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.

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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Dec 1, 2008-Dec 31, 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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Dec 1, 2008-Dec 31, 2008 - TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING
Piper's Alley, 230 West North Avenue, Chicago | 312-322-8859
7:30PM
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Dec 2, 2008-Dec 31, 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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Dec 3, 2008-Dec 26, 2008 - HALLELUIAH
Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights | 708-754-2601
Regional Art Exhibit
W-Sa 12-4PM
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Dec 3, 2008-Dec 31, 2008 - BINGO
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
W 6-10PM

Dec 5, 2008-Dec 5, 2008 - JAZZ ENSEMBLE HOLIDAY CONCERT
Moraine Valley Community College, Fine & Performing Arts Center, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
7:30PM
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Dec 5, 2008-Dec 5, 2008 - THE NEVERLY BROTHERS - 50's & 60's DANCE PARTY
Illusions Nightclub at Nikos Banquets, 7600 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, | 708-496-0300
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.
9:30PM-1AM
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Dec 5, 2008-Dec 6, 2008 - HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN HOMEWOOD
Downtown Homewood, Ridge Road & Dixie Highway, Homewood | 708-206-3375
A winter wonderland of shopping fun in Homewood's charming downtown. Horse drawn sleigh rides will travel shoppers to unique stores, boutiques and restaurants filled with gifts and recipes not found in any mall. This event is held in conjunction with the annual tree lighting ceremony at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue.
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Dec 5, 2008-Dec 7, 2008 - TINLEY PARK HOLIDAY MARKET
Oak Park Avenue Train Station, 173rd Place & Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park | 708-444-5678
Festival inside a large heated tent featuring entertainment, reindeer, ice carvings, gift vendors, tasty treats, parade of lights, visits with Santa, carriage rides and kid's crafts.
F 6-9PM; Sa12-8PM; Su 12-6PM
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Dec 5, 2008-Dec 7, 2008 - CHRISTKINDL WEEKEND
Historic Downtown Frankfort, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort | 815-806-8081
Horse-drawn wagon rides, Bonfire, Storytelling, St. Nicholas; Cookie Walk; Cookie Decorating and Special sales in downtown stores. For more information about the Lantern Parade, Cookie Walk, Breakfast with St. Nicholas or any other Christkindl Weekend events call 815-806-8081.
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Dec 5, 2008-Dec 7, 2008 - MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
The Drama Group Studio, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights | 708-755-3444
Santa Claus on trial? Could that department store Santa be the real thing? Join in the fun and magic of this perennial holiday favorite in which a cynical child & a funny old man named Kris Kringle teach a cold, materialistic world that yes, there really is a Santa Claus! Miracle on 34th Street is The Drama Group's holiday gift for the entire family.
F-Sa 7:30PM; Su 2PM
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Dec 5, 2008-Dec 21, 2008 - ENTER THE GUARDSMAN
Illinois Theatre Center, 371 Artists Walk, Park Forest | 708-481-3510
Our holiday musical romp set in a Viennese theatre 100 years ago.
W-Sa 8PM; Su 2:30PM & 7:30 PM
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 6, 2008 - PSYCHIC LUNCHEONS
The Bennett-Curtis House, 302 West Taylor Street, Grant Park | 815-465-2288
Tickets include a five-course lunch, tax, gratuity, and a five-minute personal reading by Rita Petersen.
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 6, 2008 - AARON NEVILLE
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
Aaron Neville, a soul and R&B singer, has released over 20 singles including classics, "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Stand By Me".
8PM
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 6, 2008 - CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & CARRIAGE RIDES
Western Avenue between, Prairie & Grave Streets, Blue Island | 708-388-5735
Parade 5:30PM; Carriage rides 6:30PM
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 6, 2008 - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE
Downtown Beecher, Penfield Street, Beecher | 708-946-2261
Lighted parade compliments the holiday season with Santa and his sleigh bringing up the rear. Refreshments afterwards at Firemen's Park.
