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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.

HIBERNATE, MIGRATE, ACCLIMATE Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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LETTERS FROM SANTA Nov 24, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025

Oak Forest Park District

15601 South Central Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

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DECEMBER DASH VIRTUAL 5K Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Virtual

Beecher, IL

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WINTER SPORTS SHOWCASE Dec 7, 2025

South Holland Community Center

501 East 170th Street

South Holland, IL

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THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Dec 11, 2025

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

THE ZONE FITNESS CENTER FREE DAY Dec 12, 2025

The Zone Fitness Center

15601 South Central Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

WILD ANIMAL TRACKS Dec 13, 2025

Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

247 Monee Road

Park Forest, IL

$ o s

SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW Dec 14, 2025

Orland Park Civic Center

14750 Ravinia Avenue

Orland Park, IL

$ d s

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Dec 18, 2025

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

FITNESS HIKE Dec 20, 2025

Orland Grassland Land And Water Reserve

W 167th St, west of S La Grange Rd

Orland Park, IL

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WINTER BREAK UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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WINTER BREAK UNLIMITED INDOOR ATTRACTIONS WRISTBAND Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

$ h s

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Dec 25, 2025

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

CHICAGOLAND CANDY CANE CLASSIC Dec 27, 2025

Wintrust Sports Complex

5499 West 65th Street

Bedford Park, IL

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NEW YEAR'S EVE FUN PACK AT HAUNTED TRAILS JOLIET Dec 31, 2025

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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NEW YEAR'S EVE FUN PACK AT HAUNTED TRAILS BURBANK Dec 31, 2025

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

$ h s

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Jan 1, 2026

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

HIBERNATION PJ PARTY Jan 2, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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NATURE PLAY DAY AFTER HOURS: DUCKS IN A ROW Jan 6, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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FITNESS HIKE Jan 7, 2026

Sauk Trail Woods-central

Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St

South Chicago Heights, IL

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NATURE PLAY DAY: DUCKS IN A ROW Jan 7, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, 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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THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Jan 8, 2026

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

THE ZONE FITNESS CENTER FREE DAY Jan 14, 2026

The Zone Fitness Center

15601 South Central Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Jan 15, 2026

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW Jan 18, 2026

Orland Park Civic Center

14750 Ravinia Avenue

Orland Park, IL

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HOO EATS WHOM Jan 18, 2026

Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

247 Monee Road

Park Forest, IL

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THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Jan 22, 2026

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

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

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THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Jan 29, 2026

THORNTON DISTILLING CO.

400 East Margaret Street

Thornton, IL

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