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	Thousands of Things To Do in the Chicago Southland...from art galleries to outdoor recreation, we have your number! Start your planning today!
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	With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets, car shows and more!

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	Finding the perfect place to eat can be a very daunting task while travelling. Luckily, the Chicago Southland has many unique restaurants that will leave you satisfied.
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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 30 upcoming Sporting events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.

Wheelchair Accessible

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

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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TINLEY PARK GOLF EXPO Feb 7, 2020 - Feb 9, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-990-3779
There will be plenty of great deals on equipment, apparel, accessories, golf courses and resorts, and more. Attendees can demo the newest equipment from major manufacturers in the Demo Area. In the dedicated Lessons Area, attendees can receive free one-on-one golf instruction from PGA professionals. A Closest to the Pin golf simulator contest, as well as Longest Drive and Long Putt contests, will offer attendees opportunities to win wonderful prizes with proceeds benefiting the First Tee.
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MOTHER & SON VALENTINE BOWL Feb 8, 2020
Thunder Bowl
18700 South Old LaGrange Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Moms and sons can spend some quality time bowling under the neon lights. No refunds for this event.
12-2PM
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JUNIOR MIDWEST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb 8, 2020 - Feb 9, 2020
Lincoln-Way North High School
19900 South Harlem Avenue, Frankfort, IL
815-320-3500
Top teams of the Midwest come together and compete in the Junior Midwest Conference Championships in Frankfort! Winning teams will solidify their bid in the upcoming 2020 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships! Sponsors and volunteers are needed.
8PM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW Feb 16, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
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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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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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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW Mar 8, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW Mar 22, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW Apr 19, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
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EVERLASTING DANCE May 16, 2020
Dining on the Green
349 Main Street, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Participants will dance until the last person is standing for a chance to win $150.00. This event will raise funds to help send Park Forest's own Teen Zone on the College Road Trip. Sign up today to be apart of something great!!! $10
10AM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW May 17, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
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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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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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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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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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SHORT RUN ON A LONG DAY 5K RUN/WALK Jun 17, 2020
Main Park
200 Nebraska Street, Frankfort, IL
815-469-9400
15th Annual 5K run/walk. Register at frankfortparks.org
7PM start
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FATHER SON SPORTS & LUNCH Jun 20, 2020
Park Forest Rec Center
215 Wilson Street, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
What’s a better way to stay fit and healthy than spending time as Father and Son doing what men and boys do best, playing sports? Come out and have a day of fun playing sports like flag football, basketball, pool, air hockey and even arcade games. Afterwards have lunch together. $15
3-6PM
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CRUISIN' FRANKFORT Jul 2, 2020 - Jul 30, 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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MAIN STREET JOG Jul 11, 2020
Main Street & Orchard Drive
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
This is not a competitive run. This event allows all people of all ages, sizes and backgrounds to come out and enjoy a healthy jog with likeminded individuals and/or people looking to start a healthier routine. RSVP with Recreation & Parks @ 708.748.2005
8-10AM
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WORLD WIFFLE BALL CHAMPIONSHIP Jul 18, 2020 - Jul 19, 2020
Memorial Park
145th & Spaulding, Midlothian, IL
The World Wiffle® Ball Championship features five-person teams playing with perforated plastic Wiffle® Balls, on miniature ball fields with six-foot home run fences. $149 a team
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120TH WOMEN'S WESTERN AMATEUR Jul 20, 2020 - Jul 25, 2020
Prestwick Country Club
601 Prestwick Drive, Frankfort, IL
224-260-3783
The Women's Western Amateur Championship, held without interruption, since inception in 1901, is among the oldest annual championships in women's amateur golf. It attracts many of the top amateur and collegiate golfers in the world.
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BEAT THE CLOCK WALK Jul 24, 2020
Village Hall
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Walkers will have a set amount of time to finish this walk. The goal is to get each walker to push pass their limits. RSVP with Recreation & Parks at 708.748.2005
6-9PM
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CRUISIN' FRANKFORT Aug 6, 2020 - Aug 27, 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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38TH ANNUAL FISHING DERBY Aug 8, 2020
Ashbourn Lake
9101 South Meadowview Drive, Orland Hills, IL
708-349-7211
Fishing Derby at Ashbourne Lake. Prizes for largest species caught. Call for age group and times for fishing. Must have or purchase a Village fishing permit. $5 nonresidents
6:30-9:30AM
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DANCE OFF THE POUNDS Aug 8, 2020
Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Show up, learn the routines and dance the pounds away. Let’s Level Up!!!! Can you do 3 sets of routine dancing and have fun? Learn 3 different dances every hour. Stay for 1 or do all 3 $10
2:30-4:30PM
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BMW CHAMPIONSHIP Aug 18, 2020 - Aug 23, 2020
Olympia Fields Country Club
2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL
The top 70 players in the world compete in the penultimate event of the PGA Tour's FedExCup Playoffs hosted by Olympia Fields Country Club.
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WALK THE PLANK Aug 22, 2020
Old Plank Trail
Orchard Drive & North Street, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Take a walk on Old Plank Trail from Park Forest to Frankfort and enjoy a nice seated lunch and a stroll around Historic Frankfort before being motor coach back to Park Forest. $65
8AM-7PM
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GLOW WALK Sep 5, 2020
Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Let's Glow, Let's Walk, Let's Party in Fluorescent light while burning calories and having fun. $15
7-10PM
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LINCOLN-WAY HALF MARATHON & 10K Sep 12, 2020
Downtown Historic Frankfort
20 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL
815-462-2976
Our third annual run on the beautiful Old Plank Trail and winding into the Forest Preserve District of Will County. This is a timed-race consisting of a 10K & half marathon. A family fun event for the beginner or serious runner, with proceeds benefiting academic enhancements at all three Lincoln-Way High Schools.
6:45AM-12PM; race starts at 7AM
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