Festivals & Events

Come Celebrate in the Southland! All year long, visitors will find fun and excitement at any of the hundreds of festivals and events held throughout the Southland.

Antique and craft shows, music and theatre festivals, historical re-enactments, holiday festivities and ethnic celebrations are just a few of the events offered in the Chicago Southland every year. More information is just a phone call away. Just call or visit the website of the event of your choice to find out more about regional festivals and events.

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

May 4, 2013-May 25, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST 271 Lakewood Boulevard Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest, IL 708-748-1118 This market offers fresh garden produce, bakery items, and herbs. Freshly cooked pork sandwiches and tamales are also available. Come to the market to meet friends, chat, browse and shop. For more information, visit our website or call. Sa 7AM-12PM ag d o

May 5, 2013-May 26, 2013 - COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT Breidert Green Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-2177 x243 The farmers market along the bike path in historic downtown Frankfort. Fresh locally grown produce and free special events for adults and children. Su 10AM-2PM ag o

May 8, 2013-May 29, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS City of Palos Heights Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 708-361-1800 Wonderful fruits and vegetables (some organic) along with honey, jams, bakery & bread items, olive oils & vinegars, cheeses, eggs, meats and much more every week! W 7AM-1PM rain or shine ag c d o

May 10, 2013-May 28, 2013 - CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL Chicago White Sox US Cellular 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. $ o s

May 10, 2013-May 31, 2013 - BENCHES ON THE AVENUE Along Oak Park Avenue from 172nd to 176th , Tinley Park, IL 708-444-5049 Admire the Benches themed “Fairy Tale Festival” Meet the Artist Night-June 15, 6-8pm c d

May 16, 2013-May 30, 2013 - CRUISIN' FRANKFORT Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-0325 Beginning on Thursday May 16th and every Thursday evening thru September 12th the Frankfort Car Club is host to one of the best Cruise Nights in the Chicago area. Cruisers and spectators are all welcome. Th 5-9PM c d o s

May 18, 2013-May 25, 2013 - FRENCH FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD Village Hall 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 708-206-3393 Shop Homewood’s Farmers Market. A wide variety of vendors with the freshest produce, cheeses, breads, pastries and more! Sa 8AM-1PM ag o

May 18, 2013-May 25, 2013 - EUROPEAN MARKET - CRETE Exchange & Main Streets , Crete, IL 708-672-9216 The European Market hosts locally grown fresh produce, flowers and other seasonal and specialty items. Sa 8AM-1PM ag o

May 24, 2013-May 27, 2013 - GAELIC PARK IRISH FESTIVAL Chicago Gaelic Park 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL 708-687-9323 Irish Fest brings together the best in Irish music from America, Canada and Europe. In addition to all of the music, there will be Irish sports, dancing, theatre & story-telling, a petting zoo, Irish dogs and ponies, Irish import stories. For the little people there are magicians, puppets, jugglers, clowns and most importantly, unlimited carnival rides are included in the admission price in addition to free parking. F 4-11PM; Sa 2-11PM; Su 1-11PM; M 1-8PM $ c d f h o

May 25, 2013-May 25, 2013 - HONG NGOC Horseshoe Casino The Venue, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN, IL 800-745-3000 Hong Ngoc is the hottest Vietnamese pop act in the US and Vietnam. This will be a live taping which will be released on DVD, with an elite supporting cast, Quang Dung, Dan Truong, Phan Dinh Tung, Duy Manh, Thanh Hato, He le thus, Khang Viet, henry Chuc, Tu Quyen, Huy Vu, and Justin Nguyen. 9PM $ c

May 25, 2013-May 25, 2013 - ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN FLEA MARKET St. Mark's Lutheran Church Parking Lot 11007 South 76th Avenue, Worth, IL 708-448-6555 This flea market is held the last Saturday of months April through September. A wide variety of vendors are offered and booth space is still available. The August fair also features a family fair for children with games, prizes, face painting and much more. 8AM-2PM o

May 25, 2013-May 30, 2013 - ANNUAL VINTAGE CLOTHING SALE Union Street Gallery & Studio Complex 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, IL 708-754-2601 The ever popular vintage clothing sale is back! Sale includes vintage clothing for women and men, scarves, belts, purses, bags, jewelry, hats, hat boxes, and artist made clothing and accessories. Sa May 25 11AM-4PM; W-Th May 29-30 12-5PM; F-Su May 31-June2 8:30AM-2:30PM c

May 25, 2013-May 31, 2013 - CENTENNIAL WATER PARK Centennial Water Park 15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-349-4FUN (4386) Come enjoy the lazy river, body flume slide, tube slides, platform jump, zero depth pool with kiddie play structures and lap lanes. Daily fees apply. $ o