6:30PM
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 6, 2008 - MORAINE CHORALE MERRY CHRISTMAS MUSIC!
Moraine Valley Community College, Fine & Performing Arts Center, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
7:30PM
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 6, 2008 - ORLAND HILLS SANTA COMES TO TOWN
Kelly Park, 167th & Haven Avenue, Orland Hills | 708-349-7211
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN - Start the Holiday Season by welcoming Santa to Orland Hills. Santa will arrive by helicopter. Hot chocolate and Christmas music will add to the excitement. Santa will be on hand to greet residents prior to boarding a horse drawn carriage. Santa will ride down the Village streets to greet the residents.
10AM-3PM
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 21, 2008 - HOLIDAY MAGIC
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8000
Come celebrate the holiday season with family and friends during Brookfield Zoo's 27th annual Holiday Magic, featuring nearly one million twinkling lights illuminating the zoo's walkways, a dazzling "Dancing Lights" display, an impressive laser light show, ice-carving demonstrations, live musical performances, magicians, and much more. Santa will be available to hear children's wish lists (through December 21), and many exhibits will be open for viewing favorite animals. In addition, the zoo's restaurants and food stands will be open with full menus and holiday treats, and gift shops will have hundreds of unique items for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones.
Sa-Su
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 21, 2008 - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8000
How often do children sit down to breakfast with Santa Claus? At Brookfield Zoo, families have the chance to enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with Ol' Saint Nick and his friends at the zoo's Discovery Center. Seatings are offered at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. The breakfast is a great way to kick off the holiday season, and photo opportunities will follow the meal.
Sa-Su 9AM & 11AM
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Dec 6, 2008-Dec 27, 2008 - WE'VE DECKED OUR HALLS
1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Boulevard, Park Forest | 708-747-3571
In December, the museum is decorated for a 1950s Christmas, with period ornaments, decorations and toys. It is a trip into "Christmas Past".
Sa 1-3PM
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Dec 7, 2008-Dec 7, 2008 - CONCERT BAND - WINTER CONCERT
Moraine Valley Community College, Fine & Performing Arts Center, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
The Moraine Valley Concert Band is an instrumental ensemble comprised of 40+ students and community members.
3PM
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Dec 7, 2008-Dec 7, 2008 - HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Thornton Historical Society Museum, 114 North Hunter Street, Thornton | 708-877-6569
Celebrate the holiday season at our annual open house. Tour the museum; view the special holiday decorations and collections; visit with Santa; enjoy refreshments.
2-4PM
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Dec 7, 2008-Dec 8, 2008 - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
A Christmas Carol captures both the humorous and touching moments of the classic story with witty dialogue and fresh new songs, conveying Dicken's original message.
Su 4PM; M 9:45AM & 12PM
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Dec 7, 2008-Dec 21, 2008 - HOLIDAY BRUNCH
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8000
Enjoy a relaxing holiday brunch at Brookfield Zoo's Bocaditos restaurant. The delicious, all-you-can-eat buffet will feature carved meats, cooked-to-order omelets, assorted seafood, and bountiful sweets. Santa will make a special appearance, delighting youngsters and spreading holiday cheer.
Su 11AM & 1:30PM
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Dec 7, 2008-Dec 21, 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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Dec 9, 2008-Dec 9, 2008 - SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM
Freedom Hall, Nathan Manilow Theatre, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest | 708-747-0580
It’s "CSI" meets Bethlehem! The infamous Sister of Late Nite Catechism is back and on the case, solving the greatest story never told: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold. With special forensic tools and audience-participation, Sister proceeds to solve the mystery in a hilarious morning of fun!
11AM
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Dec 10, 2008-Dec 10, 2008 - HARRY THE DIRTY DOG
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him! ArtsPower’s new musical, based on the classic book by Gene Zion with illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham, captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry’s story. Musical for grades K-2.
10AM
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