Events
What's happening around the Southwest Suburbs.
Tinley Park Fall Arts & Craft Fair
Oct 10, 2025 – Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
Tinley Park
Browse handmade goods, artwork and seasonal items from local and regional vendors at the Tinley Park-Park District's Fall Arts & Craft Fair. The fair is open…
Tinley Park Fall Arts & Craft Fair
Oct 10, 2025 – Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
Browse handmade goods, artwork and seasonal items from local and regional vendors at the Tinley Park-Park District's Fall Arts & Craft Fair.
The fair is open to shoppers from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center.
Food Trucks on Front Street - Downtown Mokena
May 6, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Front Street
Mokena
Food Trucks on Front Street Food Trucks on Front returns to downtown Mokena for a series of Wednesday evening gatherings running from May through October…
Food Trucks on Front Street - Downtown Mokena
May 6, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM
Front Street
Food Trucks on Front Street
Food Trucks on Front returns to downtown Mokena for a series of Wednesday evening gatherings running from May through October.
Visitors can stop by Front Street to choose from a rotating selection of food trucks while enjoying drinks and live music in the downtown area. Food and beverage vendors may change from one date to the next, giving residents a reason to come back throughout the season.
The food trucks will be available from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with live music scheduled from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event takes place on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
2026 Event Dates:
- May 6 and May 20
- June 3 and June 17
- July 1 and July 15
- August 5 and August 19
- September 2 and September 16
- October 7 and October 21
Live Music: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Food, drinks, and other items will be available for purchase from participating vendors. Vendor lineups and event details may vary by date, and outdoor events may be affected by weather.
Tinley Park Cruise Nights - Classic Cars
Aug 11, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026, 5:00 PM
Downtown Tinley Park
Tinley Park
Classic cars take over Downtown Tinley Park on Tuesday evenings during the summer for Tinley Park Cruise Nights, a free weekly gathering featuring vehicles…
Tinley Park Cruise Nights - Classic Cars
Aug 11, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026, 5:00 PM
Downtown Tinley Park
Classic cars take over Downtown Tinley Park on Tuesday evenings during the summer for Tinley Park Cruise Nights, a free weekly gathering featuring vehicles from a variety of eras, live entertainment, food, drinks, and activities around Harmony Square.
The 2026 event area has been expanded along Oak Park Avenue, 67th Court, and 173rd Street, giving visitors more room to walk through the collection of classic and specialty vehicles. Harmony Square also becomes part of the evening's activities, with food and beverages available for purchase and Bingo held inside Studio 67.
Cruise Nights are presented by Tinley Park V.F.W. Post 2791 and run from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.
Remaining 2026 Dates:
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 18
Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday, September 8
Tuesday, September 15
Tuesday, September 22
Tuesday, September 29
Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Location:
Downtown Tinley Park
Oak Park Avenue, 67th Court & Harmony Square
Harmony Square: 6700 North Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
Admission: Free
Activities:
Classic and specialty vehicles
Live entertainment
Food and beverages available for purchase
Bingo inside Studio 67 at Harmony Square
Parking: Visitor parking is available in the north Oak Park Avenue Metra station parking lot. Show vehicles may park along Oak Park Avenue, 67th Court, and 173rd Street, with additional show-car parking available in the municipal lot behind Subway.
Road Closures: Oak Park Avenue from 171st Street to North Street and 67th Court from 172nd Street to North Street begin closing at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Cruise Night evenings. Oak Park Avenue remains closed to through traffic in the event area until approximately 8:00 p.m.
Weather: Cruise Nights are weather dependent. The Village of Tinley Park posts cancellation notices through its website and social media channels when necessary.
Frankfort Country Market
Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Historic Downtown Frankfort / Breidert Green
Frankfort
The Frankfort Country Market continues Sunday mornings in historic downtown Frankfort through October 25. Shop local produce, food, baked goods and other…
Frankfort Country Market
Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Historic Downtown Frankfort / Breidert Green
The Frankfort Country Market continues Sunday mornings in historic downtown Frankfort through October 25.
Shop local produce, food, baked goods and other products from area vendors while spending the morning downtown.
Hours: Sundays, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
New Lenox Farmers Market
Sep 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Village Commons
New Lenox
The New Lenox Farmers Market returns to the Village Commons for one more Thursday evening of fresh food, homemade goods and local vendors. Admission: Free.
