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.
Due to COVID-19 recommendations, many events in the Chicago Southland are being postponed or cancelled. Please check the event website or call the number listed to get up-to-date information on specific events. For more information on the Restore Illinois plan, please click here. Although events may be postponed or cancelled, virtual events are still taking place.
For a current list of virtual events taking place throughout the Chicago Southland, please click here.
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Below are the next 8 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
m Music (Live)
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
Bear Down in Tailgate Town Bears vs. Rams Watch Party
Oct 26, 2020
Orland Park Crossing Shopping Center
14225 S 95th Ave, Orland Park, IL
708-923-6312
We're celebrating the kick off of football season with a drive-in watch party of the Bears vs Los Angeles Rams game on October 26th. Admissions fees varies.
6PM-10PM
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Orland Park Crossing Shopping Center
14225 S 95th Ave, Orland Park, IL
708-923-6312
We're celebrating the kick off of football season with a drive-in watch party of the Bears vs Los Angeles Rams game on October 26th. Admissions fees varies.
6PM-10PM
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TURKEY TROT 5K
Nov 1, 2020
Vogt Woods
6527 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
New for 2020! Registration will be by ticket purchase. Visit our website registration page and select the ticket for the appropriate age and gender group in which you will compete. Pre-registration closes Oct 29 at 3:00pm Registration reopens at 7:00am on race day. Packet pick-up is Oct 31 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the Recreation Center $16 without shirt/$22 with shirt (pre-reg)/$30 with or without shirt (race day)
8AM-10AM
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Vogt Woods
6527 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
New for 2020! Registration will be by ticket purchase. Visit our website registration page and select the ticket for the appropriate age and gender group in which you will compete. Pre-registration closes Oct 29 at 3:00pm Registration reopens at 7:00am on race day. Packet pick-up is Oct 31 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the Recreation Center $16 without shirt/$22 with shirt (pre-reg)/$30 with or without shirt (race day)
8AM-10AM
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TURKEY TROT
Nov 22, 2020
Franklin Loebe Center
14650 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Feel the burn before you sit down for the Thanksgiving feast! This 2.5 mile chip timed cross country race is run through the streets, paths, and woods of Orland Park. Awards to the top overall male & female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group and gender. Pre-registration is required and limited to 900, so register early. All participants receive a long sleeved dri-fit race shirt and are eligible for post-race raffle prizes.
6:30AM CHECK-IN, 7AM START TIME
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Franklin Loebe Center
14650 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Feel the burn before you sit down for the Thanksgiving feast! This 2.5 mile chip timed cross country race is run through the streets, paths, and woods of Orland Park. Awards to the top overall male & female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group and gender. Pre-registration is required and limited to 900, so register early. All participants receive a long sleeved dri-fit race shirt and are eligible for post-race raffle prizes.
6:30AM CHECK-IN, 7AM START TIME
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REINDEER RUN VIRTUAL
Nov 27, 2020
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Virtually, burn off your Thanksgiving meal while catching a sneak peak at the Holiday Magic lights during Reindeer Run, our 2-mile, nighttime fun run! With music, Animal Ambassadors, and drinks for participants who are 21+, this fun run is a great way to kick off your holiday season. Open to all participant levels. For registration and more details, go to CZS.org/ReindeerRun.
5:30 Registration; 7PM Start Time
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Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Virtually, burn off your Thanksgiving meal while catching a sneak peak at the Holiday Magic lights during Reindeer Run, our 2-mile, nighttime fun run! With music, Animal Ambassadors, and drinks for participants who are 21+, this fun run is a great way to kick off your holiday season. Open to all participant levels. For registration and more details, go to CZS.org/ReindeerRun.
5:30 Registration; 7PM Start Time
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BUTTERBALL BURNER
Nov 27, 2020
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
2920 West 183rd Street, Homewood, IL
708-799-1323
15th Annual Butterball Burner will burn off those Thanksgiving feasts with this 5K fun run. Pre-register to receive a t-shirt. Check in at the Club 8AM race day registration and check-in. $14 - $16
9AM
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H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
2920 West 183rd Street, Homewood, IL
708-799-1323
15th Annual Butterball Burner will burn off those Thanksgiving feasts with this 5K fun run. Pre-register to receive a t-shirt. Check in at the Club 8AM race day registration and check-in. $14 - $16
9AM
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MORNING BIRD HIKE
Dec 12, 2020
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. You must register.
8-9:30AM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Join 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. You must register.
8-9:30AM
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TINLEY PARK GOLF EXPO
Feb 12, 2021 - Feb 14, 2021
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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OAK FOREST FLEADH
Mar 6, 2021
Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
Save the date! Things might be a little different for our annual event, but we are working on plans to continue FITNESS, FAMILY & FUN!
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
Save the date! Things might be a little different for our annual event, but we are working on plans to continue FITNESS, FAMILY & FUN!
5K 8:30AM; Open Bike ride 10AM; Parade 11AM; Pub & Restaurant open house 5PM-3AM
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