IF YOU'RE FEELING WEIRD: Check out The World Oddities Expo in Rosemont! The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival- a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! They pride themselves on being an all-inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega-convention. They feature artists, vendors, performers, educators, and guest speakers to create a macabre and magical experience for all! Kids 12 and under are FREE! For tix and more info: https://worldodditiesexpo.com/chicago-il/

IF YOU'RE FEELING FLOWERY: Check out the Cherry Blossom Trees in Jackson Park. The area surrounding the Columbian Basin in Jackson Park is home to about 200 pink and white cherry blossom trees that typically bloom each Spring. The trees are located just south of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (GMSI), on either side of the South Portico and surrounding the Columbia Basin (pond). The trees are also found on the north end of the Wooded Island and in the Osaka Garden, all a short walk south of the Columbian Basin. The bloom is a spectacular sight to see, with peak bloom typically happening now that lasts anywhere from 6 to 14 days, depending on the weather. For more info: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/jackson-park-cherry-blossoms

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Morton Arboretum Discovery Day and Touch-a-Truck: from 9am- 4pm on Sat 4/11. Celebrate Arbor Month with an all-ages, behind-the-scenes look at tree care and the green industry. Connect with Arboretum staff and certified arborists, explore careers in tree care and horticulture, and get practical tree and soil care tips. See some of the Arboretum’s largest trucks and municipal vehicles. Ask arborist specialists questions about tree care in the Firefly Pavilion. Plus, food trucks, beverages and an Arboretum Store pop-up. Included with Arboretum admission. For the event schedule, visit mortonarb.org.