Summer Fests for Families Near Tinley Park

If you live in Tinley Park (or nearby), check out these family-friendly summer fests to keep your kids busy this summer.

There are so many great summer festivals happening in Chicagoland. If you’re looking for a fest near Tinley Park, then check out these five can’t-miss events. Be sure to check if you need to purchase tickets ahead of time.

Summer Fests Near Tinley Park

Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival

June 19, 2025

  • Address: Homewood-Flossmoor High School South Parking Lot, 999 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor
  • Cost: Free

The HF Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of Black culture as expressed through food, music, dance and arts.

Bengtson’s SummerFest

June 20-Aug. 3, 2025 (Fridays-Sundays)

  • Address: Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm, 13341 W. 151st St., Homer Glen
  • Cost: Tickets coming soon

All ages can enjoy this summer fest, which includes endless rides, live music, mouth-watering food and more.

HomerFest at Heritage Park

June 26-29, 2025

  • Address: 14240 W. 151st St., Homer Glen
  • Cost: Free admission and free parking; fees for rides and food

This annual festival features a carnival, live music, food vendors and more. Fireworks will take place at 9:15-9:45 p.m. on Thursday.

Beecher 4th of July Celebration at Firemen’s Park

July 2-5, 2025

  • Address: 675 Penfield St., Beecher
  • Cost: Free admission and free parking; $30/carnival wristband

Come out to Fireman’s Park to celebrate Fourth of July with the family. There will be a carnival, live music, raffles, food, beer tent, Bingo and more.

Kids’ Fest at Wampum Lake Forest Preserve

July 12, 2025

  • Address: 598 Thornton-Lansing Rd., Thornton
  • Cost: Free

This annual festival is great for the whole family. It features canoeing, fishing, archery and more. Registration is encouraged. This annual festival offers fine art from more than 200 of the world’s most celebrated artists. Also, face painting, food, drinks, a kids tent and more.

This article was recently published on May 16, 2025, by Chicago Parent’s Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicago events as well as updating previous year’s events to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best summer festivals in Chicagoland. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.


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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one who loves tracking down fun events. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places with her son.

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