enjoy a fun, simple Easter Egg Hunt! You can only take home what you can hold in your hands, but you’ve got a chance to win a bike!
10. March 23- Flashlight Egg Hunt
    🆓 Your kids aren’t too big for an egg hunt yet — enjoy this tween-friendly egg hunt in Lake Bluff with flashlights! For kids ages 9-12 years old.

What’s on your list for March? Share it with us in the comments!

Disclosure: some events listed are Little Lake County partners. All events were chosen by the editorial team and all thoughts and opinions are the writers own.