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 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

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 28, 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

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 29, 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

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 29, 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

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 29, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - TINLEY PARK Zabrocki Plaza 17375 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 708-444-5049 Every Saturday for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and much more. Sa 7AM-12PM ag d o

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 29, 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

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 30, 2013 - LIVE HARNESS RACING Balmoral Park Race Track 26435 South Dixie Highway, Crete, IL 708-672-1414 View Live Harness racing, simulcast harness and thoroughbred racing from this newly remodeled rustic themed venue. No live racing on Super Bowl Sunday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. W, Sa-Su 7:10PM s

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 30, 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

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 30, 2013 - DINOSAURS ALIVE! Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 708-688-8000 Brookfield Zoo is going prehistoric again with Dinosaurs Alive! They’re back at Brookfield Zoo, and they are bigger and better than before. $ o

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 30, 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

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 30, 2013 - 2013 COUNTRY CLUB HILLS THEATER CONCERT SERIES Country Club Hills Theater 4116 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, IL 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. $ c o

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 30, 2013 - 2013 FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE CONCERT SEASON First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 312-559-1212 $ c o

Jun 1, 2013-Jun 30, 2013 - SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET 4350 West 129th Street , Alsip, IL 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 $ d o

Jun 2, 2013-Jun 30, 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

Jun 3, 2013-Jun 24, 2013 - CRETE CRUISE NIGHT Downtown Main Street , Crete, IL 708-672-9216 M 5-9PM c o

Jun 3, 2013-Jun 24, 2013 - BLUE ISLAND CRUISE NIGHT York & Western , Blue Island, IL 708-388-1000 Pack up the car and head to Blue Island. Every Monday through the end of August. Free admission M 5-:30-8:30PM c o

Jun 3, 2013-Jun 27, 2013 - SAPPHIRE AND CRYSTAL EXHIBITION AND OPENING RECEPTION Christopher Art Gallery Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 708-709-3636 An exhibition of artworks by Chicago area African American women artists who are members of Sapphire and Crystals, including Joyce Owens, Felicia Grant Preston and Pearlie Taylor. Show includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, mixed media works. Artists will be present at reception. Reception June 6th, 4-7 M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5PM-7PM d

Jun 4, 2013-Jun 25, 2013 - CRUISE NIGHTS Along Oak Park Avenue from 171st to 176th , Tinley Park, IL 708-444-5049 Tu 5-9PM c o

Jun 4, 2013-Jun 25, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - OAK FOREST Central Park 15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 708-687-7270 Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, homemade soaps, jams, oils, cheese, baked goods, cosmetics, jewelry, etc. Tu 2-7PM ag o

Jun 5, 2013-Jun 26, 2013 - KIWANIS BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY Orland Park Civic Center 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-6200 W 6-9:30PM

Jun 5, 2013-Jun 26, 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

Jun 5, 2013-Jun 26, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - LAN-OAK PARK DISTRICT Lan-Oak Park Plaza Ridge Road & Grant Street, Lansing, IL 708-474-8552 Stock up on fresh-from-the-farm produce, flowers, baked goods, and pre-packaged foods. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, weekly craft vendors, children’s activities, and more! W 4-7PM ag d o

Jun 6, 2013-Jun 27, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - EVERGREEN PARK Yukich Field 90th Street & Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 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 ag o

Jun 6, 2013-Jun 27, 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 d o s

Jun 6, 2013-Jun 30, 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

Jun 7, 2013-Jun 28, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - ORLAND PARK Orland Park Civic Center 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-7275 Fresh Produce, flowers, plants, jewelry, specialty foods, home and personal products and more. Barbeque lunches available for purchase through August 9th. F 7:30AM-1PM ag d o

Jun 7, 2013-Jun 28, 2013 - DANCE MANIA 300 Victory Drive , Park Forest, IL 708-283-5621 If you love to dance or just want to get out for the night. We will provide a dance instructor for a different type of dance each Friday during the month of June. During the first hour you will be provided lessons and for the remainder of the night, put it into action. We will have a DJ, raffles and much more. Come out and have fun! Cost: $5, package rates available for the entire month. For more information, call Evelyn Sterling at 708.283.5621, email esterling@vopf.com or visit our Community Relations tab at: www.villageofparkforest.com. Ages: 21&Up. $ c

Jun 11, 2013-Jun 25, 2013 - FARMERS MARKET - ALSIP Apollo Recreation Center 12521 South Kostner Avenue, Alsip, IL 708-389-1003 Tu 3-7PM ag d o

Jun 11, 2013-Jun 27, 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

Jun 11, 2013-Jun 28, 2013 - STORY TIME AT CENTENNIAL WATER PARK Centennial Water Park 15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-349-4FUN (4386) Let the Orland Park Public Library help you dive into summer fun with stories, songs, activities, and more during these interactive days. Tu & F Children's story time 2-3PM; W 'Book Talk' for adults 2-3PM $ c o

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