5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs

Posted March 05, 2019 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Big-screen bull

See a docile bull go on a wild adventure in the 2017 animated film version of "Ferdinand." It's part of the Kids Dream Winter Film Series at select Marcus Theatres locations this weekend in Addison, Elgin and Gurnee. $3. For exact locations, visit marcustheatres.com. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10

Crafty artists

Look for decorative or practical items for your home or garden at the Spring Craft Fair at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Free. (847) 639-6100 or carypark.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9

Remodel roundup

Start getting ideas for ways to spruce up your house and grounds with the Crystal Lake Home & Garden Show this weekend at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Free. (630) 953-2500 or crystallakehomeshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10

Hibernian hurrah

Celebrate all things tied to the Emerald Isle at St. Charles' annual St. Patrick's Parade. The parade route on Main Street travels from 6th Street to 4th Avenue. Free. (630) 443-3969 or downtownstcharles.org. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9

Flutist Lisa Goethe-McGinn and cellist Erica Lessie of "Cherchez la Femme" perform in concert at the St. Charles Public Library Sunday, March 10.

Female composers

Flutist Lisa Goethe-McGinn and cellist Erica Lessie celebrate the music of women composers spanning from 10th-Century composer Hildegard von Bingen to Katrina Emtage in their concert "Cherchez la Femme" at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles. Free. (630) 584-0076 or scpld.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10

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