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 8 upcoming Expo events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
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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
CHICAGO HOME SHOW - OAK LAWN
Jan 26, 2019 - Jan 27, 2019
Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. 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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Oak Lawn Pavillion
9401 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
630-385-4000
Join the Chicago Home Shows, produced by The Home Shows, Inc. for their 32nd year in events at events at the Pavilion in Oak Lawn. 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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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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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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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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