Spring and warm weather is right around the corner, despite there still being some snow in chilly Chicago. Here are some fun events to keep your March exciting and help you avoid the cold.

Niles West:

6-7: Orchesis Dance Show @6:30 pm

9-13: Spring Spirit Week

10: Spring Choir Concert @ 6:30 pm

11: Late Start @ 9:40 am

12: Spring Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 pm

13: Spring Pep Assembly

17: College Fair @ 6:30 pm

19: Spring Band Concert @ 6:30 pm

22-28: Spring Break

Chicago:

1: Polar Plunge

14: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

14: St. Patrick’s Day 5K and 8K walk/run

15: Northwest Side Irish Parade

18-22: Chicago Flower and Garden Show

22: Macy’s Flower Show