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

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!

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

Main Stage Improv’s Christmas Spectacular: There’s Snow Place Like Home

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

The gift of laughter is in stock this holiday season! In this two-hour holiday themed comedy show comprised of fun improv games and sketches, Main Stage Improv spoofs Santa, Gift […]

$14

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

Winter/Spring Resident Registration

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

Online begins on Tuesday, January 7 @ 9 am In person and Mail-in begins on Wednesday, January 8 @ 9 am

Meeting: Remediate 280 Committee

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

Find all Remediate 280 Committee meeting agendas and minutes here.

Main Stage Improv Presents: “This is the Year We Resolve to Be More Funny!”

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

You say you want a resolution?! Well, you know, Main Stage improv resolves to kick off the 2025 comedy season with a two-hour show of ALL NEW improv games! Main Stage Improv performs a unique laugh-out loud show of Improv games in the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Interactive, non-stop, high energy show […]

Community Theater Auditions: The Philadelphia Story

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

Calling all actors and actresses! Come audition for our our 18+ production of "The Philadelphia Story" Synopsis: Tracy Lord, of the Philadelphia Lords, is a headstrong and spoiled daughter of the privileged class. Divorced from C.K. Dexter Haven, she plans to wed a successful young snob. At the family estate, Tracy's wedding weekend grows more […]

Photo Contest

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 […]

Free

Youth Theater Auditions

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

Come out to the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center to audition for this season's slate of productions with The Playhouse Theater! We have 4 productions that will be auditioning on this day: Kidz Theater presents: The Taming of the Shoe (ages 5-9) Auditions run from 9:00-10:30am Children's Theater presents: The Wizard of Oz (ages 11-17) […]

Daddy/Daughter Dance

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

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 […]

$18 – $22

Tot Time Open House

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

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 […]

Free

Summer Camp Preview

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

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 […]

Free

Meeting: Remediate 280 Committee

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

Find all Remediate 280 Committee meeting agendas and minutes here.

Sweetheart Swim

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

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  

$5 – $8

Hot Wheels Classic and All Stars

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

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 […]

$18 – $25

Kids in the House Improv: “Love to Make You Laugh”

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

Kids in the House Improv presents "Love to make you Laugh" Playhouse's teen troupe love Valentine's Day and what better present than the one of laughter. Join this hilarious teen group as they play improv games and get into some antic skits that they created just for you! Directed by The Playhouse Theater Location: Tinley […]

Main Stage Improv: Anything is Pop-sicle

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

Are you tired of looking at the icy winter weather through froze-colored glasses? Then come warm up in our well-heated Performing Arts Center by watching the hottest improvisers north of the Equator! In this show with guaranteed laughs that'll break the ice and melt your heart, Main Stage Improv performs their unique laugh-out-loud show of […]

Lucky Charms Scavenger Hunt

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. […]

Free

Running o’ the Green 8K

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

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 […]