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 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
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
AUTUMN IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Aug 22, 2019
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Discover how this national park developed, explore things to see and do, and learn about the animals and plants living in the park.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Discover how this national park developed, explore things to see and do, and learn about the animals and plants living in the park.
6:30PM
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POPUP SCIENCE: BUBBLE BASH!
Aug 26, 2019
Homewood Science Center
18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-206-3369
A day of fun, excitement, learning, and experimentation, Exploring the basics of chemistry, testing harmless yet mind-blowing chemical reactions! You Don't want to miss this!
10AM-1PM
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Homewood Science Center
18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-206-3369
A day of fun, excitement, learning, and experimentation, Exploring the basics of chemistry, testing harmless yet mind-blowing chemical reactions! You Don't want to miss this!
10AM-1PM
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WHAT'S BUGGING BELVA?
Sep 1, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 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
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12-4PM
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HELLO BELVA!: INCREDIBLE INSECTS
Sep 8, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Belva the Bug has arrived at Plum Creek Nature Center! Walk through the indoor exhibit where Belva resides. Then, explore the hidden world of insects with a naturalist outside the nature center. Bug nets, and bug boxes will reveal the hidden world of insect gems. Discover butterflies, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles and more! The exhibition was organized by the Purdue Agriculture Design Exhibit Center, Purdue University, and is brought to the Forest Preserve through funding provided by The Nature Foundation of Will County. This program takes place indoors and outdoors on uneven, natural terrain.
1-3PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Belva the Bug has arrived at Plum Creek Nature Center! Walk through the indoor exhibit where Belva resides. Then, explore the hidden world of insects with a naturalist outside the nature center. Bug nets, and bug boxes will reveal the hidden world of insect gems. Discover butterflies, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles and more! The exhibition was organized by the Purdue Agriculture Design Exhibit Center, Purdue University, and is brought to the Forest Preserve through funding provided by The Nature Foundation of Will County. This program takes place indoors and outdoors on uneven, natural terrain.
1-3PM
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TINY PICASSOS
Sep 19, 2019
Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-798-0121
Kids will learn about a famous artist's masterpiece and create their own artistic interpretation. We will explore different art techniques and mediums! Registration required.
6-7PM
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Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-798-0121
Kids will learn about a famous artist's masterpiece and create their own artistic interpretation. We will explore different art techniques and mediums! Registration required.
6-7PM
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6TH ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
Sep 26, 2019
Prairie State College
Conference Center, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-3500
The Mental Health Conference increases awareness of the complexities of mental illness and provides ways to reduce associated stigmas. Participants have the opportunity to learn from a keynote presenter and choose from a variety of breakout sessions.
7:30AM-3:30PM
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Prairie State College
Conference Center, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-3500
The Mental Health Conference increases awareness of the complexities of mental illness and provides ways to reduce associated stigmas. Participants have the opportunity to learn from a keynote presenter and choose from a variety of breakout sessions.
7:30AM-3:30PM
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WHAT'S BUGGING BELVA?
Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 31, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 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
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12-4PM
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THE ENDURANCE
Oct 3, 2019
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-444-1473
Author Rochelle Pennington will detail the incredible feats achieved with Sir Ernest Shackleton's epic 1914 voyage to the Antarctic.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-444-1473
Author Rochelle Pennington will detail the incredible feats achieved with Sir Ernest Shackleton's epic 1914 voyage to the Antarctic.
6:30PM
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AL CAPONE AND THE WORLD'S FAIR
Oct 10, 2019
Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-798-1201
Author William Hazelgrove provides a look at the effort to rid Chicago of Al Capone while planning the World's Fair during the worst year of the Great Depression.
6:30-7:30PM
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Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-798-1201
Author William Hazelgrove provides a look at the effort to rid Chicago of Al Capone while planning the World's Fair during the worst year of the Great Depression.
6:30-7:30PM
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WAIL OF THE BANSHEE: HALLOWEEN TALES OF CELTS AND DRUIDS
Oct 27, 2019
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Hear ghostly Irish legends that bring scary tales of the Emerald Isle.
2PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Hear ghostly Irish legends that bring scary tales of the Emerald Isle.
2PM
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WHAT'S BUGGING BELVA?
Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12-4PM
Visit Website d w
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
What's Bugging Belva? is an interactive traveling exhibit presented like a book. Belva the bug literally jumps off the pages of a book and into three gardens that include models on the insects being explored and information about their attributes. When Grandpa Belvedere takes her on a tour of the garden, Belva learns insects are beautiful, have cool features, and serve important functions.
Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM; Su 12-4PM
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MEET A BEEKEEPER
Nov 3, 2019
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art of beekeeping. Ask questions and chat with Rusnak and other beekeeping enthusiasts. Rusnak has more than 15 years of beekeeping experience to share. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of beekeeping. This program will take place indoors in an accessible facility.
