Local Musicians To Play Original 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Soundtrack, Saturday, At First Lutheran Chuch

Hear the original Vince Guaraldi Trio soundtrack to the beloved holiday classic performed live Saturday, Dec. 20, at First Lutheran Church.

Local Dunkin Donuts Gets Best Of 2025 Nod: Fast Service, Friendly Staff

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Santa And Mrs. Claus Drop By Christmas Market Saturday At Crestwood Rec And Wellness Center

Crafts, cookies, cocoa, Santa and shopping take over the Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center Saturday, Dec. 13.

Celebrate The Magic Of Krampus Sunday At Blue Island Beer Company, Showcasing Over 30 Artsts

Krampus Market 2025 offers a fusion of art, culture, and craft brews Sunday, Dec. 7, Blue Island Beer Company. All ages welcome.

Santa Makes Grand Entrance On A Helicopter Saturday At Sprayfari Park For Alsip Winterfest

Come watch Santa land in a helicopter at the Alsip Park District's Winter Fest Saturday, Dec. 6, at Sprayfari Aquatic Park for holiday fun.

Families Invited To Eisenhower's Winter Wonderfest, Featuring Pics With Santa, Crafts, Treats And More

Join the Eisenhower Cardinals Wed., Dec. 3, for Winter Wonderfest, featuring pictures with Santa, crafts and family fun. Free admission.

Worth Township Christmas Care Program Taking Applications From Families Who Need Help Filling Empty Stockings

Families living in Worth Township and are struggling financially have until Dec. 4 to apply for help through the Christmas Care Program.

Santa Returns To Worth Township To Hear Children's Wishes, Silent Santa Offered

Santa returns to Worth Township Center Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, with Dec. 8 set aside for children with sensory sensitivities in Alsip.

Need Is Great This Year For New Toy Donations To Worth Township's 'Christmas Care' Program

Worth Township is collecting new, unwrapped toys for local children ages 0-14. Financially-strapped parents can apply for help.

Hazelgreen School PFO Hosts Fall Arts And Craft Show, Featuring Over 40 Vendors

The Parent Faculty Organization of Hazlegreen Elementary School host the third annual Arts and Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 22.

These Alsip-Crestwood Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2025

A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.

Village of Alsip, Crestwood Set 2025 Trick Or Treating Hours

Residents are asked to leave their porch light on if they plan to participate.

Trunks Open And Filled With Candy At Worth Township Trunk Or Treat

Kids can wear their costumes and head over to Worth Township Center in Alsip Wednesday, Oct. 29, for trunk or treat.

Volunteer Firefighters Host Trunk Or Treat At Garden Homes Fire Protection District

Grab your plastic pumpkin and head over to Garden Homes Fire Protection District, Sunday, Oct. 26, for trunk or treat.

Spooky Carnival, Costume Parade, Pumpkins, Reptile Show And Trick Or Trunk Planned Saturday At Sears Park

Join the Alsip Park District Saturday, Oct. 25, at Sears Park for a Halloween carnival and trick or trunk in Alsip for kids up to age 11.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Alsip-Crestwood This Fall

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Alsip-Crestwood.

Meet Firefighters, Explore Trucks, Drive A Fire Engine Obstacle Course At Alsip Fire Department Open House

Try on fire gear, drive a fire-engine obstacle course and watch live fire demos at the Alsip Fire Department Open House, Saturday, Oct. 4.

Dogs Have Their Day Saturday At Alsip Park District's Puppapalooza

Take your pup for a morning of games, treats, pet vendors, a costume contest and parade to Sprayfari Aquatic Park Saturday, Sept. 27.

Chill Out At Alsip Fall Fest, Featuring A Corn Maze, Bands, Food Trucks, Corn Eating Contest And More

Alsip's Fall Fest features bands, crafts, hayrides, beer, food trucks, a petting zoo and more Saturday, Sept. 27 at Sprayfari Park.

Chicagoland's Dutch Heading To Elim Christian Services Saturday For 29th Annual Dutch Fest

Elim Christian Services Dutch Festival offers cuisine, Dutch shops, dancing, children's activities and culture Saturday, Sept. 27.

'Half Way To Parade Day' Golf Outing Hits The Links For South Side Irish Parade

The mid-year golf outing fundraiser tees off Sept. 26 at Ridge Country Club, featuring 18 holes, cart, golfer gifts, raffles and more.

Fireworks Near Me: Alsip-Crestwood July 4th, 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Alsip and Crestwood.

'Sparks In The Park' Fly Over Ozinga Field Thursday For A Free Family Flick, Fireworks Show

Head over to Ozinga Field in Crestwood Thursday, July 3, for "Sparks In The Park," featuring a free movie in the park and fireworks.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Alsip-Crestwood

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Alsip and Crestwood.

Get Ready For Some Fun Saturday At Alsip Park District's Fun Fest

Live music, sloths, Alsip's Got Talent, Transformers, children's games and fireworks featured at Alsip's Fun Fest Saturday, June 14.

Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Alsip-Crestwood

With Mother's Day falling on May 11 this year, here are some local restaurants to consider for celebrating the holiday.

New Year’s Eve 2024 In Alsip-Crestwood: Dance Monkey, Haunted Trails

There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Alsip-Crestwood to help you ring in 2025.

Better Not Pout Because Santa Is Coming To Worth Township Center

Skip the long lines at the mall and bring your kiddos to Worth Township Center in Alsip, Dec. 10-Dec. 12 to see a GREAT Santa for FREE.

Santa And Mrs. Claus Pop In Saturday At Crestwood Christmas Market

Crafts, cookies, cocoa, Santa and shopping take over the Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center Saturday, Dec. 14. See who's coming.

Streetz Artz Brings Krampus Spirit To Blue Island With Eclectic Market

Krampus Market 2024 offers a fusion of art, culture, and craft brews Sunday, Dec. 8, at three Blue Island locations. All ages welcome.

Santa Touches Down In Helicopter Saturday At Sprayfari Park

Come watch Santa land in a helicopter at the Alsip Park District's Winter Fest Saturday, Dec. 7, at Sprayfari Aquatic Park for holiday fun.

2024 Christmas Tree Guide: Where To Buy A Tree In Alsip-Crestwood

Real trees will cost about $13 a foot, depending on the type of tree, with a typical 7-foot tree costing around $90.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Alsip-Crestwood: Where To See Him

There will be some chances to catch jolly old St. Nick in Alsip and Crestwood and across Chicagoland this holiday season.

Alsip-Crestwood-Area Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day

See which restaurants in the Alsip-Crestwood area will be open for Thanksgiving 2024.

10 Alsip-Crestwood-Area Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.

Trunks Will Be Open Wednesday At Worth Township's Trunk or Treat

Kids can wear their costumes and head over to Worth Township Center in Alsip Wednesday, Oct. 30, for trunk or treat and a haunted house.

Candy, Cars And Costumes Galore Saturday At Crestwood Trunk Or Treat

Wear your costume and come to the Crestwood Rec Center, Saturday, Oct. 26, for Trunk or Treat. Costume contests will be held every hour.

Spooktacular Parade, Carnival And Trick of Trunk Planned At Sears Park

Join the Alsip Park District Saturday, Oct. 26, at Sears Park for the All Hallows Eve Parade, Carnival and Trick or Trunk.

Ghost Hunter Explores Lyric Theatre's Unknown Paranormal Activity

Ghost hunter Neal Gibbons presents his evidence of paranormal activity at the Lyric Theatre in Blue Island at "SpookEasy" Thursday, Oct. 31.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Alsip-Crestwood This Fall

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Alsip-Crestwood.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2024

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2024 Lenten season.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.