Tinely Park - Music in the Plaza: One of These Nights
Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
Harmony Square
Tinley Park
Close out Tinley Park's Music in the Plaza season with One of These Nights, an Eagles tribute band performing at Harmony Square. Bring a lawn chair or blanket…
Tinely Park - Music in the Plaza: One of These Nights
Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
Harmony Square
Close out Tinley Park's Music in the Plaza season with One of These Nights, an Eagles tribute band performing at Harmony Square.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and spend the evening downtown listening to Eagles favorites.
Admission: Free.
Frankfort Wine & Ale Walk
Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Downtown Frankfort & Breidert Green
Frankfort
Stroll through historic downtown Frankfort while sampling wines, ales, appetizers and desserts at participating local businesses during the 14th Annual Wine &…
Frankfort Wine & Ale Walk
Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Downtown Frankfort & Breidert Green
Stroll through historic downtown Frankfort while sampling wines, ales, appetizers and desserts at participating local businesses during the 14th Annual Wine & Ale Walk.
Age: 21 and older. IDs are checked at registration.
Check-in runs from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Breidert Green.
Mokena Family Fall Fest
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Yunker Farm & The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
Mokena
Mokena Family Fall Fest returns to Yunker Farm and The Oaks with four days of carnival rides, live music, food, a beer tent and family activities. Thursday…
Mokena Family Fall Fest
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Yunker Farm & The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
Mokena Family Fall Fest returns to Yunker Farm and The Oaks with four days of carnival rides, live music, food, a beer tent and family activities.
- Thursday: Carnival and a free showing of Coco at 7 PM.
- Friday: Carnival, food and beer concessions, plus live music from Exhale and The Ron Burgundys.
- Saturday: Kids activities, pumpkin patch, inflatables, carnival rides and live music from Ignited and Hillbilly Rockstarz.
- Sunday: Carnival rides continue through the afternoon.
Parking is $5 per vehicle, cash only.
Tinley Park - Ghostly Golf Weekend
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages
Tinley Park
Tinley Junction gets a Halloween makeover for Ghostly Golf Weekend. Play a round of mini golf on the decorated course, and come in costume for a free treat…
Tinley Park - Ghostly Golf Weekend
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages
Tinley Junction gets a Halloween makeover for Ghostly Golf Weekend.
Play a round of mini golf on the decorated course, and come in costume for a free treat from the concession stand. Regular mini-golf rates apply.
- Friday, Oct. 2: 4:00–9:00 PM
- Saturday, Oct. 3: 4:00–9:00 PM
- Sunday, Oct. 4: 12:00–3:00 PM
Tinley Park Fall Fest
Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
McCarthy Park
Tinley Park
Celebrate fall at McCarthy Park with an evening of family activities, including a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, hayrides, a petting zoo and spooky stories…
Tinley Park Fall Fest
Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
McCarthy Park
Celebrate fall at McCarthy Park with an evening of family activities, including a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, hayrides, a petting zoo and spooky stories.
Tinley Junction's Ghostly Golf also takes place nearby, with Halloween decorations and pumpkin decorating available with paid rounds of mini golf while supplies last.
Orland Park - The Great Pumpkin Party
Oct 3, 2026, 10:00 AM
Centennial Park
Orland Park
Orland Park's Great Pumpkin Party returns to Centennial Park with a full afternoon of fall activities for families. Pony rides Marshmallow roasting Horse-drawn…
Orland Park - The Great Pumpkin Party
Oct 3, 2026, 10:00 AM
Centennial Park
Orland Park's Great Pumpkin Party returns to Centennial Park with a full afternoon of fall activities for families.
- Pony rides
- Marshmallow roasting
- Horse-drawn carriage rides
- Train rides
- Games and inflatables
- DJ and dancing
- Trunk-or-treat
- Children's costume contest
Each registered child receives a pie-sized pumpkin and a goodie bag.
Admission: $7 per person ages 3 and older. Children 2 and under are free. Registration is required.
New Lenox Fallapalooza
Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
New Lenox Village Commons
New Lenox
Celebrate the start of fall at Fallapalooza in the New Lenox Village Commons with live music, food, drinks, kids activities and the annual scarecrow displays…
New Lenox Fallapalooza
Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
New Lenox Village Commons
Celebrate the start of fall at Fallapalooza in the New Lenox Village Commons with live music, food, drinks, kids activities and the annual scarecrow displays.
- Live music from Derek Caruso & The Blues Fuse
- Bounce houses and train rides
- Face painting
- Pumpkin decorating
- Empty Bowls fundraiser benefiting the New Lenox Township Food Pantry
Admission: Free. Empty Bowls tickets are sold separately.
