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 you event using our online form or pdf form.
Below are the next 30 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c h
CRETE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Crete Country Christmas Lodge
Cass & Main Streets
Crete, IL
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HOLIDAY MAGIC
Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Brookfield Zoo
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL
$ d h m o
THORNTON HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Throughout Thornton
Thornton, IL
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M & J SPORTSMAN GROUP GUN SHOW
Dec 2, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023
Will County Fair Association
Will County Fairgrounds, 710 South West Street
Peotone, IL
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HOLIDAY MARKET AND TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Dec 3, 2023
Heritage Park
14240 West 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL
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HOLIDAY PAST
Dec 3, 2023
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Forest Preserves of Cook County, 15891 Paxton Avenue
South Holland, IL
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MEET A BEEKEEPER
Dec 3, 2023
Plum Creek Nature Center
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27064 South Dutton Road
Beecher, IL
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SANTA AT THE BREWERY
Dec 3, 2023
Evil Horse Brewing Company
1338 Main Street
Crete, IL
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SOUTH HOLLAND MASTER CHORALE: HOLIDAY JOY & FANFARE
Dec 3, 2023
South Holland Master Chorale
St. John Neumann, 17951 Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL
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WINTER SPORTS SHOWCASE
Dec 3, 2023
South Holland Community Center
501 East 170th Street
South Holland, IL
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CONCERT BAND: HOLIDAY MUSIC AND MORE!
Dec 3, 2023
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL
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DEAD DROP COMEDY
Dec 3, 2023
Thornton Distilling Co.
400 East Margaret Street
Thornton, IL
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DAVE RUDOLF'S COMPLETELY CRACKED CHRISTMAS
Dec 5, 2023
Crete Public Library
1177 North Main Street
Crete, IL
CHRISTMAS MOVIE TRIVIA
Dec 7, 2023
Evil Horse Brewing Company
1338 Main Street
Crete, IL
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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Dec 7, 2023
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL
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MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Dec 8, 2023
Frankfort Businesses
Frankfort, IL
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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Dec 8, 2023
Village of Hazel Crest
Vernard Alsberry, Jr. Municipal Center, 3601 West 183rd Street
Hazel Crest, IL
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MASTERS OF SOUL
Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 9, 2023
Freedom Hall
410 Lakewood Boulevard
Park Forest, IL
$ c m
IPO CONCERT - IPO HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF VOICE A ...
Dec 9, 2023
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
Trinity Christian College Ozinga Chapel, 6601 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL
$ c m
LIGHTWIRE THEATER PRESENTS A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS
Dec 9, 2023
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL
$ c h
NEW YORK VOICES HOLIDAY SHOW
Dec 9, 2023
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL
$ c m
PAWS WITH CLAUS
Dec 9, 2023
Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street
Frankfort, IL
$ h
REINDEER ON THE GREEN
Dec 9, 2023
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets
Frankfort, IL
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THE STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR
Dec 9, 2023
Crete Public Library
1177 North Main Street
Crete, IL
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WINTER WONDERLAND
Dec 9, 2023
Roesner Park
16053 Richmond Avenue
Markham, IL
$ h o
WORLD CHEER COMPETITION
Dec 9, 2023
Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park
5499 West 65th Street
Bedford Park, IL
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SANTA PHOTOS & WORKSHOP
Dec 9, 2023
Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street
Frankfort, IL
$ d h
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Dec 9, 2023
Recreation Center
8999 West 123rd Street
Palos Park, IL
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CHICAGOLAND LIONEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE
Dec 9, 2023
The Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club
1311 South Schoolhouse Road, Unit 4
New Lenox, IL
$ ag d 
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