THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – CHICAGOANS TO EXPERIENCE A “JAM-PACKED” WEEKEND AGAIN!
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – CHICAGOANS TO EXPERIENCE A “JAM-PACKED” WEEKEND AGAIN!
Last weekend we kicked-off the official running season here in Chicago; however if you missed it here’s your chance to get your running season off to a good start with these events:
The Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K takes place on Saturday with the first race beginning 8:15 a.m. at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This annual race takes participants along the Chicago lakefront and through Lincoln Park on USATF certified courses with Pacers available to help you achieve your goal time. Each participant receives a spring weight zip hoodie a personalized Bib number an Eco tote and a 10K & half finisher medal. Awards will be awarded to the top 3 participants male and female in each age group as well as plenty of deep dish pizza and beer with a live band at the finish line! Best of all this event benefits the “Special Olympics Chicago” organization!!
The Chicago Quarter Marathon takes place on Saturday (9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) at Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.) in the South Loop with its 2nd annual 6.55-mile run that takes participants south along the Lake Michigan shoreline then looping back to Soldier Field for a post-race party that includes snacks awards and a live band! And a portion of this event’s proceeds will benefit a great organization the Chicago-headquartered “Prevent Child Abuse America!!”
Moving on with our “jam-packed” weekend here’s the low-down on Chicago’s outdoor Easter events:
The Bunny Rock Chicago 5K Run Walk and Egg Hunt takes place Saturday at Grant Park Upper Hutchinson Field (200 E. Balbo Ave.) in the South Loop with the 5K at 9:00 a.m. and the Egg Hunt at 10:15 a.m. This 5th annual event features a festive 5K run/walk with participants receiving bunny ears neon sunglasses and a Bunny Rock t-shirt; 80’s rock music being played at the start/finish line along with various activities available for kids of all ages and their families such as a Huge Egg Hunt with over 3000 candy filled eggs a live Petting Zoo and photos with the Bunny! There’s also a post-race event being held at Bar Louie (333-335 N. Dearborn St.) for those who don’t want their fun to end! Again this event benefits the “Red Door Animal Shelter!!”
The Chicago Easter Egg Hunts taking place on Saturday are –
McKinley Park (2210 W. Pershing Rd.) in the McKinley Park neighborhood from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. for kids 18 months to 6 and 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for kids 6-13 where they will hunt the park for their eggs.
Armour Square Park (3309 S. Shields Ave.) in the Armour Square neighborhood from 10:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m. will feature a traditional family-friendly egg hunt with the Bunny that also includes inflatables face painting games and a petting zoo.
Brainerd Park (1246 W. 92nd St.) in the Washington Heights neighborhood from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. will feature a Bunny egg hunt arts & crafts and more.
Clarendon Park (4501 N. Clarendon Ave.) in the Uptown neighborhood from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. will also feature a Bunny egg hunt (bring a basket).
The Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St.) on the Near West Side will host Hop the Bunny Train on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. where kids and their families can take a train ride around the Market until 1:30 p.m. then participate in the Egg Hunt at 1:30 p.m. where eggs are located throughout the Market and are filled with candy or a toy surprise! And the Easter Bunny will be available for photo ops!!
Finally the Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood will be hosting the 107th Annual Next Year Day 2015 on Saturday (7:30 p.m.) in celebration of the Chicago Cubs Home Opener on Sunday (7:05 p.m.) against the St. Louis Cardinals! Enjoy live music by Too White Crew contests prizes and drink specials in preparation of opening day!
BTW if you’re a Cubs Bleacher Bum and have been left out in the cold because you have no seat head on down to the United Center (1901 W. Madison St.) where the Chicago Blackhawks will be hosting the St. Louis Blues on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in their quest for another Stanley Cup!
Are You Ready to Experience “Jam-Packed” Weekends Again?
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
