Top Attractions in Matteson, IL

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Matteson, IL. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Film Screening: Love Jones (1999)

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Back of the Yards · 2111 W. 47th St., Chicago, IL

Join the Back of the Yards staff for a screening of Love Jones . Click here to watch the trailer! The passion between a struggling photographer and an unemployed writer is undeniable, but will it last? In this sweet, comic romance set against the jazz rhythms of Chicago, two educated,...

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Paint with the Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Naperville · 2835 Showplace Drive, Naperville, IL

Our studio will be closed to the general public for this PRIVATE painting party with the Easter Bunny! Let's celebrate together by painting pottery and enjoying time with the Easter Bunny. He will also provide all of our guests with a sweet treat! The $10 fee per person covers all paints, supplies,

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Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center

Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center · 1060 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

What began as an artist's dream in the basement of her gray stone is now the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center located in...

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Pullman State Historic Site (Hotel Florence)

Pullman State Historic Site (Hotel Florence) · 11111 S. Forestville Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628, Chicago, IL

Fifteen miles south of the Chicago loop, at the center of the historic planned industrial Pullman community, Pullman State Historic Site uses historic structures and...

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Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago · 31st St. and First Ave., Brookfield, IL, 60513, Brookfield, IL

Host your next meeting or social event at Brookfield Zoo! Whether its a daytime corporate function for 10 people – or an evening festival...

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Beverly Arts Center

Beverly Arts Center · 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL, 60655, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1968, the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, is a not-for-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to enriching lives through the...

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Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium · 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

Get ready for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea stars and sea otters and so many more animals from aquatic environments...

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Radius Chicago

Radius Chicago · 640 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, IL

Radius Chicago is a versatile, 55,000-square-foot event space designed to host corporate gatherings, large-scale events, productions, and private concerts for 400 to 5,000 attendees. Housed...

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Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center · 5020 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL, 60615, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center is at once a contemporary art exhibition space, learning lab, community resource, and social hub for artists...

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Adult Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chicago Lawn Branch · 6120 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old...

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Sports Traveler

Sports Traveler · 3100 W 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, Evergreen Park, IL

Sports Traveler specializes in event tickets and hotel travel packages to the city's top sports and concert events including Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, White Sox,...

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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum · 10406 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628, Chicago, IL

The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is an African-American Labor History Museum, the only one of its kind in the nation. Located in the...

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International Jazz Day Performance: Meet Captain Walter Dyett

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL

Walter Henri Dyett, known as “Captain Dyett”, was a music educator, and instrumental figure in the development of jazz and black music in Chicago. As the band instructor of Bronzeville’s DuSable High School, Dyett built a powerhouse music program that produced iconic singers such as Nat King Cole,..

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Clarke-Ford House

Clarke-Ford House · 1827 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, IL

Built in 1836, the Clarke-Ford House is Chicago’s oldest house. It was recently renamed to affirm the profound role of Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret...

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Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago

Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago · 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

The Smart offers a unique and affordable space for your special event, from cocktail receptions in the Museum's striking reception hall to dinners in the...

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Gallery Guichard

Gallery Guichard · 436 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Located on the first floor of the Bronzeville Artist Lofts, Gallery Guichard features a rotating collection of works from numerous global artists including, Abiola Akintola,...

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Peace by Piece: A Fiber Art "Commuknity"

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Beverly · 1962 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring your own...

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Bronzeville Children’s Museum

Bronzeville Children’s Museum · 9301 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL, 60617, Chicago, IL

The Bronzeville Children's Museum, featuring exhibits designed for children ages 3 to 9, is the first and only African American children's museum in the country....

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Adult Game Night

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 6, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch · 8530 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Join us for a fun-filled night of smooth jazz and playing chess, checkers, cards and other fun games! Be sure to bring your own snacks (BYOS). Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org...

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The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago

The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago · 5811 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Founded in 1915, The Society's mission is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary art through exhibitions, publications, and events. The Society presents art...

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Chinese American Museum of Chicago

Chinese American Museum of Chicago · 238 W. 23rd St., Chicago, IL, 60616, Chicago, IL

The mission of the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) is to promote the culture and history––through exhibitions, education, and research––of Chinese-Americans in the Midwest. The...

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Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry

Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry · Sodexo at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry continues to indulge the imagination with a myriad of...

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National Museum of Mexican Art

National Museum of Mexican Art · 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago, IL, 60608-2706, Chicago, IL

In 1982, Carlos Tortolero organized a group of fellow educators and founded the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum which opened its doors in 1987. The...

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Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium · 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to...

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HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art

HERITAGE Museum of Asian Art · 3500 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL, 60609, Chicago, IL

Heritage Museum of Asian Art showcases a wide range of art forms, spanning many cultures and time periods of Asia. The museum’s collection includes archaic...

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Film Screening: Yesterday (2019)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Walker · 11071 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL

Join us for a screening of Yesterday. After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember The Beatles. Using this newfound benefit to his advantage, Jack begins plagiarizing the work of the...

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Blanc Gallery

Blanc Gallery · 4445 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

Cliff Rome, proprietor of Bronzeville’s Parkway Ballroom, is committed to rekindling this Culture of Conversation. Thousands have gathered at the Parkway for art exhibits, fashion...

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Bridgeport Art Center

Bridgeport Art Center · 1200 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL, 60609, Chicago, IL

Bridgeport Art Center is a multi-disciplinary creative home for artists, designers, and professionals working across various art forms, media and vocations. An inspirational place to...

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The Field Museum

The Field Museum · 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60605, Chicago, IL

The Field Museum is Chicagos most elegant and unique setting for special events. Whether it is an intimate dinner for 10 or a rockin reception...

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Lizzadromuseum

Lizzadromuseum · 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, Oak Brook, IL

Check out The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art - Sharing with others the eternal beauty of gemstones and promoting the study of earth science., a museum in Oak Brook, IL. Exhibits and attractions include The Permanent Collection, The Rock & Mineral Experience, Rocks, The Driehaus Lapidary Collection

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry · 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60637, Chicago, IL

Just steps from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum continues to indulge the imagination with a myriad of vibrant and interactive exhibits. ...

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Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center

Community Art Garden at the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center · 3947 S.Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, Chicago, IL

This Bronzeville Chicago Youth Center facility hosts what is perhaps the preeminent collection of public community art in the city. In 1991, encouraged by the...

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Sky Zone Alsip: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Alsip · 12080 South Cicero Avenue, Alsip, IL · Ages 1+

Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art · 1220 Kensington Rd., Oak Brook, IL, 60523, Oak Brook, IL

Lapidary is the art of cutting & polishing stone. People of all ages enjoy this exceptional Museum dedicated to sharing with others the beauty of...

Calendar & News

Sat, May 23, 5:00 AM UTC · Lizzadromuseum · 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, Oak Brook, IL

Newsletter | Calendar of Events Spring 2026 Download our Newsletter Here Calendar of Events 28 28.March Cancelled: West Suburban Lapidary Club Meeting https://lizzadromuseum.org/event/west-suburban-la

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Sky Zone Westmont: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Westmont · 52 East Ogden Avenue, Westmont, IL · Ages 1+

Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Sky Zone Joliet: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Joliet · 2318 Essington Road, Joliet, IL · Ages 1+

Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Urban Air Mokena: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Mokena · 19800 South La Grange Road, Mokena, IL

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

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Teen Art Studio: Scrape Painting

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Englewood · 1745 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL · Ages 13–19

Try your hand at abstract art with scrape painting! No experience is needed to create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork. All materials provided. For ages 13-19. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or...