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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 you event using our online form or pdf form.

Below are the next 32 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland.

SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W,SA-SU) Nov 2, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025

Swap O Rama Flea Market

4350 West 129th Street

Alsip, IL

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ENDANGERED SPECIES QUEST Mar 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 S. Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL Mar 27, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025

Chicago White Sox

Guaranteed Rate Field

Chicago, IL

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BRIDGES OF WILL COUNTY Apr 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve

Dutton Road, north of Goodenow Road

Beecher, IL

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BRIDGES OF WILL COUNTY Apr 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve

Dutton Road, north of Goodenow Road

Beecher, IL

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EASTER EGG HUNT Apr 19, 2025

90 Towncenter Parking Lot

University Park, IL

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SPRING CAR CLASSIC Apr 19, 2025

Ozinga Field

14011 Kenton Avenue

Crestwood, IL

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I RUN OF CAFFEINE 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON Apr 19, 2025

Oliver's Bar & Grill

6150 West 159th Street

Oak Forest, IL

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EASTER UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS Apr 20, 2025

HAUNTED TRAILS FAMILY AMUSEMENT PARK & PICNICS (JOLIET)

1423 North Broadway Street (Route 53)

Joliet, IL

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EASTER UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND Apr 20, 2025

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 S. Harlem Ave.

Burbank, IL

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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Apr 25, 2025

Village of Matteson

4900 Village Commons

Matteson, IL

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ADULT FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT Apr 25, 2025

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center

20000 Western Ave

Olympia Fields, IL

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CHICAGO STARS FC VS. SAN DIEGO WAVE FC Apr 26, 2025

SEATGEEK STADIUM

7000 South Harlem Avenue

Bridgeview, IL

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EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Apr 26, 2025

Main Street

124 W. Main Street

Peotone, IL

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP/VOLUNTEER DAY Apr 26, 2025

Richton Park Community Center

4445 Sauk Trail

Richton Park, IL

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WELLNESS WALK May 3, 2025

Matteson Area Public Library

801 School Ave.

Matteson, IL

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BLUE ISLAND FLOWER SALE May 3, 2025

York and Western

12975 Western Avenue

Blue Island, IL

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FAMILY KITE FLY May 3, 2025

Jesk Park

155th & Ridgeland Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

LINCOLN-WAY HALF MARATHON & 10K May 3, 2025

Downtown Historic Frankfort

20 Kansas Street

Frankfort, IL

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LANSING GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY PARADE May 3, 2025

Downtown Lansing

Wentworth Avenue & Ridge Road to Torrence Avenue

Lansing, IL

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MAY DAY CELEBRATION May 3, 2025

Stellwagen Farm

17701 108th Avenue

Orland Park, IL

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BEER CAN'D FESTIVAL May 3, 2025

BLUE ISLAND BEER COMPANY

13357 Old Western Avenue

Blue Island, IL

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ELIM EAGLES' WINGS 5K May 3, 2025

Elim Christian Services

13020 South Central Avenue

Crestwood, IL

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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W,SA-SU) May 3, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025

Swap O Rama Flea Market

4350 West 129th Street

Alsip, IL

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CHICAGO HOUNDS VS. MIAMI SHARKS May 4, 2025

SEATGEEK STADIUM

7000 South Harlem Avenue

Bridgeview, IL

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SPRING BIRDING May 4, 2025

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

12545 West 111th Street

Lemont, IL

WILDFLOWER WALK May 4, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS! May 6, 2025

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

A SEAT AT THE TABLE LUNCH May 6, 2025

NATHAN MANILOW SCULPTURE PARK

Governors State University 1 University Parkway

University Park, IL

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PEOTONE MARKET ON MAIN (1ST & 3RD TU) May 6, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025

Downtown Peotone

208 Main Street

Peotone, IL

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SPRING BIRDING May 7, 2025

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Lemont, IL

FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS (W) May 7, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025

City of Palos Heights

7607 West College Drive

Palos Heights, IL

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