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.
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Below are the next 23 upcoming Sporting 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
CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
Chicago White Sox
Guaranteed Rate 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.
Visit Website $ o s
Chicago White Sox
Guaranteed Rate 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.
Visit Website $ o s
MONEE RESERVOIR BIG FISH CONTEST
Aug 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
Monee Reservoir
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27341 Ridgeland Avenue, Monee, IL
708-534-8499
Fish Monee Reservoir for a chance to win a prize for the biggest bass, catfish and panfish by length. Bring your catch to the visitor center and we will measure, photograph and record your fish to enter the contest. Your photo will be included on the Monee Reservoir Big Fish Display at the visitor center. Even if you don’t have the biggest fish in a category, there is a chance to win a prize just for entering. One name will be drawn from all entries to win a prize. Monee Reservoir supports catch and release and we encourage all entries to be live and released. Winners will be announced on September 1. Ages 16 or older. No registration required.
6AM-7PM
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Monee Reservoir
Forest Preserve District of Will County, 27341 Ridgeland Avenue, Monee, IL
708-534-8499
Fish Monee Reservoir for a chance to win a prize for the biggest bass, catfish and panfish by length. Bring your catch to the visitor center and we will measure, photograph and record your fish to enter the contest. Your photo will be included on the Monee Reservoir Big Fish Display at the visitor center. Even if you don’t have the biggest fish in a category, there is a chance to win a prize just for entering. One name will be drawn from all entries to win a prize. Monee Reservoir supports catch and release and we encourage all entries to be live and released. Winners will be announced on September 1. Ages 16 or older. No registration required.
6AM-7PM
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LATE SUMMER FISHING DERBY
Aug 15, 2020
Bull Frog Lake
9600 Wolf Road, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
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Bull Frog Lake
9600 Wolf Road, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
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BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
Aug 25, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020
Olympia Fields Country Club
2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL
The top 70 players in the world compete in the penultimate event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs hosted by Olympia Fields Country Club.
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Olympia Fields Country Club
2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL
The top 70 players in the world compete in the penultimate event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs hosted by Olympia Fields Country Club.
Visit Website $ o s
VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK VETERANS CLASSIC GOLF OUTING
Sep 1, 2020
Silver Lakes Country Club
14700 South 82nd Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
The golf package includes eighteen holes of golf, continental breakfast, barbeque lunch on the course, cocktails, dinner, and door prizes.
9AM
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Silver Lakes Country Club
14700 South 82nd Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
The golf package includes eighteen holes of golf, continental breakfast, barbeque lunch on the course, cocktails, dinner, and door prizes.
9AM
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL
Sep 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2020
Chicago White Sox
Guaranteed Rate 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.
Visit Website $ o s
Chicago White Sox
Guaranteed Rate 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.
Visit Website $ o s
GLOW WALK
Sep 5, 2020
Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Let's Glow, Let's Walk, Let's Party in Fluorescent light while burning calories and having fun. $15
7-10PM
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Park Forest Village Hall
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Let's Glow, Let's Walk, Let's Party in Fluorescent light while burning calories and having fun. $15
7-10PM
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BROOKFIELD ZOO RUN
Sep 6, 2020
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Join us on September 6 for the return of Brookfield Zoo Run & we have gone virtual - with courses entirely within the world renowned Brookfield Zoo! Each year more species lose their race for survival and disappear from the wild. But it is a race we can win, and YOU CAN HELP
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Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Join us on September 6 for the return of Brookfield Zoo Run & we have gone virtual - with courses entirely within the world renowned Brookfield Zoo! Each year more species lose their race for survival and disappear from the wild. But it is a race we can win, and YOU CAN HELP
Visit Website $ o s
THE HIDDEN GEM HALF MARATHON
Sep 12, 2020
2600 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL
708-267-4540
This inaugural CARA sanctioned event is a true road race with minimal backtracks as the course winds you through the six distinct neighborhoods of this culturally rich Chicago suburb. Discover this hidden treasure of the Chicago Southland known for its historic homes, award-winning parks, world-class golf, and warm, inclusive community. $60
7:30AM
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2600 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL
708-267-4540
This inaugural CARA sanctioned event is a true road race with minimal backtracks as the course winds you through the six distinct neighborhoods of this culturally rich Chicago suburb. Discover this hidden treasure of the Chicago Southland known for its historic homes, award-winning parks, world-class golf, and warm, inclusive community. $60
7:30AM
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MWAGA ALL-DISABILITY OPEN
Sep 12, 2020 - Sep 13, 2020
Odyssey Golf Foundation Golf Course
19110 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
847-652-0011
Our 2-day, 36 hole tournament is open to golfers with an amputation or documented physical disability. our event is more about comradeship and fun than the competition. See our website for more info about us and our fundraising scramble. $75
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Odyssey Golf Foundation Golf Course
19110 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
847-652-0011
Our 2-day, 36 hole tournament is open to golfers with an amputation or documented physical disability. our event is more about comradeship and fun than the competition. See our website for more info about us and our fundraising scramble. $75
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VIRTUAL LINCOLN-WAY HALF MARATHON & 10K
Sep 12, 2020 - Sep 20, 2020
Downtown Historic Frankfort
20 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL
815-462-2976
This event is now Virtual. Our third annual run on the beautiful Old Plank Trail and winding into the Forest Preserve District of Will County. This is a timed-race consisting of a 10K & half marathon. A family fun event for the beginner or serious runner, with proceeds benefiting academic enhancements at all three Lincoln-Way High Schools.
