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
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Below are the next 30 upcoming Outdoor 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
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Jan 4, 2020 - Jan 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
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4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
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WINTER ON THE GREEN
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 8, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas Street & Ash Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Beat the winter blues and come play outdoors! Experience an ice fest, play carnival games/winter sports, warm up with chili and chocolate fondue!
Sa 12-2PM
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Breidert Green
Kansas Street & Ash Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Beat the winter blues and come play outdoors! Experience an ice fest, play carnival games/winter sports, warm up with chili and chocolate fondue!
Sa 12-2PM
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WINTER WONDERLAND ICE RINK
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 23, 2020
Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Skaters with their own skates may use ice rink daily beginning at sunrise. Rink closes when warming house closes.
Warming house/Skate Rental Hours (subject to change) M-Th 4-8PM; F 4-8PM; Sa 12-8PM; Su 12-7PM
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Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Skaters with their own skates may use ice rink daily beginning at sunrise. Rink closes when warming house closes.
Warming house/Skate Rental Hours (subject to change) M-Th 4-8PM; F 4-8PM; Sa 12-8PM; Su 12-7PM
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
STORIES AT THE LAKE
Feb 6, 2020
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Free event for kids! Lake Katherine volunteer educator Nicole Snyder will host story time, reading aloud from a nature-themed children's book. Plus fun activities. No need to book in advance - just turn up!
4PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Free event for kids! Lake Katherine volunteer educator Nicole Snyder will host story time, reading aloud from a nature-themed children's book. Plus fun activities. No need to book in advance - just turn up!
4PM
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THE ARTS COMMISSION PRESENTS: SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND
Feb 17, 2020
Cultural Center
14760 Park Lane, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
2-3:30PM
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Cultural Center
14760 Park Lane, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
2-3:30PM
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
STORIES AT THE LAKE
Mar 5, 2020
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Free event for kids! Lake Katherine volunteer educator Nicole Snyder will host story time, reading aloud from a nature-themed children's book. Plus fun activities. No need to book in advance - just turn up!
4PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Free event for kids! Lake Katherine volunteer educator Nicole Snyder will host story time, reading aloud from a nature-themed children's book. Plus fun activities. No need to book in advance - just turn up!
4PM
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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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DOWNTOWN TINLEY IRISH PARADE
Mar 8, 2020
Downtown Tinley Park
Along Oak Park Avenue, 183rd to 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual Downtown Tinley Irish Parade will step off at 1PM. The Parade proceeds along Oak Park Avenue. The family-friendly event features floats, community groups, local schools and businesses.
1PM
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Downtown Tinley Park
Along Oak Park Avenue, 183rd to 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
The annual Downtown Tinley Irish Parade will step off at 1PM. The Parade proceeds along Oak Park Avenue. The family-friendly event features floats, community groups, local schools and businesses.
1PM
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W, SA-SU)
Apr 1, 2020 - Apr 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
STORIES AT THE LAKE
Apr 2, 2020
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Free event for kids! Lake Katherine volunteer educator Nicole Snyder will host story time, reading aloud from a nature-themed children's book. Plus fun activities. No need to book in advance - just turn up!
4PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Free event for kids! Lake Katherine volunteer educator Nicole Snyder will host story time, reading aloud from a nature-themed children's book. Plus fun activities. No need to book in advance - just turn up!
4PM
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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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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Apr 19, 2020
Village of Thornton
701 Highland Avenue, Thornton, IL
708-877-4456
Earth day celebration - Free fun family event. Activities, raffles & giveaways.
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Village of Thornton
701 Highland Avenue, Thornton, IL
708-877-4456
Earth day celebration - Free fun family event. Activities, raffles & giveaways.
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COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Apr 26, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
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Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
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COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
May 3, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 10AM-2PM
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Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 10AM-2PM
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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
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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
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CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER Opening day
May 23, 2020
15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive
Orland Park, IL
708-349-5000
Come enjoy the lazy river, body flume slide, tube slides, platform jump, zero depth pool with kiddie play structures, and lap lanes. Daily fees apply.
12-8PM
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15600 West Avenue at Fun Drive
Orland Park, IL
708-349-5000
Come enjoy the lazy river, body flume slide, tube slides, platform jump, zero depth pool with kiddie play structures, and lap lanes. Daily fees apply.
12-8PM
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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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SPRINT INTO SHAPE
May 30, 2020
Central Park
410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
How fast can you sprint? One person to win an inclusive, seasonal residential healthy pass to the Park Forest Aqua Center and a $150 cash prize. $15
10AM-2PM
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Central Park
410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
How fast can you sprint? One person to win an inclusive, seasonal residential healthy pass to the Park Forest Aqua Center and a $150 cash prize. $15
10AM-2PM
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CRUISIN' FRANKFORT
Jun 4, 2020 - Jun 25, 2020
Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Different collector cars featured each week. Please visit www.frankfortcarclub.com for the 2019 Cruisin' Frankfort Schedule.
