View the Community Events Calendar
South Holland hosts a variety of events throughout the year that encourage residents to meet one another and develop relationships, foster community pride, celebrate various holidays, and highlight important issues. Each resident is encouraged to become an active participant in the community. It can start with the following events:
Mayors Coffees
Quarterly
Informal gatherings that are held quarterly to give residents an opportunity to meet with the Mayor and other Village officials to share their comments and concerns.Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
1st Thursday in May
This annual breakfast is sponsored by the South Holland Ministerial Association.Pancake Day
1st Saturday in May
This event is held at the Community Center. Enjoy your breakfast while fellowshipping with friends and neighbors!Take a Bite Out of Grime
2nd Saturday in May
This is our annual clean-up day where volunteers of all ages are grouped into teams with Village officials and they fan out across the Village to do some Spring Cleaning along roadways, riverbanks, and in the parks. Coffee and donuts are served in the morning and we all meet back at the Community Center for lunch when we're finished.Arbor Day Celebration
2nd Saturday in May
Each year we celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremonial planting of a tree. This takes place just before the Take a Bite Out of Grime event.Student Government Day
3rd Monday in May
Local Junior High students chair the Village Board meeting.Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony
4th Monday in May
This annual parade that honors the men and women who served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice runs down South Park Ave. It begins at 11:00am at 170th Street and finishes at Veterans Park. Following the Parade at approximately 12:30pm at Veterans Park will be a Remembrance Ceremony.South Holland Municipal Band Concerts
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Our very own Municipal Band performs a series of concerts over the summer. Their season begins with the Memorial Day celebration and concludes with the Heritage Festival. The concerts are usually held at the bandstand at Veterans Park on various Thursday evenings.Independence Day Celebration
4th of July
The July 4th Celebration begins at 10:00am with a Rib Fest Contest at Veterans Park, followed by a full day of fun, food, and games for ALL AGES. The celebration concludes with a stunning fireworks display at dusk.Heritage Festival
Labor Day Weekend
This is a jam-packed, five-day, annual festival that includes a Car Show, Bocce Tournament, a huge Block Party, a Gallery of Art, the Heritage Haul 5K, an outdoor orchestra concert, a praise and worship service, and much more.Harvest Fest
4th Thursday in October
Costume judging, games, and pumpkin decorating for children ages 3 to 12.Santa Comes To Town
1st Friday in December
Santa arrives via a bright red fire truck at "Santa's House" in front of the Village Hall. Each child gets a chance to sit on Santa's lap and leaves with a bag of treats. A great chance to snap that special photo.