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 18 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland.
RED, WHITE & BLUE BBQ FEST AND PARADE
May 23, 2026
Centennial Park West
15609 Park Station Boulevard
Orland Park, IL
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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
May 25, 2026
Starts at 170th Street & South Park Ave Ends at Veterans Memorial Park
450 East 160th Place
South Holland, IL
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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
May 25, 2026
215th & Main Street
Matteson, IL
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BEECHER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026
Firemen's Park
675 Penfield Street
Beecher, IL
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INDEPENDENCE DAY COOKOUT
Jul 2, 2026
Village of Lynwood
21460 Lincoln Highway
Lynwood, IL
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CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS PARADE
Jul 4, 2026
City of Palos Heights
7607 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL
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MOKENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Jul 4, 2026
Wolf Road and LaPorte Road
Mokena, IL
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FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Jul 4, 2026
Uptown Blue Island
Western Avenue from Prairie to Grove St.
Blue Island, IL
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CITY OF BLUE ISLAND FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Jul 4, 2026
Uptown Blue Island
Western Avenue from Prairie to Grove Street
Blue Island, IL
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VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Jul 4, 2026
Ridge Road & Dixie Highway to
Izaak Walton Preserve
Homewood, IL
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HAZELNUT PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Aug 1, 2026
Hazel Crest Police Department Grounds
3000 West 170th Place
Hazel Crest, IL
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PARADE AND FAMILY FUN DAY
Sep 5, 2026
Heritage Park
14240 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
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FRANKFORT FALL FESTIVAL
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026
Downtown Frankfort
123 Kansas Street
Frankfort, IL
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AUTUMN IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street
Palos Park, IL
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HISPANIC HERITAGE FEST
Sep 26, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
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30TH ANNUAL DUTCH FESTIVAL
Sep 26, 2026
Elim Christian Services
13020 South Central Avenue
Crestwood, IL
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BOO! AT THE ZOO
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, 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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