Events
With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets and car shows in the Chicago Southland, the hard part isn’t deciding IF you should come but rather which event you ARE going to attend.
Whether it is Snow Day Festival at the Plum Creek Nature Center in January, Irish Fest at Chicago’s Gaelic Park in May, any of our year round farmers markets or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you won’t have to travel far to find family friendly activities for any age.
Due to COVID-19 recommendations, many events in the Chicago Southland are being postponed or cancelled. Please check the event website or call the number listed to get up-to-date information on specific events. For more information on the Restore Illinois plan, please click here. Although events may be postponed or cancelled, virtual events are still taking place.
For a current list of virtual events taking place throughout the Chicago Southland, please click here.
Cultural Events
Fairs / Carnivals
Parades
Below are the next 10 upcoming Holiday events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
Wheelchair Accessibled Displays/Arts/Crafts
ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event
w Workshop/Seminar
$ Admission Fee
h Holiday Celebration
m Music (Live)
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
4TH OF JULY BIKE PARADE KITS
Jun 21, 2021 - Jun 25, 2021
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Kit includes balloons, foam stickers, flag, pennant flag, bow, streamer and curling ribbon! Purchase your kit at tinleyparkdistrict.org
8AM-7PM
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Kit includes balloons, foam stickers, flag, pennant flag, bow, streamer and curling ribbon! Purchase your kit at tinleyparkdistrict.org
8AM-7PM
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PATRIOTIC TIE DYE KIT
Jun 23, 2021 - Jun 25, 2021
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Celebrate the 4th of July with this awesome kit! Great ideas and games for an exciting afternoon and evening of fun includes crafts, noise makers, glow items and backyard games. Each kit comes in a reusable themed bag. Kits are geared toward kids ages 3 and older.
Visit Website $ h o
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Celebrate the 4th of July with this awesome kit! Great ideas and games for an exciting afternoon and evening of fun includes crafts, noise makers, glow items and backyard games. Each kit comes in a reusable themed bag. Kits are geared toward kids ages 3 and older.
Visit Website $ h o
KIDS RUN FOR FUN 50 YARD DASH
Jul 3, 2021
Centennial Park
153rd Street Metra Station, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come cheer on our happiest participants in the 50 yard, everyone wins dash! No pre-registration required for this free event. The first heat will start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sign up near the Liberty Run start/finish line. Awards to all participants.
7:30PM
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Centennial Park
153rd Street Metra Station, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come cheer on our happiest participants in the 50 yard, everyone wins dash! No pre-registration required for this free event. The first heat will start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sign up near the Liberty Run start/finish line. Awards to all participants.
7:30PM
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MOKENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE
Jul 4, 2021
Downtown Mokena
Wolf Road between LaPorte Road & 192nd Street, Mokena, IL
708-479-2468
Come and see one of the largest 4th of July Parades in the Southland.
12PM Step off
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Downtown Mokena
Wolf Road between LaPorte Road & 192nd Street, Mokena, IL
708-479-2468
Come and see one of the largest 4th of July Parades in the Southland.
12PM Step off
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INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS
Jul 4, 2021
Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come out to Centennial Park to celebrate Independence Day! Pack a blanket, lawn chairs, your favorite snacks & beverages as Mellencougar rocks the park, playing the best of John Cougar Mellencamp & so much more! Concert at 7:15PM, Fireworks at 9:30PM
7:15PM
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Centennial Park
15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Come out to Centennial Park to celebrate Independence Day! Pack a blanket, lawn chairs, your favorite snacks & beverages as Mellencougar rocks the park, playing the best of John Cougar Mellencamp & so much more! Concert at 7:15PM, Fireworks at 9:30PM
7:15PM
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JULY 4TH COED 14 IN SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Jul 4, 2021
Community Park
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Play this holiday Coed 14 tournament. Registration fee includes prize for first place team, umpire & softballs. Tournament starts at noon. Registration ends June 21 or when tournament fills. Ages 18+
12PM
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Community Park
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Play this holiday Coed 14 tournament. Registration fee includes prize for first place team, umpire & softballs. Tournament starts at noon. Registration ends June 21 or when tournament fills. Ages 18+
12PM
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STARS AND STRIPES 5K RUN/WALK
Jul 4, 2021
McCarthy Park
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
First, second and third place male and female runners in each age category win awards, based on chip timing. An award is also presented to the best overall male and female resident and non-resident runner.
8AM
Visit Website $ h o s
McCarthy Park
16801 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
First, second and third place male and female runners in each age category win awards, based on chip timing. An award is also presented to the best overall male and female resident and non-resident runner.
8AM
Visit Website $ h o s
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS
Jul 5, 2021
South Suburban College
15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
This year we will host a spectacular, drive-in style fireworks show at South Suburban College. The fireworks show will take place Monday, July 5, beginning at 9pm. Park your car, bring some snacks and enjoy the show! Visit southholland.org for more information.
9PM
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South Suburban College
15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
This year we will host a spectacular, drive-in style fireworks show at South Suburban College. The fireworks show will take place Monday, July 5, beginning at 9pm. Park your car, bring some snacks and enjoy the show! Visit southholland.org for more information.
9PM
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY
Oct 2, 2021
Centennial Park Warming House
15600 West Avenue at Fun drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Gather the family and head out to Centennial Park to join us for a fun-filled day of fall themed activities. Visit OrlandParkRec on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & orlandpark.org/events for more details in the summer. Recreation events are subject to change. REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN AUGUST. Rain Date Location: Crescent Park,9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park.
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Centennial Park Warming House
15600 West Avenue at Fun drive, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Gather the family and head out to Centennial Park to join us for a fun-filled day of fall themed activities. Visit OrlandParkRec on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & orlandpark.org/events for more details in the summer. Recreation events are subject to change. REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN AUGUST. Rain Date Location: Crescent Park,9705 West 142nd Street, Orland Park.
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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Dec 4, 2021
Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing, IL
708-895-7204
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Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing, IL
708-895-7204
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