This could easily be one of the busiest weekend in the Chicago Southland if you love unique festivals!

From Super Night at Balmoral Park to the Butterfly Festival at Lake Katherine, and Food & Wine Festival in Mokena, there is something happening every waking minute this weekend in the Chicago Southland!

 

You can always find more information about Chicago Southland Festivals & Events here!

 

Saturday, September 14, 2013 SUPER NIGHT Balmoral Park Race Track, 26435 South Dixie Highway, Crete, IL 708-679-1414 Balmoral Park’s biggest night of the year! Special 6:30 PM Post Time Great time to see the best in Illinois harness Racing. Free Admission and parking! Free drawings throughout the night. Check out their site for more details!     GREEN THUMB SATURDAYS Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 708-206-3393 Putting Garden to Bed – Co-sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner Program and The Village of Homewood’s Tree Committee. 9:30-10:15AM

NATURE TALES: MIGRATION CELEBRATON Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL 708-868-0606 Children in grades 1-4 are invited to learn about birds as millions of them get ready to make their annual trip south for the winter. 1:30-2:30PM

WOOFSTOCK Bailey’s Crossing, 9910 South Melvina, Oak Lawn, IL 708-857-2200 4th Annual festival for dogs and people. The event will include: Contests, Dog Fashion Show, Doggie Dashes, Vender Booths and Concessions. 1-4PM

MOKENA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Historic McGovney-Yunker Farm, 10820 LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 708-479-2468 Join us for our 10th Annual Festival of Food and Wine on the grounds of historic McGovney-Yunker Farm. Taste a variety of wines specially paired with dishes from local restaurants. Enjoy the festival atmosphere, browse the artisan booths and listen to live performances. Ages 21 and over ONLY. ALL TICKET SALES FINAL. (This is an outdoor event. For your comfort please dress accordingly). 12-6PM

SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL 708-235-2222 It’s time for the saucy book that caused a world sensation to get SPANKED! SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new musical that brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this new imagining of the characters as they come to life with sharp-witted comedy, musical numbers, steamy and fun performances from the hunky leading man, plus lots of surprises! Get there early for pre-show cocktails, then stay to meet the cast after the show, and pose for a photo with the fetching star himself. 8PM

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL EVENT Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-2177 x243 10AM-4PM

CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 888-MLS-FIRE The Chicago Fire sit one point out of a playoff spot and take on a tough New England Revolution Club. Get their early for your free scarf at Sustainability Night presented by Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program 7:30PM

CREEK PEEK Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL 630-257-2045 How clean is the water? Learn how to measure a creek’s quality by what is living in it. 1PM

FLOSSMOOR 5K RUN/WALK Leavitt Park, 1010 Leavitt Avenue, Flossmoor, IL 708-957-0300 9AM

SPORTS COLLECTIBLE SHOW Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 708-403-6200 Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More 9AM-2PM

GOODENOW GROVE FALL FEST Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 Dutton Road, Beecher, IL 708-946-2216 Celebrate the arrival of autumn at this annual festival. Live music, children’s activities and vendors are just a few features of this family program. 11AM-5PM

Sunday, September 15, 2013 OLD MILL FALL FEST H.A. Rathje’s Peotone Mill, 427 West Corning Avenue, Peotone, IL 708-258-6797 Explore three floors of this German Windmill built in 1872 filled with antiques, exhibits and demonstrations of old time crafts. 11AM-5PM

ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR Begins at Masonic Temple, 12757 Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL 708-371-8546 Our Architectural Walking Tour will begin at the Masonic Temple and progress through the neighborhood on foot. This walk will be just under one mile in distance. Be sure to wear walking shoes. Refreshments will be served. Call for information on pre-sale tickets. 1PM

MONARCH BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 708-361-1873 Butterfly Tent, Live Music, Rock Climbing Wall, Hayrides, Children’s Games and Crafts, Make and Take Garden Activities, Scarecrow Making, Arts and Crafts Fair, Potato Dig, Canoe Rentals, Amateur Photo Contest, Face Painting, Food Vendors, Farm Animals, The Frog Lady, Reptile Road Show, Children in Butterfly Costumes will Receive a Free Gift While Supplies Last 11AM-4:30PM

SEPTEMBER SUNSET MUSIC SERIES Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort, IL 815-469-2177 x243 5PM

 

 

There are several great events happening this weekend in the Chicago Southland!