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, September 5. Winners will be announced September 9 and are notified by phone. The contest is open to children ages 4-13 years old. The best […]

Free

Putting with Purpose (South Suburban Special Recreation Association Event @ Tinley Junction)

Putting with Purpose is the first mini golf outing fundraiser to support SSSRA participants with disabilities or special needs. Thank you to Tinley Park-Park District for hosting this event! Proceeds will go towards SSSRA’s Scholarship Program. This program helps residents requiring financial assistance by reducing fees for programs and special events.

Wild West Luncheon

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

AARP Smart DriverTEK Workshop

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

Smart DriverTEK is a brand new 90-minute workshop offering an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Learn all about blind spot detection systems, front-collision warning systems and much more. Register at www.aarp.org or call 1-877-805-4115.

Tinley Park Community Blood Drive

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

Donors needed! Come give blood on August 26th at the Bettenhausen Recreation Center for a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Appointments preferred.   See rcblood.org/Help

Fall Auditions: Kidz, Children’s, Teen and Holiday Theater

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

Fall 2024 Auditions for Community Theater will be held at the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center.   Kidz Theater - 9-10:30 am - Ages: 5-8 Children's Theater - 10:30 - 12 pm - Ages: 9-12 Teen Theater - 12:30 -2 pm - Ages: 11 - 17 Holiday Theater - 2 -3:30 pm - Ages: 6-18

Tinley Junction: Labor Day

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Receive free small popcorn with round of golf!

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.

Tinley Junction: Grandparents Weekend

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

2 for 1 specials for grandparents and grandkids!

Tinley Junction: Grandparents Weekend

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

2 for 1 specials for grandparents and grandkids!

Scholastic Back to School Book Fair

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

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

Free

Margi Hafer and Students Gallery Reception

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

The reception will be held at at Vogt Visual Art Center Friday September  from 7-9 pm The show will up from September  9-26

Main Stage Improv: Open Mic Variety Show

Main Stage Improv presents an Improv & Open Mic Variety Show Friday 9/13 from 8 to 10 pm at the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center. 1 hour of Improv followed by 1 hour of a variety of music, singing & comedy acts of great local talent including Jon Raleigh, Jack Reed, Rick Dobczyk and more! […]

Doggie Pup-kin Fest

Canine Campus Dog Park 18200 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Bring your pup-kin out for Fall-tastic fun while we pamper our pooches at this fun-filled event. Get your costumes out for the contests, free raffles and other surprises too! This […]

Free

Commissioners Park Playground Replacement Meeting

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

Commissioners Park Playground (8139 Hillcrest Ln) is being replaced and we are asking for the public’s input on the design components and colors. An in-person public meeting is scheduled for […]

Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

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 […]

$18 – $23

Tinley Junction: Closing Weekend

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Swing in to say so long, with golf and concession specials!

Tinley Junction: Closing Weekend

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Swing in to say so long, with golf and concession specials!

Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Come 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 States

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 […]

Free

Main Stage Improv’s Way Too Early Halloween Show

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

Do you have your Halloween costume all ready, but no place to go! No Worries! Main Stage Improv’s got you covered! Grab your pumpkin spice latte and get into an […]

Giant Garage Sale

White Water Canyon Parking Lot 8221 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, United States

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 […]

$20 – $26

Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

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

Kids in the House Improv Troupe: Tinley Park’s Got Talent

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

Do you have a talent you want to share? Join us for Tinley Park's Got Talent in front of an audience and a panel of judges. The top three acts […]

Tinley Junction: Ghostly Golf

Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Enjoy 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 States

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

Free

“In the Shadows” Open Art Show Reception

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

Gallery will be open from October 8 - 31, 2024 The reception is Saturday, October 12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at our Vogt Visual Arts Center!

Monster Mash Dance

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

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! […]

$15 – $20

Witches & Wizards Workshop

McCarthy Park 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, United States

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, […]

$30 – $35

Pumpkin Plunge

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

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 […]

$8 – $18

Choo Choo Train Kids Coloring Contest

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

Enter the VVAC “Choo Choo Train” Kids Coloring Contest! Pick up your coloring page starting Monday, October 28 at either VVAC/Bettenhausen Recreational Center front desk. Entries are due by Thursday, […]

Haunted Halloween Storywalk

Vogt Woods 6641 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, United States

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 […]

Free

Santa’s Mailbox

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

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 […]

Turkey Trot 5k

Vogt Woods 6641 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, United States

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 […]

Princess and Pancake Party

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

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 […]

$18 – $23

High School Art Show

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

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 […]

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, […]

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! […]

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

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

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

Puzzle Palooza

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

Race against other teams as you compete in putting together a 500 piece puzzle. Teams should consist of two to four participants who work together. Light refreshments and treats are […]

$20 – $26