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.
Cultural Events
Fairs / Carnivals
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Below are the next 30 upcoming Holiday 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
FRANKFORT FALL FESTIVAL
Aug 31, 2019
Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us Labor Day weekend, when over 250,000 visitors will gather to view the hand craftsmanship of over 300 artisans from all over the United States.
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
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Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us Labor Day weekend, when over 250,000 visitors will gather to view the hand craftsmanship of over 300 artisans from all over the United States.
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
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OLD TIMES FAMILY PICNIC
Sep 1, 2019
Central Park Grounds
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Annual Labor Day Fun-Filled Event • Entertainment • Relaxing on Picnic Grounds • Booth Games • Dancing • Food and beverages for purchase • Music • Beanbag and Water Balloon Tournaments • Children’s Rides • Children’s Races • Family, Friends and Neighbors
12PM-dusk
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Central Park Grounds
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Annual Labor Day Fun-Filled Event • Entertainment • Relaxing on Picnic Grounds • Booth Games • Dancing • Food and beverages for purchase • Music • Beanbag and Water Balloon Tournaments • Children’s Rides • Children’s Races • Family, Friends and Neighbors
12PM-dusk
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FRANKFORT FALL FESTIVAL
Sep 1, 2019 - Sep 2, 2019
Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us Labor Day weekend, when over 250,000 visitors will gather to view the hand craftsmanship of over 300 artisans from all over the United States.
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
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Downtown Historical Frankfort
Between Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-3356
Join us Labor Day weekend, when over 250,000 visitors will gather to view the hand craftsmanship of over 300 artisans from all over the United States.
Sa-Su 10AM-6PM; M 10AM-5PM
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PULLMAN: WOMEN & WORK - LABOR DAY 2019
Sep 2, 2019
Historic Hotel Florence Grounds
111th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL
773-468-9310
Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the strike that led to the creation of Labor Day as a federal holiday!
1-4:30PM
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Historic Hotel Florence Grounds
111th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL
773-468-9310
Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the strike that led to the creation of Labor Day as a federal holiday!
1-4:30PM
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BENGTSON'S PUMPKIN FARM
Sep 13, 2019 - Sep 30, 2019
13341 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
708-301-3276
Visit Website $ h o
13341 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
708-301-3276
Visit Website $ h o
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT
Sep 16, 2019 - Sep 28, 2019
1950s Park Forest House Museum
227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Halloween decorations including die-cuts and Halloween Gurley Candles, and a few special touches. Visit for a nostalgic look at Halloween in the 1950s. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
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1950s Park Forest House Museum
227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Halloween decorations including die-cuts and Halloween Gurley Candles, and a few special touches. Visit for a nostalgic look at Halloween in the 1950s. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
GHOSTLY GOLF
Sep 21, 2019
Tinley Junction Mini Golf & Batting Cages
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
It’s going to be one spooky night! Join us for a game of night time golf at the Tinley Junction mini golf course. We’ll have it decorated for the season and each child will receive a mini pumpkin after playing a game of mini golf! $7
6-8:30PM
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Tinley Junction Mini Golf & Batting Cages
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
It’s going to be one spooky night! Join us for a game of night time golf at the Tinley Junction mini golf course. We’ll have it decorated for the season and each child will receive a mini pumpkin after playing a game of mini golf! $7
6-8:30PM
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY
Sep 28, 2019
Cultural Center
14760 Park Lane, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Gather the family and head out to Centennial Park to join us for a fun-filled day. You’ll enjoy a variety of fall activities.
1-5PM
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Cultural Center
14760 Park Lane, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Gather the family and head out to Centennial Park to join us for a fun-filled day. You’ll enjoy a variety of fall activities.
