Tinley Park-Park District

Concert in the Park: Rockin' Fenderskirt (50's and 60's)
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Band Shell, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States
Have a ROAR-SOME summer night at our Thursday’s at Jurassic Park Concert and Movie Series! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us at The Band Shell sponsored by Republic Bank located on the east side of Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center. Thursdays from June 19 through August 7, we feature bands, movies and special events suitable for the whole family! Concerts begin at 7pm and movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30-8:45pm). Food trucks will be available!

Main Stage Improv: Grills Just Want to Have Fun
2025-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Light the charcoal, grab your tongs and dig into this tasty flame-broiled burger of comedy! In this 2-Hour Comedy show of hilarious sketches and improv games, Main Stage Improv sells the sizzle along with the steak by lampooning summer cookouts, graduations, vacations and all things Summer! It’s a proverbial “comedy cookout” where all you need to bring is your appetite… for LAUGHTER!

Stars & Stripes 5k
2025-06-28 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | McCarthy Park, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Awards given for first, second and third place in each age category. The best overall resident and non-resident male and female runner also receive an award. Pre-registration closes Wednesday, June 25 at 3 pm. Registration reopens at 7 am on race day. Packet pick-up is held on Friday, June 27 from 8am-2pm at the Recreation Center. Awards can be picked up from the Recreation Center beginning Monday, June 30 after 12pm if not received on day of.
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES RACE DAY FEE
$30 (includes shirt) $45 with or without shirt
$22 (no shirt)
See link below to register!

Tinley Junction: Family Weekend
2025-07-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-06 10:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Buy 1 Get 1 Free all weekend long for families!

Independence Day Celebration
2025-07-04 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | McCarthy Park, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
The Village of Tinley Park and the Tinley Park Park District are hosting a joint Independence Day Celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4 at McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park.
Festivities will kick off with live music by Five Guys Named Moe at 4 p.m. and Spoken Four at 6:40 p.m., followed by food and beverages for sale from local vendors, inflatables for kids, bingo, a magic show by the Great Boodini, and a gun salute and flag-raising ceremony. The celebration will end with a fireworks show set to patriotic music at 9:30 p.m. Visitors will also be able to enjoy mini golf and batting cages all day!
Food and beverage vendors will include Durbin’s, Joey’s, Monster Gyro, Pierogi Rig, Tone Capone Tacos, Salubrious Stop, and Kona Ice. Gates will open at 3 p.m.
Find more information on the Village’s webpage at: www.TinleyPark.org/IndependenceDay
Prohibited Items
The following are not allowed in the event premises:

weapons
scooters
bicycles
roller skates/blades
cannabis
glass
drones
animals (with the exception of service animals)
firearms, explosives, and/or fireworks (including those possessed by Concealed Carry License holders)

By entering the event premises, you consent to allow all bags to be searched.

Youth Supervision Policy
The Village of Tinley Park and Tinley Park Park District is committed to ensuring guests enjoy a safe, pleasant, and family friendly festival environment through enforcement of the Youth Supervision Policy, as outlined below.

A parent or adult age 21 or older must always accompany guests age 17 and younger.
Supervising adults will need to show proof of age and will be asked to leave the property if they cannot.
Proper identification includes a state-issued driver’s license or ID card, a passport, or a military ID. Identification must include a photograph and date of birth, and be tamper-proof.
One adult may accompany as many as three youths.
Supervising adults are responsible for the actions of the youth they accompany and must ensure they are following the festival’s Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct
Participants are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct, which event staff will actively enforce. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

Illegal, irresponsible, or unsafe use of alcohol and other substances
Obscene or offensive gestures, including through imagery, symbolism, banners, signs, or other visuals deemed offensive
Unwelcome sexual attention, advances, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
Fighting and other actions that may harm, endanger, threaten, or bring discomfort to people or personal property
Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, including taunting, physical or verbal advances, remarks, bullying, offensive jokes, harassing, taking or sharing sexually explicit pictures, intimidation, or stalking
Distracting, interacting with, or in any way interfering with a service animal
Accessing restricted areas without proper credentials

Meeting: Remediate 280 Committee
2025-07-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Find all Remediate 280 Committee meeting agendas and minutes here.

Movie in the Park: Jurassic Park
2025-07-10 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Band Shell, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States

Gazebo Concert @ VVAC - Molly Rose Trio
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 S 67th Ct, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Enjoy great music at the VVAC Gazebo Music Series. Bring your chairs or blankets and relax in the evening air.

