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 30 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
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W, SA-SU)
Oct 2, 2019 - Oct 30, 2019
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT
Oct 2, 2019 - Oct 30, 2019
1950s Park Forest House Museum
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 1-3:30 or by appointment
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1950s Park Forest House Museum
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 1-3:30 or by appointment
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FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
Oct 5, 2019 - Oct 26, 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
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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
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FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
Oct 5, 2019 - Oct 26, 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
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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
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FRANKENSTEINS TOY SHOP
Oct 22, 2019
Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-798-0121
Kids in grades 4 through 6 are invited to channel Dr. Frankenstein in this creepy craft!
6-7:30PM
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Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-798-0121
Kids in grades 4 through 6 are invited to channel Dr. Frankenstein in this creepy craft!
6-7:30PM
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IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY
Oct 23, 2019
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Join us for some Halloween fun. We will have crafts and games in celebration of the “Great Pumpkin”. We will decorate pumpkins (no carving involved). Treats and surprises for all. Pumpkins and materials included in the fee. $14/$20
3-4:30PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Join us for some Halloween fun. We will have crafts and games in celebration of the “Great Pumpkin”. We will decorate pumpkins (no carving involved). Treats and surprises for all. Pumpkins and materials included in the fee. $14/$20
3-4:30PM
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CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY
Oct 25, 2019
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
The Halloween party includes activities inside and out. A popular favorite is the haunted hay ride. The evening also includes broomstick limbo, making smores around the fire pit, spooky bozo buckets, Halloween movies and plenty of other surprises. Costumes and screams are optional. Food and refreshments are available for purchase.
6PM
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Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
The Halloween party includes activities inside and out. A popular favorite is the haunted hay ride. The evening also includes broomstick limbo, making smores around the fire pit, spooky bozo buckets, Halloween movies and plenty of other surprises. Costumes and screams are optional. Food and refreshments are available for purchase.
6PM
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Oct 25, 2019
Firemen's Park
5162 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Join the Village of Monee for a FREE evening for the kids to take a hay ride, costume contest, Trunk-or-Treat, DJ and more at Firemen's Park.
6-8PM
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Firemen's Park
5162 West Court Street, Monee, IL
708-534-8302
Join the Village of Monee for a FREE evening for the kids to take a hay ride, costume contest, Trunk-or-Treat, DJ and more at Firemen's Park.
6-8PM
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SPOOKVIEW
Oct 26, 2019
Oak View Center
4625 West 110th Street, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-2200
Annual Halloween event. Activities included a kids costume showcase, ghoulish games, eerie crafts, magic, inflatables, performances by Oak Lawn’s IndepenDance Dance Team, and so much more.
11AM-4PM
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Oak View Center
4625 West 110th Street, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-2200
Annual Halloween event. Activities included a kids costume showcase, ghoulish games, eerie crafts, magic, inflatables, performances by Oak Lawn’s IndepenDance Dance Team, and so much more.
11AM-4PM
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KDS COLLECTIBLE COIN & CURRENCY SHOW
Oct 26, 2019
Will County Fairgrounds
710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-670-3469
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Will County Fairgrounds
710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-670-3469
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ART & DESIGN FACULTY EXHIBIT
Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3-4:30 p.m. Artist Talk: 3:30 p.m. Join us at our annual Art and Design Faculty Exhibition that showcases work by faculty artists working in a range of media – sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, video, photography, metals, ceramics and graphic design.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3-4:30 p.m. Artist Talk: 3:30 p.m. Join us at our annual Art and Design Faculty Exhibition that showcases work by faculty artists working in a range of media – sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, video, photography, metals, ceramics and graphic design.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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WHAT'S BUGGING BELVA?
Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12-4PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12-4PM
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SPECIAL RECREATION GARAGE SALE
Nov 2, 2019
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
We will be hosting a huge indoor garage sale. This event is held to raise funds for the Special Recreation program. This sale is bound to be fun for everyone. Please come out and shop ‘til you drop or rent a table and sell your goods.
9AM-1PM
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Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
We will be hosting a huge indoor garage sale. This event is held to raise funds for the Special Recreation program. This sale is bound to be fun for everyone. Please come out and shop ‘til you drop or rent a table and sell your goods.
