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Below are the next 30 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.

May 4, 2013-May 25, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
271 Lakewood Boulevard
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-1118
This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items, and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call.
Sa 7AM-12PM
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May 5, 2013-May 26, 2013 - COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Breidert Green
Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177 x243
The farmers market along the bike path in historic downtown Frankfort. Fresh locally grown produce and free special events for adults and children.
Su 10AM-2PM
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May 8, 2013-May 29, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
City of Palos Heights
Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1800
Wonderful fruits and vegetables (some organic) along with honey, jams, bakery & bread items, olive oils & vinegars, cheeses, eggs, meats and much more every week!
W 7AM-1PM rain or shine
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May 10, 2013-May 28, 2013 - CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL
Chicago White Sox
US Cellular Field, 333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL
312-674-1000
The Chicago White Sox play spectacular Major League baseball providing great entertainment for families from April through September.
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May 10, 2013-May 31, 2013 - BENCHES ON THE AVENUE
Along Oak Park Avenue from 172nd to 176th
, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5049
Admire the Benches themed “Fairy Tale Festival” Meet the Artist Night-June 15, 6-8pm
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May 16, 2013-May 30, 2013 - CRUISIN' FRANKFORT
Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-0325
Beginning on Thursday May 16th and every Thursday evening thru September 12th the Frankfort Car Club is host to one of the best Cruise Nights in the Chicago area. Cruisers and spectators are all welcome.
Th 5-9PM
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May 18, 2013-May 18, 2013 - EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY
Konow Farm
16849 South Cedar Road, Homer Glen, IL
708-301-0632
Children's activities crafts, petting zoo, jump zone, storytelling, hay rides, and pony rides. Exhibits feature antique cars, eco-vehicles, tractors, green products, and energy solutions.
11AM-4PM
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May 18, 2013-May 18, 2013 - PEOTONE COUNTRY FLEA MARKET
Will County Fairgrounds
710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-997-0245
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May 18, 2013-May 18, 2013 - BIKE RODEO
James Hart Park
18205 Aberdeen Street, Homewood, IL
708-957-0300
11AM
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May 18, 2013-May 18, 2013 - APOLLO 5K
Apollo Park
Morgan Street & Bowling Green Road, Homewood, IL
708-957-0300
8AM
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May 18, 2013-May 18, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS REMEMBRANCE
Dolton Main Park
14700 Evers Avenue, Dolton, IL
708-841-2111
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May 18, 2013-May 25, 2013 - FRENCH FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
Village Hall
2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-206-3393
Shop Homewood’s Farmers Market. A wide variety of vendors with the freshest produce, cheeses, breads, pastries and more!
Sa 8AM-1PM
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May 18, 2013-May 25, 2013 - EUROPEAN MARKET - CRETE
Exchange & Main Streets
, Crete, IL
708-672-9216
The European Market hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers and other seasonal and specialty items.
Sa 8AM-1PM
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May 19, 2013-May 19, 2013 - WOOFSTOCK: A BARK IN THE PARK & PET PARADE
Main Park
10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
We will kick-off the event with the Pet Parade which includes a ¼ mile fun walk along the Main Park wooded trail at 1:30 p.m. – Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. All animals are welcome for the parade. After the parade, an afternoon of canine contests for our four-legged friends will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. Vendors, demonstrations and give-a-ways will be available throughout the afternoon.
1-4PM
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May 19, 2013-May 19, 2013 - BREAK FOR THE LAKE TRAIL 5K
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
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May 19, 2013-May 19, 2013 - RAILROAD HERITAGE DAYS
Homewood Flossmoor Park District Auditorium
2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
This year, the 10th annual Railroad Heritage Days will be Sunday, May 19. In addition to the vendors, layouts, and equipment display, “Lil Obie” from Canadian National will be giving rides to kids of all ages. For information on this year’s “Railroad Heritage Days”, please contact Dan Gunderson at 708-957-7944 or e-mail: d.gunderson@sbcglobal.net.
