July in the Chicago Southland!
The Chicago Southland is lighting up with some exciting events and activities to enjoy this July! Enjoy a 4th of July event; check out the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival; find some free concerts at Fox Pointe in Lansing; see the new Shakespeare Garden at Moraine Valley Community College; celebrate National Hot Dog Day; take a look at our Spring-Summer Festivals & Events Guide and check out some upcoming events.
4th of July
Celebrate the 4th of July in the Chicago Southland with one of these exciting events!
Those looking to take part in a 5k run/walk can do so in Orland Park on July 3rd and Beecher on July 4th.
Celebrations with fireworks will take place in Calumet City and Palos Heights on July 3rd, and Frankfort, Orland Park and South Holland on July 4th. Beecher will be holding their multi-day festival on July 2nd-5th, with fireworks and a parade on the 4th.
You can also attend an Independance Day parade in Homewood and Blue Island on July 4th.
Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
The Chicago Southland is home to dozens of festivals throughout the year, and Frankfort is home to one that will get you tapping your toes and dancing in the streets. The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival was founded over a dozen years ago as a not-for-profit, free, family event showcasing talents of bluegrass performers from throughout the world. Check out our Frankfort Bluegrass Festival travel inspiration before heading out yourself on July 12-13th.
Free concerts at Fox Pointe
Summer is the perfect season to catch a concert, and the Chicago Southland has tons of musical talent for you to enjoy! From Fox Pointe’s free Wednesday and Friday concerts to Country Club Hills Ampitheatre summer concert series, you can check out all of the live music events here.
Get a taste of Shakespeare in the Southland
The year 2016 marked 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare and to commemorate the most famous playwright in history, Moraine Valley Community College added a garden in his honor. Read all about it in our blog before checking it out!
National Hot Dog Day
July 16th is National Hot Dog Day, and you can head to celebrations at El Morro Park in Oak Forest for a hot dog and a round of golf, or a hot dog and a concert at Palos Park Recreation Center in Palos Park.
You can also participate in our Hot Diggity Dog Passport program, where visits to local hot dog spots in the Chicago Southland give you points to redeem for Southland Swag. Follow the instructions here to participate today!
The Spring-Summer Festivals & Events Guide
Experts at adventure, Visit Chicago Southland invites you to experience all the jubilation within the region. For your convenience, it’s laid out perfectly in our Festivals & Events Guide! Chicago Southland festivals and events provide you with 500 opportunities to engage in the region’s traditions and culture, all while being entertained! You can order your FREE Festivals & Events Guide today!