9AM-1PM
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STEP BACK INTO A 1950s HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT
Nov 2, 2019 - Nov 7, 2019
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
Visit Website $ c d h
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Nov 2, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
LANGUAGE OF ABSTRACTION
Nov 4, 2019 - Nov 28, 2019
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
This exhibition features the works of Betty Cleeland, Karen Gubitz and Dustin London. Each of these artists works with abstract forms, but approaches these forms with distinct creative intent and imagination.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM; Artists' Reception Nov. 6 11:30AM-2PM
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Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
This exhibition features the works of Betty Cleeland, Karen Gubitz and Dustin London. Each of these artists works with abstract forms, but approaches these forms with distinct creative intent and imagination.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM; Artists' Reception Nov. 6 11:30AM-2PM
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NATIONAL BEARD AND MOUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nov 8, 2019 - Nov 9, 2019
350 Brewery's Insanity Factory
7600 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL
512-779-5179
The 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships is an event to behold! Featuring 24 categories from Moustache to Full Beard to Ladies (craft), the event is open to anyone who wants to flaunt facial hair. In addition to their famous brews and delicious food, 350 Brewery's Insanity Factory will also be brewing a special Beard-Friendly beer especially for this event.
10AM-8PM
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350 Brewery's Insanity Factory
7600 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL
512-779-5179
The 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships is an event to behold! Featuring 24 categories from Moustache to Full Beard to Ladies (craft), the event is open to anyone who wants to flaunt facial hair. In addition to their famous brews and delicious food, 350 Brewery's Insanity Factory will also be brewing a special Beard-Friendly beer especially for this event.
10AM-8PM
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SCRAPBOOKING WEEKEND
Nov 8, 2019 - Nov 9, 2020
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Catch up on your scrapbook projects during this time away weekend. Cost: $50 for all three days. Individually days are also available. Preregistration required at the Nature Center front desk. Fee includes: Snacks and beverages all weekend. 2.5 ft. X 4 ft. work space and access to electricity if needed. Dinner on Saturday night and lunch on Sunday will be provided. Bring your own sack lunch for Saturday. Preregistration required at the Nature Center.
F 6PM-12AM; Sa 10AM-12AM; Su 10AM-4PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Catch up on your scrapbook projects during this time away weekend. Cost: $50 for all three days. Individually days are also available. Preregistration required at the Nature Center front desk. Fee includes: Snacks and beverages all weekend. 2.5 ft. X 4 ft. work space and access to electricity if needed. Dinner on Saturday night and lunch on Sunday will be provided. Bring your own sack lunch for Saturday. Preregistration required at the Nature Center.
F 6PM-12AM; Sa 10AM-12AM; Su 10AM-4PM
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HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW
Nov 9, 2019
Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
A diverse selection of crafters and vendors, including Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Avon, Holiday Decorations, Floral, Clothing and much more. This is a great time to get some great holiday gifts.
9AM-3PM
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Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
A diverse selection of crafters and vendors, including Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Avon, Holiday Decorations, Floral, Clothing and much more. This is a great time to get some great holiday gifts.
9AM-3PM
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VERA BRADLEY BINGO
Nov 10, 2019
Dellwood Park
Route 171 & Woods Drive, Lockport, IL
815-838-1183
This special bingo features refreshments, 3 cards for 15 games for a chance to win $2,000+ of Vera Bradley merchandise! $25 per person, $125 per table of 6
2-4:30PM
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Dellwood Park
Route 171 & Woods Drive, Lockport, IL
815-838-1183
This special bingo features refreshments, 3 cards for 15 games for a chance to win $2,000+ of Vera Bradley merchandise! $25 per person, $125 per table of 6
2-4:30PM
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21 DOUBLE DOWN
Nov 14, 2019
Krueger Park Recreation Center
9100 South 88th Avenue, Hickory Hills, IL
708-598-1233
Do you love the game of Blackjack? Enjoy lunch, refreshments and dessert before trying your luck at cards. Many prizes will be awarded.
