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.
Cultural Events
Fairs / Carnivals
Parades
Below are the next 23 upcoming Agricultural 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
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
HOLIDAY HAYRIDE
Dec 13, 2019
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
$10 per person. Registration early is recommend, MIN/MAX 15/25 Join us for one of two time slots as we ride on our hay wagon around the streets of Palos Heights singing Christmas carols. Upon return to the nature center we will enjoy food, fun and traditional crafts.
6:30-8PM; 7:30-9:30PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
$10 per person. Registration early is recommend, MIN/MAX 15/25 Join us for one of two time slots as we ride on our hay wagon around the streets of Palos Heights singing Christmas carols. Upon return to the nature center we will enjoy food, fun and traditional crafts.
6:30-8PM; 7:30-9:30PM
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AFTERNOON WITH THE STARS SENIOR PROM
Dec 14, 2019
Sandridge Community Center
600 Oglesby Avenue, Calumet City, IL
708-675-2258
Food, Dancing, Door raffle $10/person in advance $12/person at the door
12-4PM
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Sandridge Community Center
600 Oglesby Avenue, Calumet City, IL
708-675-2258
Food, Dancing, Door raffle $10/person in advance $12/person at the door
12-4PM
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SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN
Dec 14, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
The Polar Express will play. Hot cocoa and cookies with Santa
12-6PM; Sa 11AM Parade
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Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
The Polar Express will play. Hot cocoa and cookies with Santa
12-6PM; Sa 11AM Parade
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WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Dec 21, 2019
Palos Heights Recreation Department
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Live reindeer Face painting and crafts Free hot chocolate and snacks. Sponsored by the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce and others! See here for Tree Lighting sponsorship opportunities!
8AM-12PM
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Palos Heights Recreation Department
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Live reindeer Face painting and crafts Free hot chocolate and snacks. Sponsored by the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce and others! See here for Tree Lighting sponsorship opportunities!
8AM-12PM
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CHILDREN'S NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION
Dec 28, 2019
Franklin Loebe Center
14650 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Join us at our New Year’s party and celebrate the countdown with your children. Festivities include a DJ, dancing, activities, food and fun. No New Year’s celebration would be complete without party favors and the BIG countdown. Ages 2-10 (must be accompanied by a paying adult)
10:30AM-12:30PM
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Franklin Loebe Center
14650 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Join us at our New Year’s party and celebrate the countdown with your children. Festivities include a DJ, dancing, activities, food and fun. No New Year’s celebration would be complete without party favors and the BIG countdown. Ages 2-10 (must be accompanied by a paying adult)
10:30AM-12:30PM
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HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Dec 28, 2019
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
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Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
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NOON YEARS EVE
Dec 31, 2019
Palos Heights Recreation Center
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Celebrate the New Year during the day! The festivities include crafts, games, food, and a balloon drop at noon!
10AM-12PM
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Palos Heights Recreation Center
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Celebrate the New Year during the day! The festivities include crafts, games, food, and a balloon drop at noon!
10AM-12PM
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COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Jan 11, 2020
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
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The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
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HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Jan 25, 2020
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Feb 8, 2020
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
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The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
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ALSIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO & CRAFT FAIR
Feb 22, 2020
Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
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Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
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CHOCOLATE FEST
Feb 22, 2020
H-F Auditorium
2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Calling all chocolate lovers! Join in Homewood’s most delicious event. Sample and purchase decadent chocolate treats from chocolatiers. Join in fun with the annual Bake-Off.
11AM-2PM
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H-F Auditorium
2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Calling all chocolate lovers! Join in Homewood’s most delicious event. Sample and purchase decadent chocolate treats from chocolatiers. Join in fun with the annual Bake-Off.
11AM-2PM
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HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Feb 29, 2020
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Mar 14, 2020
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
708-201-3307
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Mar 28, 2020
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
APRIL FOOD DAY
Apr 1, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-248-7910
April Food Day is an event to promote awareness of food pantries by bringing your local community together to participate in a local food drive.
8AM-3PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-248-7910
April Food Day is an event to promote awareness of food pantries by bringing your local community together to participate in a local food drive.
8AM-3PM
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TINLEY PARK BREW & VINE FEST
Apr 4, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-5700
It is the only indoor beer, wine, and food festival of its kind in the Chicagoland area! Last year we had live entertainment and hosted over 70 vendors serving close to 200 different craft beers, wines and food.
5-10PM
Visit Website $ ag c
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-5700
It is the only indoor beer, wine, and food festival of its kind in the Chicagoland area! Last year we had live entertainment and hosted over 70 vendors serving close to 200 different craft beers, wines and food.
5-10PM
Visit Website $ ag c
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Apr 11, 2020
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
The Dorchester
1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, IL
8:30-10:30AM
Visit Website ag
EASTER BRUNCH
Apr 12, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Apr 25, 2020
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Enjoy a little bit of summer at Homewood’s indoor farmers market. Purchase microgreens, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods. Indoor Market is held the last Saturday of January, February, March and April.
8AM-12PM
Visit Website ag
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
May 10, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
WILL COUNTY FAIR
Aug 26, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
Will County Fairgrounds
710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-258-9359
Our local fair includes livestock judging as well as arts and crafts judging. Free family entertainment tent. Carnival, food, grandstand entertainment and commercial exhibits and a beer tent.
7AM-12AM
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Will County Fairgrounds
710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-258-9359
Our local fair includes livestock judging as well as arts and crafts judging. Free family entertainment tent. Carnival, food, grandstand entertainment and commercial exhibits and a beer tent.
7AM-12AM
Visit Website $ ag d f o
DUTCH FESTIVAL
Sep 26, 2020
Elim Christian Services
13020 South Central Avenue, Crestwood, IL
708-293-6509
The 25th Annual Elim Dutch Fest has something fun for everyone: food, entertainment, games, and shopping! Dutch Festival is Elim’s largest fundraiser of the year with all proceeds directly impacting hundreds of children and adults with disabilities around the world.
8AM-4PM
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Elim Christian Services
13020 South Central Avenue, Crestwood, IL
708-293-6509
The 25th Annual Elim Dutch Fest has something fun for everyone: food, entertainment, games, and shopping! Dutch Festival is Elim’s largest fundraiser of the year with all proceeds directly impacting hundreds of children and adults with disabilities around the world.
8AM-4PM
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