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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

$ c m

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 Mar 19, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

8400 31st Street

Brookfield, IL

$ c d o

SPRING EQUINOX SUNRISE HIKE Mar 20, 2026

Monee Reservoir

27341 Ridgeland Avenue

Monee, IL

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SIMPLE THINGS CONCERT Mar 20, 2026

CHICAGO GAELIC PARK

6119 West 147th Street

Oak Forest, IL

$ c m

IRISH FILM NIGHT - HER MAJESTY DA QUEEN Mar 20, 2026

CHICAGO GAELIC PARK

6119 West 147th Street

Oak Forest, IL

$ c

STEP AFRIKA Mar 20, 2026

Dorothy Menker Theater

9000 West College Parkway

Palos Hills, IL

$ c

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

$ h o s

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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WOODLAND WITCHES: FIRE EDITION Mar 21, 2026

Goodenow Grove Campground

27064 South Dutton Road

Beecher, IL

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SPRING EQUINOX PATIO PARTY Mar 21, 2026

Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery

9030 South Hermitage

Chicago, IL

BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNY Mar 21, 2026

Palos Park Recreation Center

8901 West 123rd Street

Palos Park, IL

WOMEN IN THE WILDS EXPO Mar 21, 2026

Sand Ridge Nature Center

15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

BIRD WALK Mar 21, 2026

Mcginnis Slough

South La Grange Road, South of West 135th Street

Orland Park, IL

BAFFLING BROWN BIRDS Mar 21, 2026

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

12545 111th Street

Lemont, IL

CENTER STAGE ICONS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY LEGACY CELEBRATION Mar 21, 2026

Governors State University Center for Performing Arts

1 University Parkway

University Park, IL

$ c

PULLMAN STATE HISTORIC SITE GARDEN CLEAN UP Mar 21, 2026

Pullman State Historic Site

610 East 111th Street

Chicago, IL

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Mar 21, 2026

Lansing Christian School

3660 Randolph Street

Lansing, IL

$ ag h

WORLD WATER DAY Mar 22, 2026

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

12545 111th Street

Lemont, IL

WHERE THE WILDFLOWERS ARE: RACCOON GROVE NATURE PRESERVE Mar 22, 2026

Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve

27341 Ridgeland Avenue

Monee, IL

EARTH AWARENESS FAIR Mar 22, 2026

Frankfort Public Library District

21119 South Pfeiffer Road

Frankfort, IL

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WOODCOCK WALK: HICKORY CREEK Mar 26, 2026

Hickory Creek Preserve – Laporte Road Access

10501 West La Porte Road

Mokena, IL

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COLORFUL DREAMS COMMUNITY ART SHOW Mar 26, 2026

Richton Park Library

22310 Latonia Lane

Richton Park, IL

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OPENING DAY BONUS PLAY AT HAUNTED TRAILS JOLIET Mar 26, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

1423 North Broadway Street

Joliet, IL

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OPENING DAY BONUS PLAY AT ENCHANTED CASTLE Mar 26, 2026

Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center

1103 South Main Street

Lombard, IL

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OPENING DAY BONUS PLAY AT HAUNTED TRAILS BURBANK Mar 26, 2026

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center

7759 South Harlem Avenue

Burbank, IL

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SPRING CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026

Founders Community Center

140 Oak Street

Frankfort, IL

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EGG HUNT Mar 28, 2026

Firemen's Park

5218 West Court Street

Monee, IL

IDNR ENTICE WORKSHOP: WEATHER, CLIMATE, & CLIMATE CHANGE Mar 28, 2026

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

12545 111th Street

Lemont, IL

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