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 1, 2012-May 27, 2012 - 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. $;o;s;h
May 1, 2012-May 31, 2012 - 2012 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. $;c;o;h
May 2, 2012-May 30, 2012 - 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 $;d;o;h
May 2, 2012-May 30, 2012 - 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. No live racing on Super Bowl Sunday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
W, Sa-Su 7:10PM s;h
May 2, 2012-May 30, 2012 - KIWANIS BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
W 6-9:30PM h
May 4, 2012-May 4, 2014 - MVCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble performs a wide range of jazz styles, including classic swing, soulful blues, vocal jazz, and big band.
7:30PM $;c;h
May 5, 2012-May 26, 2012 - FARMERS MARKET - PARK FOREST
271 Lakewood Boulevard, Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest | 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;h
May 5, 2012-May 26, 2012 - FARMERS MARKET - HOMER GLEN
Sears Essentials Parking Lot, 159th & Bell Road, Homer Glen | 815-954-9788
Sa 9AM-1PM ag;o;h
May 6, 2012-May 27, 2012 - COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort | 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;h
May 7, 2012-May 21, 2012 - ORLAND HILLS SENIOR CLUB BINGO
Orland Hills Community Center, 16553 South Haven Avenue, Orland Hills | 708-349-7211
Bingo is held every Monday at the Orland Hills Community Center located at 16553 S. Haven Ave. The annual fee to join the club is $10.00 which admits you to Bingo and allows for reduced prices on luncheons and trips. Or your welcome to just stop in and play for $4.00.
M 12-2PM $;s;h
May 9, 2012-May 30, 2012 - FARMERS MARKET - PALOS HEIGHTS
City of Palos Heights, Municipal Parking Lot, 12217 South Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights | 708-361-1800
Beautiful weekly farmer's market featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, other food items, plants and much more. Please join us!
W 7AM-1PM ag;d;o;h
May 16, 2012-May 20, 2012 - VILLAGE OF HAZEL CREST CENTENNIAL CARNIVAL
Village of Hazel Crest, Former Moo & Oink Parking Lot, 183rd & Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest | 708-335-9600 x111
Celebrating the 1950s-1960s f
May 19, 2012-May 20, 2012 - HOMEWOOD RAILROAD HERITAGE DAYS
Homewood Flossmoor Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood | 708-798-3000
Saturday evening (St. Joseph's School Gymnasium, 17951 Dixie Highway) at 7PM features a digital photography exhibition. Sunday at the Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road, model train and railroad displays and vendors.
Sa 7PM; Su 9AM-3PM c;d;e;h
May 19, 2012-May 26, 2012 - FRENCH FARMERS MARKET - HOMEWOOD
Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood | 708-798-3000
Homewood is celebrating its 30th year of the Farmers market. The public market is filled with French style, fresh produce and flowers sold by local vendors.
Sa 8AM-1PM ag;o;h
May 19, 2012-May 26, 2012 - EUROPEAN MARKET - CRETE
Village of Crete , Exchange & Main Streets, Crete | 708-672-6969
Saturdays
Sa 8AM-1PM
ag;o;h
May 19, 2012-May 31, 2012 - XTREME BUGS
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, | 708-688-8355
Experience the invasion of XTREME BUGS at Brookfield Zoos summer long temporary exhibit of epic proportions that will feature everything from Xtra-large animatronic bugs, including a 16-foot-high by 33-foot-long Japanese hornet displayed at the zoos Roosevelt Fountain, to Xtra-small live insects. For further information, including pricing and to make reservations, visit www.CZS.org or call (708) 688-8355. $;h
May 19, 2012-Sep 7, 2012 - XTREME BUGS
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, | 708-688-8355
Experience the invasion of XTREME BUGS at Brookfield Zoos summer long temporary exhibit of epic proportions that will feature everything from Xtra-large animatronic bugs, including a 16-foot-high by 33-foot-long Japanese hornet displayed at the zoos Roosevelt Fountain, to Xtra-small live insects. For further information, including pricing and to make reservations, visit www.CZS.org or call (708) 688-8355. $;h
May 19, 2012-Sep 8, 2012 - H-F 5K 2012 SUMMER CIRCUIT
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club , 2920 West 183rd Street, Homewood | 708-799-1323
Start and Finish your summer racing season with the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club's annual 5K Circuit. Three races, made up of flat and fast courses, wind through the quaint Chicago Southland communities of Homewood and Flossmoor. Compare and compete against yourself and others for the title of Summer Circuit Champion.