6:45AM-12PM; race starts at 7AM
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Downtown Historic Frankfort
20 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL
815-462-2976
This event is now Virtual. Our third annual run on the beautiful Old Plank Trail and winding into the Forest Preserve District of Will County. This is a timed-race consisting of a 10K & half marathon. A family fun event for the beginner or serious runner, with proceeds benefiting academic enhancements at all three Lincoln-Way High Schools.
6:45AM-12PM; race starts at 7AM
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KID JUNCTION WARRIOR
Sep 19, 2020
Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Kids ages 3 to 17 will complete an educational and health obstacle in hopes of winning great prizes. $5
2-6PM
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Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Kids ages 3 to 17 will complete an educational and health obstacle in hopes of winning great prizes. $5
2-6PM
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Fun Run 5K
Sep 19, 2020
Veteran's Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
Join us for South Holland's 15th Annual Heritage Haul on September 19, 2020! The Heritage Haul features a 5K Run/Walk, 10K, and 15K. The 15K is a new addition to this year's event, in honor of our 15th Annual celebration! Sign up by August 31 to receive 20% off your entry fee. https://raceroster.com/events/2020/26641/village-of-south-holland-2020-heritage-haul
7AM
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Veteran's Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
Join us for South Holland's 15th Annual Heritage Haul on September 19, 2020! The Heritage Haul features a 5K Run/Walk, 10K, and 15K. The 15K is a new addition to this year's event, in honor of our 15th Annual celebration! Sign up by August 31 to receive 20% off your entry fee. https://raceroster.com/events/2020/26641/village-of-south-holland-2020-heritage-haul
7AM
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ACTIVE AGING WEEK
Sep 28, 2020 - Sep 30, 2020
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come on out to our active Aging Week! We will be offering FREE Wellness and Fitness Programs, FREE screenings by DuPage Medical Staff and an Active Aging Fair on Thursday, October 1st!
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come on out to our active Aging Week! We will be offering FREE Wellness and Fitness Programs, FREE screenings by DuPage Medical Staff and an Active Aging Fair on Thursday, October 1st!
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ACTIVE AGING WEEK
Oct 1, 2020
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come on out to our active Aging Week! We will be offering FREE Wellness and Fitness Programs, FREE screenings by DuPage Medical Staff and an Active Aging Fair on Thursday, October 1st!
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Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Come on out to our active Aging Week! We will be offering FREE Wellness and Fitness Programs, FREE screenings by DuPage Medical Staff and an Active Aging Fair on Thursday, October 1st!
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OLD PLANK ROAD TRAIL 5K RUN/WALK
Oct 3, 2020
Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Annual 5K Run/Walk along Old Plank Road Trail in downtown Frankfort. Registration is required! Rain or Shine. Race begins promptly at 9:30 AM. Registration is available on line!
8-11AM
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Breidert Green
Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177
Annual 5K Run/Walk along Old Plank Road Trail in downtown Frankfort. Registration is required! Rain or Shine. Race begins promptly at 9:30 AM. Registration is available on line!