Orland Park Civil War Days
Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
Stellwagen Farm
Orland Park
Step back into the 1860s during Orland Park's annual Civil War Days at Stellwagen Farm. The living-history event features presentations, cannon demonstrations…
Orland Park Civil War Days
Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
Stellwagen Farm
Step back into the 1860s during Orland Park's annual Civil War Days at Stellwagen Farm.
The living-history event features presentations, cannon demonstrations, infantry drills and hands-on historical activities for kids.
Food, beer and other refreshments will be available for purchase.
Frankfort Park District Halloween Bash
Oct 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
Founders Community Center
Frankfort
A family-friendly Halloween night featuring a DJ dance party, balloon artist, inflatables, spooky games, a hayride, kids crafts, a small pumpkin patch and…
Frankfort Park District Halloween Bash
Oct 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
Founders Community Center
A family-friendly Halloween night featuring a DJ dance party, balloon artist, inflatables, spooky games, a hayride, kids crafts, a small pumpkin patch and more.
Costumes are encouraged. The event is designed for children ages 2–12 and advance registration is required.
Admission: Registration starts at $15 per child.
Frankfort - Scary at the Prairie 5K, Fun Run & Kids Dash
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Breidert Green / Prairie Park
Frankfort
Run, walk, creep or crawl through downtown Frankfort during this Halloween-themed race and community celebration. 100-Yard Dash for ages 5 and under 1-Mile Fun…
Frankfort - Scary at the Prairie 5K, Fun Run & Kids Dash
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Breidert Green / Prairie Park
Run, walk, creep or crawl through downtown Frankfort during this Halloween-themed race and community celebration.
- 100-Yard Dash for ages 5 and under
- 1-Mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under
- Timed 5K Run/Walk for all ages
Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for categories including family themes, funniest, scariest and most creative.
After the races, stick around for DJ music, stilt walkers, face painting, a balloon artist, hot chocolate, donuts and a bonfire.
Frankfort - Trick or Treat Bash at Kunes RV
Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Kunes RV of Chicagoland
Frankfort
Walk through decorated campers while the kids collect candy during this free Halloween event at Kunes RV of Chicagoland. The evening also includes a kids…
Frankfort - Trick or Treat Bash at Kunes RV
Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Kunes RV of Chicagoland
Walk through decorated campers while the kids collect candy during this free Halloween event at Kunes RV of Chicagoland.
The evening also includes a kids costume contest, coloring contest, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs, brats, popcorn and other Halloween activities.
Admission: Free. No RSVP required.
Frankfort - Ghost Stories on the Green
Oct 23, 2026
Breidert Green
Frankfort
Join the Village of Frankfort and Frankfort Public Library for a family-friendly night of spooky stories on Breidert Green. Costumes are encouraged. Additional…
Frankfort - Ghost Stories on the Green
Oct 23, 2026
Breidert Green
Join the Village of Frankfort and Frankfort Public Library for a family-friendly night of spooky stories on Breidert Green. Costumes are encouraged.
Additional 2026 program details and times will be added as they are announced.
Mokena Halloween Mayhem at Main Park
Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Name: Main Park
Mokena
Mokena Park District brings Halloween Mayhem to Main Park with three Halloween attractions in one afternoon. Trunk or Treat Haunted Trail Monster Market The…
Mokena Halloween Mayhem at Main Park
Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Name: Main Park
Mokena Park District brings Halloween Mayhem to Main Park with three Halloween attractions in one afternoon.
- Trunk or Treat
- Haunted Trail
- Monster Market
The event runs from noon to 3 PM at Main Park.
New Lenox - Big Bad Pumpkin Party
Oct 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Walker Country Estates Park
New Lenox
The New Lenox Community Park District hosts its annual Big Bad Pumpkin Party with Halloween activities for families at Walker Country Estates Park. Kids…
New Lenox - Big Bad Pumpkin Party
Oct 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Walker Country Estates Park
The New Lenox Community Park District hosts its annual Big Bad Pumpkin Party with Halloween activities for families at Walker Country Estates Park.
- Kids activities
- Costume contests for ages 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12
- Hayrack rides
The final hayrack ride departs at 11:15 AM.
Tinley Park Trick or Treat Trail
Oct 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Vogt Woods
Tinley Park
Grab a flashlight and wear your costume for an outdoor Halloween walk through Vogt Woods during Tinley Park's Trick or Treat Trail. The evening combines…
Tinley Park Trick or Treat Trail
Oct 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Vogt Woods
Grab a flashlight and wear your costume for an outdoor Halloween walk through Vogt Woods during Tinley Park's Trick or Treat Trail.
The evening combines trick-or-treating with an outdoor Halloween experience through the woods.
Advance registration is required.