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.
Please click here to view our blog and to find out the latest information about what is happening this weekend in the Chicago Southland.
Cultural Events
Fairs / Carnivals
Parades
Below are the next 30 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
FRIDAY FISH FRY
Apr 5, 2019 - Apr 26, 2019
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 Park Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-5600
Sail on over to Rossy's Roost Bar and Grill and drop a line on our Friday Night Fish Fry. It will have you hooked!
11AM-8PM
Visit Website $ ag
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 Park Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-5600
Sail on over to Rossy's Roost Bar and Grill and drop a line on our Friday Night Fish Fry. It will have you hooked!
11AM-8PM
Visit Website $ ag
2019 ORLAND TOWNE CENTER SPRING CARNIVAL
Apr 8, 2019 - Apr 21, 2019
Orland Towne Center
9400 West 159th Street, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
A Spring Carnival which will be held in the Orland Hills Towne Center that will consist of amusement rides, games, food and refreshments for the family.
M-F 4pm-12pm, Sa & Su 12pm-12am
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Orland Towne Center
9400 West 159th Street, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
A Spring Carnival which will be held in the Orland Hills Towne Center that will consist of amusement rides, games, food and refreshments for the family.
M-F 4pm-12pm, Sa & Su 12pm-12am
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EASTER BRUNCH
Apr 21, 2019
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
EASTER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Apr 21, 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Alsip & Allgauer’s
5000 West 127th Street, Alsip, IL
708-389-1003
Enjoy Allgauer’s Spectacular Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch featuring: Carving Stations with Leg of Lamb • Bone-In Ham • Prime Rib of Beef, Breakfast Favorites, Omelet Stations, Oyster Bar, Snow Crab Legs, Assorted Desserts, Champagne & More! Seniors 65+: $36.99; Adults: $39.95; Children 4-12: $19.95; Children 3 & under free
10:30AM-2:30PM
$ ag h
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Alsip & Allgauer’s
5000 West 127th Street, Alsip, IL
708-389-1003
Enjoy Allgauer’s Spectacular Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch featuring: Carving Stations with Leg of Lamb • Bone-In Ham • Prime Rib of Beef, Breakfast Favorites, Omelet Stations, Oyster Bar, Snow Crab Legs, Assorted Desserts, Champagne & More! Seniors 65+: $36.99; Adults: $39.95; Children 4-12: $19.95; Children 3 & under free
10:30AM-2:30PM
$ ag h
ORLAND WOMEN'S NETWORK, OWN LUNCHEON
Apr 25, 2019
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, Orland Women Networking (OWN) brings all women together of every community and business to support women’s successes achieved and projected. The OWN Committee works to empower professional women through dynamic speakers, inspiring events and networking opportunities. OWN mission statement: Growing, Empowering, Uplifting $45 before 4/15; $55 after
10AM-1:30PM
Visit Website $ ag c w
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, Orland Women Networking (OWN) brings all women together of every community and business to support women’s successes achieved and projected. The OWN Committee works to empower professional women through dynamic speakers, inspiring events and networking opportunities. OWN mission statement: Growing, Empowering, Uplifting $45 before 4/15; $55 after
10AM-1:30PM
Visit Website $ ag c w
PIZZA TASTING BUFFET
Apr 26, 2019
Krueger Park Recreation Center
9100 South 88th Avenue, Hickory Hills, IL
708-599-7337
Bring out the whole family for a taste of pizza from some of the top pizza joints in the area. Resident $7 5-12 years; $4 5 & under; Nonresidents extra dollar.
6-7:30PM
Visit Website $ ag
Krueger Park Recreation Center
9100 South 88th Avenue, Hickory Hills, IL
708-599-7337
Bring out the whole family for a taste of pizza from some of the top pizza joints in the area. Resident $7 5-12 years; $4 5 & under; Nonresidents extra dollar.
6-7:30PM
Visit Website $ ag
HOMEWOOD'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
Apr 27, 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
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
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Apr 28, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
FARMERS MARKET - EVERGREEN PARK
May 2, 2019 - May 30, 2019
Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
CINCO DE MAYO
May 4, 2019
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
$20 at the door; $15 before April 20th; 10 years and under free. Car show, Banda, Grupo, DJ, refreshments & food.
6-11PM
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Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
$20 at the door; $15 before April 20th; 10 years and under free. Car show, Banda, Grupo, DJ, refreshments & food.
6-11PM
ag c h
FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
May 4, 2019 - May 25, 2019
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
Visit Website ag d o
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
Visit Website ag d o
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
May 5, 2019 - May 26, 2019
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 10AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 10AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
HICKORY HILLS CARNIVAL
May 9, 2019 - May 12, 2019
Hickory Hills Park District
8047 West 91st Place, Hickory Hills, IL
708-599-7337
Special Needs Day is Thursday, May 9 from 3-5 pm. Daily passes sold day of the Carnival.
Th 5-10PM; F 5-11PM; Sa 12-11PM; Su 12-10PM
Visit Website ag d f o
Hickory Hills Park District
8047 West 91st Place, Hickory Hills, IL
708-599-7337
Special Needs Day is Thursday, May 9 from 3-5 pm. Daily passes sold day of the Carnival.
