Special Event

Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket and join us at The Band Shell sponsored by Republic Bank located on the east side of the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center.

Awards given for first, second and third place in each age category. The best overall resident and non-resident male and female runner also receive an award. Pre-registration closes Wednesday, Jun […]

Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket and join us at The Band Shell sponsored by Republic Bank located on the east side of the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center.

July 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 […]

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 […]

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.

Browse a wide assortment of preschool and youth books as well as special items for sale!

Browse a wide assortment of preschool and youth books as well as special items for sale!

Enjoy 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 is filled with dinner, miniature golf, crafts and lots of fun! The fee is per person (including adults). Fee: $18 R / $23 NR

Come enjoy some Halloween fun on our spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a free frightful treat. Regular golf rates apply!

The 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 the hay and instructions). Play a round of Ghostly Golf on the hauntingly decorated course at Tinley Junction Mini-Golf (regular golf fee applies); receive a […]

Time 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 at no charge. If you would like to be an exhibitor, register early! The Park District provides the selling space. Exhibitors bring their own table(s) […]

Enjoy some Halloween fun on our spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a free frightful treat. Regular golf rates apply!

Enjoy some Halloween fun on our spooktacular course. Dress in costume for a free frightful treat. Regular golf rates apply!

Find home decor, wall art, yard decorations, baked goods and other hand crafted treasures! Admission is free to the public.

Join 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! This is a family dance and every person over age 2 must register for the fun! Activity #311034

Join 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, learn spells, paint a dragon egg and more! Instructor: Christina Halleran Fees: $30 R / $35 NR Activity #309201-A

When 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 […]

Grab 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 […]

Due 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 in the lobby of the Bettenhausen Recreation Center. Don’t forget to include child's full name and address for Santa so he can reply to their […]

Pre-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 […]

All 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 with fairytales, crafts, games and other princess activities. Drop off your princesses for a fairy-tastic time! Ages: 3-8 Activity # 311029-A Fee: $18 R / […]

Don’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, a check or debit/credit card. Reserve your time by calling Debbie Maloney 708-342-4202 or emailing debbie.maloney@tinleyparkdistrict.org. Appointments are scheduled every 3 minutes starting at 10am […]