Events
With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets and car shows in the Chicago Southland, the hard part isn’t deciding IF you should come but rather which event you ARE going to attend.
Whether it is Snow Day Festival at the Plum Creek Nature Center in January, Irish Fest at Chicago’s Gaelic Park in May, any of our year round farmers markets or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you won’t have to travel far to find family friendly activities for any age.
Due to COVID-19 recommendations, many events in the Chicago Southland are being postponed or cancelled. Please check the event website or call the number listed to get up-to-date information on specific events. For more information on the Restore Illinois plan, please click here. Although events may be postponed or cancelled, virtual events are still taking place.
For a current list of virtual events taking place throughout the Chicago Southland, please click here.
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Below are the next 20 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
Wheelchair Accessibled Displays/Arts/Crafts
ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event
w Workshop/Seminar
$ Admission Fee
h Holiday Celebration
m Music (Live)
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
WIND MELODIES BY COLEMAN AND MOZART
Jan 23, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
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SPRING THEATER AUDITIONS
Jan 30, 2021
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
No previous acting experience is required. You must register prior to the audition date; those who register late will be placed on a wait list. Pending state & local restrictions, ticket sales may be limited on all theater productions. Audition details will be emailed. Face masks & social distancing required.
9AM-2PM
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Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
No previous acting experience is required. You must register prior to the audition date; those who register late will be placed on a wait list. Pending state & local restrictions, ticket sales may be limited on all theater productions. Audition details will be emailed. Face masks & social distancing required.
9AM-2PM
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WIND MELODIES BY COLEMAN AND MOZART
Feb 1, 2021 - Feb 12, 2021
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
Visit Website $ c m
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
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WINTER WONDERLAND ICE RINK weather permitting
Feb 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2021
Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Ice Rink usage will be by reservation only this winter. Reservations must be made during warming house hours for all visitors including those with their own skates. Reservations can be made online, at Sportsplex, or at Village Hall and are $3 per person. Skaters with their own skates may use ice rink daily beginning at sunrise when warming house is closed. Rink closes when warming house closes. WARMING HOUSE / SKATE RENTAL HOURS(sessions are subject to change) M–THUR: 4PM–7PM; FRI: 4PM–5:30PM & 6PM–7:30PM; S & SU: 12PM–1:30PM, 2PM–3:30PM, 4PM–5:30PM & 6PM–7:30PM HOLIDAY SEASON(DEC 19–JAN 6):DAILY: 12PM–1:30PM, 2PM–3:30PM, 4PM–5:30PM, 6PM–7:30PM DEC 24: 11AM– 2PM DEC 31 & JAN 1: 12PM–1:30PM & 2PM–3:30PM
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Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Ice Rink usage will be by reservation only this winter. Reservations must be made during warming house hours for all visitors including those with their own skates. Reservations can be made online, at Sportsplex, or at Village Hall and are $3 per person. Skaters with their own skates may use ice rink daily beginning at sunrise when warming house is closed. Rink closes when warming house closes. WARMING HOUSE / SKATE RENTAL HOURS(sessions are subject to change) M–THUR: 4PM–7PM; FRI: 4PM–5:30PM & 6PM–7:30PM; S & SU: 12PM–1:30PM, 2PM–3:30PM, 4PM–5:30PM & 6PM–7:30PM HOLIDAY SEASON(DEC 19–JAN 6):DAILY: 12PM–1:30PM, 2PM–3:30PM, 4PM–5:30PM, 6PM–7:30PM DEC 24: 11AM– 2PM DEC 31 & JAN 1: 12PM–1:30PM & 2PM–3:30PM
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SWEETHEARTS BALL WITHOUT THE BALLROOM
Feb 5, 2021
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Calling all dads, uncles & grandpas, take your little sweetheart to our Valentine's Ball at home! We provide a goody bag filled with all the makings for a special night together. Bag will include snacks, a DIY dessert, decorations, craft, game & others surprises. Add your own music, dress-up attire and have fun! Each participant's goody bag will be available for pick-up during the special pick-up time. Fee is per girl—please purchase a bag for each child.
