Special Event

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 […]

Ho! 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 […]

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, […]

Enter 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! Use your imagination and make an outfit or a disguise, glitter, feathers, fabric, the sky's the limit! Pick up the paper elf that is to […]

Santa’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 […]

The 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 […]

Cinnamon 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: $35 R / $46 NR ACTIVITY #311005-A Time: 9:30a-12p

Start the holiday season having breakfast with Santa! Enjoy breakfast, games, craft s and a special visit from Santa himself! All participants (including adults) must register. The fee is per person. Kids under 12 months are free (does not include food or prizes). Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center Fees: $18 R / $23 NR Activity […]

Let's start the holiday season with tasty treats and fun activities for the whole family! A visit from Mrs. Claus makes it even sweeter! This is a family event, everyone in the family must be registered. The fee is per person. Kids under 12 months are free (does not include food or prizes). Fees: $18 […]

ALL photos MUST  be taken at the  Tinley Park-Park District (parks, activities, special events, or facilities). All submissions must be emailed to Bailey Hecker at Bhecker@tinleyparkdistrict.org. Each submission must include […]