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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.

summer unlimited attractions wristband at haunted trails bur ... Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

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summer unlimited attractions wristband Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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summer unlimited attractions wristband at enchanted castle Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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celebrating america 250, a declaration for every generation Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

VILLAGE OF STEGER

3320 Lewis Avenue

Steger, IL

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the best of patriotic music Jul 25, 2026

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

9000 West College Parkway

Palos Hills, IL

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"letters to the future" time capsule celebration Aug 5, 2026

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

8015 West 111th Street

Palos Hills, IL

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labor day unlimited fun at haunted trails burbank Sep 7, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

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labor day unlimited fun at enchanted castle Sep 7, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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labor day unlimited fun at haunted trails joliet Sep 7, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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hispanic heritage fest Sep 26, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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hayride of horror Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

Dellwood Park

199 East Woods Drive

Lockport, 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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family fall fest Oct 4, 2026

Worth Park District - Gale Moore Park

109th & Nordica Avenue

Worth, 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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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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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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curse of the bayou Oct 29, 2026

Dellwood Park

199 East Woods Drive

Lockport, IL

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trunk or treat Oct 31, 2026

Downtown Historic Frankfort

Kansas & Oak Streets

Frankfort, IL

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trunk of treats/fright fest Oct 31, 2026

90 Town Center Drive

University Park, IL

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tree trim Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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veteran's luncheon Nov 10, 2026

Village of Lynwood

21460 Lincoln Highway

Lynwood, IL

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veterans day ceremony Nov 11, 2026

Horsetail Lake

Cook County Forest Preserves

Palos Park, IL

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reindeer run Nov 14, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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holiday magic Nov 19, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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holiday magic: sip & stroll Nov 20, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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annual holiday show and sale (tu-sa) Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027

TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION

367 Artists Walk

Park Forest, IL

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peotone tree lighting Nov 28, 2026

Corner Of North & Second St.

121 North Second Street

Peotone, IL

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tree lighting ceremony Nov 28, 2026

Fox Pointe

18138 Henry Street

Lansing, IL

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holiday joy & fanfare with south holland master chorale Nov 29, 2026

Christ Our Savior Parish

880 East 154th Street

South Holland, IL

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tree lighting & holiday party Dec 3, 2026

Palos Park Recreation Center

8901 West 123rd Street

Palos Park, IL

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holiday lighting Dec 4, 2026

Village of Lynwood

21460 Lincoln Highway

Lynwood, IL

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