11:30AM-2PM
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Krueger Park Recreation Center
9100 South 88th Avenue, Hickory Hills, IL
708-598-1233
Do you love the game of Blackjack? Enjoy lunch, refreshments and dessert before trying your luck at cards. Many prizes will be awarded.
11:30AM-2PM
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OUR THANKSGIVING
Nov 14, 2019 - Nov 16, 2019
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Your child will make their own small container of butter. We will then taste their creation and sample other foods from the 1700’s. Children will play a variety of games from past eras. Program # Day Date Time 590 Thursday November 14 9:30 am 591 Friday November 15 9:30 am 592 Saturday November 16 10:30 am 1 hour experience for 3-6 year old children together with their favorite adult. $6 per child, pre-registration is required.
9:30-10:30AM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Your child will make their own small container of butter. We will then taste their creation and sample other foods from the 1700’s. Children will play a variety of games from past eras. Program # Day Date Time 590 Thursday November 14 9:30 am 591 Friday November 15 9:30 am 592 Saturday November 16 10:30 am 1 hour experience for 3-6 year old children together with their favorite adult. $6 per child, pre-registration is required.
9:30-10:30AM
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WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Nov 16, 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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ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
Nov 21, 2019
Prairie Bluff Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill, IL
815-838-1183
This trio utilizes full instrumentation with their music along with three part harmonies that continues to amaze their audiences! $35 Resident, $40 Non-Resident
11:45AM-2:45PM
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Prairie Bluff Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill, IL
815-838-1183
This trio utilizes full instrumentation with their music along with three part harmonies that continues to amaze their audiences! $35 Resident, $40 Non-Resident
11:45AM-2:45PM
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FALL DAY CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
Nov 22, 2019
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
We will have an all day event 10am-9pm Various of vendors, Crafts, Food We also need of vendors as well.
10AM-9PM
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Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
We will have an all day event 10am-9pm Various of vendors, Crafts, Food We also need of vendors as well.
10AM-9PM
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FETCHING MARKET AT THE CLUB
Nov 22, 2019 - Nov 23, 2019
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 South Park Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-5600
$5 in advance; $6 at door
F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
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Ravisloe Country Club
18231 South Park Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-5600
$5 in advance; $6 at door
F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
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MOKENA CHRISTMAS FEST
Nov 23, 2019
Mokena Elementary School
11244 Willowcrest, Mokena, IL
708-609-6238
Children's crafts, pictures and lunch with Santa, balloon artist, waxed hands, parade, family dance.
10AM-10PM
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Mokena Elementary School
11244 Willowcrest, Mokena, IL
708-609-6238
Children's crafts, pictures and lunch with Santa, balloon artist, waxed hands, parade, family dance.
10AM-10PM
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47TH ANNUAL SETTLERS' DAY
Nov 24, 2019
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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STEP BACK INTO A 1950s CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT
Nov 25, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
Decorated in vintage Christmas including Christmas Gurley Candles, our rotating Black Forest Green tree, pre-decorated with glass ball ornaments, Christmas decorations are in every room. Visit for a nostalgic look at Christmas Past. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
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1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
Decorated in vintage Christmas including Christmas Gurley Candles, our rotating Black Forest Green tree, pre-decorated with glass ball ornaments, Christmas decorations are in every room. Visit for a nostalgic look at Christmas Past. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
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SHOP OAK LAWN
Nov 30, 2019
Oak Lawn Patriot Station
(also at Oak Lawn Public Library and Village Green), 5120 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL
708-424-8300
Oak Lawn Chamber is holding its Shop Oak Lawn event in conjunction with the Village of Oak Lawn's Santa on the Green. Vendor Fair at the Oak Lawn Public Library, food and kid's activities at the Patriot Station with Santa on the Village Green
12-3PM
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Oak Lawn Patriot Station
(also at Oak Lawn Public Library and Village Green), 5120 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL
708-424-8300
Oak Lawn Chamber is holding its Shop Oak Lawn event in conjunction with the Village of Oak Lawn's Santa on the Green. Vendor Fair at the Oak Lawn Public Library, food and kid's activities at the Patriot Station with Santa on the Village Green
12-3PM
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