8AM-5PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Calling all dads, uncles & grandpas, take your little sweetheart to our Valentine's Ball at home! We provide a goody bag filled with all the makings for a special night together. Bag will include snacks, a DIY dessert, decorations, craft, game & others surprises. Add your own music, dress-up attire and have fun! Each participant's goody bag will be available for pick-up during the special pick-up time. Fee is per girl—please purchase a bag for each child.
8AM-5PM
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SNOWBALL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Feb 6, 2021
Community Park
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Don't miss the 7th Annual Snowball Softball Tournament. Registration fee includes cash prizes, snow hats, umpires and softballs. Maximum of 12 players are allowed to bat in the lineup. Registration ends January 29 or when tournament fills.
9AM-6PM
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Community Park
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Don't miss the 7th Annual Snowball Softball Tournament. Registration fee includes cash prizes, snow hats, umpires and softballs. Maximum of 12 players are allowed to bat in the lineup. Registration ends January 29 or when tournament fills.
9AM-6PM
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Birding in the Preserves (Zoom webinar)
Feb 11, 2021
Forest Preserve District of Will County
17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL
Have you ever seen an interesting bird but didn’t know what it was? Are you interested in birds & want to know more? This virtual hike will highlight a select preserve & get you familiar with some of the birds found there. Learn where to go & what to expect when you venture out on the trail. Challenge yourself to identify birds that were seen that day & get tips & tricks where to look & how to identify them. Then you can go out on your own to find birds. As a bonus, find out how you can contribute to citizen science just by walking a preserve & recording what you observe. Finding & recording birds can add significance to any day. Free event. Registration is required: https://fpdwc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8OPHEVpyQaiMZXo8bP1gDw
7PM-8PM
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Forest Preserve District of Will County
17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL
Have you ever seen an interesting bird but didn’t know what it was? Are you interested in birds & want to know more? This virtual hike will highlight a select preserve & get you familiar with some of the birds found there. Learn where to go & what to expect when you venture out on the trail. Challenge yourself to identify birds that were seen that day & get tips & tricks where to look & how to identify them. Then you can go out on your own to find birds. As a bonus, find out how you can contribute to citizen science just by walking a preserve & recording what you observe. Finding & recording birds can add significance to any day. Free event. Registration is required: https://fpdwc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8OPHEVpyQaiMZXo8bP1gDw
7PM-8PM
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SUMMER CAMP SNEAK PREVIEW
Feb 13, 2021
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come check out all the fun we have in store for our campers this summer! Meet our staff from: Tot Camp Firefly & Tot Camp Little Sprouts (ages 3 to entering Kindergarten) @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center; Summer Day Camp (grades 1-7) with sites at McCarthy Park & Vogt Woods; Teen Camp (grades 7-10) @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center. See the schedules, ask questions & get ready for summer fun.
10AM-12PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come check out all the fun we have in store for our campers this summer! Meet our staff from: Tot Camp Firefly & Tot Camp Little Sprouts (ages 3 to entering Kindergarten) @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center; Summer Day Camp (grades 1-7) with sites at McCarthy Park & Vogt Woods; Teen Camp (grades 7-10) @ Bettenhausen Recreation Center. See the schedules, ask questions & get ready for summer fun.
10AM-12PM
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SWEETHEART SWIM
Feb 14, 2021
Tinley Fitness Pool
8125 West 171st St., Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Tinley Fitness welcomes our members & their sweethearts to an afternoon of family fun! Share the love with your little Valentines as you splash away the day! Members of Tinley Fitness can bring up to three guests. Free to Tinley Fitness Members/$5 guests.
2PM-5PM
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Tinley Fitness Pool
8125 West 171st St., Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Tinley Fitness welcomes our members & their sweethearts to an afternoon of family fun! Share the love with your little Valentines as you splash away the day! Members of Tinley Fitness can bring up to three guests. Free to Tinley Fitness Members/$5 guests.
2PM-5PM
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HOT WHEELS CLASSIC & ALL STARS
Feb 19, 2021
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Bring your fastest Hot Wheels or Matchbox car and compete for the 'big prize'. Includes refreshments. Ages 2-6 - Program #111700A - 5:15-6:15pm Ages 7-12 - Program #111701A - 6:30-7:30pm
5:15PM-7:30PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Bring your fastest Hot Wheels or Matchbox car and compete for the 'big prize'. Includes refreshments. Ages 2-6 - Program #111700A - 5:15-6:15pm Ages 7-12 - Program #111701A - 6:30-7:30pm
5:15PM-7:30PM
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Comedy Improv Show - Not Quite Spring: Winter's Revenge
Feb 20, 2021
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
In the season of competition, our arena is the stage for an action-packed night of theatre sports. Players from Tinley Park's resident improv troupe are competing for your amusement. Will they earn your applause? Your jeers? Your coveted laughs?
