Events
The Chicago Southland has the hottest music acts, a wide variety of incredible cultural festivals, breathtaking seasonal events, wonderful organic farmers markets, amazing art shows and hundreds of theater performances throughout the region. None of that tickle your fancy? Browse our complete list and we promise you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for! Looking to include your event within our calendar of events? Submit your event using our online form.
Below are the next 32 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland.
GIGGLES WITHOUT LIMITS COMEDY COMPETITION
May 21, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
5055 West 111th Street
Alsip, IL
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HIBERNATE, MIGRATE, ACCLIMATE
Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W,SA-SU)
Nov 1, 2025 - Apr 29, 2026
Swap O Rama Flea Market
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
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SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE
Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
Orland Square
288 Orland Square Drive
Orland Park, IL
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VETERANS ART EXHIBITION (M-TH)
Nov 10, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
Christopher Art Gallery
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL
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MCCORD'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPE (M-SA)
Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
Mccord Gallery & Cultural Center
9602 West Creek Road
Palos Park, IL
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE (TU-SA)
Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL
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WINTER WONDERLAND ICE RINK
Nov 29, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026
Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue
Orland Park, IL
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LETTERS TO SANTA
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Matteson Community Center
20642 Matteson Avenue
Matteson, IL
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DECEMBER DASH VIRTUAL 5K
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Virtual
Beecher, IL
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD (M-TH,SA)
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026
Lansing Public Library, Lower Level
2750 Indiana Avenue
Lansing, IL
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SIX
Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
CIBC Theatre
18 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL
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ELF
Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Chicago, IL
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HOLIDAY MAGIC
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
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BEYOND THE NUTCRACKER
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
Lincoln-Way North High School
19900 South Harlem Avenue
Frankfort, IL
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CRETE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 9, 2025
Downtown Crete
Cass Street & Main Street
Crete, IL
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A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL
Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
The Drama Group
330 West 202nd Street
Chicago Heights, IL
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RUTH PAGE'S THE NUTCRACKER
Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
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HOLIDAY JOY & FANFARE THE MASTER CHORALE CELEBRATES CHRISTMA ...
Dec 7, 2025
St. John Neumann Parish
17951 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL
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GAELIC PARK BOOK CLUB
Dec 7, 2025
CHICAGO GAELIC PARK
6119 West 147th Street
Oak Forest, IL
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HOLIDAY NATURE CRAFTS: THORN CREEK NATURE CENTER
Dec 7, 2025
Thorn Creek Nature Center
247 Monee Road
Park Forest, IL
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CRUEL YULE KRAMPUS MARKET
Dec 7, 2025
THORNTON DISTILLING CO.
400 East Margaret Street
Thornton, IL
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BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR KALISHA HILL
Dec 7, 2025
Beyond The Book Bookstore
18063 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL
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STORYTIME WITH PARUL AND JAIYEN
Dec 7, 2025
Beyond The Book Bookstore
18063 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL
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SEEDS OF THE FUTURE
Dec 7, 2025
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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CAROLING CAMPFIRE: PLUM CREEK NATURE CENTER
Dec 7, 2025
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE
Dec 7, 2025
St John's UCC Mokena
11100 2nd Street
Mokena, IL
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WINTER SPORTS SHOWCASE
Dec 7, 2025
South Holland Community Center
501 East 170th Street
South Holland, IL
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YOUTH CHESS CLUB (WEEKLY EVENT)
Dec 9, 2025
Beyond The Book Bookstore
18063 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL
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WEE WONDERS: FURS
Dec 10, 2025
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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COZY CRAFTING
Dec 10, 2025
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA!
Dec 11, 2025
THORNTON DISTILLING CO.
400 East Margaret Street
Thornton, IL
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