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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dad, take your little sweetheart to our Valentine’s Dance. Enjoy crafts, a slice of pizza, dancing and much more! Each couple receives one complimentary picture done by a photographer. Additional packages available to purchase. Each person over age two attending must register! No registrations accepted on the night of the event. Fees: $18 R / […]

Visit our preschool rooms at both our locations! Meet our staff ! We're ready to answer your questions! Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W. 171st Street 10 am - 12 pm Vogt Woods Building 6527 West 171st Street 11 am - 1 pm

Come take a sneak peak of what fun things we have planned for Camp 2025! Meet our Camp Director and Site Directors who oversee Tot Camp (ages 3-5), Day Camp at McCarthy Park and Vogt Woods (grades 1st-7th) as well as Teen Camp (grades 7-9). Ask questions and get ready for a Summer of fun! […]

Tinley Fitness welcomes our members and their sweethearts to an afternoon of family fun! Share the love with your little Valentines as you splash away the day! Members of Tinley Fitness are free and can bring three guests for a fee. Fees: $5 R / $8 NR ACTIVITY #112113-A  

Hot Wheels Classic Bring your fastest Hot Wheels or Matchbox car and compete for the ‘big prize’. Includes refreshments. *Please Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fees: $18 R / $25 NR ACTIVITY #111700-A Time: 5-6p Age: 3-6 Hot Wheels All Stars We are looking for the best of the best to […]

Find the Lucky Charms before they lose their magic! Lucky the Leprechaun has visited some Tinley Park - Park District Facilities and Parks and set up a scavenger hunt just for you! Wear your green and have fun finding the Lucky Charms! Activities include a self-paced scavenger hunt with clues to find the Lucky Charms. […]

Pre-registration closes Feb 27th at 3 pm. Registration reopens at 7 am on race day. Packet pick-up is held on Sat. March 1st from 8 am to 2 pm at the Recreation Center. Green attire is encouraged for the race! Awards can be picked up from the Recreation Center beginning Monday, March 3rd after 12pm […]

Come and join us for a wee bit of o’ fun! Activities include St. Patrick’s Day themed snacks, crafts and games. We also make homemade Shamrock Shakes. Make sure to wear green! Fees: $30 R / $39 NR ACTIVITY #111020-A Age: 6-11 Fees: $30 R / $39 NR

Instill a love of reading with the Scholastic Book Fair because reading can take you anywhere! We have a variety of preschool and youth books as well as special items […]