Your ultimate guide to south suburban events: Fairs, festivals, activities to celebrate summer 2022
The HWH is rounding up events from all over the south suburbs so you eat, dance the night away, listen to live music, and more this summer.
Looking for programs to keep your kiddo busy this summer? Free food? House music and steppers anthems?
We’re rounding up festivals, summer programs for kids, fairs and more so you can celebrate summer in the south suburbs the right way. This guide will be updated as more events are planned.
Have an event to add? Email info@harveyworld.org.
Family Christian Health Center Farmer’s Market
Every 3rd Thursday of the month starting May 19th
31 West 155th Street, Harvey, IL (Parking lot off of Paulina)
Time: 1 - 3pm
Price: Free
Harvey Park District: Soccer Madness, Youth Soccer Club
Practice Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Game Days: Sundays
16001 Woodbridge Avenue, Harvey, IL
Price: Free
Register: Call Coach Guerrero Estrada, (708) 427-5262
Harvey Park District: Open
Bid Whist & Spades Night
4th Friday of every month starting May 27th
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 7 - 11pm
Price: Free
Register: (708) 331-3857
Harvey Park District: Monthly Movie Outing
3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: TBD
Harvey Park District Headquarters
15335 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Price: $5 per person
Register: (708) 331-3847
Harvey Park District:
Mid-Day Social
2nd Tuesday of every month
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 11am - 1pm
Price: Free for Harvey seniors, $5 for non-residents
Register: (708) 331-3857
Thornton Speech & Drama: “Dreamgirls”
May 18, 19
15001 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 7pm
Price: Free but donations welcomed
Family Christian Health Center: Wellness Resource Fair
May 21
31 West 155th Street, Harvey, IL (Parking lot off of Paulina)
Time: 11am - 2pm
Price: Free
Belzoni & Isola Breakfast Club Annual BBQ & Picnic
June 4
Martin Luther King Park
162nd Street and Laflin, Markham, IL
Time: 11am - until
Price: Free
Markham Park District: Fun Camp
Session 1: June 6 - July 1
Session 2: July 5 - 29
16053 Richmond Avenue, Markham, IL
Price: Fees vary
Register: (708) 596-3366
Pre-Father’s Day Kickoff Celebration: Suits & Haircuts
June 12
Beggar’s Pizza
369 East 147th Street, Harvey, IL
Time: 11am - 3pm
Price: Free
Register: (708) 622-5534
The Chicago Urban League Summer Immersion Camp: STEAM
June 6 - 17
14721 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Application: bit.ly/summer22suburbs
Orland Township Job Fair
June 7
14807 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
Time: 10am - 1pm
Thornton Township
Day in the Park: Dixmoor
June 10
Dixmoor Children’s Park
142nd Street and Paulina, Markham, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Active Adults in Youth Development: Summer STEM Earth & Sea
June 13 - August 5
Price: Free
Register: https://aayd.org/summer-STEM-2022
Richton Park Job Fair
June 15
4445 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL
Time: 11am - 3pm
Register (for employers): bit.ly/RPJobFairEmployees; Kenneth Jones, Coordinator, kljones@richtonpark.org
Harvey School District 152:
Job Fair
June 15
Whittier Elementary School
71 East 152nd Street, Harvey, IL
Time: 10am - 2pm
Representative William Davis’ Community Shred Day, Electronic Recycling, & Prescription Drug Take Back
June 18
1912 West 174th Street, East Hazel Crest, IL
Time: 9am - noon
Contact: (708) 799-7300
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Tribute to Motown Review, Hollywood Swinging, Shining Star
June 18
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Juneteenth at the National Manilow Sculpture Park
June 18
1 University Drive, University Park, IL
Time: 1 - 6pm
Harvey Park District: King & Princess Father Daughter Dance
June 18
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 5 - 8pm
Price: $30 per couple, $10 for each additional person
Register: (708) 331-3857
Juneteenth Fireworks
June 18
2600 171st Street, Hazel Crest, IL
Time: 8:45pm
Price: Free
Pre-Juneteenth & Father’s Day Picnic
June 18
Sandridge Fitness Center
600 Oglesby Avenue, Calumet Park, IL
Time: 12pm
Price: Free
You Matter 2
Homewood-Flossmoor’s Juneteenth Festival
June 19
Parade: 2810 School Street, Flossmoor, IL; Time: 10am
Festival: 999 Kedzie Avenue, Flossmoor, IL; Time: 11am - 630pm
Price: Free
Harvey Park District: 1st Annual B Audio & 3A Maintenance Custom Bike & Auto Show
June 19
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 10am - 2pm