1-5PM
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ODYSSEY FUN FARM
Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 31, 2019
Odyssey Fun World
18900 South Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-429-3800
The Odyssey Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is fun for all ages! It is a 110 acre farm! We boast a 13 acre pumpkin patch that you will be able to walk through to find the perfect pumpkin for your family. Our exclusive corn maze is 15 acres! It is shaped to say Odyssey Fun World Tinley Park and displays our mascot Chipper! We also have a 5 acre courtyard full of family friendly activities: The Odyssey Petting Zoo, The Inflatable Kidz Zone, corn cannons, pig races, a cow train, hay rides and pony rides! (Pony Rides only available on Saturday and Sunday. Max weight of 90lbs.) Smoking and alcohol are strictly not permitted within The Odyssey Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Smoking is only permitted within the front parking lot. No outside food or beverages allowed on the Farm! Sept. 23-Oct. 31
10AM-6PM
Visit Website $ h o
Odyssey Fun World
18900 South Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-429-3800
The Odyssey Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is fun for all ages! It is a 110 acre farm! We boast a 13 acre pumpkin patch that you will be able to walk through to find the perfect pumpkin for your family. Our exclusive corn maze is 15 acres! It is shaped to say Odyssey Fun World Tinley Park and displays our mascot Chipper! We also have a 5 acre courtyard full of family friendly activities: The Odyssey Petting Zoo, The Inflatable Kidz Zone, corn cannons, pig races, a cow train, hay rides and pony rides! (Pony Rides only available on Saturday and Sunday. Max weight of 90lbs.) Smoking and alcohol are strictly not permitted within The Odyssey Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Smoking is only permitted within the front parking lot. No outside food or beverages allowed on the Farm! Sept. 23-Oct. 31
10AM-6PM
Visit Website $ h o
BENGTSON'S PUMPKIN FARM
Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 31, 2019
13341 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
708-301-3276
Visit Website $ h o
13341 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
708-301-3276
Visit Website $ h o
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT
Oct 2, 2019 - Oct 30, 2019
1950s Park Forest House Museum
227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Halloween decorations including die-cuts and Halloween Gurley Candles, and a few special touches. Visit for a nostalgic look at Halloween in the 1950s. $5
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
The museum is decorated in vintage Halloween decorations including die-cuts and Halloween Gurley Candles, and a few special touches. Visit for a nostalgic look at Halloween in the 1950s. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30 or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
TRICK-OR-TREAT IN THE WOODS
Oct 11, 2019 - Oct 12, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Come dressed in costume and hike at night along a glowing trail. Keep an eye out for hidden treats, but beware of those tricks! Listen to a spooky story under the stars that will give you goosebumps. Enjoy a crackling fire, while roasting hot dogs and s’mores. The hike will be less than 1 mile on uneven, natural terrain. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $3
7-8PM; 8:30-9:30PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Come dressed in costume and hike at night along a glowing trail. Keep an eye out for hidden treats, but beware of those tricks! Listen to a spooky story under the stars that will give you goosebumps. Enjoy a crackling fire, while roasting hot dogs and s’mores. The hike will be less than 1 mile on uneven, natural terrain. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $3
7-8PM; 8:30-9:30PM
Visit Website $ h o
BOO! AT THE ZOO
Oct 12, 2019 - Oct 27, 2019
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Sa & Su
Visit Website $ ag c f h o p
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Little ghosts and goblins of all ages are sure to have a howlin’ good time! Our not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy!
Sa & Su
Visit Website $ ag c f h o p
HALLOWEEN HAUNTING
Oct 18, 2019
Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
Holiday Celebration, kids games, inflatable jumps, music, vendors $10 wristband
6-9PM
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Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
Holiday Celebration, kids games, inflatable jumps, music, vendors $10 wristband
6-9PM
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MONSTER MASH DANCE
Oct 18, 2019
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
They did the mash and it was a graveyard smash! Join us for a family friendly Halloween Dance. There will be a DJ spinning spooktacular tunes, a Haunted House Inflatable for those who dare, photo area, face painting, games and so much more! $1 RESIDENT / $2 NON RESIDENT
6:30-8:30PM
Visit Website $ h
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
They did the mash and it was a graveyard smash! Join us for a family friendly Halloween Dance. There will be a DJ spinning spooktacular tunes, a Haunted House Inflatable for those who dare, photo area, face painting, games and so much more! $1 RESIDENT / $2 NON RESIDENT
6:30-8:30PM
Visit Website $ h
HALLOWEEN HOLLOW
Oct 18, 2019 - Oct 20, 2019
Yunker Farm
10824 West La Porte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Festival features carnival, food, kid’s activities, entertainment, Scarecrow Laboratory, hayrides, horse rides and Costume Contest. Carnival ride wristband specials available. Visit website for details and schedule.