12:30-2:30PM
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Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216
Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art of beekeeping. Ask questions and chat with Rusnak and other beekeeping enthusiasts. Rusnak has more than 15 years of beekeeping experience to share. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of beekeeping. This program will take place indoors in an accessible facility.
12:30-2:30PM
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WINTER CONTAINER DESIGN
Nov 6, 2019
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Landscape designer Laura Christensen will show how to create beautiful, long-lasting winter arrangements to decorate the home and landscape for the holiday and winter season.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Landscape designer Laura Christensen will show how to create beautiful, long-lasting winter arrangements to decorate the home and landscape for the holiday and winter season.
6:30PM
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NATIONAL BEARD AND MOUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nov 9, 2019
350 Brewery's Insanity Factory
7600 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL
512-779-5179
The 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships is an event to behold! Featuring 24 categories from Moustache to Full Beard to Ladies (craft), the event is open to anyone who wants to flaunt facial hair. In addition to their famous brews and delicious food, 350 Brewery's Insanity Factory will also be brewing a special Beard-Friendly beer especially for this event.
10AM-8PM
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350 Brewery's Insanity Factory
7600 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL
512-779-5179
The 2019 National Beard and Moustache Championships is an event to behold! Featuring 24 categories from Moustache to Full Beard to Ladies (craft), the event is open to anyone who wants to flaunt facial hair. In addition to their famous brews and delicious food, 350 Brewery's Insanity Factory will also be brewing a special Beard-Friendly beer especially for this event.
10AM-8PM
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WAR IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Nov 10, 2019
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-444-1473
Historian Jim Gibbons will present a program detailing the troops, their commanders, and the battles of significance in the South Pacific in World War II.
2PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-444-1473
Historian Jim Gibbons will present a program detailing the troops, their commanders, and the battles of significance in the South Pacific in World War II.
2PM
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STEM SUMMIT
Nov 14, 2019
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-3500
This FREE full-day summit will have a range of breakout sessions led by experts in their fields that will allow you to dig deeper into STEM/STEAM - collaborate with educators and industry partners, discover new activities to bring back to your classroom, and more! Take part in this great opportunity to learn from and with passionate educators, and earn 6 continuing education credits (CEUs).
8AM-4PM
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Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-3500
This FREE full-day summit will have a range of breakout sessions led by experts in their fields that will allow you to dig deeper into STEM/STEAM - collaborate with educators and industry partners, discover new activities to bring back to your classroom, and more! Take part in this great opportunity to learn from and with passionate educators, and earn 6 continuing education credits (CEUs).
8AM-4PM
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CHRISTMAS AT MARSHALL FIELD'S
Nov 24, 2019
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Leslie Goddard will trace the store’s beloved holiday traditions, including the Walnut Room Christmas tree, the holiday window displays, the toy department, and the Christmas catalog.
2PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Leslie Goddard will trace the store’s beloved holiday traditions, including the Walnut Room Christmas tree, the holiday window displays, the toy department, and the Christmas catalog.
2PM
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CHRISTMAS IN WILLIAMSBURG
Nov 26, 2019
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
This slide lecture will discuss Williamsburg’s role as the colonial capital of Virginia, and demonstrate how you can make your own Williamsburg style decorations.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
This slide lecture will discuss Williamsburg’s role as the colonial capital of Virginia, and demonstrate how you can make your own Williamsburg style decorations.
6:30PM
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WINE WISDOM
Jan 12, 2020
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Round out your wine knowledge from sommelier Kathy Wills, who will present an overview of pairing food with wine. (No alcohol will be served)
2PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Round out your wine knowledge from sommelier Kathy Wills, who will present an overview of pairing food with wine. (No alcohol will be served)
2PM
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LOST RESTAURANTS OF CHICAGO
Jan 19, 2020
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Author Greg Borzo dishes out stories about the Windy City’s most beloved bygone restaurants, from steakhouses to tiki bars and from diners to delis.
2PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Author Greg Borzo dishes out stories about the Windy City’s most beloved bygone restaurants, from steakhouses to tiki bars and from diners to delis.
2PM
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A CELEBRATION OF THE BEATLES' SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND
Jan 21, 2020
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Gary Wenstrup will discuss the album’s initial concept, the music, the landmark album cover and the overwhelming world-wide reaction to its release.
6:30PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Gary Wenstrup will discuss the album’s initial concept, the music, the landmark album cover and the overwhelming world-wide reaction to its release.
6:30PM
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MOLLIE'S WAR
Mar 22, 2020
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Author Cyndee Schaffer will talk about the women, including her mother, who served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in WWII in her book Mollie's War.
2PM
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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473
Author Cyndee Schaffer will talk about the women, including her mother, who served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in WWII in her book Mollie's War.
2PM
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