Budget-friendly fun: Explore the Family Pet Expo at Arlington Park
Pet Expo
New this year to the 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo is That Guy With the Birds and his performing parrots. Plus, don't miss the animal rescue groups, pet and pet-themed products, demonstrations, entertainment, veterinary services and more at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $5-$10 admission; $7 parking. petchicago.com. 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 20; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22
Free
Operatic moments
Watch Aurora University students re-create moments from “The Mikado,” “The Marriage of Figaro” and other famous operas during the Opera Workshop Production concert in the university's Crimi Auditorium, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. Free. Registration is required. Register online at auartsandideas.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20
Shape up!
Get tips on staying healthy during the Fitness Expo at the Field House Sports and Fitness Center, 800 N. Baldwin Ave., Waukegan. Highlights include health screenings, a fitness contest with prizes, group exercise demonstrations and more. Free. (847) 360-4700 or waukeganparks.org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Adult Eggstravaganza
Egg hunts aren't only for youngsters. Grown-ups can join the fun at the Adult Eggstravaganza nighttime egg hunt in Washington Park, outside of the Itasca Recreation and Fitness Center, 350 E. Irving Park Road. Hundreds of plastic eggs will be hidden throughout the park. Prizes include gift certificates to local businesses, candy and more. Bring your flashlights. If the grounds are wet, the hunt will be relocated indoors. Free. Free baby-sitting services. (630) 773-2257 or itascaparkdistrict.com. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26
Art Major Exhibit
See a wide variety of artwork by senior art majors in the Senior Art Major Exhibit at Wheaton College's Adams Hall, 501 College Ave., Wheaton. Free. wheaton.edu. Runs through Wednesday, April 29. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
$15 and under
Mount Prospect Community Band
The Mount Prospect Community Band will put a spring in your step when the band performs at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 S. School St., Mount Prospect. Tickets cost $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Advance tickets available at the RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. (847) 255-5380 or mppd.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22
'The Shawshank Redemption'
See the 1994 drama “The Shawshank Redemption” starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Admission is $1. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 7 p.m. Monday, March 23
'Mr. Turner'
The After Hours Film Society presents a screening of the 2014 film “Mr. Turner” starring Timothy Spall at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. “Mr. Turner” explores the final 25 years in the life of eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851). Admission is $6 for members and $10 nonmembers. afterhoursfilmsociety.com or classiccinemas.com. 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23