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 11 upcoming Expo 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
HEALTH MADNESS WEEK
Mar 18, 2019 - Mar 22, 2019
HCPD Community Center
2600 171st Street, Hazel Crest, IL
708-335-1500
The Hazel Crest Park District’s Health Madness Week will be held March 18th—22nd where we offer opportunities for the community to experience first-hand what we have to offer! We will have vendors on-hand Monday, Wednesday and Friday that will offer health screenings, free fitness and more! During this week only, Annual Memberships will be offered at a discounted rate! Mark your calendars and save the dates!
9AM-3PM
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HCPD Community Center
2600 171st Street, Hazel Crest, IL
708-335-1500
The Hazel Crest Park District’s Health Madness Week will be held March 18th—22nd where we offer opportunities for the community to experience first-hand what we have to offer! We will have vendors on-hand Monday, Wednesday and Friday that will offer health screenings, free fitness and more! During this week only, Annual Memberships will be offered at a discounted rate! Mark your calendars and save the dates!
9AM-3PM
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DISCOVER TINLEY EXPO
Apr 6, 2019
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual expo showcases the community's businesses, non-profit organizations and government services. This event features entertainment, food samples and giveaways at many of the booths.
10AM-3PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual expo showcases the community's businesses, non-profit organizations and government services. This event features entertainment, food samples and giveaways at many of the booths.
10AM-3PM
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KIDS EXPO
Apr 13, 2019 - Apr 14, 2019
Roma Sports Club
9115 Roma Court, Frankfort, IL
815-469-7662
Free Fun Activities and exhibitors. $6/child; $9/adult
Sa 9AM-5PM; Su 10AM-4PM
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Roma Sports Club
9115 Roma Court, Frankfort, IL
815-469-7662
Free Fun Activities and exhibitors. $6/child; $9/adult
Sa 9AM-5PM; Su 10AM-4PM
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CHICAGO HOME SHOW - ORLAND PARK
Apr 13, 2019 - Apr 14, 2019
Orland Park Sportsplex
11351 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at Georgios Banquets in Orland Park. Admission is always FREE to meet with local contractors and get questions answered on upcoming projects. Bring your ideas, and find many more!
10AM-5PM
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Orland Park Sportsplex
11351 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at Georgios Banquets in Orland Park. Admission is always FREE to meet with local contractors and get questions answered on upcoming projects. Bring your ideas, and find many more!
10AM-5PM
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LADY - A WOMEN'S EXPO
Apr 27, 2019
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-326-9170
The sixth annual one-day event, presented by 22nd Century Media, will feature more than 100 vendor booths offering everything a woman needs - health tips and screenings, fashion and beauty, food, home décor, shopping and more.
9AM-1PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-326-9170
The sixth annual one-day event, presented by 22nd Century Media, will feature more than 100 vendor booths offering everything a woman needs - health tips and screenings, fashion and beauty, food, home décor, shopping and more.
9AM-1PM
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H2 WHOA! EXLPORE
May 4, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Today is the day to explore the “H2-WHOA!” exhibit indoors and outside! Indoors, experience the fun interactive exhibit, “H2-WHOA!” Outdoors, take a short walk down the hill on Snapper Pond Trail and join a naturalist to learn what lies beneath the surface of Snapper Pond. The exhibition was organized by the Purdue Agriculture Exhibit Design Center, Purdue University, and is brought to the Forest Preserve through funding provided by The Nature Foundation of Will County. The exhibition will be located indoors in an accessible facility. The outdoor portion of the program includes hiking preserve trails for a short distance over uneven terrain.
11AM-1PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Today is the day to explore the “H2-WHOA!” exhibit indoors and outside! Indoors, experience the fun interactive exhibit, “H2-WHOA!” Outdoors, take a short walk down the hill on Snapper Pond Trail and join a naturalist to learn what lies beneath the surface of Snapper Pond. The exhibition was organized by the Purdue Agriculture Exhibit Design Center, Purdue University, and is brought to the Forest Preserve through funding provided by The Nature Foundation of Will County. The exhibition will be located indoors in an accessible facility. The outdoor portion of the program includes hiking preserve trails for a short distance over uneven terrain.
11AM-1PM
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CHICAGO PET SHOW - OAK LAWN
May 4, 2019 - May 5, 2019
Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Pet Shows, for their 9th year in events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. Meet up with local rescues and help animals gain their voice. Find out about fostering those in need. While you're there sit for educational talks, awesome demos and shows - with star acts like Magic Mike Didomenico and Jim Nesci's Cold Blooded Creatures. Then before you leave check out fantastic pet related vendors for clothes, treats, toys, and health orientated services. Cost is $7 per adults ages 18-64; Kids free with parent; Seniors 65+ free with id.
10AM-5PM
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Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Pet Shows, for their 9th year in events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. Meet up with local rescues and help animals gain their voice. Find out about fostering those in need. While you're there sit for educational talks, awesome demos and shows - with star acts like Magic Mike Didomenico and Jim Nesci's Cold Blooded Creatures. Then before you leave check out fantastic pet related vendors for clothes, treats, toys, and health orientated services. Cost is $7 per adults ages 18-64; Kids free with parent; Seniors 65+ free with id.
10AM-5PM
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WOMEN THRIVING FEARLESSLY EXPO
Jun 1, 2019
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 College Parkway, Building M, Palos Hills, IL
866-443-6769
An expo features stellar solutions for women in business & entrepreneurs. We have an expert panel, V.I.P. Lounge, amazing breakout sessions along with food, fun and surprises
10:30AM-4PM
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Moraine Valley Community College
9000 College Parkway, Building M, Palos Hills, IL
866-443-6769
An expo features stellar solutions for women in business & entrepreneurs. We have an expert panel, V.I.P. Lounge, amazing breakout sessions along with food, fun and surprises
10:30AM-4PM
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LACE/PHILLIPS CAR SHOW
Aug 17, 2019
Phillips Chevrolet
17730 South Torrence Avenue, Lansing, IL
312-745-3617
This is a judged event. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for $1.00.
3-8PM
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Phillips Chevrolet
17730 South Torrence Avenue, Lansing, IL
312-745-3617
This is a judged event. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for $1.00.
3-8PM
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NORTH AMERICAN REPTILE SHOW
Oct 12, 2019
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
575-557-5757
Admission: $15, VIP $50
Sa 10AM-5PM; Su 11AM-4PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
575-557-5757
Admission: $15, VIP $50
Sa 10AM-5PM; Su 11AM-4PM
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NATIONAL BEARD AND MOUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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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