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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

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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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EUREKA DAY Jan 13, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026

Broadway Playhouse At Water Tower Place

175 East Chestnut Street

Chicago, IL

$ c

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

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SELF-GUIDED WALKS Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

PAUL RINALDI RETROSPECTIVE Feb 9, 2026 - Mar 5, 2026

Christopher Art Gallery

202 South Halsted Street

Chicago Heights, IL

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THE OUTSIDERS Feb 10, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026

Cadillac Palace Theatre

151 West Randolph Street

Chicago, IL

$ c

FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINB ... Feb 19, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026

The Drama Group

330 West 202nd Street

Chicago Heights, IL

$ c m

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF HISTORY - I'M YOUR PUPPET PRODUCTI ... Feb 22, 2026

Freedom Hall / Nathan Manilow Theatre

410 Lakewood Boulevard

Park Forest, IL

$ c

SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW Feb 22, 2026

Orland Park Civic Center

14750 Ravinia Avenue

Orland Park, IL

$ d s

CHILI COOK-OFF Feb 22, 2026

Thirsty Beaver

5599 127th Street

Crestwood, IL

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BUBBLY AND CHOCOLATE WALK Feb 22, 2026

Downtown Frankfort

Frankfort, IL

SOUND BATH WITH GAIL MORALES Feb 24, 2026

Mokena Public Library

11327 195th Street

Mokena, IL

FEUD IN THE FOREST Feb 26, 2026

Flannery's In The Forest

15711 South Cicero Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

BE A BETTER BIRDER: INTRO TO BIRD ID VIRTUAL Feb 26, 2026

Zoom

Orland Park, IL

EXPLORATION: SHOWER MELTS Feb 26, 2026

Legacy Vineyard Cafe

315 East 11th Street

Lockport, IL

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THE BROTHERS GIBB A TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEE Feb 27, 2026

CHICAGO GAELIC PARK

6119 West 147th Street

Oak Forest, IL

$ c

THE BIRDS Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026

John And Angeline Oremus Theater

9000 West College Parkway

Palos Hills, IL

$ c

HOLLYWOOD SWINGING Feb 28, 2026

Nathan Manilow Theatre

410 Lakewood Boulevard

Park Forest, IL

LOCAL STORIES OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Feb 28, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

“BLACK HISTORY IN ROBBINS” COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Feb 28, 2026

Robbins Community Center

13800 Trumbull Avenue

Robbins, IL

DAZE OF GRUNGE Feb 28, 2026

Shortstops Grill & Bar

5944 West 111th Street

Chicago Ridge, IL

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QUACK ‘N’ SIP! Feb 28, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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MAGGIE WINTERS, ADAM BURKE, AND KAIT CARMODY - STAND UP COME ... Feb 28, 2026

CHICAGO GAELIC PARK

6119 West 147th Street

Oak Forest, IL

$ c

JOURNEYMAN: A TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON Feb 28, 2026

The Lyric Theater

Western Ave 12952

Blue Island, IL

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THE BARD AMONG THE BARK Mar 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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CHARLOTTE'S WEB PERFORMED BY ALPHABET SOUP Mar 3, 2026

Freedom Hall / Nathan Manilow Theatre

410 Lakewood Boulevard

Park Forest, IL

$ c

HAMILTON Mar 4, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026

CIBC Theatre

18 West Monroe Street

Chicago, IL

$ c

GOVSTATE THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES PRESENTS: ALL THAT ... Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026

Governors State University Center for Performing Arts

1 University Parkway

University Park, IL

$ c

ARTISTS' GALLERY Mar 6, 2026

South Holland Community Center

501 East 170th Street

South Holland, IL

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