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 30 upcoming Cultural 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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FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN
Jul 3, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Be prepared to be entertained and amazed each week!
F 10-11AM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Be prepared to be entertained and amazed each week!
F 10-11AM
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Jul 4, 2020
Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come out to Centennial Park to celebrate Independence Day! Pack a blanket, chairs, your favorite snacks and beverages as Suburban Cowboys rock the Park! Performing hits from the hottest country music artists, this talented group of rock & rollers gone country will have you singing and dancing. Concessions, beer and wine will be available for purchase.
7:15-9:15PM Concert; 9:15PM Fireworks
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Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come out to Centennial Park to celebrate Independence Day! Pack a blanket, chairs, your favorite snacks and beverages as Suburban Cowboys rock the Park! Performing hits from the hottest country music artists, this talented group of rock & rollers gone country will have you singing and dancing. Concessions, beer and wine will be available for purchase.
7:15-9:15PM Concert; 9:15PM Fireworks
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CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
Jul 5, 2020 - Jul 26, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us in celebrating our 32nd year of Sunday evening Concerts on the Green! For your added convenience, public parking is available at White and Elwood Streets.
Su 6:30-8PM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us in celebrating our 32nd year of Sunday evening Concerts on the Green! For your added convenience, public parking is available at White and Elwood Streets.
Su 6:30-8PM
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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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CONCERT AT THE CLIFF
Jul 9, 2020
Swallow Cliff
Rt 83 & LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
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Swallow Cliff
Rt 83 & LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
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THURSDAY IN THE PARK: TOY STORY 4 (PG)
Jul 9, 2020
Republic Bank Band Shell
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket, and join us at The Band Shell for evenings of live music and movies this summer. Our line up this year offers something for everyone! registration required
Dusk
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Republic Bank Band Shell
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket, and join us at The Band Shell for evenings of live music and movies this summer. Our line up this year offers something for everyone! registration required
Dusk
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CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
Jul 10, 2020
Fountain Hills Golf Course
12601 South Kedzie Avenue, Alsip, IL
708-388-4653
Come enjoy an evening out under the stars on the second Friday of each month from May through September while taking in live local bands.
6:30-9:30PM
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Fountain Hills Golf Course
12601 South Kedzie Avenue, Alsip, IL
708-388-4653
Come enjoy an evening out under the stars on the second Friday of each month from May through September while taking in live local bands.
6:30-9:30PM
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VJR AT EVIL HORSE BREWING
Jul 11, 2020
Evil Horse Brewing Company & Various Breweries in the Southland
1338 Main Street, Crete, IL
708-304-2907
Live music with Vinny and the Jelly Rolls
6PM
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Evil Horse Brewing Company & Various Breweries in the Southland
1338 Main Street, Crete, IL
708-304-2907
Live music with Vinny and the Jelly Rolls
6PM
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CONCERT IN THE PARK
Jul 12, 2020
Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Enjoy a summer evening listening to a great band in the park. Bring out the blankets, lawn chairs, a picnic, and the family to enjoy the concert. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
6-7:30PM
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Crescent Park
9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Enjoy a summer evening listening to a great band in the park. Bring out the blankets, lawn chairs, a picnic, and the family to enjoy the concert. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
6-7:30PM
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MOVIES ON THE GREEN
Jul 14, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The Frankfort Park District will feature classic and current movie favorites outdoors for the entire family.
8:30PM; Dusk
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The Frankfort Park District will feature classic and current movie favorites outdoors for the entire family.
8:30PM; Dusk
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POLAND TO CHICAGO: CHICAGO TO POLAND
Jul 14, 2020
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Author Donna Urbikas will discuss the challenges of Polish immigration from the early 1800’s to present and the historical challenges that impacted the world yesterday and today.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Author Donna Urbikas will discuss the challenges of Polish immigration from the early 1800’s to present and the historical challenges that impacted the world yesterday and today.
6:30PM
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THE HISTORY OF THE BEACH BOYS - VIRTUAL
Jul 15, 2020
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Music enthusiast Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of the Beach Boys’ early career to the more mature Pet Sounds, Good Vibrations and the abandoned Smile project.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Music enthusiast Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of the Beach Boys’ early career to the more mature Pet Sounds, Good Vibrations and the abandoned Smile project.
6:30PM
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FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES
Jul 16, 2020
Yunker Farm Bandshell
10824 West La Porte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
July 16 - Little Rascals Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this free outdoor movie. Concessions will be available. In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for event updates. Alcohol is not permitted.
