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 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
m Music (Live)
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
ONLINE EXHIBIT: STILLNESS: AN EXHIBITION OF STILL LIFE FROM THE ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM
Jul 2, 2020 - Jul 15, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
This exhibition features works from the permanent collection of the Illinois State Museum. All works are reflections on still life.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W & Th 4-7PM
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Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
This exhibition features works from the permanent collection of the Illinois State Museum. All works are reflections on still life.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W & Th 4-7PM
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MARKET AT THE PARK
Jul 2, 2020 - Jul 23, 2020
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-7275
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
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-7275
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
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CRUISIN' FRANKFORT
Jul 2, 2020 - Jul 30, 2020
Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Different collector cars featured each week. Please visit www.frankfortcarclub.com for the 2019 Cruisin' Frankfort Schedule.
Th 5-8PM
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Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Different collector cars featured each week. Please visit www.frankfortcarclub.com for the 2019 Cruisin' Frankfort Schedule.
Th 5-8PM
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FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
Jul 4, 2020 - Jul 25, 2020
152 Main Street
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
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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152 Main Street
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
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
Jul 4, 2020 - Jul 25, 2020
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.
Seniors 8-9AM; 9AM-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.
Seniors 8-9AM; 9AM-1PM
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FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
Jul 8, 2020 - Jul 29, 2020
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1807
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
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City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1807
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
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4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 11, 2020
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
we will be having a Vendors event also a Celebration Food and drinks will be sold. Posen will also have a Parade TBD.
6-11PM
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Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
we will be having a Vendors event also a Celebration Food and drinks will be sold. Posen will also have a Parade TBD.
6-11PM
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OUTDOOR BLOCK PARTY
Jul 18, 2020
Camp Shabbona Woods
Forest Preserves of Cook County, 15810 North Torrence Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Experience nature play, pop-up adventure play, creative reuse activities, games, a walk, and more.
12-4PM
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Camp Shabbona Woods
Forest Preserves of Cook County, 15810 North Torrence Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Experience nature play, pop-up adventure play, creative reuse activities, games, a walk, and more.
12-4PM
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SUMMER CONCERT #2
Jul 18, 2020
Senior Citizen Pavillion
3140 Enterprise Park Avenue, South Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-1880
Food, drinks, & alcohol will be sold from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the band starting at 7:00 p.m. Come join the fun!
5-10PM
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Senior Citizen Pavillion
3140 Enterprise Park Avenue, South Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-1880
Food, drinks, & alcohol will be sold from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the band starting at 7:00 p.m. Come join the fun!
5-10PM
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SIDEWALK SALE DAYS
Jul 18, 2020 - Jul 19, 2020
Downtown Historic Frankfort
123 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Mark your calendar to come join us for our great Sidewalk Sale Days in historic Downtown Frankfort!
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Downtown Historic Frankfort
123 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Mark your calendar to come join us for our great Sidewalk Sale Days in historic Downtown Frankfort!
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SUMMER CAMP
Jul 22, 2020 - Jul 24, 2020
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
M-Th 8AM-2PM
$ ag d o s
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
M-Th 8AM-2PM
$ ag d o s
CHALK-IT-UP
Jul 25, 2020
Heritage Park
14240 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL
708-301-0632
A free sidewalk chalk art contest. Anyone who wants to chalk are invited! Pre-registration required for those wishing to chalk. The event also includes games, music, treats and more!
9AM-3PM
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Heritage Park
14240 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL
708-301-0632
A free sidewalk chalk art contest. Anyone who wants to chalk are invited! Pre-registration required for those wishing to chalk. The event also includes games, music, treats and more!
9AM-3PM
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COUNTRY CLUB HILLS CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
Aug 1, 2020
4200 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
City Wide Garage sale, Pickup your list at Country Club Hills City Hall July 27th -August 1st. Have a treasure Hunting Good Time.
8AM-3PM
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4200 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
City Wide Garage sale, Pickup your list at Country Club Hills City Hall July 27th -August 1st. Have a treasure Hunting Good Time.
