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Come Celebrate in the Southland! The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to attend any of the festivals and events listed here. Chicago Southland festivals and events provide wonderful opportunities to become a part of the community, tradition and culture, and have fun!

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.

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h Holiday Celebration o Outdoor Activity p Parade
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Below are the next 30 upcoming events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form on the right to search for specific events.

Feb 1, 2010-Oct 11, 2010 - BROOKFIELD ZOO PHOTO CONTEST
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, | 708-688-8351
Grab your camera and head to Brookfield Zoo to capture a winning photo to enter in the Chicago Zoological Society's 2010 Photo Contest. Forms and the official photo contest rules may be downloaded from Brookfield Zoo's Web site, www.CZS.org/PhotoContest. Forms are also available at the zoo's north and south information kiosks or by calling (708) 688-8351.
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Jul 1, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - "REEL BOOKS" MOVIE SERIES
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 South Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn | 708-422-4990
Many of the best movies were book first. Experience the link of literature to cinema a this weekly film series. Call for exact dates and times.
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Jul 1, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - 2010 COUNTRY CLUB HILLS THEATER CONCERT SERIES
Country Club Hills Theater, 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills | 708-798-8133
The #1 Venue in Chicagoland. The beautiful Country Club Hills Theater is an intimate, 5000-seat venue that combines stylish, modern architecture and state-of-the-art audio and video technology.
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Jul 1, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - NOT FAR OFF EXHIBIT - NINA WEISS
Union Street Gallery & Studio Complex, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights | 708-754-2601
Landscapes inspired by forests and fields.
W-Sa 12-4PM; 2nd F 6-9PM
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Jul 1, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - THE PAST AND THE PROMISE EXHIBIT - JOHN SPOMAR III
Union Street Gallery & Studio Complex, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights | 708-754-2601
An introspective exhibition of black and white photography by regional artist John Spomar III.
W-Sa 12-4PM; 2nd F 6-9PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - FARMERS MARKET - NEW LENOX
New Lenox Commons, 101 Veterans Park, New Lenox | 815-462-6400
Located in the New Lenox Commons, adjacent to the Village Hall is our Farmers Market. Over 25 vendors will be on hand to sell produce, fruits, cheese, gourmet foods and specialty goods.
Sa 8AM-1PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - 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 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - 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.
W, Sa 7:20PM; Su 6:30PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - FRENCH MARKET - MOKENA
Village of Mokena, Front Street & Wolf Road, Mokena | 708-479-3900
Fruit, vegetables, cut and dried flowers, perennials, gourmet foods and more will be sold at a canopied European-style market.
Sa 8AM-1PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - FARMERS MARKET - TINLEY PARK
Zabrocki Plaza, 173rd Place & Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park | 708-532-7700
Visit the Farmers' Market every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables and fresh flowers.
Sa 7AM-12PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - FARMERS MARKET - HOMER GLEN
Sears Essentials Parking Lot, 159th & Bell Road, Homer Glen | 815-954-9788
Sa 2-5PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - FARMERS MARKET - COUNTRY CLUB HILLS
City Pavilion, 4200 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills | 708-798-2616 x2232
Sa 8AM-2PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
St. Joseph Church lot, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood | 708-798-3000
Sa 8AM-1PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - EUROPEAN MARKET - CRETE
Village of Crete , Exchange & Main Streets, Crete | 708-672-6969
Saturdays
Sa 8AM-1PM
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Jul 3, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - 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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Jul 5, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL
Chicago White Sox, US Cellular Field, 333 West 35th Street, Chicago | 312-674-1000
The Chicago White Sox play spectacular Major League baseball providing great entertainment for families from April through September.
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Jul 10, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - MOVIES & MUSIC IN THE PLAZA
Oak Park Avenue Train Station, 17400 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park | 708-444-5678
Saturday nights in Tinley Park are about Movies & Music. Don't forget your chairs and blankets. Movies are shown on a giant blimp screen. Check website for exact dates and times.
Sa 7-10PM
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Jul 31, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - 2010 FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE CONCERT SEASON
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park | 312-559-1212
12PM Vans Warped Tour
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Jul 31, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN CELEBRATES IT'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn | 708-423-6709
International Storyteller Patrick Ryan. (Free with paid admission or membership).
11AM
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Jul 31, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS BASEBALL
Windy City ThunderBolts, Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 South Kenton, Crestwood | 708-489-2255
7:05PM
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Jul 31, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - THE NEVERLY BROTHERS
Rokwitz Bar Meets Grill, 11265 West 159th Street, Orland Park | 708-226-0042
The Neverly Brothers are not an "oldies cover band," nor are they a tribute act. They are a very unique and exciting retro-sonic concept...AND ABOVE ALL THEY ARE TRUE ENTERTAINERS! Their enthusiastic stage show will transport you back in time on a virtual tour of one of the most exciting unexplored phases in rock history: the transition from its American Rockabilly roots to the British Invasion.
9PM-12AM
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Jul 31, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - TEAM USA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS VS THE WORLD
TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview | 847-669-7833
Mixed Martial Arts, the sporting sensation that is sweeping the nation, will take to the Toyota Park ring July 31 for an international competition that is scheduled to pit Team USA against teams of fighters from Australia, Ireland and Poland. Team USA will be composed of 12 of the country’s top Mixed Martial Arts fighting athletes.
7PM
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Jul 31, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - 2ND ANNUAL BIRTHDAY DASH
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn | 708-423-6709 x204
Calling all Runners, Walkers and Dashers! There will be something for everyone with a 5K run, a 1-mile walk and a fun Kid's Dash, all starting and ending at the Museum. We will have a full morning of fun, fitness, and activities. All pre-registered participants will receive a Birthday Dash T-shirt and a goodie bag. Plus as a participant, you will receive FREE admission to the museum that day. Come out and run, then spend some quality time playing in the museum after. The cost is $25 per runner, $25 per walker, and $10 for each Kid's dash participant. You can register online at http://www.cmoaklawn.org/events/view/1350/56.html. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn has some fantastic opportunities for you to get your company name in front of hundreds racers and their families on the day of the event.
8AM
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Jul 31, 2010-Jul 31, 2010 - OAK FOREST RAIDERS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Raiders Football Field, 15600 Natalie Drive, Oak Forest | 708-421-2466
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Oak Forest Raiders Youth Football program. Calling all friends and alumni to buy new lights for our field.
6-11PM
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Aug 1, 2010-Aug 5, 2010 - WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS BASEBALL
Windy City ThunderBolts, Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 South Kenton, Crestwood | 708-489-2255
Su 6:05PM; M 11:05AM; Tu-Th 7:05PM
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Aug 1, 2010-Aug 28, 2010 - 2010 COUNTRY CLUB HILLS THEATER CONCERT SERIES
Country Club Hills Theater, 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills | 708-798-8133
The #1 Venue in Chicagoland. The beautiful Country Club Hills Theater is an intimate, 5000-seat venue that combines stylish, modern architecture and state-of-the-art audio and video technology.
Visit Website $;c;o;

Aug 1, 2010-Aug 29, 2010 - CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL
Chicago White Sox, US Cellular Field, 333 West 35th Street, Chicago | 312-674-1000
The Chicago White Sox play spectacular Major League baseball providing great entertainment for families from April through September.
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Aug 1, 2010-Aug 29, 2010 - CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort | 815-469-2177 x243
Weekly on Sundays.
Su 6:30PM
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Aug 1, 2010-Aug 29, 2010 - COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort | 815-469-9788
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
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Aug 1, 2010-Aug 29, 2010 - 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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