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.
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Below are the next 13 upcoming Arts 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
IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY
Oct 28, 2020
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4202
Join us for some Halloween fun. Make crafts and play games at this celebration of the “Great Pumpkin”. Decorate a pumpkin (no carving involved). Treats and surprises for all. Pumpkins and materials included. $14 Resident/$20 Non-Resident.
3-4:30PM
Visit Website $ d h
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4202
Join us for some Halloween fun. Make crafts and play games at this celebration of the “Great Pumpkin”. Decorate a pumpkin (no carving involved). Treats and surprises for all. Pumpkins and materials included. $14 Resident/$20 Non-Resident.
3-4:30PM
Visit Website $ d h
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS AUTUMN FESTIVAL & HAUNTED TRAIL
Oct 31, 2020
Country Club Hills Theater Campus
4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
Fee includes; our famous Haunted Trail opens dusk until 8pm, kids costume contest 6:00pm-7:00pm, trick or treat commissions at the pavilion 5:00pm-7:00pm ,face painting, goodies and more. $2
5-8PM
Visit Website $ d f h o
Country Club Hills Theater Campus
4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
Fee includes; our famous Haunted Trail opens dusk until 8pm, kids costume contest 6:00pm-7:00pm, trick or treat commissions at the pavilion 5:00pm-7:00pm ,face painting, goodies and more. $2
5-8PM
Visit Website $ d f h o
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT
Nov 4, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Halloween decorations including die-cuts and Halloween Gurley Candles, and a few special touches. Visit for a nostalgic look at Halloween in the 1950s. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Halloween decorations including die-cuts and Halloween Gurley Candles, and a few special touches. Visit for a nostalgic look at Halloween in the 1950s. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
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GALLERY EXHIBIT RECEPTION: OPEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOW
Nov 7, 2020
Vogt Visual Arts Center
17420 South 67th Court, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
During the month of November, we proudly exhibit the artwork of our area high schools. Always an impressive showing by Victor J. Andrew, Tinley Park and Lincoln Way East, West and Central High Schools. This is one you won't want to miss! Light refreshments will be served.
1PM-3PM
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Vogt Visual Arts Center
17420 South 67th Court, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
During the month of November, we proudly exhibit the artwork of our area high schools. Always an impressive showing by Victor J. Andrew, Tinley Park and Lincoln Way East, West and Central High Schools. This is one you won't want to miss! Light refreshments will be served.
1PM-3PM
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FETCHING MARKET AT THE CLUB
Nov 20, 2020 - Nov 21, 2020
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 South Park Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-351-9124
Holiday One of a Kind Market - Showcasing 65+ Brilliant artists and vintage purveyors from across the Midwest Hands-on workshops on Saturday Live Music Food and Full Bar available from Ravisloe. $5 in advance; $6 at door
F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
Visit Website $ c d
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 South Park Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-351-9124
Holiday One of a Kind Market - Showcasing 65+ Brilliant artists and vintage purveyors from across the Midwest Hands-on workshops on Saturday Live Music Food and Full Bar available from Ravisloe. $5 in advance; $6 at door
F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
Visit Website $ c d
48TH ANNUAL SETTLERS' DAY
Nov 20, 2020 - Nov 22, 2020
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Experience costumed living-history demonstrators, history hikes, crafts, an imaginary wagon train adventure and more. Admission is free.
10AM-3PM
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Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Experience costumed living-history demonstrators, history hikes, crafts, an imaginary wagon train adventure and more. Admission is free.
10AM-3PM
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COUNTRY CLUB HILLS ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA'S VISIT
Dec 5, 2020
Country Club Hills Theater
4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
Hot Cocoa & Cookies , Picture with Ms. Clause and Santa, Christmas crafts, face painting, special give-a-ways and more.
3-5PM
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Country Club Hills Theater
4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
Hot Cocoa & Cookies , Picture with Ms. Clause and Santa, Christmas crafts, face painting, special give-a-ways and more.
3-5PM
Visit Website d h
GALLERY EXHIBIT RECEPTION: TRAINS & MINIATURES
Dec 5, 2020
Vogt Visual Arts Center
17420 South 67th Court, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Do you like trains and miniatures? Then come out to see this exciting exhibit from December 5 through January 25, 2020! The artist reception and open house will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 11am-4pm. Light refreshments will be served.