F 4-8PM; Sa 12-8PM; Su 1-5PM
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Yunker Farm
10824 West La Porte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Festival features carnival, food, kid’s activities, entertainment, Scarecrow Laboratory, hayrides, horse rides and Costume Contest. Carnival ride wristband specials available. Visit website for details and schedule.
F 4-8PM; Sa 12-8PM; Su 1-5PM
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HOWL-A-WOOF
Oct 19, 2019
Bark Park at Commissioners Park
22108 South 80th Avenue, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
Dogs will have the opportunity to Trick or Treat around the Bark Park. Also, there will be a Dog Costume Contest - Best Overall, Funniest & Scariest.
10AM
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Bark Park at Commissioners Park
22108 South 80th Avenue, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
Dogs will have the opportunity to Trick or Treat around the Bark Park. Also, there will be a Dog Costume Contest - Best Overall, Funniest & Scariest.
10AM
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IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY
Oct 23, 2019
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Join us for some Halloween fun. We will have crafts and games in celebration of the “Great Pumpkin”. We will decorate pumpkins (no carving involved). Treats and surprises for all. Pumpkins and materials included in the fee. $14/$20
3-4:30PM
Visit Website $ d h
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Join us for some Halloween fun. We will have crafts and games in celebration of the “Great Pumpkin”. We will decorate pumpkins (no carving involved). Treats and surprises for all. Pumpkins and materials included in the fee. $14/$20
3-4:30PM
Visit Website $ d h
HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY
Oct 24, 2019
Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Boys and ghouls of all ages are welcome to join us on the Village Green for our annual outdoor, judged costume parade. We will move into the gym following the parade for a night for fun games, surprises, crafts, and more. Admission $3-5
6PM Check in for Parade; 6:15 Parade begins; 6:30 Games and crafts
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Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Boys and ghouls of all ages are welcome to join us on the Village Green for our annual outdoor, judged costume parade. We will move into the gym following the parade for a night for fun games, surprises, crafts, and more. Admission $3-5
6PM Check in for Parade; 6:15 Parade begins; 6:30 Games and crafts
Visit Website $ h p s
BOO BASH
Oct 24, 2019
Orland Square
288 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-349-1646
Kids under age 12, wear your favorite costume and join us for Halloween crafts, performances, face painting, character photos and more!
3-6PM
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Orland Square
288 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-349-1646
Kids under age 12, wear your favorite costume and join us for Halloween crafts, performances, face painting, character photos and more!
3-6PM
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PUMPKIN DUNKIN
Oct 25, 2019
Challenge Fitness Pool
2021 South Lawrence Avenue, Lockport, IL
815-838-1183
Enjoy treats, games and special prizes. Swim & hunt in the spooky red pool for your perfect pumpkin! $10 Resident, $13 Non-Resident, $8 Challenge Fitness Member
6-8PM
Visit Website $ h s
Challenge Fitness Pool
2021 South Lawrence Avenue, Lockport, IL
815-838-1183
Enjoy treats, games and special prizes. Swim & hunt in the spooky red pool for your perfect pumpkin! $10 Resident, $13 Non-Resident, $8 Challenge Fitness Member
6-8PM
Visit Website $ h s
SPOOKVIEW
Oct 26, 2019
Oak View Center
4625 West 110th Street, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-2200
Annual Halloween event. Activities included a kids costume showcase, ghoulish games, eerie crafts, magic, inflatables, performances by Oak Lawn’s IndepenDance Dance Team, and so much more.
11AM-4PM
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Oak View Center
4625 West 110th Street, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-2200
Annual Halloween event. Activities included a kids costume showcase, ghoulish games, eerie crafts, magic, inflatables, performances by Oak Lawn’s IndepenDance Dance Team, and so much more.
11AM-4PM
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HALLOWEEN PARTY
Oct 26, 2019
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
$2 with a costume; $4 without. Dress to impress, the best costume wins a Halloween treat.
