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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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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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HAMILTON Mar 4, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026

CIBC Theatre

18 West Monroe Street

Chicago, IL

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TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: THE CHARCOAL FOREST (T ... Mar 7, 2026 - Apr 11, 2026

TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION

367 Artists Walk

Park Forest, IL

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CHINGARTE – THE POETICS OF DEFIANCE Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 9, 2026

Christopher Art Gallery

202 South Halsted Street

Chicago Heights, IL

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GLOW WILD (TH-SU) Mar 19, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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SPRING BREAK UNLIMITED FUN AT HAUNTED TRAILS JOLIET Mar 20, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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SPRING BREAK UNLIMITED FUN AT HAUNTED TRAILS BURBANK Mar 20, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

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THE WIZ Mar 31, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

James M. Nederlander Theatre

24 West Randolph Street

Chicago, IL

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SOUTH SUBURBAN RESOURCE FAIR & AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIV ... Apr 1, 2026

Atrium

15800 State Street

South Holland, IL

SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: WETLAND WONDERS Apr 1, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: INCREDIBLE INSECTS Apr 1, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE EXHIBIT (W-SU) Apr 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

FULL MOON: HOWL AT THE MOON DOG WALK Apr 2, 2026

Plum Valley Preserve

Route 394 and East Burville Road

Crete, IL

SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: SNIFF, LOOK AND LISTEN Apr 2, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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SPRING BREAK STAYCATION: POLLINATION PALS Apr 2, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL Apr 2, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026

Chicago White Sox

Guaranteed Rate Field

Chicago, IL

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CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL Apr 2, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Chicago White Sox Rate Field

333 West 35th Street

Chicago, IL

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CELEBRATE JANE GOODALL'S BIRTHDAY WITH #GOODALLDAY Apr 3, 2026

Camp Shabbona Woods

15810 South Torrence Avenue

South Holland, IL

CRAFTERNOON: PAINT AND SIP Apr 3, 2026

Camp Sullivan

14630 Oak Park Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

EASTER EGG HUNT Apr 4, 2026

90 Town Center

90 Town Center Drive

University Park, IL

EGG HUNT Apr 4, 2026

Hazel Crest Park District Recreation Center

2701 170th Street

Hazel Crest, IL

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THE SCIENCE OF CLOUDS Apr 4, 2026

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

12545 111th Street

Lemont, IL

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Apr 4, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNY Apr 4, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

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NATURE WALK Apr 5, 2026

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

12545 111th Street

Lemont, IL

EASTER UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS AT ENCHANTED CASTLE Apr 5, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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EASTER UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS AT HAUNTED TRAILS JOLIET Apr 5, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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EASTER UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS AT HAUNTED TRAILS BURBANK Apr 5, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

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TUESDAY MORNINGS ARE FOR THE BIRDS! Apr 7, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

HOMESCHOOL DAY: ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS Apr 8, 2026

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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THE ZONE FITNESS CENTER FREE DAY Apr 8, 2026

The Zone Fitness Center

15601 South Central Avenue

Oak Forest, IL

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