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.

Jun 1, 2009-Oct 31, 2009 - 2009 COUNTRY CLUB HILLS AMPHITHEATER
Country Club Hills Amphitheater, 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills | 708-798-2616 ext. 2260
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 15, 2009 - CAR CRUISE NIGHTS
Parking Lot, 643 Dixie Highway, Beecher | 708-946-2261
Pre-1980 cars and trucks. In conjunction with the outdoor market.
1st & 3rd W 5-9PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - 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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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - MAIN STREET NIGHTS
Downtown Park Forest, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest | 708-748-2005
Grab a blanket and enjoy an evening of free entertainment at the Park Forest downtown Village Green. The flavor of Ravinia in your own back yard.
W 7-9:15PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - FARMERS MARKET - OAK LAWN
Village Hall North Parking Lot, 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn | 708-499-7738
Wide variety of oils, vinegars, vegetables, fruits and honey will be available.
W 7AM-1PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - FARMERS MARKET - MONEE
Manhattan Road & Governors Highway, Monee | 815-954-9788
Weekly farmers market offering: Illinois produce, Michigan fruit, perennial flowers, Labriola bread, baked goods, "all natural" pastured poultry/eggs, salsas, jams, jellies, homemade jewelry and more!
W 2-6PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - OUTDOOR MARKET - BEECHER
Parking Lot, 643 Dixie Highway, Beecher | 708-946-2261
Multiple vendors selling a wide variety of items. Something for everyone!
W 4-8PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - FARMERS MARKET - VILLAGE OF THORNTON
Margaret Brown Derby Road & Hubbard Streets, Next to the quarry, Thornton | 708-877-4454
Farmers & Crafters are needed. No Fees!
W 9AM-3:30PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
W 6-10PM

Jul 1, 2009-Jul 29, 2009 - FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
NW Corner of Illinois 83 & Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights | 708-361-1800 ext. 3010
Fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, potted plants, flavored oils, dry food mixes, jewelry, candles, fresh breads, kitchen utensils and more will be sold.
W 7AM-1PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - DINOSAURS ALIVE! --- TEMPORARY EXHIBIT
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8000
Step back in time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth 65 to 200 million years ago at Brookfield Zoo's exciting new temporary multisensory exhibit-Dinosaurs Alive!-featuring 18 animatronic dinosaurs. The largest of these pre-historic creatures measuring nearly 30 feet high and 60 feet long is the Ruyang Yellow River dinosaur and replicates the world's largest species that was discovered in China in 2007. It will be prominently showcased at the perimeter of the zoo's Roosevelt Fountain for all guests to view. Sixteen of the life-sized dinosaurs will be in a "Mesozoic" forest setting (separate admission applies). Guests will be able to get up close-up views with dinos ranging from 10-foot-tall "babies" to 30-foot-long carnivores. The lifelike dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Pteranodon, are fleshy to the touch and have sound and up to eight different sinuous movements. Guests will be able to manipulate four of the dinosaurs on the pathway from remote control consoles. Along the winding trail will be interpretive signs and zoo educators to enhance the story of these prehistoric wonders. The exhibit also will feature two dig sites, one a replica site located at the exhibit. The other will be located on the zoo's East Mall and will be interactive, allowing "junior paleontologists" to unearth replica artifacts. Also on the mall, guests can remember their visit to Dinosaurs Alive! and have their photo taken with a Protoceratops in front of a desert scene backdrop. For further information, visit www.CZS.org or call (708) 688-8000.
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - SUMMER DAY CAMP
Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields | 708-481-2330
Join other kids this summer to explore & learn about the great outdoors! Each week is a new theme and campers are divided by age. Visit our website for complete information.
M-F 9AM-1PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING
Piper's Alley, 230 West North Avenue, Chicago | 312-322-8859
1st W of month 12:30PM; W,Th 7:30PM; F 8PM; Sa call for show times; Su 5PM
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - ZOO TUNES CONCERTS
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8000
This summer, grab your lawn chair and head to Brookfield Zoo for some live entertainment on the zoo's East Mall. Zoo Tunes, presented by Bank of America, will feature a lineup of musical performances for guests of all ages. For exact dates and scheduled bands, visit www.CZS.org or call (708) 688-8000.