Th 5-10PM; F 5-11PM; Sa 12-11PM; Su 12-10PM
Visit Website ag d f o
MOTHER'S DAY TEA
May 11, 2019
Yunker Farm
10824 West LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Spend a memorable day enjoying tea, brunch and a craft with your Mother. Each family will create a teacup garden to take home. Registration deadline: April 27. No refunds for this event. (Event location may change). $15R/$18NR per person
10:30AM-12PM
Visit Website $ ag d h
Yunker Farm
10824 West LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Spend a memorable day enjoying tea, brunch and a craft with your Mother. Each family will create a teacup garden to take home. Registration deadline: April 27. No refunds for this event. (Event location may change). $15R/$18NR per person
10:30AM-12PM
Visit Website $ ag d h
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
May 12, 2019
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
FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
May 15, 2019 - May 29, 2019
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag c d o
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag c d o
PRE-DARK LORD DAY
May 17, 2019
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
1035 Sterling Avenue, Flossmoor, IL
708-957-2739
Release of Wooden Hell; beer garden; craft beer; food sales
4PM-Midnight
Visit Website ag c
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
1035 Sterling Avenue, Flossmoor, IL
708-957-2739
Release of Wooden Hell; beer garden; craft beer; food sales
4PM-Midnight
Visit Website ag c
ROARS & POURS
May 18, 2019
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Enjoy spring at Brookfield Zoo and join us for the inaugural Roars & pours. After your visit with the animals, stop at the pavilion to sample your favorite wines and spirits.
4-8PM
Visit Website $ ag o
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Enjoy spring at Brookfield Zoo and join us for the inaugural Roars & pours. After your visit with the animals, stop at the pavilion to sample your favorite wines and spirits.
4-8PM
Visit Website $ ag o
HOMEWOOD'S PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE
May 18, 2019
Public Works Building
17755 Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Spend the afternoon learning about Homewood’s Public Works Department. Activities include interactive equipment operations, building tour, food, crafts, games, and more!
11AM-2PM
Visit Website ag d w
Public Works Building
17755 Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Spend the afternoon learning about Homewood’s Public Works Department. Activities include interactive equipment operations, building tour, food, crafts, games, and more!
11AM-2PM
Visit Website ag d w
FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
May 25, 2019
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Meet your family and friends at Homewood’s farmers market, a true regional market! Enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, entertainment and much more!
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Meet your family and friends at Homewood’s farmers market, a true regional market! Enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers, entertainment and much more!
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
MARKET AT THE PARK
May 30, 2019
Crescent Park
143rd Street Metra Station, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Over 50 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, artisanal cheeses, olive oil and more.
Th 4-8PM
Visit Website ag d o
Crescent Park
143rd Street Metra Station, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Over 50 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, artisanal cheeses, olive oil and more.
Th 4-8PM
Visit Website ag d o
FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
Jun 1, 2019 - Jun 29, 2019
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
Visit Website ag d o
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
Visit Website ag d o
FARMERS MARKET - TINLEY PARK
Jun 1, 2019 - Jun 29, 2019
Zabrocki Plaza
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-525-4484
Visit the farmer's market every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and much more!
Sa 7:30AM-12:30PM
Visit Website ag o
Zabrocki Plaza
17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-525-4484
Visit the farmer's market every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and much more!
Sa 7:30AM-12:30PM
Visit Website ag o
FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
Jun 1, 2019 - Jun 29, 2019
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Homewood’s Farmers Market provides a fun atmosphere for shopping the best produce, baked goods, and prepared foods. All will enjoy live music and children’s activities.
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Homewood’s Farmers Market provides a fun atmosphere for shopping the best produce, baked goods, and prepared foods. All will enjoy live music and children’s activities.
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Jun 3, 2019 - Jun 23, 2019
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
Visit Website ag o
FARMERS MARKET - CRETE
Jun 3, 2019 - Jun 24, 2019
Exchange & Main Streets
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The European Market hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers and other seasonal and specialty items.
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
Exchange & Main Streets
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The European Market hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers and other seasonal and specialty items.
Sa 8AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
Jun 5, 2019 - Jun 26, 2019
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag c d o
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag c d o
FARMERS MARKET - OAK LAWN
Jun 5, 2019 - Jun 26, 2019
52nd Avenue & Dumke Drive
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7744
The village has lined up great vendors where you can pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, find unique gifts and visit with Oak Lawn businesses.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
52nd Avenue & Dumke Drive
Oak Lawn, IL
708-499-7744
The village has lined up great vendors where you can pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, find unique gifts and visit with Oak Lawn businesses.
W 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag d o
FARMERS MARKET - EVERGREEN PARK
Jun 6, 2019 - Jun 27, 2019
Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
Yukich Field
88th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-8776
13th Season of Evergreen Park Farmers' Market - 25 Vendors, every Thursday, May 4-October 26
Th 7AM-1PM
Visit Website ag o
MARKET AT THE PARK
Jun 6, 2019 - Jun 27, 2019
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Over 50 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, artisanal cheeses, olive oil, and more.
Th 4-8PM
Visit Website ag d o
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Over 50 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, gourmet spices, artisanal cheeses, olive oil, and more.
Th 4-8PM
Visit Website ag d o
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