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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.

boo! at the zoo Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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hayride of horror Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Dellwood Park

199 East Woods Drive

Lockport, IL

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american discovery trail relay through lansing Oct 14, 2026

Fox Pointe

18138 Henry Street

Lansing, IL

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hayride of horror Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Dellwood Park

199 East Woods Drive

Lockport, IL

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pop-up christmas market Oct 17, 2026

Washington Township Community Building

673 Penfield Street

Beecher, IL

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moonlight masquerade Oct 17, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

$ ag h o s

orland square boo bash Oct 22, 2026

Orland Square Mall Upper Level Von Maur Wing

288 Orland Square

Orland Park, IL

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castle after dark Oct 22, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

$ h s

macabre pullman tour Oct 22, 2026

Pullman Exhibit Hall

11141 South Cottage Grove

Chicago, IL

$ c h

boo bash Oct 23, 2026

Wintrust Sports Complex

5499 West 65th Street

Bedford Park, IL

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ghost stores on the green Oct 23, 2026

Breidert Green

432 W NEBRASKA ST

Frankfort, IL

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halloween party & trick or treating on the green Oct 23, 2026

Palos Park Recreation Center

8901 West 123rd Street

Palos Park, IL

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halloween happenings Oct 23, 2026

Firemen's Park

5218 West Court Street

Monee, IL

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halloween on the green Oct 23, 2026

Palos Park Recreation Center

8901 West 123rd Street

Palos Park, IL

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hayride of horror Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026

Dellwood Park

199 East Woods Drive

Lockport, IL

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sugar skull! a dia de muertos musical adventure Oct 24, 2026

The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University

1 University Parkway

University Park, IL

$ c h m

the haunted speakeasy Oct 25, 2026

Wild Blossom Meadery And Winery

9030 South Hermitage Avenue

Chicago, IL

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curse of the bayou Oct 29, 2026

Dellwood Park

199 East Woods Drive

Lockport, IL

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fright night film fest Oct 30, 2026

The Center For Performing Arts At Governors State University

1 University Pkwy

University Park, IL

$ c h

hayride of horror Oct 30, 2026

Dellwood Park

199 East Woods Drive

Lockport, IL

h o

macabre pullman tour Oct 30, 2026

Pullman Exhibit Hall

11141 South Cottage Grove

Chicago, IL

$ c h

the great sand ridge (tiny) pumpkin hunt Oct 31, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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monster fun halloween at enchanted castle Oct 31, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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monster fun halloween at haunted trails joliet Oct 31, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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trunk or treat Oct 31, 2026

Downtown Historic Frankfort

Kansas & Oak Streets

Frankfort, IL

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monster fun halloween at haunted trails burbank Oct 31, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

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trunk of treats/fright fest Oct 31, 2026

90 Town Center Drive

University Park, IL

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the great sand ridge (tiny) pumpkin hunt Nov 1, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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military tribute Nov 4, 2026

South Holland Community Center

501 East 170th Street

South Holland, IL

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wine & wagyu bar fogo event Nov 5, 2026

Fogo De Chão Orland Park

15407 LaGrange Road

Orland Park, IL

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macabre pullman tour Nov 5, 2026

Pullman Exhibit Hall

11141 South Cottage Grove

Chicago, IL

$ c h

santa arrival party & tree lighting Nov 6, 2026

Orland Square Mall Entrance Near Cheesecake Factory

288 Orland Square

Orland Park, IL

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