Tinley Junction: Unplug Illinois Celebration
2025-07-12 10:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Batting tokens $1.00, hot dogs $2.00 and golf for $3.00!

Tinley Junction: All Star Spectacular
2025-07-15 10:00 - 21:00 UTC | Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Two bonus tokens with all token specials, $1.00 tokens for all paid golfers. Concession Helmet Sundae specials!

Meeting: Board of Commissioners of Tinley Park-Park District
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Find all meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions here.

Concert in the Park: Whiskey Road (Country)
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Band Shell, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States

Splash at Jurassic Bark
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Canine Campus Dog Park, 18200 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Celebrate summer with a splash at Canine Campus with a Jurassic Park theme. Our four-legged friends can splash in any of our poochie pools. Other activities include our Jurassic Park theme summer photo area and kid’s crafts, pet-friendly vendors, free raffles and more. This event is open to members and non-members of Canine Campus. Dogs who threaten/show aggression toward other dogs/owners will be asked to leave. No registration is necessary. Grab your towel and head on over!

Movie in the Park: Wicked
2025-07-24 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Band Shell, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States

Tinley Junction: Christmas in July
2025-07-25 10:00 - 21:00 UTC | Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Holiday tunes and free ice cream topping on all ice cream purchases.

Community Theater Auditions: "Our Town"
2025-07-26 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
The Playhouse Theater is holding auditions on our stage next Saturday, July 26th, from 4:30pm-6:30pm for their upcoming production of “Our Town”. Actors of all experience levels are welcome to audition and there are no fees for performers! This show is for those aged 18+.

Audition monologue options can be found here: bit.ly/4nUKDYJ.

While memorizing isn’t necessary, we ask that you are familiar with your chosen monologue(s) before auditioning!

Rehearsals run Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm starting August 5th and running until October 9th. Tech week is October 13th-16th and show dates are October 17th-19th.

Come out and show us your skills! See you there

WWC Member Night
2025-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | White Water Canyon Park, 8221 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Season pass members are invited to enjoy a members-only evening full of FUN! The Canyon Cafe will be open and offering some party night specials. This event is free, but pre-registration is required!
Activity #216102-A

Concert in the Park: Good Clean Fun (80's, 90's & 00's)
2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Band Shell, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States

White Water Canyon River Run 5K
2025-08-03 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | White Water Canyon Park, 8221 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Join us for our first WWC 5K! Switch it up with this unique experience and walk or run 37 laps with the current of our lazy river! Participants receive a lap counter, medal and other WWC
prizes. Must be 16 years or older to participate.
Fees: $25 R / $35 NR
ACTIVITY #216214-A
Age: 16+

STOMP-ing Back to School with Dino Explorers & Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Band Shell, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States

Gazebo Concert @ VVAC - Syahi
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 S 67th Ct, Tinley Park, 60477, United States

Back to School Weekend
2025-08-16 12:00 - 2025-08-17 18:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Raffle for all paid golfers, wear your school colors!

Photo Contest
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
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@tinleyparkparkdistrict.org.
Each submission must include a title, location of photo, name, email and age of photographer.
All photos must be the contestant’s original work.
The Tinley Park-Park Districts serve the right to move a photo from one category to a more suitable category if needed.
There is a maximum of 10 photos person.
All photos submitted become the property of the Tinley Park-Park District.

Photos will be accepted until September 1st, 2025.

Tinley Junction: Labor Day
2025-09-01 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Receive a free small popcorn with a round of golf! Open from 10:00am-6:00pm.

Youth Theater Auditions
2025-09-06 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, 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 Velveteen Rabbit (ages 5-7)

Auditions run from 9:00-10:30am

Children’s Theater presents: The XYZ Files (ages 9-13)

Auditions run from 10:30am-12:00pm

Teen Theater presents: Sherlock Holmes (ages 12-17)

Auditions run from 12:30-2:00pm

Holiday Theater presents: Miracle on 34th St. (ages 7-16)

Auditions run from 2:00pm-3:30pm

*Note from the director
“Please remember EVERY child gets a role. If you need age approval don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us. If you are added to a waitlist again do NOT panic! We have plenty of shows and staff ready to go.”
See you there!

Tinley Junction: Grandparents Weekend
2025-09-06 12:00 - 2025-09-07 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
2-for-1 specials for Grandparents and Grandkids!
