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Unplug and Explore!
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesJuly 13 is Unplug Illinois Day! Save the date to join us for another awesome device-free morning. This year at our event, we'll be launching a park exploration game for families to play for the rest of the summer and win great prizes! Location: The Band Shell sponsored by Republic Bank (Tony Bettenhausen Rec Center)
Doggie Beach Paw-ty @ Canine Campus Dog Park
Canine Campus Dog Park 18200 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesIt's time for the annual Doggie Beach Paw-ty to celebrate summer at Canine Campus! Our four-legged friends can splash in any of our poochie pools. Other activities include a summer photo area, kid’s crafts, pet-friendly vendors, free raffles and more. This event is open to members and non-members of Canine Campus.
Member Night @ White Water Canyon
Season Pass Members are invited to enjoy an evening full of fun just for members! Check out the party specials at The Canyon Cafe. Pre-registration required! ACTIVITY: 216102-A
Teenage Mutant Nina Turtle: Mutant Mayhem Fun
Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City. Play some turtle-themed kid games and activities. Meet and greet one of your favorite Turtles before the movie starts at dusk!
Summer Brew
Calling all witches and warlocks! Come join us for an evening of spellbinding fun! Dress up as your favorite witch or wizard and come ready to make a wand, learn spells, mix up spooky potions and more. You don’t want to miss this magical event!
Summer Celebration
Join us for some summer fun at our Summer Celebration! Play some games, take part in some crafts, glitter tattoos and DJ! Get your fill of summer activities as we celebrate the last days of summer
Scarecrow September Kids Coloring Contest
Enter the VVAC “Scarecrow September" kids coloring contest! Coloring pages can be picked up at the VVAC and Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center on August 16. Entries are due by Thursday, […]
Day Out with Grandma & Grandpa
Celebrate Grandparents Day with your favorite grandchild(ren)! Games, crafts, puzzles, ice cream sundaes make anyone smile while spending time with your special someone! Registration is per participant.
Scholastic Back to School Book Fair
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesBrowse a wide assortment of preschool and youth books as well as special items for sale!
Scholastic Back to School Book Fair
Browse a wide assortment of preschool and youth books as well as special items for sale!
Daddy-Daughter Date Night
Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy a night out at the Tinley Junction Miniature Golf Course. Dads bring your daughters out for a special evening for just the two of you. This Daddy-Daughter Date Night […]
Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf
Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesCome enjoy some Halloween fun on our spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a free frightful treat. Regular golf rates apply!
Fall Fest
McCarthy Park 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesThe leaves are changing, there’s a chill in the air and we are ready to celebrate fall! Families are invited to make a festive scarecrow to take home (we provide […]
Giant Garage Sale
White Water Canyon Parking Lot 8221 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesTime to sell your difficult to part with treasures before the holidays! The event is held in the White Water Canyon Parking Lot. Exhibits are open to the shopping public […]
Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf
Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy some Halloween fun on our spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a free frightful treat. Regular golf rates apply!
Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf
Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy some Halloween fun on our spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a free frightful treat. Regular golf rates apply!
Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesFind home decor, wall art, yard decorations, baked goods and other hand crafted treasures! Admission is free to the public.
Who You Gonna Call?
McCarthy Park 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesThere's something strange…in your neighborhood…it’s the ‘Who You Gonna Call’ event featuring a meet-and-greet with the Windy City Ghostbusters, the movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, ghostly games and activities including Stay […]
Monster Mash Dance
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesJoin us for a family-friendly Halloween Dance. There will be a DJ spinning spooktacular tunes, a Haunted House inflatable for those who dare, snacks, crafts, games and so much more! […]
Witches & Wizards Workshop
McCarthy Park 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesJoin The Playhouse Theater staff for an evening of spellbinding fun! Dress up as your favorite witch or wizard and learn the art of potion making, create your own wand, […]
Pumpkin Plunge
Tinley Fitness Pool 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesWhen black cat’s prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween. Join us at Tinley Fitness for a spooky afternoon plunging into our pumpkin patch pool and splashing […]
Haunted Halloween Storywalk
Vogt Woods 6641 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesGrab your flashlights, don your costumes and get ready for a frightfully fun night! Find the spirits of the season out in great outdoors as we stroll through Vogt Woods […]
Santa’s Mailbox
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesDue to the large volume of Christmas mail last year, the Tinley Park-Park District is helping deliver mail to the North Pole. Santa’s mailbox is available November 1 through 19 […]
Turkey Trot 5k
Vogt Woods 6641 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesPre-Registration closes Oct 31 at 3 pm Packet pickup is Nov 2 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Recreation Center Registration and pre-registration pick up will open again […]
Princess and Pancake Party
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesAll our favorite princesses are cordially invited to a spectacular royal event. Come dressed in your favorite princess outfit to enjoy a delightful pancake breakfast. This magical morning is filled […]
Calls from Santa
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesHo! Ho! Ho! The Park District has made special arrangements for children ages 4 -10 to receive a call from Santa Claus. Calls are made starting December 1st between 5 […]
Smile with Santa
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesDon’t miss your chance to visit with Santa and have your picture taken with him! Fee must be paid day of and before the photos are taken. Please bring cash, […]
Disguise the Elf Contest
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesEnter the Disguise the Elf Contest! Help disguise our Elf friend, so he is not seen! We want to see the most creative decorated elves we ever laid eyes on! […]
Rudolph Dash
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesSanta’s reindeer are busy training for the big night. Join us as we get in shape too! We warm up with fun fitness activities then head to the indoor track for our dash with a special visitor to meet the racers at the finish line! Following the dash, runners can enjoy frozen hot chocolate, cookies […]
Winter Wonderland Frosty Fest
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesThe gym is transformed into a winter wonderland complete with a DJ spinning holiday tunes, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and other friends to dance and take photos with! Nothing says "Frosty" better than building your own ice cream sundae! Enjoy crafts, dancing and games! This is a family fun event and every person over […]
Gingy’s Gingerbread House
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United StatesCinnamon and spice and everything nice goes into our gingerbread houses. You make it even sweeter with candy, decorations and love. Registration is for one house; please register another family member for each additional house you want. Fees:Â $35 R / $46 NR ACTIVITYÂ #311005-A Time:Â 9:30a-12p