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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.

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

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW Nov 8, 2025

Founders Community Center

140 Oak Street

Frankfort, IL

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VETERANS DAY PARADE Nov 8, 2025

Richton Park Station

4601 Sauk Trail

Richton Park, IL

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TREE TRIM: DECORATE A TREE Nov 8, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025

BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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VETERANS DAY SERVICE Nov 9, 2025

Lansing Veterans Memorial

Corner of Burnham and Glenwood-Lansing Road

Lansing, IL

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Nov 11, 2025

Village of Forest View

7000 West 46th Street

Forest View, IL

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PALOS PARK VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY Nov 11, 2025

Palos Park Recreation Center

8901 West 123rd Street

Palos Park, IL

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REINDEER RUN Nov 15, 2025

BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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ZOO AFTER DARK: HOLIDAY SIP & STROLL 21+ Nov 20, 2025

BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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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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HOLIDAY MAGIC Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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MOKENA CHRISTMAS PARADE Nov 22, 2025

Downtown Mokena

Front Street

Mokena, 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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THANKSGIVING BREAK UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND Nov 24, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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THANKSGIVING BREAK UNLIMITED INDOOR ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND Nov 24, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Nov 25, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025

CIBC Theatre

175 East Chestnut Street

Chicago, IL

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TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Nov 28, 2025

Matteson Village Hall

4900 Village Commons

Matteson, IL

HOLIDAY MAGIC Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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TREE LIGHTING Nov 29, 2025

Flossmoor Park

2449 Flossmoor Road

Flossmoor, IL

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HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Nov 29, 2025

Wintrust Sports Complex

5499 West 65th Street

Bedford Park, IL

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TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY/SANTA & MRS. CLAUS WELCOME HOLIDAY KI ... Nov 29, 2025

Fox Pointe

18138 Henry Street

Lansing, IL

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CHICAGO RIDGE VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING Nov 30, 2025

Village of Chicago Ridge

10455 South Ridgeland Avenue

Chicago Ridge, IL

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CHRISTMAS PARADE, TREE LIGHTING & FESTIVAL Nov 30, 2025

Orland Park Village Hall

14700 South Ravinia Avenue

Orland Park, IL

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SOUTH HOLLAND MASTER CHORALE PRESENTS: HOLIDAY JOY & FANFARE Nov 30, 2025

Christ our Savior Parish

880 East 154th Street

South Holland, IL

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HOLIDAY LIGHTING Dec 1, 2025

Village of Lynwood

21460 Lincoln Highway

Lynwood, 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 Historical Museum In The Lansing Public Library, Lower Level

2750 Indiana Avenue

Lansing, IL

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TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY PARTY Dec 4, 2025

Palos Park Recreation Center

8901 West 123rd Street

Palos Park, IL

LIGHTING OF THE GREEN Dec 4, 2025

Breidert Green

432 West Nebraska Street

Frankfort, IL

BEYOND THE NUTCRACKER Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025

Lincoln-Way North High School

19900 South Harlem Avenue

Frankfort, IL

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HOLIDAY MAGIC Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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CRETE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 9, 2025

Downtown Crete

Cass Street & Main Street

Crete, IL

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