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.
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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
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
ART & DESIGN FACULTY EXHIBIT
Dec 2, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
John and Angeline Oremus Theater, 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
John and Angeline Oremus Theater, 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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STEP BACK INTO A 1950s CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT
Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 28, 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
Visit Website $ c d h
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 29, 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
ELF ON THE SHELF WORKSHOP
Dec 11, 2019
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
In this workshop we will have fun making crafts featuring the Elf on the Shelf. Children will have an opportunity to make a craft, play a game or two and enjoy a delicious snack all while singing along to our favorite holiday music. $12 residents; $16 nonresidents
4:30-6PM
Visit Website $ d h
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
In this workshop we will have fun making crafts featuring the Elf on the Shelf. Children will have an opportunity to make a craft, play a game or two and enjoy a delicious snack all while singing along to our favorite holiday music. $12 residents; $16 nonresidents
4:30-6PM
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ALL ABOUT EVERGREENS
Dec 12, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Some trees keep their leaves all year round. We’ll walk amongst our evergreens to learn first-hand about their needles and cones. A “piney” craft project will finish our time together. Program # Day Date Time 593 Thursday December 12 9:30 am 594 Friday December 13 9:30 am 595 Saturday December 14 10:30 am 1 hour experience for 3-6 year old children together with their favorite adult. $6 per child, pre-registration is required.
9:30-10:30PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Some trees keep their leaves all year round. We’ll walk amongst our evergreens to learn first-hand about their needles and cones. A “piney” craft project will finish our time together. Program # Day Date Time 593 Thursday December 12 9:30 am 594 Friday December 13 9:30 am 595 Saturday December 14 10:30 am 1 hour experience for 3-6 year old children together with their favorite adult. $6 per child, pre-registration is required.
9:30-10:30PM
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PEOTONE'S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Dec 14, 2019
Throughout the Village
Peotone, IL
708-258-3279
This family-friendly event is an all-day affair that has a variety of activities throughout the day in downtown Peotone as well as multiple locations throughout the community at participating businesses and organizations. You will surely see Santa and his reindeer along the way! There will be a petting zoo, ice sculptures, horse and carriage rides and much more! Top off your fun-filled day with a lighted parade at 5 pm. Visit the Village of Peotone facebook page for the full day's event schedule.
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Throughout the Village
Peotone, IL
708-258-3279
This family-friendly event is an all-day affair that has a variety of activities throughout the day in downtown Peotone as well as multiple locations throughout the community at participating businesses and organizations. You will surely see Santa and his reindeer along the way! There will be a petting zoo, ice sculptures, horse and carriage rides and much more! Top off your fun-filled day with a lighted parade at 5 pm. Visit the Village of Peotone facebook page for the full day's event schedule.
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WADDLES WINTER WONDERLAND
Dec 14, 2019
Palos Heights Recreation Department
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Children age 12 & under will enjoy holiday games, decorate cookies, make holiday decorations and more. Holiday entertainment will include a visit by Santa Claus. Admission is free, but please bring a toy to donate during this season of giving.
10-12AM
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Palos Heights Recreation Department
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Children age 12 & under will enjoy holiday games, decorate cookies, make holiday decorations and more. Holiday entertainment will include a visit by Santa Claus. Admission is free, but please bring a toy to donate during this season of giving.
10-12AM
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WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Dec 21, 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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NOON YEARS EVE PARTY
Dec 31, 2019
Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Ring in the New Year a little earlier with us! We will have music, games, crafts, pizza and punch. Must pre-register. Age: 5-10 years $15
10AM-12:30PM
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Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Ring in the New Year a little earlier with us! We will have music, games, crafts, pizza and punch. Must pre-register. Age: 5-10 years $15
10AM-12:30PM
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NEW YEAR'S COUNTDOWN
Dec 31, 2019
Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
Kids, get ready to countdown to 2019!!! Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dancing, party games, a giant inflatable, crafts and ice cream. There will be a “Countdown to 2019” balloon drop at noon to celebrate the New Year! 4-10 Yrs.