6-9PM
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Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
$2 with a costume; $4 without. Dress to impress, the best costume wins a Halloween treat.
6-9PM
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KIDS IN COSTUMES AND BARK IN THE PARK
Oct 26, 2019
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
Dress up the kids and/or the dogs for a trick-or-treating event in the sculpture park. Treats of art supplies and candy, while supplies last, will be passed out for the kids at 12 sculptures. In conjunction with this family fun-filled event, South Suburban Humane Society will be holding a pet adoption at the park. Free and open to the public.
10:30AM-1PM
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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-534-4021
Dress up the kids and/or the dogs for a trick-or-treating event in the sculpture park. Treats of art supplies and candy, while supplies last, will be passed out for the kids at 12 sculptures. In conjunction with this family fun-filled event, South Suburban Humane Society will be holding a pet adoption at the park. Free and open to the public.
10:30AM-1PM
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TRUNK OR TREAT
Oct 26, 2019
Village Hall Parking Lot
14240 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL
708-301-0632
Drop by for a free, spooktacular afternoon of trick-or-treating in our safe, family-friendly environment. Wear your costumes and meander our decorated, candy-filled vehicle trunks. To sign up your car visit our website at homerglenil.org
3-5PM
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Village Hall Parking Lot
14240 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL
708-301-0632
Drop by for a free, spooktacular afternoon of trick-or-treating in our safe, family-friendly environment. Wear your costumes and meander our decorated, candy-filled vehicle trunks. To sign up your car visit our website at homerglenil.org
3-5PM
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PUMPKIN PLUNGE
Oct 27, 2019
Tinley Fitness
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come join us at Tinley Fitness for a spooky afternoon of plunging into our pumpkin patch pool. Splashing around to spooky tunes, get ready for some pumpkin picking, treats, games and more! $18 children / $5 adults
2-5PM
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Tinley Fitness
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come join us at Tinley Fitness for a spooky afternoon of plunging into our pumpkin patch pool. Splashing around to spooky tunes, get ready for some pumpkin picking, treats, games and more! $18 children / $5 adults
2-5PM
Visit Website $ h
DOWNTOWN TINLEY BOO BASH
Oct 27, 2019
Oak Park Avenue Train Station
174th & Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual Boo Bash includes spooky hayrides, games, crafts, DJ entertainment, costume contest, and much more. Food and beverages are available.
12-3PM
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Oak Park Avenue Train Station
174th & Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual Boo Bash includes spooky hayrides, games, crafts, DJ entertainment, costume contest, and much more. Food and beverages are available.
12-3PM
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BENGTSON'S PUMPKIN FARM
Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 3, 2019
13341 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
708-301-3276
Visit Website $ h o
13341 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
708-301-3276
Visit Website $ h o
TURKEY SHOOT BASKETBALL COMPETITION
Nov 2, 2019
Central Park Gymnasium
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Gobble, gobble! Join us for our annual Turkey Shoot free-throw contest for adult and child teams. The best of 20 free-throws (10 free-throws for each of you) wins a turkey. Limit one turkey per family. Age groups are as follows: 4-5 yrs., 6-8 yrs., 9-11 yrs., 12-14 yrs. with adult.
6:30-8:15PM
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Central Park Gymnasium
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Gobble, gobble! Join us for our annual Turkey Shoot free-throw contest for adult and child teams. The best of 20 free-throws (10 free-throws for each of you) wins a turkey. Limit one turkey per family. Age groups are as follows: 4-5 yrs., 6-8 yrs., 9-11 yrs., 12-14 yrs. with adult.
6:30-8:15PM
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SUPERHERO BASH
Nov 2, 2019
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill, IL
815-838-1183
Enjoy a night of crime-fighting and fun! The night will include dinner, DJ, and more! All super-children will get a chance to meet and take pictures with their favorite heroes!
6-8:30PM
Visit Website $ h
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill, IL
815-838-1183
Enjoy a night of crime-fighting and fun! The night will include dinner, DJ, and more! All super-children will get a chance to meet and take pictures with their favorite heroes!
6-8:30PM
Visit Website $ h
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