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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Fairs / Carnivals
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Below are the next 22 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
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
WE SHALL OVERCOME A CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Feb 16, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.
3PM
Visit Website $ c h
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.
3PM
Visit Website $ c h
LEAP YEAR PARTY
Feb 27, 2020
Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Celebrate the day that only comes once every four years! We will leap into fun with a variety of frog themed activities and games. Hop on over to pre-register for this fun night! Age: 4-7 years $15
5:45-7PM
$ d h
Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Celebrate the day that only comes once every four years! We will leap into fun with a variety of frog themed activities and games. Hop on over to pre-register for this fun night! Age: 4-7 years $15
5:45-7PM
$ d h
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT (W & SA)
Mar 4, 2020 - Mar 7, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; By appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; By appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
OAK FOREST FLEADH
Mar 7, 2020
Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
The Oak Forest Fleadh includes customer appreciation parties, a 5K run/walk, an open streets event (ride, blade, skate), a family parade and a pub and restaurant open house.
5K 8:30AM; Open Bike ride 10AM; Parade 11AM; Pub & Restaurant open house 5PM-3AM
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Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
The Oak Forest Fleadh includes customer appreciation parties, a 5K run/walk, an open streets event (ride, blade, skate), a family parade and a pub and restaurant open house.
5K 8:30AM; Open Bike ride 10AM; Parade 11AM; Pub & Restaurant open house 5PM-3AM
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STEP BACK INTO A 1950s EASTER
Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 28, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Easter baskets. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Easter baskets. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s EASTER
Apr 1, 2020 - Apr 29, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts, Easter Gurley candles and Vintage Easter baskets. 70th Anniversary Exhibit continues. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts, Easter Gurley candles and Vintage Easter baskets. 70th Anniversary Exhibit continues. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
EASTER EGG HUNT
Apr 4, 2020
Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Hippity Hop…the bunny is making his stop at Centennial Park. Come out and help us gather eggs. Ages 1-9
10AM SHARP
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Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Hippity Hop…the bunny is making his stop at Centennial Park. Come out and help us gather eggs. Ages 1-9
10AM SHARP
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UNDERWATER EGG HUNT
Apr 4, 2020
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
2920 West 183rd Street, Homewood, IL
708-799-1323
Some “bunny” left a bunch of brightly colored eggs in our pool, and we need help cleaning them out! Children 3-12 are invited to help collect the eggs during an afternoon filled with pool time activities. $10-$15
3-4:30PM
Visit Website $ h
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
2920 West 183rd Street, Homewood, IL
708-799-1323
Some “bunny” left a bunch of brightly colored eggs in our pool, and we need help cleaning them out! Children 3-12 are invited to help collect the eggs during an afternoon filled with pool time activities. $10-$15
3-4:30PM
Visit Website $ h
PHOTOS WITH THE BUNNY
Apr 5, 2020
Oak Park Avenue Train Station
6700 South Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
Bring the family out for Photos with the Bunny at the Oak Park Avenue Metra train station. Come out and have your photo taken with the big guy himself! Please bring your own camera.
12-3PM
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Oak Park Avenue Train Station
6700 South Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
Bring the family out for Photos with the Bunny at the Oak Park Avenue Metra train station. Come out and have your photo taken with the big guy himself! Please bring your own camera.
12-3PM
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EASTER BRUNCH
Apr 12, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s EASTER
May 2, 2020 - May 30, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts, Easter Gurley candles and Vintage Easter baskets. 70th Anniversary Exhibit continues. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts, Easter Gurley candles and Vintage Easter baskets. 70th Anniversary Exhibit continues. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
May 10, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
$32/Adult $15/Children 12 & Under
Visit Website $ ag h
GAELIC PARK IRISH FEST
May 22, 2020 - May 25, 2020
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
Indoor/outdoor festival includes unlimited carnival rides, 40 musical acts, free parking, petting zoo, Irish import stores, Irish Step Dance Competition & a kids
F 4-11PM; Sa 2-11PM; Su 1-11PM; M 1-8PM
Visit Website $ c d f h o
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
Indoor/outdoor festival includes unlimited carnival rides, 40 musical acts, free parking, petting zoo, Irish import stores, Irish Step Dance Competition & a kids
F 4-11PM; Sa 2-11PM; Su 1-11PM; M 1-8PM
Visit Website $ c d f h o
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
May 25, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
10AM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
10AM
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9TH ANNUAL PARTY IN THE PARK CELEBRATION
Jun 26, 2020 - Jun 28, 2020
Kelly Park
16553 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
Party In the Park Celebration, a 3 day festival which consists of live music, food, beer tent, children's activities, fireworks, bingo, bag tournament and car show.
F 5PM-12AM; Sa 4PM-12AM; Su 4-10:30PM
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Kelly Park
16553 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
Party In the Park Celebration, a 3 day festival which consists of live music, food, beer tent, children's activities, fireworks, bingo, bag tournament and car show.
F 5PM-12AM; Sa 4PM-12AM; Su 4-10:30PM
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BEECHER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 1, 2020 - Jul 4, 2020
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent, bingo! Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone -- bring the entire family!
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Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent, bingo! Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone -- bring the entire family!
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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 4, 2020
Main Park
400 West Nebraska Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Celebrate the Fourth of July with activities for the entire family! Fireworks begin at approximately 9PM. Live Music, Kid's Games, Concession
5-9PM Fireworks 9:15PM
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Main Park
400 West Nebraska Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Celebrate the Fourth of July with activities for the entire family! Fireworks begin at approximately 9PM. Live Music, Kid's Games, Concession
5-9PM Fireworks 9:15PM
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FRANKFORT FALL FESTIVAL
Sep 5, 2020 - Sep 7, 2020
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
Visit Website ag d f h o p
TRUNK OR TREAT
Oct 24, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
10AM-12PM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
10AM-12PM
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LIGHTING OF THE GREEN
Dec 3, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
6:30PM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
6:30PM
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REINDEER ON THE GREEN
Dec 12, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Bring the kids to meet real live reindeer! Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies around a nice warm bonfire.
12-2PM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Bring the kids to meet real live reindeer! Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies around a nice warm bonfire.
12-2PM
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