Tinley Park-Park District

Main Stage Improv presents...This is the Year, We Drop the Ball
2026-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Kick off the 2026 comedy season with a two-hour show of fresh improv games!

SOLD OUT Daddy/Daughter Dance
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, 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 packages available to
purchase. Each person over age two attending must register! No registrations accepted on the night of the event.
Fees: $18 R / $22 NR
Activity #111785-A

Sweetheart Swim
2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Tinley Fitness Pool, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, 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: $8 R / $10 NR
ACTIVITY #112113-A

Hot Wheels Classic and All Stars
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, 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 enter this Hot Wheel or Matchbox car race as we compete for the grand prize. Includes refreshments.
Fees: $18 R / $25 NR
ACTIVITY #111701-A
Time: 6:15-7:15p
Age: 7-12

Meeting: Board of Commissioners of Tinley Park-Park District
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Find all meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions here.

Tot Time Open House
2026-02-28 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, 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
Vogt Woods Building
6527 West 171st Street
11 am – 1 pm

Summer Camp Preview
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Come take a sneak peak of what fun things we have planned for Camp 2026! Meet our Camp Director and Site Directors who oversee Tot Camp (ages 3-5), Day Camp at McCarthy Park and Vogt Woods (grades 1-7) as well as Teen Camp (grades 7-9). Come ask questions and get ready for a Summer of fun!

Lucky Charms Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-17
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. Each child receives a “Bag O’ Gold” and a 4 leaf clover to decorate at home with a completed scavenger hunt form! Pick up your forms at the Bettenhausen Recreation Center after March 1st or download from the website. Good luck!
Dates: Mar 1-17
Age: 3-8

Running o' the Green 8K
2026-03-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Pre-registration closes Feb 25th at 3 pm. Registration reopens at 7 am on race day. Packet pick-up is held on Sat. Feb 28 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Recreation Center. Awards can be picked up from the Recreation Center beginning Monday, March 2rd after 12pm if not received on day of.
Time: 8am Race Start
Fee: $22 without shirt / $30 with shirt (Pre-registration) / $45 with or without shirt, if available (Race Day)

Irish Tea
2026-03-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 S 67th Ct, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Enjoy a spot o’ tea before heading to the Irish Parade at the VVAC! Located a block off of the parade route, the Vogt Visual Arts Center will be decked out for St. Patrick’s Day with decorations, children coloring sheets and traditional Irish goodies like scones, soda bread and an assortment of teas. Enjoy your cup of tea while listening to Trish Boril play Ireland’s national symbol, the Harp, from 11:30am – 12:30pm. In addition, view the artwork of March’s Girl Scout Exhibit displaying in the gallery.

Shake the Shamrock!
2026-03-10 17:30 - 18:45 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
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

Jelly Bean Contest
2026-03-12 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
From March 12 to April 1, stop in the Rec Center to guess how many jelly beans are in the jar. Prizes are awarded to the children whose guess is closest to the exact count. Children ages 3-12 only.
Dates: Mar 12-Apr 1
Age: 3-12

Meeting: Remediate 280 Committee
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Find all Remediate 280 Committee meeting agendas and minutes here.

Breakfast and Bunny Hops
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Celebrate Easter with family and friends at our Bunny Brunch! Have fun with crafts, games and more! The Easter Bunny has a special treat for each child registered. Don’t forget your camera so you can get a picture with the Bunny! Registration is per person attending. Under 12 months are free!
Fees: $18 R / $22 NR
Activity #111737-A

Scholastic Book Fair
2026-03-18 09:00 - 2026-03-19 15:30 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
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 for sale. Find a new series to love or pick up a tried and true classic you will discover again. While you are here, check out the wide variety of classes, programs and special events we have lined up at the Park District.

Community Theater presents: Steel Magnolias
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Come out to the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center to see The Playhouse Theater‘s production of Steel Magnolias

This show has TWO wonderful casts! The “Blush” cast will be performing March 26th and March 28th at 7:00pm, and the “Bashful” cast will be performing March 27th at 7:00pm and March 29th at 3:00pm!

Get tickets for the full run here: https://bit.ly/49nQEYU

Doggie Egg-stravaganza
2026-03-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Canine Campus Dog Park, 18200 84th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Celebrate spring at Canine Campus with a “Bone”fide Egg Hunt for our four legged friends. Will your pet find the golden bone? Even if your pup doesn’t, still turn your eggs in for some puppy prizes. Other activities include a
spring themed photo area, cutest Bunpup costume contest 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. Hunt times are 10:15am and 11:15am and dogs will be leashed during the hunt. Please register for which run you and your pup will participate in. *All runs at Canine Campus will be occupied for the event and be open for all dogs (members/nonmembers).
Activity #111046-A (10:30-10:45a)
Activity #111046-B (11:15a-11:30a)

SOLD OUT Egg-Stravaganza Swim
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Tinley Fitness Pool, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
This event is SOLD OUT!
Join us for the Tinley Fitness Egg-Stravaganza Swim! Dive for eggs, win prizes and enjoy all the egg-cellent Easter-themed pool events with friends, family and the Easter Bunny.
Activity #112113-B
Fees: $15 Child / $5 Adult

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-01 18:45 - 19:45 | Vogt Woods, 6641 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Grab your flashlight and get ready for an egg-citing twist on a holiday favorite! As the sun sets, kids search high and low for candy-filled eggs under the night sky. Don’t forget your basket and flashlight—it’s going to be a glowing good time with the Bunny!
Fees: $1 R / $2 NR
Activity #111009-A (Ages 1-4) – 6:45-7pm
Activity #111009-B (Ages 5-6) – 7:30-7:45p

Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Shoppers – This fair highlights many of the talented crafters in the community. Exhibits are open to the public at no charge and feature all handmade items.
Vendors – TICKET Spaces are roughly 8 feet by 6 feet, if you feel you need more space, please secure an additional spot. Any space in the middle of a room cannot have a display over 5 feet, so please make sure you request a wall space if you feel your display will be too high. A limited number of tables will be available and must be requested at time of booking. Once spaces are assigned we cannot make any changes. We do not guarantee any crafter a certain space. Set-up time will begin at 7:30am and more information will be mailed a few weeks before the fair.

Flowers and Foliage Open Show
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 S 67th Ct, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Join us at the Flowers and Foliage Open Show April 11. Gallery will be open for viewing during regular VVAC business hours from April 4-30. Light refreshments will be served.

The Taylor Swift Party!
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
A Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party like no other! Experience an Enchanting evening, singing and dancing through all the iconic eras, creating The Story of Us. Pick your Eras outfit, bring your besties and come party, for
evermore! Sparks are sure to fly! Swift snacks and refreshments are served.
Fees: $30 R / $39 NR
Activity #103046-A
Age: 6-15

Kidz Theater presents: Dr. Experimentor & The League of Evil
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Dr. Experimentor, a mastermind supervillain, must fight to maintain his membership in the infamous League of Evil. There’s just one problem — membership means defeating superhero Extremo, who happens to be his best friend! To make matters worse, Dr. Experimentor faces relentless pressure from Agnes and Abigail Anarchy, ambitious upstart villains eager for his downfall. Armed with his arsenal of ingenious inventions — minions, Vegetarian Zombies, Pacifist Ninjas and Robot Soldiers — Dr. Experimentor faces an impossible choice: defeat his superhero or suffer at the hands of the League!
Tickets go on sale April 6, 2026 and are $10.00