11AM-4PM
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Vogt Visual Arts Center
17420 South 67th Court, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Do you like trains and miniatures? Then come out to see this exciting exhibit from December 5 through January 25, 2020! The artist reception and open house will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 11am-4pm. Light refreshments will be served.
11AM-4PM
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ELF ON THE SHELF WORKSHOP
Dec 9, 2020
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Have you spotted Santa’s special scout around the house? At this delightful Elf on the Shelf event children can make an elfy craft, play elfy games and enjoy a delicious snack all while singing along to our favorite holiday music.
4:30PM-6PM
Visit Website $ d h
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Have you spotted Santa’s special scout around the house? At this delightful Elf on the Shelf event children can make an elfy craft, play elfy games and enjoy a delicious snack all while singing along to our favorite holiday music.
4:30PM-6PM
Visit Website $ d h
TEEN THEATER PRESENTS: HARRY'S HOTTER AT TWILIGHT
Dec 11, 2020 - Dec 13, 2020
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
In this crazed mash-up parody of the Harry Potter & Twilight series, you experience cameos crashing in from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland & many other places. Encounter deli-owning vegetarians, magical carrot weapons, random lunatics, evil gourmets & much more! Everyone's favorite wizards, vampires & werewolves battle to save miserable, gloomy Spork & the world from certain destruction.
F 8:30PM; Sa 7PM; Su 4:30PM
Visit Website $ d
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
In this crazed mash-up parody of the Harry Potter & Twilight series, you experience cameos crashing in from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland & many other places. Encounter deli-owning vegetarians, magical carrot weapons, random lunatics, evil gourmets & much more! Everyone's favorite wizards, vampires & werewolves battle to save miserable, gloomy Spork & the world from certain destruction.
F 8:30PM; Sa 7PM; Su 4:30PM
Visit Website $ d
WINTER WALK
Dec 12, 2020
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
Saturday, December 12, 2020 Winter Walk/Empty Bowls/Holiday Party Handmade ceramic bowls for purchase just in time for holiday gift-giving. Proceeds go to GSU’s Student Food Pantry. Complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres and holiday cheer! 2 – 5 p.m. At theNate RSVP requested (sdenault@govst.edu) Walk-in’s welcome Rain or Shine! An indoor alternative is planned in case of inclement weather
2-5PM
Visit Website c d h o
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
Saturday, December 12, 2020 Winter Walk/Empty Bowls/Holiday Party Handmade ceramic bowls for purchase just in time for holiday gift-giving. Proceeds go to GSU’s Student Food Pantry. Complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres and holiday cheer! 2 – 5 p.m. At theNate RSVP requested (sdenault@govst.edu) Walk-in’s welcome Rain or Shine! An indoor alternative is planned in case of inclement weather
2-5PM
Visit Website c d h o
HOOKED ON THE HOLIDAYS COMEDY IMPROV SHOW
Dec 19, 2020
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
'Tis the season for candy and presents and if there is time, family, glad tidings, and goodwill towards men and women! No promises because it’s a holiday comedy show and you don’t know what you’ll get.
7PM-9PM
Visit Website $ d
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
'Tis the season for candy and presents and if there is time, family, glad tidings, and goodwill towards men and women! No promises because it’s a holiday comedy show and you don’t know what you’ll get.
7PM-9PM
Visit Website $ d
NOT QUITE SPRING: OPEN MIC NIGHT & COMEDY IMPROV SHOW
Feb 20, 2021
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Music. Comedy. Dance. Magic? Like the proverbial box of chocolates, “you never know what you’re gonna get” and neither do we! Do you want an opportunity to perform on stage with a live audience? We invite performers of all backgrounds and talents to our first open mic night of 2021. Also featuring a performance from Tinley Park’s resident improv troupe.
7PM-10PM
Visit Website $ d
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Music. Comedy. Dance. Magic? Like the proverbial box of chocolates, “you never know what you’re gonna get” and neither do we! Do you want an opportunity to perform on stage with a live audience? We invite performers of all backgrounds and talents to our first open mic night of 2021. Also featuring a performance from Tinley Park’s resident improv troupe.
7PM-10PM
Visit Website $ d
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