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.
Effective Monday, August 30, the state of Illinois is requiring that everyone age two or older be masked in indoor public spaces, regardless of whether they’re vaccinated until further notice.
Starting Monday, January 3, Cook County and the city of Chicago will require restaurant and fitness center patrons age 5 and older to show proof of vaccination. Customers 16 and older must show photo identification with a name matching proof of vaccination.
Proof of vaccination is not required to pick up restaurant orders or sit outside.
Cultural Events
Fairs / Carnivals
Parades
Below are the next 6 upcoming Workshop 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
HISTORY AT HOME: TEA (ZOOM WEBINAR)
Jan 20, 2022
Virtual
Beecher, IL
815-727-8700
Encounter history from the comfort of your own home. January is National Hot Tea Month, and to celebrate we are talking about the history of tea. In this program we will discuss tea’s history, from its origins in China to its rise in popularity in Europe and even igniting a rebellion in America. Pour yourself your favorite cup and curl up in front of your computer to learn about the fascinating history of tea. Registration is required. The meeting ID and password for the Zoom session will be sent via email after registration.
TIME: 6PM-6:45PM
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Virtual
Beecher, IL
815-727-8700
Encounter history from the comfort of your own home. January is National Hot Tea Month, and to celebrate we are talking about the history of tea. In this program we will discuss tea’s history, from its origins in China to its rise in popularity in Europe and even igniting a rebellion in America. Pour yourself your favorite cup and curl up in front of your computer to learn about the fascinating history of tea. Registration is required. The meeting ID and password for the Zoom session will be sent via email after registration.
TIME: 6PM-6:45PM
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BIRDING IN THE PRESERVES (ZOOM WEBINAR)
Feb 3, 2022
Virtual Event
Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
During this virtual hike, we’ll highlight a select preserve and what trail to take to find birds. Get tips and tricks on where to look and how to identify common birds found in our preserves; you may be surprised to learn how many different species there are! Armed with this new information, you can visit the preserve on your own to find birds. As a bonus, find out how you can contribute to citizen science just by walking a preserve and recording what you find. Finding and recording birds can add significance to any day outdoors and help you become more aware of other wildlife. Registration required by Thursday, February 3.
TIME: 7PM-8PM
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Virtual Event
Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
During this virtual hike, we’ll highlight a select preserve and what trail to take to find birds. Get tips and tricks on where to look and how to identify common birds found in our preserves; you may be surprised to learn how many different species there are! Armed with this new information, you can visit the preserve on your own to find birds. As a bonus, find out how you can contribute to citizen science just by walking a preserve and recording what you find. Finding and recording birds can add significance to any day outdoors and help you become more aware of other wildlife. Registration required by Thursday, February 3.
TIME: 7PM-8PM
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WILL COUNTY WORKS: ON THE RIVER (ZOOM WEBINAR)
Feb 24, 2022
Virtual Event
Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Log on to this Zoom presentation for a fascinating look at the barge industry & maritime operations along Illinois waterways. Mike Blaske, GM at Illinois Marine Towing, will provide information about the history of the barge industry & his own involvement in it & what it looks like to work & do business on the river in Will County & beyond. Blaske is a great speaker & this is a unique opportunity to learn a lot about a little-known industry that has a big presence in the region. Registration required by Thursday, February 24. The meeting ID & password for the Zoom session will be sent via email after registration.
TIME: 6:30PM-7:30PM
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Virtual Event
Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Log on to this Zoom presentation for a fascinating look at the barge industry & maritime operations along Illinois waterways. Mike Blaske, GM at Illinois Marine Towing, will provide information about the history of the barge industry & his own involvement in it & what it looks like to work & do business on the river in Will County & beyond. Blaske is a great speaker & this is a unique opportunity to learn a lot about a little-known industry that has a big presence in the region. Registration required by Thursday, February 24. The meeting ID & password for the Zoom session will be sent via email after registration.
TIME: 6:30PM-7:30PM
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MAPLE SYRUP MAGIC
Mar 5, 2022
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
From the sweet sap of the sugar maples comes one of the earliest known delicacies, maple syrup. Learn how American Indians and settlers perfected syrup making. See first-hand how maple syrup is made, find maple trees on site and taste real maple syrup. 10AM-2PM.
TIME: 10AM-2PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
From the sweet sap of the sugar maples comes one of the earliest known delicacies, maple syrup. Learn how American Indians and settlers perfected syrup making. See first-hand how maple syrup is made, find maple trees on site and taste real maple syrup. 10AM-2PM.
TIME: 10AM-2PM
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FETCHING MARKET AT HISTORIC FORD HANGAR
Sep 16, 2022 - Sep 17, 2022
Lansing Municipal Airport
3250 Bob Malkas Drive, Historic Ford Hangar, Lansing, IL
708-351-9124
Fetching Market is a Vintage Pop-Up Market offering Quality Vintage & Handcrafted One-of-a-Kind wares created by artisans from across the Midwest. We offer small-batch gourmet specialty food items, beautiful handcrafted jewelry; soaps; lotions; potions; candles; and more. Live music, local fare & brews, and Creative Workshops are also offered. F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-5PM.
TIME: Various
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Lansing Municipal Airport
3250 Bob Malkas Drive, Historic Ford Hangar, Lansing, IL
708-351-9124
Fetching Market is a Vintage Pop-Up Market offering Quality Vintage & Handcrafted One-of-a-Kind wares created by artisans from across the Midwest. We offer small-batch gourmet specialty food items, beautiful handcrafted jewelry; soaps; lotions; potions; candles; and more. Live music, local fare & brews, and Creative Workshops are also offered. F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-5PM.
TIME: Various
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DIVE IN!
Sep 24, 2022
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Dive In! is an annual Illinois EPA sponsored event that travels throughout Illinois each fall to teach families the importance of protecting & conserving our precious natural resources. This free event is a fun way to learn about natural resources & water conservation. Scientists combine education with entertainment & present the families with active learning discussions & games to teach about watersheds, geology, animal habitats, water quality, trees & more as visitors rotate through different presentations.
TIME: 11AM-3PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Dive In! is an annual Illinois EPA sponsored event that travels throughout Illinois each fall to teach families the importance of protecting & conserving our precious natural resources. This free event is a fun way to learn about natural resources & water conservation. Scientists combine education with entertainment & present the families with active learning discussions & games to teach about watersheds, geology, animal habitats, water quality, trees & more as visitors rotate through different presentations.
TIME: 11AM-3PM
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