Su 9AM-3PM
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May 21, 2013-May 21, 2013 - MORAINE BUSINESS & CONFERENCE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 West College Parkway, Building M - Conference Center, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5690
Free After Hours open house. Sample our food and beverage options and view the perfect venue for your business meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, banquets and more.
4-7PM
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May 24, 2013-May 24, 2013 - TIM MCGRAW
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
312-559-1212
7PM
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May 24, 2013-May 27, 2013 - GAELIC PARK IRISH FESTIVAL
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
Irish Fest brings together the best in Irish music from America, Canada and Europe. In addition to all of the music, there will be Irish sports, dancing, theatre & story-telling, a petting zoo, Irish dogs and ponies, Irish import stories. For the little people there are magicians, puppets, jugglers, clowns and most importantly, unlimited carnival rides are included in the admission price in addition to free parking.
F 4-11PM; Sa 2-11PM; Su 1-11PM; M 1-8PM
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May 25, 2013-May 25, 2013 - HONG NGOC
Horseshoe Casino
The Venue, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN, IL
800-745-3000
Hong Ngoc is the hottest Vietnamese pop act in the US and Vietnam. This will be a live taping which will be released on DVD, with an elite supporting cast, Quang Dung, Dan Truong, Phan Dinh Tung, Duy Manh, Thanh Hato, He le thu, Khang Viet, henry Chuc, Tu Quyen, Huy Vu, and Justin Nguyen.
9PM
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May 25, 2013-May 25, 2013 - ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN FLEA MARKET
St. Mark's Lutheran Church Parking Lot
11007 South 76th Avenue, Worth, IL
708-448-6555
This flea market is held the last Saturday of months April through September. A wide variety of vendors are offered and booth space is still available. The August fair also features a family fair for children with games, prizes, face painting and much more.
8AM-2PM
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May 25, 2013-May 31, 2013 - CENTENNIAL WATER PARK
Centennial Water Park
15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-349-4FUN (4386)
Come enjoy the lazy river, body flume slide, tube slides, platform jump, zero depth pool with kiddie play structures and lap lanes. Daily fees apply.
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May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - LIONS POOL OPENING DAY
Lion's Club Pool
1041 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL
708-957-0300
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May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
Oak East Field
10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL
708-390-2401
Sell your old and new wares at this annual flea market. We welcome fresh produce, new and used crafts, clothing, tools, etc. Spend a morning of selling and swapping.
8AM-2PM
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May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - SPORTS COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-6200
Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More
9AM-2PM
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May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
Village Green
9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
708-636-4400
Grab your lawn chairs and coolers and head down to the Village Green for the sounds of rock, classic, jazz, etc. All concerts run from 7-9:30pm on the Village Green. All concert are FREE!
7-9:30PM
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May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Matteson School District 162
3625 West 215th Street, Matteson, IL
708-748-9643
The American Legion Rehfeldt – Meyer Post 474 and the Village of Matteson are sponsoring the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2013. The Legion units will assemble at the Matteson School District 162 (old Village Hall) 3625 W. 215th Street where the Historical Society, American Legion and Village President, Andrè B. Ashmore will have a short service. For further information or to have your group, club or organization participate, please call Rick Sobczak at the American Legion @ 708-748-9643.
10AM-12PM
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May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Veterans Mound
Northwest corner of Chicago Road & Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, IL
708-155-3036
Outdoor Holiday Ceremony
11AM
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May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Breidert Green
Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177 x243
10AM
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May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Starts on Dixie Highway Olive Road and west to Harwood Avenue, stopping at Veterans Park
, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
To honor our fallen service men and women, Homewood's Memorial Day Parade is followed by a memorial ceremony. The parade starts on Dixie Highway Olive Road and west to Harwood Avenue, stopping at Veterans Park.
10:30AM step-off
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