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 current COVID-19 restrictions, some events in the Chicago Southland may be operating at a limited capacity or following other current CDC guidelines. We recommend checking the event's website or call the number listed to get the most up-to-date information on specific events. In addition to in-person events, there are many virtual events taking place in the Chicago Southland. Click here to see a list of upcoming virtual events!