Tinley Park, Illinois:
April 1 – 30, 2022
My Mom is the Best Essay Contest
FREE
Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-4200
Tell us in 50 words or less why your mom is the greatest mom in the world! First and second place winners receive a special prize for their mom sponsored by Massage Envy-Tinley Park and An English Garden-Tinley Park. Pick up the official entry form at the Recreation Center beginning April 1. Entry deadline is April 30. Winners announced May 7. Open to Tinley Park residents only. Divisions: Pre-K and Kindergarten; Grades 1 and 2; Grades 3, 4 and 5.
April 7, 2022
Fit to Travel
Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $36 Tinley Fitness Members, $50 non-members
Tinley Fitness, 8125 W. 171st, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4255
Are you ready to take that dream vacation but hesitant due to your physical strength and stamina? Then get Fit to Travel at Tinley Fitness! During this 4-session program, we prepare you for take-off and landing! Sessions get you in shape to walk on uneven and unpredictable surfaces, board buses and trains, haul luggage and more. Have confidence in your ability to make the most out of your trip! Bon Voyage! Register in advance at Tinley Fitness for Activity #112305; Fee: $36 Tinley Fitness Members, $50 non-members.
April 8, 2022
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Friday, 7:30 pm
Fee: $1 R per child / $2 NR per child
Community Park Baseball Fields, 8125 W 171st St., Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-4200
The Easter Bunny invites you to join him in our Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your flashlights. This event goes on rain or shine.Register in advance for Activity #111009A and choose the appropriate age group: 3-4 @7:30pm; 5-8 @ 7:40pm. You can register at www.tinleyparkdistrict.org or at the Recreation Center.
April 8, 2022
Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
FREE
Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St., Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-4200
The annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair is the perfect place to pick up spring and Easter decorations and gifts! This fair features many of the talented crafters in the community. Exhibits are open to the public at no charge.
April 9, 2022
Doggie Egg-stravaganza
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
Canine Campus Dog Park, 18200 84th Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-4200
Celebrate spring at Canine Campus with a free “Bone”fide Egg Hunt for our four-legged friends. Egg hunt times are 10:15am and 11:15am and dogs are leashed during the hunt. Will your pet find the golden bone? Other activities include a spring theme photo area, Easter bonnet contest and more. This event is open to members and non-members of Canine Campus. Dogs who threaten or show aggression toward other dogs/owners will be asked to leave. No registration
necessary.
April 9, 2022
Artists’ Reception
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FREE
Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 S 67th Ct., Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-614-6503
The VVAC April gallery features artwork by the Forester Camera Club from April 1-30, 2022. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, April 9 from 1-3pm. Light refreshments are served.
April 13, 2022
Easter Hoppenings
Wednesday, 3:00 pm
Fee per child is $14 Resident, $19 Non-residents
Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St., Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-4200
Hop on down to decorate Easter baskets, color eggs, play Bunny Bingo for valuable prizes and enjoy an “eggstra” special Easter snack! Advance registration required for Activity #111718 and choose the appropriate age group: age 3-5 from 3:00-4:15 pm or age 6-10 from 4:30-5:45 pm. You can register at www.tinleyparkdistrict.org or at the Recreation Center.
April 12, 2022
April Fools Rush In Comedy Revue
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Admission is $9
Tinley Park Performing Arts Center, 16801 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-4200
You know that random day it still snows in April? Well, we hope it’s not tonight because our cast worked really hard on this show, our latest comedy revue. Tickets can be purchased at www.tinleyparkdistrict.org or at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center.
The Tinley Park-Park District is committed to creative recreational programming, quality recreational facilities and parks, and outstanding customer service to enhance the quality of life in Tinley Park. Learn more about the Park District’s programs and amenities at www.tinleyparkdistrict.org.