8-11AM
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FALL FISHING DERBY
Oct 10, 2020
Horsetail Lake
123rd Street & 104th Avenue, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
The Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) are offering you and your family a FUN day of fishing. Bring you rod and tackle or we have rods to borrow. Try your luck at catching the largest fish in your age group.
8AM Check In; 8:30-11:30AM
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Horsetail Lake
123rd Street & 104th Avenue, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
The Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) are offering you and your family a FUN day of fishing. Bring you rod and tackle or we have rods to borrow. Try your luck at catching the largest fish in your age group.
8AM Check In; 8:30-11:30AM
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SOUTH HOLLAND BREAST CANCER WALK
Oct 10, 2020
Veterans Memorial Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
Join us for our 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Walk! This is a 3-mile walk starting in Veterans Memorial Park. We would love to see you support breast cancer survivors—both male and female—by walking with us! To register, visit the South Holland Community Center (501 E 170th St).
8:30AM
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Veterans Memorial Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-339-8753
Join us for our 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Walk! This is a 3-mile walk starting in Veterans Memorial Park. We would love to see you support breast cancer survivors—both male and female—by walking with us! To register, visit the South Holland Community Center (501 E 170th St).
8:30AM
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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK - SOUTH SUBURBAN
Oct 11, 2020
Centennial Park
10401 West 153rd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-633-7771
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a 5K non competitive walk to benefit the American Cancer Society.
7:30AM
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Centennial Park
10401 West 153rd Street, Orland Park, IL
708-633-7771
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a 5K non competitive walk to benefit the American Cancer Society.
7:30AM
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HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY
Oct 22, 2020
Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Boys and ghouls of all ages are welcome to join us on the Village Green for our annual outdoor, judged costume parade. We will move into the gym following the parade for a night for fun games, surprises, crafts, and more. Admission $3-5
6PM Check in for Parade; 6:15 Parade begins; 6:30 Games and crafts
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Palos Park Recreation Center
8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, IL
708-671-3760
Boys and ghouls of all ages are welcome to join us on the Village Green for our annual outdoor, judged costume parade. We will move into the gym following the parade for a night for fun games, surprises, crafts, and more. Admission $3-5
6PM Check in for Parade; 6:15 Parade begins; 6:30 Games and crafts
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ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE WALK
Oct 23, 2020
Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Find out what really happens in Park Forest after dark. Take a walk around Park Forest while trying to get away from the craving zombies.
6-10PM
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Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
708-748-2005
Find out what really happens in Park Forest after dark. Take a walk around Park Forest while trying to get away from the craving zombies.
6-10PM
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REINDEER RUN
Nov 27, 2020
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Burn off your Thanksgiving meal while catching a sneak peak at the Holiday Magic lights during Reindeer Run, our 2-mile, nighttime fun run! With music, Animal Ambassadors, and drinks for participants who are 21+, this fun run is a great way to kick off your holiday season. Open to all participant levels. For registration and more details, go to CZS.org/ReindeerRun.
5:30 Registration; 7PM Start Time
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Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8000
Burn off your Thanksgiving meal while catching a sneak peak at the Holiday Magic lights during Reindeer Run, our 2-mile, nighttime fun run! With music, Animal Ambassadors, and drinks for participants who are 21+, this fun run is a great way to kick off your holiday season. Open to all participant levels. For registration and more details, go to CZS.org/ReindeerRun.
5:30 Registration; 7PM Start Time
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TINLEY PARK GOLF EXPO
Feb 12, 2021 - Feb 14, 2021
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-990-3779
There will be plenty of great deals on equipment, apparel, accessories, golf courses and resorts, and more. Attendees can demo the newest equipment from major manufacturers in the Demo Area. In the dedicated Lessons Area, attendees can receive free one-on-one golf instruction from PGA professionals. A Closest to the Pin golf simulator contest, as well as Longest Drive and Long Putt contests, will offer attendees opportunities to win wonderful prizes with proceeds benefiting the First Tee.
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Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-990-3779
There will be plenty of great deals on equipment, apparel, accessories, golf courses and resorts, and more. Attendees can demo the newest equipment from major manufacturers in the Demo Area. In the dedicated Lessons Area, attendees can receive free one-on-one golf instruction from PGA professionals. A Closest to the Pin golf simulator contest, as well as Longest Drive and Long Putt contests, will offer attendees opportunities to win wonderful prizes with proceeds benefiting the First Tee.
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