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.
Cultural Events
Fairs / Carnivals
Parades
Below are the next 22 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
m Music (Live)
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
MEET A BEEKEEPER
May 2, 2021
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art & craft of beekeeping. Ask Rusnak questions & meet other beekeeping enthusiasts. Rusnak has more than 15 years of beekeeping experience to share. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of beekeeping. This program takes place in an accessible facility.
12:30-2:30PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art & craft of beekeeping. Ask Rusnak questions & meet other beekeeping enthusiasts. Rusnak has more than 15 years of beekeeping experience to share. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of beekeeping. This program takes place in an accessible facility.
12:30-2:30PM
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AFTERNOON TEA ON THE FARM
May 22, 2021
Stellwagen Farm
17701 108th Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Take a tour of the Stellwagen Farm & later, enjoy refreshments & tea (included in ticketed price) while listening to a fun, engaging presentation about the history of ladies' hats. Hats are encouraged to be worn! Fee: $10 members/$15 resident/$20 non-resident
1-3PM
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Stellwagen Farm
17701 108th Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Take a tour of the Stellwagen Farm & later, enjoy refreshments & tea (included in ticketed price) while listening to a fun, engaging presentation about the history of ladies' hats. Hats are encouraged to be worn! Fee: $10 members/$15 resident/$20 non-resident
1-3PM
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FARMERS MARKET - CRETE
Jun 2, 2021 - Jun 16, 2021
515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The market will take place at Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items, every first & third Wednesday, from June through September!
W 4-8PM
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515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The market will take place at Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items, every first & third Wednesday, from June through September!
W 4-8PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jun 3, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Monee Farmers Market
Jun 5, 2021
Firemen's Park
5218 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Monee Farmers market with all types of vendors.
8-1PM
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Firemen's Park
5218 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Monee Farmers market with all types of vendors.
8-1PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jun 10, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jun 17, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jun 24, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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FARMERS MARKET - CRETE
Jul 7, 2021 - Jul 21, 2021
515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-9216
The market will take place at Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items. Every first & third Wednesday from June through September!
W 4-8PM
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515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-9216
The market will take place at Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items. Every first & third Wednesday from June through September!
W 4-8PM
Visit Website ag o
MARKET AT THE PARK
Jul 8, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jul 15, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
Visit Website ag d o
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jul 22, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
Visit Website ag d o
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Monee Farmers Market
Jul 24, 2021
Firemen's Park
5218 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Monee Farmers market is open to all vendors.
8-1PM
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Firemen's Park
5218 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Monee Farmers market is open to all vendors.
8-1PM
Visit Website ag
MARKET AT THE PARK
Jul 29, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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FARMERS MARKET - CRETE
Aug 4, 2021 - Aug 18, 2021
515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The market will take place at Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items, every Wednesday from June through September!
W 4-8PM
Visit Website ag o
515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The market will take place at Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items, every Wednesday from June through September!
W 4-8PM
Visit Website ag o
MARKET AT THE PARK
Aug 12, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
Visit Website ag d o
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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COCKTAILS WITH TALES OF OLD ORLAND
Aug 14, 2021
Orland Park History Museum
14415 Beacon Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Join the Museum Curator as she talks about the history of Orland Park & the downtown area. Bizarre stories will be included on this tour! Program will kick off at the museum with a drink & will continue as a walking tour, stopping at various locations. Think walking tour meets pub crawl. Additional beverages will be available for purchase at location stops. Fee: $15 members/$20 non-members
1-3PM
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Orland Park History Museum
14415 Beacon Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Join the Museum Curator as she talks about the history of Orland Park & the downtown area. Bizarre stories will be included on this tour! Program will kick off at the museum with a drink & will continue as a walking tour, stopping at various locations. Think walking tour meets pub crawl. Additional beverages will be available for purchase at location stops. Fee: $15 members/$20 non-members
1-3PM
Visit Website $ ag c w
MARKET AT THE PARK
Aug 19, 2021
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Market at the Park returns to Crescent Park (near the 143rd Street Metra station) this summer & has been extended to 10 weeks! Featuring a variety of food (ready to eat & specialty foods), gardening, artisanal & handmade arts, crafts, vintage decor & the Market Roamers children's program, free weekly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Market scope & activities are subject to change.
Th 4-8PM
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WILL COUNTY FAIR
Aug 25, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021
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
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FARMERS MARKET - CRETE
Sep 1, 2021 - Sep 15, 2021
515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The market will take place at the Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items, every first & third Wednesday from June through September!
W 4-7PM
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515 First Street
Crete, IL
708-672-0729
The market will take place at the Crete Park, hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers & other seasonal & specialty items, every first & third Wednesday from June through September!
W 4-7PM
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ORLAND PARK BREWFEST
Sep 18, 2021
Orland Park Public Works
15655 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-6115
Craft beer enthusiasts & newbies won’t want to miss the Orland Park Brewfest presented by Mazda of Orland Park! Talk with brewers, sample craft beer & enjoy food & entertainment. Fee: Ticket information available Mid-May on Universe.com. Age: 21 & older.
6-10PM
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Orland Park Public Works
15655 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-6115
Craft beer enthusiasts & newbies won’t want to miss the Orland Park Brewfest presented by Mazda of Orland Park! Talk with brewers, sample craft beer & enjoy food & entertainment. Fee: Ticket information available Mid-May on Universe.com. Age: 21 & older.
6-10PM
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ARTS & DRAFTS 2020
Sep 25, 2021
Orland Park Crossing
14225 95th Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-349-2972
What do you get when you pair art & craft beer with food & entertainment? An Orland Park masterpiece that is Arts & Drafts 2021! The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Orland Park Crossing & the Village of Orland Park, is pleased to announce the return of Arts & Drafts being held on Saturday, September 25, 11 AM – 9 PM. Enjoy a festival atmosphere showcasing artists, unique hand-crafted merchandise, craft beer samples, local food vendors & live entertainment.
11AM-9PM
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Orland Park Crossing
14225 95th Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-349-2972
What do you get when you pair art & craft beer with food & entertainment? An Orland Park masterpiece that is Arts & Drafts 2021! The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Orland Park Crossing & the Village of Orland Park, is pleased to announce the return of Arts & Drafts being held on Saturday, September 25, 11 AM – 9 PM. Enjoy a festival atmosphere showcasing artists, unique hand-crafted merchandise, craft beer samples, local food vendors & live entertainment.
11AM-9PM
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