8:15PM
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Yunker Farm Bandshell
10824 West La Porte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
July 16 - Little Rascals Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this free outdoor movie. Concessions will be available. In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for event updates. Alcohol is not permitted.
8:15PM
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EXPLORING THE WORLD'S NATIONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS
Jul 21, 2020
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Learn about the national parks and preserves around the world in the Amazon rainforest, Eastern African savannas, Australia, New Zealand, and the Galapagos Islands.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Learn about the national parks and preserves around the world in the Amazon rainforest, Eastern African savannas, Australia, New Zealand, and the Galapagos Islands.
6:30PM
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Jul 23, 2020
Republic Bank Band Shell
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Enjoy a meet and greet with the Elf! Kids can play holiday games and other fun, Christmas-y activities before the movie Elf which starts at dusk! registration required
7-10PM
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Republic Bank Band Shell
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Enjoy a meet and greet with the Elf! Kids can play holiday games and other fun, Christmas-y activities before the movie Elf which starts at dusk! registration required
7-10PM
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THE MOTHER ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD
Jul 24, 2020
Orland Park History Museum
14415 Beacon Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come take a trip along Route 66 at the Orland Park History Museum, learning the history of the historic route and how it has been portrayed on television and film.
6-7:30PM
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Orland Park History Museum
14415 Beacon Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come take a trip along Route 66 at the Orland Park History Museum, learning the history of the historic route and how it has been portrayed on television and film.
6-7:30PM
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COMEDY IMPROV SHOW - HAVE A BLOCKBUSTER SUMMER
Jul 25, 2020
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
A team of actors do some real thrill seeking and perform without a script. The ancient art of improv rises once more! $9 registration required. Limited seating available.
7-9PM
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Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
A team of actors do some real thrill seeking and perform without a script. The ancient art of improv rises once more! $9 registration required. Limited seating available.
7-9PM
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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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FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES
Jul 30, 2020
Yunker Farm Bandshell
10824 West La Porte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
July 30 - Toy Story 4. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this free outdoor movie. Concessions will be available. In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for event updates. Alcohol is not permitted.
8:15PM
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Yunker Farm Bandshell
10824 West La Porte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
July 30 - Toy Story 4. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this free outdoor movie. Concessions will be available. In case of inclement weather, check our Facebook page for event updates. Alcohol is not permitted.
8:15PM
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MATILDA
Jul 31, 2020
The Drama Group
Milord Studio Theatre, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-3444
F&Sa 7:30PM; Su 2PM
Visit Website $ c
The Drama Group
Milord Studio Theatre, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-3444
F&Sa 7:30PM; Su 2PM
Visit Website $ c
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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MATILDA
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 2, 2020
The Drama Group
Milord Studio Theatre, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-3444
Th-Sa 7:30PM; Su 2PM
Visit Website $ c
The Drama Group
Milord Studio Theatre, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-3444
Th-Sa 7:30PM; Su 2PM
Visit Website $ c
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
BENCHES ON THE AVENUE
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
Along Oak Park Avenue from 172nd to 176th
Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
This public art program features benches that showcase the unique and colorful designs of professional and amateur artists. This year's theme is Around the World.
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Along Oak Park Avenue from 172nd to 176th
Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
This public art program features benches that showcase the unique and colorful designs of professional and amateur artists. This year's theme is Around the World.
Visit Website c o
CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
Aug 2, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us in celebrating our 32nd year of Sunday evening Concerts on the Green! For your added convenience, public parking is available at White and Elwood Streets.
Su 6:30-8PM
Visit Website c m o
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us in celebrating our 32nd year of Sunday evening Concerts on the Green! For your added convenience, public parking is available at White and Elwood Streets.
Su 6:30-8PM
Visit Website c m o
MUSIC ALLIANCE FESTIVAL
Aug 3, 2020
Matteson Community Center
20642 Matteson Avenue, Matteson, IL
DJ, Vendors, Live Entertainment. Live Acts TBD
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Matteson Community Center
20642 Matteson Avenue, Matteson, IL
DJ, Vendors, Live Entertainment. Live Acts TBD
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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
Visit Website ag c d o
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
Visit Website ag c d o
THURSDAY IN THE PARK: UP (PG)
Aug 6, 2020
Republic Bank Band Shell
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket, and join us at The Band Shell for evenings of live music and movies this summer. Our line up this year offers something for everyone! registration required
Dusk
Visit Website c o
Republic Bank Band Shell
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket, and join us at The Band Shell for evenings of live music and movies this summer. Our line up this year offers something for everyone! registration required
Dusk
Visit Website c o
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