May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - SPORTS COLLECTIBLE SHOW Orland Park Civic Center 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-6200 Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More 9AM-2PM $ d

May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Oak East Field 10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 708-390-2401 Sell your old and new wares at this annual flea market. We welcome fresh produce, new and used crafts, clothing, tools, etc. Spend a morning of selling and swapping. 8AM-2PM d o

May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE GREEN Village Green 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-636-4400 Grab your lawn chairs and coolers and head down to the Village Green for the sounds of rock, classic, jazz, etc. All concerts run from 7-9:30pm on the Village Green. All concert are FREE! 7-9:30PM c o

May 26, 2013-May 26, 2013 - LIONS POOL OPENING DAY Lion's Club Pool 1041 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL 708-957-0300 o

May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Matteson School District 162 3625 West 215th Street, Matteson, IL 708-748-9643 The American Legion Rehfeldt – Meyer Post 474 and the Village of Matteson are sponsoring the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2013. The Legion units will assemble at the Matteson School District 162 (old Village Hall) 3625 W. 215th Street where the Historical Society, American Legion and Village President, Andrè B. Ashmore will have a short service. For further information or to have your group, club or organization participate, please call Rick Sobczak at the American Legion @ 708-748-9643. 10AM-12PM o p

May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Starts on Dixie Highway Olive Road and west to Harwood Avenue, stopping at Veterans Park , Homewood, IL 708-798-3000 To honor our fallen service men and women, Homewood's Memorial Day Parade is followed by a memorial ceremony. The parade starts on Dixie Highway Olive Road and west to Harwood Avenue, stopping at Veterans Park. 10:30AM step-off o p

May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Breidert Green Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-2177 x243 10AM h o

May 27, 2013-May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Veterans Mound Northwest corner of Chicago Road & Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 708-155-3036 Outdoor Holiday Ceremony 11AM h o

May 27, 2013-May 31, 2013 - WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS BASEBALL Standard Bank Stadium 14011 South Kenton Avenue, Crestwood, IL 708-489-2255 The Windy City ThunderBolts baseball brings affordable family entertainment all summer long at Standard Bank Stadium. Call to reserve groups or parties today! $ o s

May 29, 2013-May 31, 2013 - GALLERY 2013 JURIED COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 708-974-5500 Featuring works by community residents. Reception: June 1 M-F 9AM-4:30PM c d

May 29, 2013-Jul 31, 2013 - GALLERY 2013 JURIED COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITION Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 708-974-5500 Featuring works by community residents. Reception: June 1 M-F 9AM-4:30PM c d

May 31, 2013-May 31, 2013 - MOVIES ON THE GREEN Village Green 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 708-636-4400 Come out to the Village Green to see Movies on the Green! The movies are free and bring your lawn chairs or blankets! Begins at Dusk c o

May 31, 2013-May 31, 2013 - JERRY ROSSEN PUBLIC AUCTION Will County Fairgrounds 710 West Street, Peotone, IL 708-997-0245 6PM

May 31, 2013-Jun 2, 2013 - BEAUTIFUL JUNQUE: ANNUAL INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER Union Street Gallery & Studio Complex 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, IL 708-754-2601 It is that time of the year again! Help Union Street Gallery raise money for exhibits and classes by donating items for us to sell and, of course, shopping the sale! Sale includes collectables, antiques, household and kitchen items, home decor, furniture, holiday decor, jewelry, accessories, art supplies, paintings, books, toys, tools, furniture, electronics, CDs/DVDs, sports equipment, clean linens, and so much more! 8:30AM-2:30PM d

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 1, 2013 - P.N.C. "GROW UP GREAT MOBILE LEARNING ADVENTURE" Children's Museum in Oak Lawn East Parking Lot, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL 708-423-6709 It features activities for parents with children including interactive kiosks, the What I Want to Be When I Grow Up photo station, crafts and educational materials and giveaways. 8AM-11AM

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 1, 2013 - DOG JOG FUN RUN (HALF-MILE RUN) Apollo Park Morgan Street & Bowling Green Road, Homewood, IL 708-957-0300 9AM o s

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 1, 2013 - URBAN BIRD CELEBRATION Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens 7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 708-361-1873 Enjoy a variety of hands on activities, projects and games; Fun for the whole family; Excellent for scout groups; Each station has a guide to help you gain a deeper insight into the world of birds; Gardening for birds; Use our binoculars and spotting scope; Make a pinecone bird feeder to take home; Participate in a mock bird banding; Dissect an owl pellet ($2 donation) o

Sign Up for Our Newsletter