Events
The Chicago Southland has the hottest music acts, a wide variety of incredible cultural festivals, breathtaking seasonal events, wonderful organic farmers markets, amazing art shows and hundreds of theater performances throughout the region. None of that tickle your fancy? Browse our complete list and we promise you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for! Looking to include your event within our calendar of events? Submit your event using our online form.
Below are the next 32 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland.
palos heights farmers market (w)
Oct 7, 2026
Municipal Parking Lot
12217 South Harlem Avenue
Palos Heights, IL
ag d o 
homewood's farmer market (sa)
Oct 10, 2026
Martin Square
2020 Chestnut Road
Homewood, IL
ag d o
civil war days
Oct 10, 2026
Stellwagen Farm
17701 108th Avenue
Orland Park, IL
ag am c o
fall fest/chili cook off - presented by village of homewood ...
Oct 10, 2026
Downtown Homewood
2020 Chestnut Road
Homewood, IL
ag c d m o
frankfort country market (su)
Oct 11, 2026
Downtown Historic Frankfort
432 West Nebraska Street
Frankfort, IL
ag d o
palos heights farmers market (w)
Oct 14, 2026
Municipal Parking Lot
12217 South Harlem Avenue
Palos Heights, IL
ag d o
chicago ridge farmers market (every other saturday)
Oct 17, 2026
Chicago Ridge Mall
444 South Ridgeland Avene
Chicago Ridge, IL
ag d o
moonlight masquerade
Oct 17, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
$ ag h o s
frankfort country market (su)
Oct 18, 2026
Downtown Historic Frankfort
432 West Nebraska Street
Frankfort, IL
ag d o
trunk or treat market
Oct 24, 2026
Peace Lutheran Church
540 Oak Park Avenue
Beecher, IL
ag c o
frankfort country market (su)
Oct 25, 2026
Downtown Historic Frankfort
432 West Nebraska Street
Frankfort, IL
ag d o
the great sand ridge (tiny) pumpkin hunt
Oct 31, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
ag d h o
the great sand ridge (tiny) pumpkin hunt
Nov 1, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
ag d h o
gratitude gathering
Nov 7, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
ag c h o
meet a beekeeper
Nov 7, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
ag d w
calumet heritage day
Nov 7, 2026
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
ag c d f o
dia de los muertos
Nov 7, 2026
Uptown Blue Island
High Street & Western Avenue
Blue Island, IL
ag c d m o
snaps and cider
Nov 7, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
ag o
tree trim
Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
ag c d h o
pumpkin smash
Nov 14, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
ag o
holiday magic: sip & stroll
Nov 20, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
ag d h o
sips with spot: nature trivia
Nov 20, 2026
Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
ag s
holiday magic
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ ag c d h o
holiday magic
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ ag c d h o
holiday magic
Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ ag c d h o
crete country christmas
Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 8, 2026
Downtown Crete
Cass Street & Main Street
Crete, IL
ag d h m o p
santa breakfast
Dec 5, 2026
Lansing Christian School
3660 Randolph Street
Lansing, IL
$ ag h
holiday magic
Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ ag c d h o
breakfast with santa
Dec 12, 2026
Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street
Palos Park, IL
ag h
holiday magic
Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ ag c d h o
holiday magic
Dec 26, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ ag c d h o
holiday magic
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 3, 2027
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ ag c d h o
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