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 13 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
MLK Service Day
Jan 18, 2021
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Pre-register is required with Sophie! FREE event! Max 10 people. Join Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down buckthorn and enjoying a hot cider around a bonfire. Reservations required, please email Sophie at Sophie.shunkin@lakekatherine.org.
9:30AM-11:30AM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Pre-register is required with Sophie! FREE event! Max 10 people. Join Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down buckthorn and enjoying a hot cider around a bonfire. Reservations required, please email Sophie at Sophie.shunkin@lakekatherine.org.
9:30AM-11:30AM
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MLK Day Celebration - Virtual
Jan 18, 2021
Thornton, IL
Join us on Monday at 10 am as we host our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year, we will be hosting the event online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Come to our Facebook page and click on the link that day. Sustaining the Dream through a Pandemic, performances by District #205 Students. Keynote speaker: Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr. Link to event available on the Thornton Township Facebook page.
10AM
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Thornton, IL
Join us on Monday at 10 am as we host our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year, we will be hosting the event online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Come to our Facebook page and click on the link that day. Sustaining the Dream through a Pandemic, performances by District #205 Students. Keynote speaker: Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr. Link to event available on the Thornton Township Facebook page.
10AM
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Meet the Artist series on Facebook & YouTube-Virtual
Jan 19, 2021
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5000
Join us as we spend time with some of our favorite artists from past and hopefully future seasons. Facebook & YouTube Live! Marianne Murphy Orland has performed as a Cabaret artist, Voice actor, Show band and Society Orchestra singer, locally and nationally, since your last 8-track tape got jammed in the machine. https://www.facebook.com/MVCCFPAC/ & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_6emG1cwgO6Jqp5d_-EKg?fbclid=IwAR3vhzk-wPGlRD-jKK3Us-148cv0jyNvXlRudh9WvxRyDoLMC6vl49UWY8E
7PM
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Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5000
Join us as we spend time with some of our favorite artists from past and hopefully future seasons. Facebook & YouTube Live! Marianne Murphy Orland has performed as a Cabaret artist, Voice actor, Show band and Society Orchestra singer, locally and nationally, since your last 8-track tape got jammed in the machine. https://www.facebook.com/MVCCFPAC/ & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_6emG1cwgO6Jqp5d_-EKg?fbclid=IwAR3vhzk-wPGlRD-jKK3Us-148cv0jyNvXlRudh9WvxRyDoLMC6vl49UWY8E
7PM
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WIND MELODIES BY COLEMAN AND MOZART
Jan 23, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
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WIND MELODIES BY COLEMAN AND MOZART
Feb 1, 2021 - Feb 12, 2021
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
377 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
708-481-7774
A virtual concert featuring Grammy nominated composer Valerie Coleman's Red Clay & Mississippi Delta and Mozart's Gran Partita. The 45-minute program runs 21 days only and $15 tickets are now available for purchase at ipomusic.org
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Birding in the Preserves (Zoom webinar)
Feb 11, 2021
Forest Preserve District of Will County
17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL
Have you ever seen an interesting bird but didn’t know what it was? Are you interested in birds & want to know more? This virtual hike will highlight a select preserve & get you familiar with some of the birds found there. Learn where to go & what to expect when you venture out on the trail. Challenge yourself to identify birds that were seen that day & get tips & tricks where to look & how to identify them. Then you can go out on your own to find birds. As a bonus, find out how you can contribute to citizen science just by walking a preserve & recording what you observe. Finding & recording birds can add significance to any day. Free event. Registration is required: https://fpdwc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8OPHEVpyQaiMZXo8bP1gDw
7PM-8PM
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Forest Preserve District of Will County
17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL
Have you ever seen an interesting bird but didn’t know what it was? Are you interested in birds & want to know more? This virtual hike will highlight a select preserve & get you familiar with some of the birds found there. Learn where to go & what to expect when you venture out on the trail. Challenge yourself to identify birds that were seen that day & get tips & tricks where to look & how to identify them. Then you can go out on your own to find birds. As a bonus, find out how you can contribute to citizen science just by walking a preserve & recording what you observe. Finding & recording birds can add significance to any day. Free event. Registration is required: https://fpdwc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8OPHEVpyQaiMZXo8bP1gDw
7PM-8PM
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Virtual Tours
Feb 20, 2021
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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OAK FOREST FLEADH
Mar 6, 2021
Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
Save the date for our 12th Annual event! Fleadh around Town will include a virtual 5k, leprechaun scavenger hunt, and more surprises. Watch for upcoming details on our website, www.oc-chamber.org and FB @occhamber 708-687-4600
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Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
Save the date for our 12th Annual event! Fleadh around Town will include a virtual 5k, leprechaun scavenger hunt, and more surprises. Watch for upcoming details on our website, www.oc-chamber.org and FB @occhamber 708-687-4600
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12 Annual Oak Forest Fleadh CNB Virtual 5K Walk/Run
Mar 6, 2021 - Mar 17, 2021
Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce
15440 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
We are excited for our 12th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh, Saturday, March 6, 2021.“Fleadh Around Town” is the theme and it will feature some new and exciting changes! What is a virtual 5k? From March 6 to March 17, walk or run, in your neighborhood, on the treadmill, with your family, in a group, wherever works best for you! Then log your time, post a pic with #CNBFleadh5k & #fleadharoundtown on FB & Instagram, and celebrate your success! Thank you CNB Bank & Trust for your continued support as our Premier Title 5k sponsor. Register at www.raceroster.com/37373Get your group together and Register for the #cnbfleadh5k. Run or Walk, Virtually anywhere.
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Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce
15440 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
We are excited for our 12th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh, Saturday, March 6, 2021.“Fleadh Around Town” is the theme and it will feature some new and exciting changes! What is a virtual 5k? From March 6 to March 17, walk or run, in your neighborhood, on the treadmill, with your family, in a group, wherever works best for you! Then log your time, post a pic with #CNBFleadh5k & #fleadharoundtown on FB & Instagram, and celebrate your success! Thank you CNB Bank & Trust for your continued support as our Premier Title 5k sponsor. Register at www.raceroster.com/37373Get your group together and Register for the #cnbfleadh5k. Run or Walk, Virtually anywhere.
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Sweet Home Chicago Blues: Celebrating 50 Years of Alligator Records (Premiere)-VIRTUAL
Mar 13, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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Virtual Tours
Mar 20, 2021
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
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Sweet Home Chicago Blues: Celebrating 50 Years of Alligator Records (Premiere)-VIRTUAL
Apr 1, 2021 - Apr 11, 2021
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Available On Demand through April 11.Tickets: $50/$35/$25 per household.We believe that arts should be accessible to all. Please pay what you can. After you register, your viewable link & password (if applicable) will be sent to the email you used to register. You may access the concert on demand until April 11 at 10PM. Sweet Home Chicago Blues will feature internationally renowned vocalist Shemekia Copeland, slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams, beloved Chicago blues guitarist & songwriter Toronzo Cannon & legendary harmonica player Billy Branch with his all-star band, The Sons Of Blues. The Sons of Blues will serve as house band for the show, backing each of the headliners.
7pm-9pm
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THE BLACK CROWES PRESENT: SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER
Aug 7, 2021
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
312-559-1212
8PM
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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
312-559-1212
8PM
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