8AM check in; 9AM race start $;o;s
May 20, 2012-May 20, 2012 - WOOFSTOCK: A BARK IN THE PARK & PET PARADE
Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena | 708-390-2401
We will kick off the event with our Pet Parade. A ¼ mile fun walk along Main Park's wooded trail at 1:30PM. Prizes will be awarded in different categories. After the parade, canine contact including Best Tail Wagers, Most Obedient, Hot Dog Relay & Ultimate Frisbee Catch. Free to participate!
1-4PM o;p;h
May 22, 2012-May 24, 2012 - WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS BASEBALL
Windy City ThunderBolts, Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 South Kenton, Crestwood | 708-489-2255
The Windy City ThunderBolts baseball brings affordable family entertainment all summer long at Standard Bank Stadium. 2007 & 2008 Frontier League Champions! Call to reserve groups or parties today!
Tu 10:30AM, W-Th 7:05PM $;o;s;h
May 23, 2012-May 23, 2012 - CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER
TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview | 888-MLS-FIRE
7:30PM $;o;s;h
May 23, 2012-May 23, 2012 - PASSPORT TO YOUR DREAM WEDDING
CD&ME, 23320 South LaGrange Road, Frankfort | 815-469-7315
Spring Tasting & Bridal Showcase. Along with our four exclusive caters, other vendors will be here with many new and exciting ideas that will enable you to plan that special event! Both facilities will be open for you to enjoy the beautifully landscaped areas. CD&ME has made updates to both facilities over the winter months and we are excited to show them off! Please RSVP to 815-469-7315 or info@cdandme.com
7-8:30PM h
May 24, 2012-May 24, 2012 - TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT! (TENNIS PROGRAM)
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor | 708-957-0300
Parents, kids & coaches! Learn more about modified court sizes & equipment - a whole new way to play tennis! It's fun & fast!
Ages 4-8 @ 4PM; Ages 9-13 @ 5PM; $;o;s
May 24, 2012-May 24, 2012 - SNOOP DOG
Horseshoe Casino, The Venue, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN | 800-745-3000
With today's proliferation of mass media, pop culture icons have a tendency to seem overly ubiquitous. They stare at us from the covers of glossy magazines, talk to us from both the small and silver screen, interact with us through our laptops and hypnotize us with their inescapable hit singles. But too often these days, while our biggest stars may be omnipresent in our lives, we feel no genuine connection to them or their artistry.
8PM $;c;h
May 24, 2012-May 31, 2012 - CRUISIN' FRANKFORT
Municipal Lot in Downtown Frankfort, Kansas & White Streets, Frankfort | 815-469-0325
Beginning on Thursday May 17th and every Thursday evening thru August 23rd 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;h
May 25, 2012-May 25, 2012 - JERRY ROSSEN PUBLIC AUCTION
Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West Street, Peotone | 708-997-0245
6PM
May 25, 2012-May 25, 2012 - HITZ BOXING
Horseshoe Casino, The Venue, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN | 800-745-3000
Hitz Boxing returns to the luxurious Horseshoe Casino for a night of world-class boxing.
7PM $;s;h
May 25, 2012-May 28, 2012 - GAELIC PARK IRISH FESTIVAL
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest | 708-687-9323
Almost forty hours of great Irish entertainment on six covered stages, unlimited carnival rides, food, cultural exhibits, refreshments and Irish import stores.
F 4-11PM; Sa 2-11PM; Su 1-11PM; M 1-8PM $;c;d;f;h;o;h
May 26, 2012-May 26, 2012 - BOB SAGET
Horseshoe Casino, The Venue, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN | 800-745-3000
Yes, Bob Saget has starred in many successful television shows, including two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced ("Full House" and "Americas Funniest Home Videos") but he's also an out of his mind, standup comedian for over thirty years. From his HBO special "That Ain't Right" to his scene-stealing cameos in "Entourage," and "The Aristocrats," it's always effective as Saget embraces his dark side.
8PM $;c;h
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