31 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs in March 2026

Better Magazine / by Margaret Smith / February 28, 2026

As Chicago winter makes its last stand, the March calendar is filling with reasons to get out the door. From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and museum exhibitions to buzzworthy stage premieres and neighborhood food festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a late-winter weekend around Chicagoland — but we’ll help you narrow it down.

Here are the 31 best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this March, including standout events hosted by 2026 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award winners — because the most meaningful nights out are often the ones that give back. Read More Here.