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 22 upcoming Sporting 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
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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RUDOLPH DASH
Dec 13, 2019
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Santa’s reindeer are busy getting ready for the big night. Join us as we have some fun getting in shape too! We will warm up with fun fitness activities then head to the indoor track for our dash! Kids will run the track and a special visitor will meet them at the finish line.
5:30-6:45PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Santa’s reindeer are busy getting ready for the big night. Join us as we have some fun getting in shape too! We will warm up with fun fitness activities then head to the indoor track for our dash! Kids will run the track and a special visitor will meet them at the finish line.
5:30-6:45PM
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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 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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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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HEALTHY LIVING EXPO
Jan 18, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-326-9170
This event offers vendor booths, free fitness workouts, health screenings, fitness tips, healthy eating ideas and more!
9AM-1PM
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-326-9170
This event offers vendor booths, free fitness workouts, health screenings, fitness tips, healthy eating ideas and more!
9AM-1PM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Jan 19, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
http://www.sportscardsandmoreshow.info/
9AM-2PM
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Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
http://www.sportscardsandmoreshow.info/
9AM-2PM
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WINTER BREAK JUMPFEST
Jan 20, 2020
The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
10847 West LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Jumpfest wristbands include unlimited jump time on all inflatables in the gym. Early Bird registrants by Jan. 6 receive a VIP wristband for an extra hour of jump time. All ages welcome. Children 11 & under must be with a guardian. No refunds. Concessions available. VIP wristband $10 by Jan 6. Registration is taken at the door for $12 a jumper. No refunds.
3-8PM
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The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
10847 West LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Jumpfest wristbands include unlimited jump time on all inflatables in the gym. Early Bird registrants by Jan. 6 receive a VIP wristband for an extra hour of jump time. All ages welcome. Children 11 & under must be with a guardian. No refunds. Concessions available. VIP wristband $10 by Jan 6. Registration is taken at the door for $12 a jumper. No refunds.
3-8PM
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GYMNASTICS MIDWEST OPEN
Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-1100
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Mar 22, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Apr 19, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
May 17, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
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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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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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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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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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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