Every month of the year, whenever you're in the Southland, you can find fun and excitement. Craft shows, holiday festivities and ethnic celebrations are just a few of the events offered in the Southland. More information is just a phone call away. Dial the number provided to find out more about an activity, which appeals to you.

Handicapped Accessible	d Displays/Arts/Crafts	ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event	e Expo/Consumer Show	f Fair, Carnival
h Holiday Celebration	o Outdoor Activity	p Parade
s Sports Event	$ Admission Fee

Below are the next 30 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form on the right to search for specific events.

Nov 1, 2008-Nov 26, 2008 - MOONLIGHT TALES - SCULPTURES & INSTALLATIONS - NNENNA OKORE
Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest | 708-748-3377
New works in clay, rope, paper and wax that reflect upon the language of marks, symbols and form through the accumulation of multiple parts.
Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM
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Nov 1, 2008-Nov 30, 2008 - LIVE HARNESS RACING
Balmoral Park Race Track, 26435 South Dixie Highway, Crete | 708-672-1414
View Live Harness racing, simulcast harness and thoroughbred racing from this newly remodeled rustic themed venue.
Tu, W, Sa 7:20PM; Su 6:30PM
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Nov 1, 2008-Nov 30, 2008 - SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
4350 West 129th Street, Alsip | 708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
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Nov 1, 2008-Nov 30, 2008 - TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING
Piper's Alley, 230 West North Avenue, Chicago | 312-322-8859
7:30PM
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Nov 5, 2008-Nov 26, 2008 - BINGO
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
W 6-10PM

