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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 your event using our online form.

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

SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W,SA-SU) Nov 1, 2025 - Apr 29, 2026

Swap O Rama Flea Market

4350 West 129th Street

Alsip, IL

$ d o

WINTER WONDERLAND ICE RINK Nov 29, 2025 - Feb 22, 2026

Centennial Park

15600 West Avenue

Orland Park, IL

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FEDERAL DUCK STAMP ART DISPLAY Jan 7, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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DUCK HUNT HIKE Jan 7, 2026 - Mar 2, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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FOREST BATHING EXPERIENCE Jan 24, 2026

Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center

20000 Western Avenue

Olympia Fields, IL

$ o

SOUP-ER BOWL HIKE TO THE BRIDGE Jan 24, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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LEARN YOUR BIRDS BY SPRING (EVERY SUNDAY) Jan 25, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026

Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

247 Monee Road

Park Forest, IL

$ c o s

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Feb 7, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

RESTORATION & S'MORES Feb 16, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

WALK & TALK: BLACK HISTORY MONTH Feb 21, 2026

Kickapoo Woods

Halsted Street, South of West 144th Street

Riverdale, IL

IRELAND ON PARADE Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026

CHICAGO GAELIC PARK

6119 West 147th Street

Oak Forest, IL

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OAK FOREST FLEADH 2026 Mar 7, 2026

Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce

15440 South Central Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Mar 7, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

WEE WONDERS: TURTLES Mar 11, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 14, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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GREEN LAKE GARDENING Mar 28, 2026

Green Lake Family Aquatic Center

1100 River Oaks Drive

Calumet City, IL

KIDS EGG HUNT Mar 28, 2026

Kennelly Park

11500 South Beloit Avenue

Worth, IL

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CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL Apr 2, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026

Chicago White Sox

Guaranteed Rate Field

Chicago, IL

$ o s

CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL Apr 2, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Chicago White Sox Rate Field

333 West 35th Street

Chicago, IL

$ o s

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Apr 4, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS! Apr 7, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

CHICAGO HOUNDS VS. CALIFORNIA LEGION Apr 12, 2026

SEATGEEK STADIUM

7000 South Harlem Avenue

Bridgeview, IL

$ o s

WEE WONDERS: WILDFLOWERS Apr 12, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS! Apr 14, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

CHICAGO HOUNDS VS. NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS Apr 19, 2026

SEATGEEK STADIUM

7000 South Harlem Avenue

Bridgeview, IL

$ o s

TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS! Apr 21, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

GREEN LAKE GARDENING Apr 25, 2026

Green Lake Family Aquatic Center

1100 River Oaks Drive

Calumet City, IL

TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS! Apr 28, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL May 1, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Chicago White Sox Rate Field

333 West 35th Street

Chicago, IL

$ o s

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK May 2, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

CHICAGO HOUNDS VS. OLD GLORY DC May 3, 2026

SEATGEEK STADIUM

7000 South Harlem Avenue

Bridgeview, IL

$ o s

TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS! May 5, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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