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - 2009 VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN CENTENNIAL
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 South Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn | 708-422-4990
Throughout 2009, Oak Lawn Public Library will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Village of Oak Lawn with a variety of exhibits, activities and public programs.
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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - 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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Jul 1, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - GALLERY 2009
Moraine Valley Community College, Robert F. DeCaprio Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
Moraine Valley will host its eleventh annual juried exhibit of works by local artists in this juried community exhibition.
M-F 9AM-5PM
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Jul 2, 2009-Jul 5, 2009 - 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Firemen's Park, 673 Penfield Street, Beecher | 708-946-2261
Carnival, food, raffles, live music, beer tent and bingo. Parade on July 4th. Something for everyone -- bring the entire family!
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Jul 2, 2009-Jul 30, 2009 - CRUISIN' FRANKFORT
Downtown Frankfort, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort | 815-469-2177 ext. 243
Featured cars each Cruise night with Open Parking. Cruise on over to Frankfort each Thursday evening and take pride in showing your Classic, Antique or Collector Automobile. Enjoy the beautiful setting of an old town and enjoy the best of what downtown Frankfort has to offer.
Th 5-9PM
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Jul 2, 2009-Jul 30, 2009 - FARMERS MARKET - EVERGREEN PARK
Yukich Field, 90th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park | 708-422-8776
Fruit, vegetables, breads, bagels, dry cooking mixes, flavored oils, herbs, spices, nuts, home baked goods, homemade soaps and flowers will be sold. For bus service call two days in advance.
Th 7AM-1PM
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Jul 3, 2009-Jul 31, 2009 - FARMERS MARKET - OLYMPIA FIELDS
Western Avenue & Joe Orr Road, Olympia Fields | 815-954-9788
F 9AM-1PM
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 4, 2009 - 2009 COUNTRY CLUB HILLS THEATER
Country Club Hills Amphitheater, 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills | 708-798-2616 ext. 2260
Entertainment & Fireworks
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 4, 2009 - PARK FOREST 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Central Park, Lakewood & Orchard, Park Forest, | 708-748-2005
Celebrate 4th of July at Central Park. Round up the whole family and head over to Central Park for inflatables, face painting, food, music and fireworks.
4PM
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 4, 2009 - CHICAGO MACHINE LACROSSE
TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview | 312-255-1540
Don't miss the excitement of the Chicago Machine. Be in the stadium as Chicago welcomes the nation's finest lacrosse players to town for regular season home games.
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 4, 2009 - FOURTH OF JULY PARADE AND FAMILY FUN FEST
Ridge Road East to Isaak Walton Preserve, Homewood | 708-798-3000
Enjoy a giant parade, representing Homewood's Civic groups and businesses. Parade travels down Ridge Road to the Izaak Walton Preserve fro the H-F Park District's annual Family Fun Fest.
11AM
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 4, 2009 - CONCERTS ON RAVINIA
Village Center, Outdoor Amphitheater, 14700 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-7275
Free concerts on Sundays at the beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
11AM
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 4, 2009 - VILLAGE OF GLENWOOD - PARADE, FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS
Village Hall Area Complex, One Asselborn Way, Glenwood | 708-753-2400
Parade begins at 10:15 from Glenwood Plaza Halsted and proceeds to Village Hall Complex, where there is music, games, food and fun until 3PM. Fireworks at Glenwoodie Golf Course begin at dusk.
10AM-3PM
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 4, 2009 - H-F RACQUET & FITNESS CLUB 5K CIRCUIT
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club , 2020 West 183rd Street, Homewood | 708-799-1323
Sign up for our three timed races and compete to win our Circuit Grand Prize, given to the individuals with the best overall times in all three races! Not sure you want to compete in the Circuit? You can sign up for individual races! May 30th, Apollo 5K, Apollo Park; July 4th, Run for Freedom, Lions Club Park and September 12th, Flossmoor 5K, Leavitt Park.
8AM check in; 9AM race starts; Lions Club Park
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 25, 2009 - EUROPEAN MARKET - CRETE
Village of Crete , Exchange & Main Streets, Crete | 708-672-6969
Saturdays
Sa 8AM-1PM
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Jul 4, 2009-Jul 25, 2009 - FARMERS MARKET- PARK FOREST
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest | 708-748-1118
Fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers and crafts will be sold.
Sa 7AM-12PM
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