Nov 14, 2008-Nov 29, 2008 - HALLELUIAH
Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights | 708-754-2601
Regional Art Exhibit
W-Sa 12-4PM
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Nov 17, 2008-Nov 28, 2008 - FACULTY EXHIBITION
Moraine Valley Community College, Robert F. DeCaprio Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
Moraine Valley Community College art faculty share recent work with the college and community.
M-F 9AM-5PM
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Nov 19, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - THE STORY OF THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Drama Group Studio, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights | 708-755-3444
W-F 9:30AM & 12PM; Sa 10AM & 1PM; Su 1PM
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Nov 21, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - GAELIC PARK PLAYERS - PRESENTS - "DA"
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest | 708-687-9323
"Da" is set in 1960's Dublin. After his Da's funeral, Charlie returns to his childhood home only to find his father's ghost stubbornly unwilling to leave the house. As the events of Charlie's youth and Da's troubled relationship with Charlie's mother are replayed, we discover the darkly comic, bittersweet relationship that existed between father and son.
F-Sa 8PM; Su 3PM
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 22, 2008 - TURKEY SHOOT
Central Park Building, 15601 South Central, Oak Forest | 708-687-7270 ext. 118
Children ages 4-14 and adult teams will compete against other teams of the same child age group and adult's gender. Ten free throws each.
4:30-5:45PM
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 22, 2008 - MOKENA CHRISTMAS FEST 2008
Mokena Elementary School, 11244 Willow Crest Lane, Mokena | 708-479-2468
Lunch & Pictures with Santa, Santa's Workshop, Crafters, Entertainment, Village Tree Decorating, Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Family Christmas Dance and Mitten Bin.
11AM-10PM
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 22, 2008 - ORLAND HILLS 15TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 2K/5K RACE
Orland Hills Community Center, 16553 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills | 708-349-7211
Race features: Free sweatshirt, snacks and refreshments for all registered participants. Awards for overall winner for men and women. Also 1st thru 3rd place winners in each running classification.
7:30AM-12PM
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MOTHERS CLUB HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
St. Christopher School, 14611 South Keeler, Midlothian | 708-489-9037
Over 85 crafters, raffle, food, bake sale, and fresh baked bread hourly.
Sa 9AM-4PM; Su 8:30AM-3PM
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - MAGIC TREE HOUSE: THE MUSICAL
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Mary Pope Osborne, this new musical transports one of Jack and Annie's Merlin Missions onto the stage to create a theatrical event for the entire family.
Sa 11AM & 3PM; Su 2PM
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - OPENING CONCERT FEATURING IGOR STRAVINSKY'S THE FIREBIRD SUITE
Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 South Harlem Avenue, Frankfort | 708-481-7774
Sa 8PM; Su 3PM
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - AMERICAN DANCE CENTER HOLIDAY FANTASY
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park | 708-747-0424
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Nov 22, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - COMMUNITY TREE TRIM
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8000
Get into the holiday spirit this year by joining in the longstanding tradition of Brookfield Zoo's annual Community Tree Trim-bound to be a great time for everyone involved. All proceeds from the event help support animal care, as well as the Chicago Zoological Society's conservation and education programs. The trees are decorated with animal-safe ornaments and are displayed on the zoo's malls, bringing Brookfield Zoo to life with nearly one million twinkling lights for Holiday Magic. To make reservation or for more information, including ornament guidelines, visit or website or give us a call.
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Nov 23, 2008-Nov 23, 2008 - SANTA'S ATTIC
The Oaks Field House, 10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena | 708-390-2401
A Treasure Trove of Holiday Gifts! Vendors selling everything from jewelry to win to books and purses! Classic, fun and unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list! No ordering, all merchandise will be on-site for holiday purchases. Gift wrap service, holiday entertainment, raffle prizes, toy demonstrations and more!
10AM-4PM
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Nov 23, 2008-Nov 30, 2008 - SUNDAY CELTIC SUPPERS AT GAELIC PARK
Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest | 708-687-9323
The Celtic Suppers are a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and family, and are perfect for family celebrations for the holidays.
Su 4-9PM
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Nov 24, 2008-Nov 30, 2008 - HOLIDAY TASTE OF ORLAND
Orland Square Mall, 288 Orland Square, Orland Park | 708-349-1647
Holiday Taste of Orland is Orland Square Mall's premier holiday event created to tantalize your taste buds this holiday season. The event highlights the areas best restaurants.
M-Sa 10AM-9PM; Su 11AM-6PM
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Nov 27, 2008-Nov 27, 2008 - THANKSGIVING DINNER
The Bennett-Curtis House, 302 West Taylor Street, Grant Park | 815-465-2288
Enjoy traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the Bennett-Curtis House, where they take care of all the mess. Ham and Prime Rib also available.
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Nov 28, 2008-Nov 28, 2008 - TREE LIGHTING - LANSING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ridge Road & Henry Street, Lansing | 708-474-4170
Official lighting ceremony of Lansing's Christmas Tree. Singing & Free Refreshments.
6-6:45PM
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Nov 29, 2008-Nov 29, 2008 - SANTA HOUSE - LANSING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Lake & Henry Streets, Lansing | 708-474-4170
Everyone can come to the Lansing Chamber Santa House to visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves. Cameras are allowed for the family photo.
M & F 6-8PM; Sa 1-3PM
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Nov 29, 2008-Nov 29, 2008 - COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
9AM-2PM
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Nov 29, 2008-Nov 29, 2008 - HOLIDAY PARADE ON THE VILLAGE GREEN
Village Green, 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn | 708-636-4400
A mini-holiday parade will kick off at 3PM. Santa Claus will arrive with the parade. Face painters and Christmas carols.
3-5PM
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Nov 29, 2008-Nov 29, 2008 - SANTA FLY IN - LANSING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
T.F. South High School, 18500 Burnham Avenue, Lansing | 708-474-4170
Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves will fly in from the North Pole to Lansing. All children will get an opportunity to greet them.
10AM
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Nov 30, 2008-Nov 30, 2008 - WINTER FESTIVAL & TREE LIGHTING
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6140
Musical entertainment, visit with Santa, magic show, make & take crafts, sleigh rides, concessions and Mayor's Tree Lighting.
3-6PM
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Dec 1, 2008-Dec 1, 2008 - IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
If you liked Theatreworks USA's If You give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books, you'll love our latest production of mini-musicals based on popular kids' books! Appropriate for grades K-4.
9:45AM
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Dec 1, 2008-Dec 22, 2008 - SANTA HOUSE - LANSING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Lake & Henry Streets, Lansing | 708-474-4170
Everyone can come to the Lansing Chamber Santa House to visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves. Cameras are allowed for the family photo.
M & F 6-8PM; Sa 1-3PM
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Dec 1, 2008-Dec 24, 2008 - HOLIDAY TASTE OF ORLAND
Orland Square Mall, 288 Orland Square, Orland Park | 708-349-1647
Holiday Taste of Orland is Orland Square Mall's premier holiday event created to tantalize your taste buds this holiday season. The event highlights the areas best restaurants.
M-Sa 10AM-9PM; Su 11AM-6PM
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