8AM-3PM
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GARDEN WALK
Aug 1, 2020
Veterans Memorial Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
South Holland Garden Club presents the 22nd Annual Garden Walk. The walk features gardens in South Holland and the surrounding communities. Tickets and maps are $5 and are available at the Customer Service Center- 16220 Wausau Ave and on the day of the walk at the large Gazebo in Veteran's Park.
10AM-12PM
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Veterans Memorial Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
South Holland Garden Club presents the 22nd Annual Garden Walk. The walk features gardens in South Holland and the surrounding communities. Tickets and maps are $5 and are available at the Customer Service Center- 16220 Wausau Ave and on the day of the walk at the large Gazebo in Veteran's Park.
10AM-12PM
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BEECHER LION'S CLUB SUMMER FEST
Aug 1, 2020
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Beef and pork - sandwiches and dinner! Exhibits, crafts, live entertainment in the evening. Food and Fun!
10AM-10PM
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Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Beef and pork - sandwiches and dinner! Exhibits, crafts, live entertainment in the evening. Food and Fun!
10AM-10PM
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SOUTH HOLLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL DAY OUT
Aug 1, 2020
South Holland Police Department
16330 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
National Day Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Come join us for food, face painting, games, prizes, and FUN!
1-4PM
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South Holland Police Department
16330 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
National Day Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Come join us for food, face painting, games, prizes, and FUN!
1-4PM
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HAZELNUT FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Aug 1, 2020
Hazel Crest Municipal Center
3000 West 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL
708-335-9600
The Parade step-off time is 11AM at 175th St. near Kedzie and ending at 171st on the Municipal Center grounds. The Parade concludes with the famous Hazelnut Festival. There are lots of activities, food, tournaments and music for all ages.
11:30AM-7PM
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Hazel Crest Municipal Center
3000 West 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL
708-335-9600
The Parade step-off time is 11AM at 175th St. near Kedzie and ending at 171st on the Municipal Center grounds. The Parade concludes with the famous Hazelnut Festival. There are lots of activities, food, tournaments and music for all ages.
11:30AM-7PM
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FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 29, 2020
152 Main Street
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
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
ag d o
152 Main Street
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
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
ag d o
FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 29, 2020
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.
Seniors 8-9AM; 9AM-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.
Seniors 8-9AM; 9AM-1PM
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IT'S SUMMER AT THE MUSEUM
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 29, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary's), Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
Museum features a display on Park Forest Aqua Center history, along with all the regular displays life in the first five years of Park Forest.
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and hours by appointment
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1950s Park Forest House Museum
227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary's), Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
Museum features a display on Park Forest Aqua Center history, along with all the regular displays life in the first five years of Park Forest.
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and hours by appointment
Visit Website $ c d
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W, SA-SU)
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
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
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CSI 20 20
Aug 3, 2020 - Aug 7, 2020
Visual Arts Gallery, Governors State University
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
Friday, July 31, 2020 CLOSING Artists’ Reception: CSI 20 20 5-8p.m. Chicago Sculpture International Exhibition Dates: July 1 – August 7, 2020 CSI 20 20 is a juried exhibition showcasing 20 sculptures created by members of Chicago Sculpture International. Visual Arts Gallery Jurors: Jeff Stevenson, Director and Curator, the Nate/Visual Arts Gallery; Sherri Denault, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Assistant Curator A tour of the Nate is planned, and refreshments will be served in the Visual Arts Gallery and E Lounge RSVP requested (sdenault@govst.edu) Walk-in’s welcome
TH 10AM-5PM
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Visual Arts Gallery, Governors State University
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
Friday, July 31, 2020 CLOSING Artists’ Reception: CSI 20 20 5-8p.m. Chicago Sculpture International Exhibition Dates: July 1 – August 7, 2020 CSI 20 20 is a juried exhibition showcasing 20 sculptures created by members of Chicago Sculpture International. Visual Arts Gallery Jurors: Jeff Stevenson, Director and Curator, the Nate/Visual Arts Gallery; Sherri Denault, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Assistant Curator A tour of the Nate is planned, and refreshments will be served in the Visual Arts Gallery and E Lounge RSVP requested (sdenault@govst.edu) Walk-in’s welcome
TH 10AM-5PM
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FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
Aug 5, 2020 - Aug 26, 2020
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1807
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
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City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1807
Great locally grown produce, food products and plants every Wednesday morning. LINK cards accepted.