Price: $100 fee per vehicle and vendor
Register: (708) 331-3857
The Chicago Urban League Summer Immersion Camp: Trade Instruction Program
June 20 - July 1
14741 Wallace Avenue, Harvey, IL
Application: bit.ly/summer22suburbs
TRUVISION Productions: SUMMER STEAM, Arts, & Media Camp
June 21 - July 28
18620 Kedzie Avenue, Homewood, IL
Time: 10am - 4pm, Tuesday through Thursday
Register: www.truvisionproductions.org, (708) 799-6910
The Great Chicagoland Fair
June 22 - 26
Seatgeek Stadium
7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL
Time: 5 - 11pm Wednesday - Friday, 1 - 11pm Saturday, 1 - 10pm Sunday
Price: $5 entry fee, free admission for kids under 30 inches tall
Tickets: chicagolandfair.com
Country Clubs Hills Concert Series: Smooth Jazz Showcase featuring Damien Escobar, Eric Darius, & Jazz Funk Soul
June 25
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament
June 25, 26
Time: 10am
Price: $25 entry free
Register: Coach Alex, (708) 897-6351, avillegas@cityofharveyil.gov
Harvey Park District: Wildcat Country Picnic
June 25, 26
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 12 - 7pm
Register: (708) 331-3857
Exodus Projects: Summer Kickoff
June 30
Chicago Heights Park District Office
1400 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL
Time: 11:30am -1pm
Thornton Township Day in the Park: Harvey
July 1
Bryant Elementary School
14730 Main Street, Harvey, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Matteson’s Concert at the Hall Series: Musiq Soulchild & Keke Wyatt
July 1
Matteson Village Hall
4900 Village Commons, Matteson, IL
Time: 5pm
Price: Free
Santana & Earth, Wind, & Fire Miraculous Supernatural Tour
July 2
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pm
Price: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
City of Harvey 4th of July Celebration
July 2
Downtown Harvey
Parade: 155th Street and Page Avenue, Harvey, IL
Fireworks: 154th Street and Broadway (following the parade)
Time: 3 - 10pm
Price: Free
Harvey Park District: 7th Annual Independence Day Celebration
July 2
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 12 - 7pm
Price: Free
Halsey Love & Power Tour
July 3
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
The Chicago Urban League Summer Immersion Camp: Expressive Movement
July 5 - 8
14741 Wallace Avenue, Harvey, IL
Application: bit.ly/summer22suburbs
Thornton Township Day in the Park: Calumet City
July 8
Downey Park
300 Jeffrey Avenue, Calumet City, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Harvey Park District:
House Music & Shopping Expo
July 9
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 1 - 7pm
Price: Free
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Jazz Fest featuring Peabo Bryson & Najee
July 9
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: 6:30pm
Price: Vary
Tickets: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?date_id=43966
The Chicago Urban League Summer Immersion Camp: Social Emotional Learning Training
July 11 - 15
14741 Wallace Avenue, Harvey, IL
Application: bit.ly/summer22suburbs
Harvey School District 152: Job Fair
July 13
Bryant Elementary School
14730 Main Street, Harvey, IL
Time: 4 - 6pm
Train AM Go Tour
July 15
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 6:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Thornton Township Day in the Park: Riverdale
July 15
Franson Park
145th Street and South Atlantic Avenue, Riverdale, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Rod Stewart with special guest Cheap Trick
July 16
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Vineyard House of Prayer International: She Is Women’s Conference
July 14 - 17
45 East 150th Street, Harvey, IL
Time: TBD
Price: $30
The Black Keys with special guest Band of Horses Dropout Boogie Tour
July 17
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Thornton Township Day in the Park: South Holland
July 22
Paarlberg Park
17230 South Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Family Christian Health Center: Kidfest Back-to-School Jam
July 23
31 West 155th Street, Harvey, IL (Parking lot off of Paulina)
Time: 9am - 1pm
Price: Free
Chicago and Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin
July 24
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Shot Callers’ Car Show
July 23
13069 South Ashland, Calumet Park, IL
Time: 12 - 7pm
Price: Free
Register: Vendors (708) 668-3014
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Jonathan Butler Jazz Fest featuring Kirk Whalum & Alex Bugnon
July 29
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour
