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
Parades
Below are the next 30 upcoming Outdoor events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.

d 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
Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 29, 2019
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

NATURE PLAY DAY
Dec 11, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Join us monthly for nature-themed programs geared toward 3-5 year olds. Hands-on activities may include a hike, story, games, music, art and more. Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities. We encourage experiencing all types of weather, rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. Indoor facilities are accessible. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain.
10-11:30AM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Join us monthly for nature-themed programs geared toward 3-5 year olds. Hands-on activities may include a hike, story, games, music, art and more. Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities. We encourage experiencing all types of weather, rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. Indoor facilities are accessible. Outdoor activities may take place on natural surfaces across uneven terrain.
10-11:30AM
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ALL ABOUT EVERGREENS
Dec 12, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Some trees keep their leaves all year round. We’ll walk amongst our evergreens to learn first-hand about their needles and cones. A “piney” craft project will finish our time together. Program # Day Date Time 593 Thursday December 12 9:30 am 594 Friday December 13 9:30 am 595 Saturday December 14 10:30 am 1 hour experience for 3-6 year old children together with their favorite adult. $6 per child, pre-registration is required.
9:30-10:30PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
Some trees keep their leaves all year round. We’ll walk amongst our evergreens to learn first-hand about their needles and cones. A “piney” craft project will finish our time together. Program # Day Date Time 593 Thursday December 12 9:30 am 594 Friday December 13 9:30 am 595 Saturday December 14 10:30 am 1 hour experience for 3-6 year old children together with their favorite adult. $6 per child, pre-registration is required.
9:30-10:30PM
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HOLIDAY HAYRIDE
Dec 13, 2019
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
$10 per person. Registration early is recommend, MIN/MAX 15/25 Join us for one of two time slots as we ride on our hay wagon around the streets of Palos Heights singing Christmas carols. Upon return to the nature center we will enjoy food, fun and traditional crafts.
6:30-8PM; 7:30-9:30PM
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Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
$10 per person. Registration early is recommend, MIN/MAX 15/25 Join us for one of two time slots as we ride on our hay wagon around the streets of Palos Heights singing Christmas carols. Upon return to the nature center we will enjoy food, fun and traditional crafts.
6:30-8PM; 7:30-9:30PM
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TEEN THEATER PRESENTS: THE CATERBURY TALES OR GEOFFREY CHAUCER'S FLYING CIRCUS
Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
This is Chaucer like you’ve never seen him! Although you likely studied this revolutionary literary masterpiece in high school, it was certainly not like this. Adding a good dose of Monty Python-style humor makes this challenging piece of literature a screwball comedy! Join us in meeting several of the pilgrims including the knight, the miller, the parson, the pardoner, and a few Thanksgiving pilgrims who stumbled into the wrong play. General admission tickets are $8.
F 8:30PM; Sa 7PM; Su 4:30PM
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Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
This is Chaucer like you’ve never seen him! Although you likely studied this revolutionary literary masterpiece in high school, it was certainly not like this. Adding a good dose of Monty Python-style humor makes this challenging piece of literature a screwball comedy! Join us in meeting several of the pilgrims including the knight, the miller, the parson, the pardoner, and a few Thanksgiving pilgrims who stumbled into the wrong play. General admission tickets are $8.
F 8:30PM; Sa 7PM; Su 4:30PM
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REINDEER ON THE GREEN
Dec 14, 2019
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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MIRACLE ON MARTIN
Dec 14, 2019
Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Join in more holiday festivities at Miracle on Martin. Enjoy making s’mores, holiday carolers, kids crafts, and Santa! Finish holiday shopping in downtown Homewood.
3-6PM
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Martin Avenue Square
18020 Martin Avenue, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
Join in more holiday festivities at Miracle on Martin. Enjoy making s’mores, holiday carolers, kids crafts, and Santa! Finish holiday shopping in downtown Homewood.
3-6PM
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MORNING BIRD HIKE
Dec 14, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Join this naturalist-led hike and search the fields, waters and woods of the preserve to find birds. Late fall is a great time to learn birds and birding since the leaves are off the trees and birds can be easier to see. No experience is necessary to participate in this hike. Bring along binoculars if you have them and dress to be outside the entire time. The hike will be 1-2 miles over natural, uneven terrain. Ages 16 or older. No registration required.
8-10AM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Join this naturalist-led hike and search the fields, waters and woods of the preserve to find birds. Late fall is a great time to learn birds and birding since the leaves are off the trees and birds can be easier to see. No experience is necessary to participate in this hike. Bring along binoculars if you have them and dress to be outside the entire time. The hike will be 1-2 miles over natural, uneven terrain. Ages 16 or older. No registration required.
8-10AM
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WINTER BONFIRE
Dec 14, 2019
Forest Preserves of Cook County, Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Giant bonfire, nature play, art making and s'mores.
4-8PM
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Forest Preserves of Cook County, Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Giant bonfire, nature play, art making and s'mores.
4-8PM
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SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN
Dec 14, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
The Polar Express will play. Hot cocoa and cookies with Santa
12-6PM; Sa 11AM Parade
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Posen Civic Center
14401 South Campbell Avenue, Posen, IL
708-388-8797
The Polar Express will play. Hot cocoa and cookies with Santa
12-6PM; Sa 11AM Parade
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HOLIDAY MAGIC
Dec 14, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest holiday lights festival featuring over one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and a laser light show! Many of our indoor exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals, including our newest, Great Bear Wilderness. Plus, there is a special dolphin show each evening at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the zoo restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions. Outside enjoy nightly ice carving and an amazing magic show. Then step inside the Holly Jolly Theater and enjoy performances by local choirs and many more holiday themed performances.
Sa-Su 4-9PM
Visit Website $ h o
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest holiday lights festival featuring over one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and a laser light show! Many of our indoor exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals, including our newest, Great Bear Wilderness. Plus, there is a special dolphin show each evening at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the zoo restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions. Outside enjoy nightly ice carving and an amazing magic show. Then step inside the Holly Jolly Theater and enjoy performances by local choirs and many more holiday themed performances.
Sa-Su 4-9PM
Visit Website $ h o