W 7AM-1PM
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CRUISIN' FRANKFORT
Aug 6, 2020 - Aug 27, 2020
Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Different collector cars featured each week. Please visit www.frankfortcarclub.com for the 2019 Cruisin' Frankfort Schedule.
Th 5-8PM
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Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Different collector cars featured each week. Please visit www.frankfortcarclub.com for the 2019 Cruisin' Frankfort Schedule.
Th 5-8PM
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JAMAICAN FESTIVAL
Aug 8, 2020
Country Club Hills Theater Campus
4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
Bring your families out to experience Jamaican Culture through sounds, flavors and entertainment. Food vendors, vendor booths with lots to buy and more. Celebrate the diversity in our community
11AM-7PM
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Country Club Hills Theater Campus
4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL
708-798-2616
Bring your families out to experience Jamaican Culture through sounds, flavors and entertainment. Food vendors, vendor booths with lots to buy and more. Celebrate the diversity in our community
11AM-7PM
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FARM & BARN FEST
Aug 8, 2020
Yunker Farm
10824 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2404
Join us at Farm & Barn Fest on Historic Yunker Farm featuring demonstrations, petting zoo, horse rides, stage entertainment, kids’ games and activities, food vendors, Flea Market 11am-3pm and Country Concert from 5-11pm.
11AM-11PM
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Yunker Farm
10824 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2404
Join us at Farm & Barn Fest on Historic Yunker Farm featuring demonstrations, petting zoo, horse rides, stage entertainment, kids’ games and activities, food vendors, Flea Market 11am-3pm and Country Concert from 5-11pm.
11AM-11PM
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SOUTH HOLLAND EDUCATION FAIR
Aug 8, 2020
South Holland Community Center
501 East 170th Street, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
The South Holland Education Fair is an event sponsored by the South Holland Education Commission. The event offers academic, health & wellness and financial education. The Education Fair is designed to help the community become more aware of the schools, programs, and service providers located in our community.
10AM-2PM
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South Holland Community Center
501 East 170th Street, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
The South Holland Education Fair is an event sponsored by the South Holland Education Commission. The event offers academic, health & wellness and financial education. The Education Fair is designed to help the community become more aware of the schools, programs, and service providers located in our community.
10AM-2PM
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SUMMER BONFIRE
Aug 15, 2020
Camp Shabbona Woods
Forest Preserves of Cook County, 15810 North Torrence Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Celebrate summer with a giant bonfire, nature play, artmaking, s'mores, and an evening walk.
7-10PM
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Camp Shabbona Woods
Forest Preserves of Cook County, 15810 North Torrence Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Celebrate summer with a giant bonfire, nature play, artmaking, s'mores, and an evening walk.
7-10PM
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SUMMER CONCERT #3
Aug 15, 2020
Senior Citizen Pavillion
3140 Enterprise Park Avenue, South Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-1880
Don't miss the next concert Country Band on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Food, drinks, & alcohol will be sold from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the band starting at 7:00 p.m. Come join the fun!
5-10PM
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Senior Citizen Pavillion
3140 Enterprise Park Avenue, South Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-1880
Don't miss the next concert Country Band on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Food, drinks, & alcohol will be sold from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the band starting at 7:00 p.m. Come join the fun!
5-10PM
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LADIES NIGHT OUT
Aug 21, 2020
New Lenox Village Commons
1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL
815-462-6400
Shop from a variety of local vendors while enjoying live music and food and wine.
4-8PM
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New Lenox Village Commons
1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL
815-462-6400
Shop from a variety of local vendors while enjoying live music and food and wine.
4-8PM
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