Calls from Santa

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 and 8pm, until all calls are made. Participants must register at the Park District office between November 15 and 30 by completing one of Santa’s […]

Smile with Santa

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 […]

Event Series Kidz Theater Presents: Thumbelina

Kidz Theater Presents: Thumbelina

Tinley Park Performing Arts 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Once there was a girl no taller than a thumb; her name was Thumbelina. This wonderfully imaginative production takes us into Thumbelina’s world fraught with dangers for one so small. A water rat named Walter and an unpleasant family of toads are determined to capture her. Plus, a grumpy old mole thinks she’ll make a […]

Event Series Kidz Theater Presents: Thumbelina

Kidz Theater Presents: Thumbelina

Tinley Park Performing Arts 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Once there was a girl no taller than a thumb; her name was Thumbelina. This wonderfully imaginative production takes us into Thumbelina’s world fraught with dangers for one so small. A water rat named Walter and an unpleasant family of toads are determined to capture her. Plus, a grumpy old mole thinks she’ll make a […]

SOLD OUT! Holiday Theater Presents: Elf The Musical Jr.

Tinley Park Performing Arts 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Buddy, a young orphan, crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is mistakenly taken to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City […]

SOLD OUT! Holiday Theater Presents: Elf The Musical Jr.

Tinley Park Performing Arts 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Buddy, a young orphan, crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is mistakenly taken to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City […]

Disguise the Elf Contest

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 […]

Free

Rudolph Dash

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

Winter Wonderland Frosty Fest

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

Gingy’s Gingerbread House

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 […]

$35 – $46

VVAC Train Show Reception

Vogt Visual Arts Center 17420 S 67th Ct, Tinley Park, United States

Runs December 7, 2024 to January 25, 2025 Reception: Saturday, December 7, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Visit the Vogt Visual Arts Center facility page to view the exhibition hours!

Children’s Theater Presents: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors

Tinley Park Performing Arts 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Newbie director Carol has one day to find the leads for a community theater production of Romeo and Juliet. What seems like a simple task proves impossible when the pool of auditioners includes extreme method actors, performers who don't know how to channel their rage and one woman who may think she's a cat. This […]

Summer in December

Tinley Fitness Pool 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Grab your Hawaiian shirts and beach bag because Tinley Fitness is celebrating Summer in December! Enjoy bits of summer with family and friends at Tinley Fitness Pool! Pre-Registration is required! […]

$5 – $10

Holly Jolly Hotcakes

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 […]

$18 – $23

Summer Job Fair

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

Looking for a job this summer? We are holding our annual summer job fair on Tuesday, December 17th, from 3:30-6:30pm at our Bettenhausen Rec Center. Positions are available at the […]

Cookies & Crafts with Mrs. Claus

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, United States

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 […]

$18 – $23