Th 5-8PM
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Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Different collector cars featured each week. Please visit www.frankfortcarclub.com for the 2019 Cruisin' Frankfort Schedule.
Th 5-8PM
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FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN
Jun 5, 2020 - Jun 26, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Be prepared to be entertained and amazed each week!
F 10-11AM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Be prepared to be entertained and amazed each week!
F 10-11AM
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TOUCH A TRUCK
Jun 6, 2020
Kelly Park
16653 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
Mayor Kyle R. Hastings and Senator Michael E. Hastings are hosting a Touch-A-Truck Event at Kelly Park. Event includes different types of trucks and buses to view.
10AM-1PM
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Kelly Park
16653 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
Mayor Kyle R. Hastings and Senator Michael E. Hastings are hosting a Touch-A-Truck Event at Kelly Park. Event includes different types of trucks and buses to view.
10AM-1PM
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LITTLE DIAMONDS: SMALLER WORKS OF GREAT COMPOSERS
Jun 6, 2020
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
880 East 154th Street, South Holland, IL
708-210-2913
The Haydn Little Organ Mass, with its benedictus movement for soprano and solo organ, and the Requiem for the Living composed by Dan Forrest, both sung by a 100 member choir.
7:30PM
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St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
880 East 154th Street, South Holland, IL
708-210-2913
The Haydn Little Organ Mass, with its benedictus movement for soprano and solo organ, and the Requiem for the Living composed by Dan Forrest, both sung by a 100 member choir.
7:30PM
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HULA HOOP FITNESS
Jun 6, 2020
Village Hall of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
500 calorie burn. come out and burn tummy fats, tone abdominal muscles, trim waistline, increase flexibility and improve digestion all while having fun Hula Hooping. $10
11AM-2PM
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Village Hall of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
500 calorie burn. come out and burn tummy fats, tone abdominal muscles, trim waistline, increase flexibility and improve digestion all while having fun Hula Hooping. $10
11AM-2PM
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BLUE ISLAND DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Jun 6, 2020
SEPA Station #3 Waterfall and Park
Corner of Fulton and Chatham Streets, Blue Island, IL
219-895-0437
The 4th annual Blue Island Dragon Boat Festival will take place at the MWRD SEPA Waterfall & Park along the Cal-Sag, June 1, 2019, and includes practices, dragon boat races, music, vendor village featuring the Southland’s best food, craft beer, awards ceremony, and after party. The festival is now open for team and individual registration. Dragon Boating is an incredible way to build team unity, show community pride, and compete against your friends, neighbors, and fellow organizations and companies for the ultimate bragging rights: Dragon Boat Festival Champions. Registration at 7am, races begin at 8am. Register online, $50 for individuals, $1,000 for entire boat (21 people), $800 earlybird rate per team (Deal ends January 31st)
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SEPA Station #3 Waterfall and Park
Corner of Fulton and Chatham Streets, Blue Island, IL
219-895-0437
The 4th annual Blue Island Dragon Boat Festival will take place at the MWRD SEPA Waterfall & Park along the Cal-Sag, June 1, 2019, and includes practices, dragon boat races, music, vendor village featuring the Southland’s best food, craft beer, awards ceremony, and after party. The festival is now open for team and individual registration. Dragon Boating is an incredible way to build team unity, show community pride, and compete against your friends, neighbors, and fellow organizations and companies for the ultimate bragging rights: Dragon Boat Festival Champions. Registration at 7am, races begin at 8am. Register online, $50 for individuals, $1,000 for entire boat (21 people), $800 earlybird rate per team (Deal ends January 31st)
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COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Jun 7, 2020 - Jun 28, 2020
Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
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Village Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
The market features locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, baked goods, infused oils, freshly prepared foods and so much more. Enjoy live music on our local flavor stage and other special events throughout the season.
Su 9AM-2PM
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MOVIES ON THE GREEN
Jun 9, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
The Frankfort Park District will feature classic and current movie favorites outdoors for the entire family.
8:30PM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
The Frankfort Park District will feature classic and current movie favorites outdoors for the entire family.
8:30PM
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VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS GARAGE SALES
Jun 12, 2020 - Jun 13, 2020
Entire Village of Orland Hills
16553 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
A Village Garage Sale will be offered by the residents of the Village of Orland Hills. The garage sale will encompass the entire village.
F 9AM-6PM; Sa 9AM-6PM
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Entire Village of Orland Hills
16553 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
A Village Garage Sale will be offered by the residents of the Village of Orland Hills. The garage sale will encompass the entire village.
F 9AM-6PM; Sa 9AM-6PM
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FISHING DERBY
Jun 13, 2020
Prairie Park
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Frankfort's annual fishing derby for youngsters ages 3 to 12. Registration is required for this event. Rain or Shine.
8-11AM
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Prairie Park
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Frankfort's annual fishing derby for youngsters ages 3 to 12. Registration is required for this event. Rain or Shine.
8-11AM
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