11AM-12:30AM
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Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
Kids, get ready to countdown to 2019!!! Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dancing, party games, a giant inflatable, crafts and ice cream. There will be a “Countdown to 2019” balloon drop at noon to celebrate the New Year! 4-10 Yrs.
11AM-12:30AM
Visit Website $ d h
NOON YEARS EVE
Dec 31, 2019
Palos Heights Recreation Center
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Celebrate the New Year during the day! The festivities include crafts, games, food, and a balloon drop at noon!
10AM-12PM
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Palos Heights Recreation Center
6601 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Celebrate the New Year during the day! The festivities include crafts, games, food, and a balloon drop at noon!
10AM-12PM
Visit Website ag c d h
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT
Jan 2, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
Vintage Christmas includes Gurley Candles, a rotating Black Forest Green tree decorated in Mid-Century Modern ornaments. Decorations in every room. Nostalgic look at Christmas Past.
W & Sa 1-3:30 or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
Vintage Christmas includes Gurley Candles, a rotating Black Forest Green tree decorated in Mid-Century Modern ornaments. Decorations in every room. Nostalgic look at Christmas Past.
W & Sa 1-3:30 or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
THE CREATIVE IMPULSE: A JURIED EXHIBITION OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE ART FACULTY
Jan 2, 2020 - Jan 30, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
College faculty from throughout the state of Illinois will submit their work for jurying and this exhibition will feature selected works in all media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5PM-7PM Reception Jan 15 11:30AM-2PM
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Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
College faculty from throughout the state of Illinois will submit their work for jurying and this exhibition will feature selected works in all media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5PM-7PM Reception Jan 15 11:30AM-2PM
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Jan 4, 2020 - Jan 29, 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
Visit Website $ d o
TYLER GRIESE, EMPATHETIC UNITY
Jan 8, 2020 - Jan 31, 2020
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, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
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, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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INDOOR FLEA MARKET
Jan 12, 2020
The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
10847 West LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Are you looking for a bargain or need to sell some unwanted treasures? The indoor flea market is the place for you. Shoppers admitted free! Vendor registration deadline: December 29. Day-of-event registration is not accepted.
9AM-1PM
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The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
10847 West LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Are you looking for a bargain or need to sell some unwanted treasures? The indoor flea market is the place for you. Shoppers admitted free! Vendor registration deadline: December 29. Day-of-event registration is not accepted.
9AM-1PM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Jan 19, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
http://www.sportscardsandmoreshow.info/
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
http://www.sportscardsandmoreshow.info/
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
TYLER GRIESE, EMPATHETIC UNITY
Feb 1, 2020
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, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
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, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 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
Visit Website $ d o
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 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 Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $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 Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
SARAH HOLDEN, MATERIAL WOMAN
Feb 5, 2020 - Feb 28, 2020
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, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
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, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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REFLECTING DIGNITY
Feb 10, 2020 - Feb 27, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM Artists' Reception Feb. 12 11:30AM-2PM
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Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM Artists' Reception Feb. 12 11:30AM-2PM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Feb 16, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
ALSIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO & CRAFT FAIR
Feb 22, 2020
Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
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Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
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LEAP YEAR PARTY
Feb 27, 2020
Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Celebrate the day that only comes once every four years! We will leap into fun with a variety of frog themed activities and games. Hop on over to pre-register for this fun night! Age: 4-7 years $15
5:45-7PM
$ d h
Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Celebrate the day that only comes once every four years! We will leap into fun with a variety of frog themed activities and games. Hop on over to pre-register for this fun night! Age: 4-7 years $15
5:45-7PM
$ d h
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 29, 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
Visit Website $ d o
REFLECTING DIGNITY
Mar 2, 2020 - Mar 4, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM
Visit Website c d
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM
Visit Website c d
SARAH HOLDEN, MATERIAL WOMAN
Mar 2, 2020 - Mar 6, 2020
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, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
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, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT (W & SA)
Mar 4, 2020 - Mar 7, 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 Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; 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 Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; By appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Mar 8, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
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