5 Things to Do: March 20-22

It feels like spring outside, but start your weekend with free ice skating lessons (yes, ice skating) and meet some of the country’s best Olympians, too.

Then, register your family for a fun and educational event at the Chicago Botanic Garden before heading to Navy Pier for an adults-only wine tasting featuring the world’s best pinot noir.

Finally, end your weekend downtown at Macy’s Flower Show or stay in the suburbs for a TEDx talk.

U.S. Figure Skating SkateFest

March 20
Glenview

Enjoy free skating lessons and skate rentals this weekend at Glenview Ice Center. Plus, members of the Stars on Ice cast, including Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, and local Olympian Evan Lysacek, will make an appearance.

Weekend Family Class: Gumballs & Superballs

March 21
Glencoe

Your family can learn all about how rainforest trees are used in the creation of gum and rubber before making your own bouncing ball and chewing gum. Register here.

Pinot Days Chicago

March 21
Chicago

This festival is all about pinot noir (150 pinots to be exact) from the Russian River Valley to the Sonoma Coast. Fans will even have the chance to sip pinots previously unavailable in this state. Buy your tickets here.

Macy’s Flower Show

Opens March 22
Chicago

Explore beautiful floral creations on Macy’s State Street’s 9th floor through April 4. The show will host events with Martha Stewart (March 22), Alex Woo Jewelry (March 22), LuLu DK (March 31) and more.

TEDx

Image courtesy of Vernon Area Public Library.

March 22
Lincolnshire

Stop by the Vernon Area Public Library for this inaugural TEDx event, which will feature three pre-recorded TED talks followed by a discussion led by College of Lake County’s Maria Jose and John Tenuto. Registration is required.

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