7PM-9PM
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Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
In the season of competition, our arena is the stage for an action-packed night of theatre sports. Players from Tinley Park's resident improv troupe are competing for your amusement. Will they earn your applause? Your jeers? Your coveted laughs?
7PM-9PM
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Virtual Tours
Feb 20, 2021
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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INDOOR WIFFLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Feb 21, 2021
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Join us for a one-day, double elimination tournament in our gym. Team rosters can be between 7-10 players. Fee includes championship trophy, equipment & athletic staff to monitor the league rules. Registration ends February 12 or when tournament fills.
2PM-8PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Join us for a one-day, double elimination tournament in our gym. Team rosters can be between 7-10 players. Fee includes championship trophy, equipment & athletic staff to monitor the league rules. Registration ends February 12 or when tournament fills.
2PM-8PM
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PUZZLE PALOOZA
Feb 27, 2021
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Compete against other teams as you race to put together a 500 piece puzzle. Teams of 2-4 work together to be the first to complete the puzzle. You need to keep up your strength, so bring snacks for the day. Complete rules are available at the Recreation Center. Prizes are awarded! Please register by February 5.
1PM-4PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Compete against other teams as you race to put together a 500 piece puzzle. Teams of 2-4 work together to be the first to complete the puzzle. You need to keep up your strength, so bring snacks for the day. Complete rules are available at the Recreation Center. Prizes are awarded! Please register by February 5.
1PM-4PM
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OAK FOREST FLEADH
Mar 6, 2021
Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
Save the date for our 12th Annual event! Fleadh around Town will include a virtual 5k, leprechaun scavenger hunt, and more surprises. Watch for upcoming details on our website, www.oc-chamber.org and FB @occhamber 708-687-4600
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Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
Save the date for our 12th Annual event! Fleadh around Town will include a virtual 5k, leprechaun scavenger hunt, and more surprises. Watch for upcoming details on our website, www.oc-chamber.org and FB @occhamber 708-687-4600
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12 Annual Oak Forest Fleadh CNB Virtual 5K Walk/Run
Mar 6, 2021 - Mar 17, 2021
Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce
15440 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
We are excited for our 12th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh, Saturday, March 6, 2021.“Fleadh Around Town” is the theme and it will feature some new and exciting changes! What is a virtual 5k? From March 6 to March 17, walk or run, in your neighborhood, on the treadmill, with your family, in a group, wherever works best for you! Then log your time, post a pic with #CNBFleadh5k & #fleadharoundtown on FB & Instagram, and celebrate your success! Thank you CNB Bank & Trust for your continued support as our Premier Title 5k sponsor. Register at www.raceroster.com/37373Get your group together and Register for the #cnbfleadh5k. Run or Walk, Virtually anywhere.
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Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce
15440 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
We are excited for our 12th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh, Saturday, March 6, 2021.“Fleadh Around Town” is the theme and it will feature some new and exciting changes! What is a virtual 5k? From March 6 to March 17, walk or run, in your neighborhood, on the treadmill, with your family, in a group, wherever works best for you! Then log your time, post a pic with #CNBFleadh5k & #fleadharoundtown on FB & Instagram, and celebrate your success! Thank you CNB Bank & Trust for your continued support as our Premier Title 5k sponsor. Register at www.raceroster.com/37373Get your group together and Register for the #cnbfleadh5k. Run or Walk, Virtually anywhere.
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Sweet Home Chicago Blues: Celebrating 50 Years of Alligator Records (Premiere)-VIRTUAL
Mar 13, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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Virtual Tours
Mar 20, 2021
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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Sweet Home Chicago Blues: Celebrating 50 Years of Alligator Records (Premiere)-VIRTUAL
Apr 1, 2021 - Apr 11, 2021
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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THE BLACK CROWES PRESENT: SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER
Aug 7, 2021
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
312-559-1212
8PM
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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
312-559-1212
8PM
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