We’ve had a pretty brutal winter this year in the Chicago area. With record low temperatures and the usual snow the “Windy City” can be formidable during the winter months. But now with March upon us we can look forward to the spring thaw and an end to the white snow and grey skies of winter. Soon there will be a lot of green to be seen in the area.

Oak Park is sponsoring a number of great events to help put some spring in your step. If you’re ready to see some greenery a little early, the Spring Flower Show will be held from February 14th through May 10th at the Garfield Park Conservatory. From March 6th – through March 8th Oak park will host the 4th annual One Earth Film Festival, the midwest’s premiere environmental film festival. Festivities will kick off with the Fourth Annual Green Carpet Gala at Columbia College. One favorite spring activity for the young and young at heart is kite flying. On March 30th the Trailside Museum will host “March Winds And Kites” teaching kids 6-12 about the nature of winds and letting them learn to fly kites.

Of course we couldn’t mention Green and March in the same breath without highlighting the greenest event of all, St. Patrick’s Day !!! Throughout the middle of March the annual rite of spring will be celebrated. This year’s festivities include events like the 2nd Annual Green Mile Pub Crawl On Roosevelt Rd and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Oak Park. The revelry culminates with the annual Greening Of The Chicago River. Tons of water color will turn the river green. Spring in Oak Park is a time of renewal with the city shaking off the winter snow and putting on the green of spring. Are you thinking of moving to this booming city that is rated one of the best suburbs in America ? Call us here at All My Sons Moving and storage and we’ll spring into action to give you the best moving experience period.

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