HOLIDAY MAGIC
Dec 21, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest holiday lights festival featuring over one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and a laser light show! Many of our indoor exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals, including our newest, Great Bear Wilderness. Plus, there is a special dolphin show each evening at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the zoo restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions. Outside enjoy nightly ice carving and an amazing magic show. Then step inside the Holly Jolly Theater and enjoy performances by local choirs and many more holiday themed performances.
Sa-Su 4-9PM
Visit Website $ h o
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest holiday lights festival featuring over one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and a laser light show! Many of our indoor exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals, including our newest, Great Bear Wilderness. Plus, there is a special dolphin show each evening at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the zoo restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions. Outside enjoy nightly ice carving and an amazing magic show. Then step inside the Holly Jolly Theater and enjoy performances by local choirs and many more holiday themed performances.
Sa-Su 4-9PM
Visit Website $ h o

HOLIDAY MAGIC
Dec 26, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest holiday lights festival featuring over one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and a laser light show! Many of our indoor exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals, including our newest, Great Bear Wilderness. Plus, there is a special dolphin show each evening at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the zoo restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions. Outside enjoy nightly ice carving and an amazing magic show. Then step inside the Holly Jolly Theater and enjoy performances by local choirs and many more holiday themed performances.
W-SU 4-9PM
Visit Website $ h o
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest holiday lights festival featuring over one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and a laser light show! Many of our indoor exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals, including our newest, Great Bear Wilderness. Plus, there is a special dolphin show each evening at 6:30 p.m. In addition, the zoo restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions. Outside enjoy nightly ice carving and an amazing magic show. Then step inside the Holly Jolly Theater and enjoy performances by local choirs and many more holiday themed performances.
W-SU 4-9PM
Visit Website $ h o

NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY PARTY
Dec 31, 2019
Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park - Burbank
7759 South Harlem Avenue, Burbank, IL
708-598-8580
Ring in 2020 at Chicago’s Greatest Family New Year’s Eve Bash – Tuesday, December 31st from 8 PM to Midnight! Enjoy great food and fun games plus ring in the New Year with a special balloon drop, toast and countdown celebration! Advanced reservations required. Visit www.hauntedtrailsjoliet.com for more info!
8PM-12AM
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Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park - Burbank
7759 South Harlem Avenue, Burbank, IL
708-598-8580
Ring in 2020 at Chicago’s Greatest Family New Year’s Eve Bash – Tuesday, December 31st from 8 PM to Midnight! Enjoy great food and fun games plus ring in the New Year with a special balloon drop, toast and countdown celebration! Advanced reservations required. Visit www.hauntedtrailsjoliet.com for more info!
8PM-12AM
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NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY PARTY
Dec 31, 2019
Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park - Joliet
1423 North Broadway (Rt. 53), Joliet, IL
815-722-7800
Ring in 2020 at Chicago’s Greatest Family New Year’s Eve Bash – Tuesday, December 31st from 8 PM to Midnight! Enjoy great food and fun games plus ring in the New Year with a special balloon drop, toast and countdown celebration! Advanced reservations required. Visit www.hauntedtrailsburbank.com for more info
8PM-12AM
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Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park - Joliet
1423 North Broadway (Rt. 53), Joliet, IL
815-722-7800
Ring in 2020 at Chicago’s Greatest Family New Year’s Eve Bash – Tuesday, December 31st from 8 PM to Midnight! Enjoy great food and fun games plus ring in the New Year with a special balloon drop, toast and countdown celebration! Advanced reservations required. Visit www.hauntedtrailsburbank.com for more info
8PM-12AM
Visit Website $ h o

WINTER WONDERLAND ICE RINK
Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 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 (see hours below).
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 (see hours below).
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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STORIES AT THE LAKE
Jan 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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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
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

WINTER ON THE GREEN
Jan 11, 2020 - Jan 25, 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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SNOW DAY FESTIVAL
Jan 18, 2020
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Cure your winter blues at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve’s annual winter festival. This year’s theme is inspired by the animated movie “Small Foot.” Follow the tracks to family-fun winter activities! Discover how to make our small feet into big feet with snowshoes. Watch an ice sculptor create a piece of winter art, and enjoy s’mores around an outdoor fire. Conquer the 40-foot sled hill using your own plastic sled or one of Plum Creek Nature Center’s sled tubes. Enjoy a monster snowball fight with or without snow. And then warm up in the nature center to explore exhibits and take part in arts and crafts. Keep an eye out for Bigfoot Willy! Free winter giveaways will be available for the first 200 visitors.
12-4PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Cure your winter blues at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve’s annual winter festival. This year’s theme is inspired by the animated movie “Small Foot.” Follow the tracks to family-fun winter activities! Discover how to make our small feet into big feet with snowshoes. Watch an ice sculptor create a piece of winter art, and enjoy s’mores around an outdoor fire. Conquer the 40-foot sled hill using your own plastic sled or one of Plum Creek Nature Center’s sled tubes. Enjoy a monster snowball fight with or without snow. And then warm up in the nature center to explore exhibits and take part in arts and crafts. Keep an eye out for Bigfoot Willy! Free winter giveaways will be available for the first 200 visitors.
12-4PM
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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
Visit Website o s
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


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