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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.

SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

Orland Square

288 Orland Square Drive

Orland Park, IL

MCCORD'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPE (M-SA) Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

Mccord Gallery & Cultural Center

9602 West Creek Road

Palos Park, IL

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE (TU-SA) Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION

367 Artists Walk

Park Forest, IL

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STEP BACK INTO A 1950S CHRISTMAS & HANUKKAH (W,SA) Nov 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

1950s Park Forest House Museum/St. Mary's Catholic Church

227 Monee Road

Park Forest, IL

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025

Matteson Community Center

20642 Matteson Avenue

Matteson, IL

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD (M-TH,SA) Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026

Lansing Public Library, Lower Level

2750 Indiana Avenue

Lansing, IL

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HOLIDAY MAGIC Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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BEYOND THE NUTCRACKER Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center

19900 South Harlem Avenue

Frankfort, IL

$ c h

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE: A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Broadway Playhouse

175 East Chestnut Street

Chicago, IL

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CHRISTKINDL WEEKEND Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Downtown Historic Frankfort

432 West Nebraska Street

Frankfort, IL

12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY BEERS AND CHEERS Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery

1035 Sterling Avenue

Flossmoor, IL

SKATE WITH SANTA Dec 14, 2025

H-F Ice Arena

777 Kedzie Avenue

Flossmoor, IL

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CHRISTMAS AT THE BREWERY Dec 14, 2025

Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery

1035 Sterling Avenue

Flossmoor, IL

FROZEN PARTY Dec 14, 2025

20805 South LaGrange Road

Frankfort, IL

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CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Dec 16, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Broadway Playhouse

175 East Chestnut Street

Chicago, IL

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HOLIDAY MAGIC Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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LIGHT UP THE TRAIL WALK Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center

20000 Western Ave

Olympia Fields, IL

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RORY MAKEM – HOLIDAY SHOW Dec 19, 2025

CHICAGO GAELIC PARK

6119 West 147th Street

Oak Forest, IL

$ c h

MUSIC FROM A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE! Dec 20, 2025

First Lutheran Church

2519 Grove Street

Blue Island, IL

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ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: IPO HOLIDAY FESTIVAL - A CE ... Dec 20, 2025

Ozinga Chapel @ Trinity Christian College

6601 West College Drive

Palos Heights, IL

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Dec 20, 2025

James M. Nederlander Theatre

24 West Randolph Street

Chicago, IL

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WINTER BREAK UNLIMITED INDOOR ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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WINTER BREAK UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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CHRISTMAS TREE CRAFT Dec 23, 2025

Richton Park Public Library

22310 Latonia Lane

Richton Park, IL

WINDY CITY DUELING PIANOS HOLIDAY SHOW Dec 26, 2025

The Lyric Theater

12952 Western Avenue

Blue Island, IL

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HOLIDAY MAGIC Dec 26, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY PARTY AT ENCHANTED CASTLE Dec 31, 2025

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY Dec 31, 2025

Peotone High School

605 West North Street

Peotone, IL

NEW YEAR'S COUNTDOWN Dec 31, 2025

Founders Community Center

140 Oak Street

Frankfort, IL

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NEW YEAR'S EVE FUN PACK AT HAUNTED TRAILS JOLIET Dec 31, 2025

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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NEW YEAR'S EVE FUN PACK AT HAUNTED TRAILS BURBANK Dec 31, 2025

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

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NOON YEAR'S EVE Dec 31, 2025

Social 45 Craft Kitchen by: Jimmy O's

20805 LaGrange Road

Frankfort, IL

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