July 29
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Thornton Township Day in the Park: Lansing
July 29
Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Jonathan Butler Jazz Fest featuring Michael Manson, Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, Peter White, & Vincent Ingala
July 30
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Jonathan Butler Jazz Fest featuring Michael Lington, Paul Taylor, & Norman Brown
July 31
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Kids Bop Live 2022
July 31
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 4pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
OneRepublic Never Ending Summer Tour
August 3
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Chris Brown One of them Ones Tour
August 4
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Rob Zombie & Mudvayne Freaks on Parade Tour
August 5
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 6pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Thornton Township Day in the Park: Phoenix
August 5
Wells Park
155th Street and 9th Avenue, Phoenix, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Funkfest featuring Morris Day & Midnight Star
August 6
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Kirk Franklin & Maverick City Music Kingdom Nights Tour
August 7
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 6:45pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Thornton Township Day in the Park: Burnham
August 8
Burnham Village Hall
14450 South Manistee, Burnham, IL
Time: 4 - 7pm
Price: Free
Harvey Park District: Kid Drop in Day
August 9, 11, 16, 18
Time: 2 - 7pm
Price: Free
Ages: 6 - 13
Register: (708) 331-3857
Harvey Park District: Four Winds Casino
August 11
Time: Depart from Harvey Park District headquarters August 11 at 9am, Return to Harvey Park District headquarters at 5:30pm
Price: $8 per person, $10 per non-Harvey resident
Ages: Must be 21 or older
Register: Contact (708) 331-3857 by August 8
Jason Aldean Rock & Roll Cowboy Tour
August 12
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Tony! Toni! Toné!, Glen Jones, & Surface
August 13
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Incubus with special guest Sublime with ROME
August 14
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Kid Rock with special guest Foreigner Bad Reputation Tour
August 19
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
KoRn with Evanescence 2022 Summer Tour
August 20
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 5:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Country Club Hills Concert Series: Blue Magic
August 20
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Harvey Park District: Jazz Brunch
August 21
Gloria Taylor Hall
14821 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL
Time: 11am - 3pm
Price: $15 in advance, $30 at the door
Country Club Concert Series: The Chi-Lites featuring Marshall Thompson
September 4
August 20
4200 West Main Street, Country Club Hills, IL
Time: TBD
Price: TBD
Alice in Chains and Breaking Benjamin + Bush with special guests
August 24
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 5:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Harvey Park District: One Night Only Shipshewana
August 25
Blue Gate Hotel
Time: Depart from the Harvey Park District offices August 25 at 9am, Return to Harvey on August 26 at 1pm
Price: $50 deposit due August 4, $109 per person for double occupancy room, $220 single occupancy room
Register: (708) 331-3857
Imagine Dragons Mercury World Tour
August 26
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Sammy Hagar & the Circle Crazy Times Tour with guest George Thorogood
August 27
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Encanto the Sing Along Film Concert
August 28
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Wu-Tang & Nas New York State of Mind Tour
September 2
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Luke Bryan Raised Up Right Tour
September 10
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Keith Bryan the Speed of Now World Tour
September 24
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 7pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
Five Finger Death Punch
September 30
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
19100 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, IL
Time: 6:30pmPrice: Varies
Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEktFA/hollywood-casino-amphitheatre-chicago-il-events
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