Grab & Go Kids Planner: Spring Crafts and Soccer Opener

Where/When: March 23 at , 7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463 from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Children will look for signs of spring along the prairies edge. A craft and an outdoor game (weather permitting) will be included.

Pricing: $5

Where/When: March 26, 2011, 1:00pm–1:30pm at , 12330 S Forest Glen Blvd, Palos Park, IL

Why Go: Kick spring off with a craft. Children ages five an up will construct a wreath using spring flowers.

Pricing: Free. Register online or call 708-448-1530

PIONEER FESTIVAL AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Where/When: Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Dr. in Joliet, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon
Why Go: Enjoy pancakes with pure maple syrup and sausage for breakfast and stay for a maple syrup making demonstration. Try your hand at pioneer chores including butter churning and ice cream making. Watch pioneer re-enactors show you how things used to be done around the home. Exhibits and breakfast go on rain, snow or shine.
Pricing: $9 for adults, $7 for children under 12

 CHICAGO FIRE VS. SPORTING KANSAS CITY
Where/When: Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26.
Why Go: Home opener for Chicago’s Major League Soccer team.
Pricing: Tickets range from $15 to $70.