Tinley Park-Park District

Children's Theater Presents: The XYZ Files
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Forget The X Files. What you really want to know about are The XYZ Files. These top secret FBI papers are devoted to unexplained phenomena-UFOs, out of body experiences, aliens, and unidentified goop. Agent Scallop and her somewhat dim-witted partner, Agent Mildew, must solve the mystery of disappearing shopping malls or quit government service. If this happens, the XYZ Files will be closed for good. Although both agents are conscientious, they never seem able to produce evidence of anything. The truth is the malls have been swallowed by gigantic sinkholes. But that’s only part of it. Down below is a mad botanist who has created an enormous ant farm. With the help of the mysterious Jellybean Person, our agents devote themselves to defeating the botanist, who now believes he’s the world’s most brilliant ant, and finding the Mulch City Mall, which just dropped from sight in front of unsuspecting teenagers!
Tickets are $10 and go on sale November 10th, 2025
Friday, November 21 – 6pm
Saturday, November 22 – 6pm
Sunday, November 23 – 3pm
Directed by Cassandra Balaskas
Location: Tinley Park Performing Arts Center

Thanksgiving Crafting Extravaganza
2025-11-25 16:30 - 17:45 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
This Thanksgiving, let your creativity shine at our Thanksgiving Crafting Extravaganza! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting, where kids can explore their artistic talents while celebrating the harvest season. With a variety of hands-on activities, we create fun and festive projects to take home and cherish!
Location: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
Fees: $38 R / $50 NR
ACTIVITY #311024-A
Age: 6-11

Jingle Bell Rock
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Join us for a festive evening at the Jingle Bell Rock Family Dance! Dance to holiday hits spun by our live DJ and enjoy a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be ready for photos and holiday cheer. Kids can get crafty with fun, themed activities to take home as keepsakes. Bring the whole family for a night full of music, dancing, crafts, and holiday magic. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season together! Register soon as there is limited availability! This is a family fun dance and event and every person over age 2 must register!
Fees: $15 R / $20 NR
ACTIVITY #311008-A
Age: 2+

Summer in December
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Tinley Fitness Pool, 8125 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, 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!
Fees: $8 R / $18 NR
Activity #312113-B

Cocoa, Crafts and Cookies
2025-12-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Come dressed in your jammies for a fun night of holiday games, crafts and activities! Cocoa and cookies are included in the festivities. Parents drop off your children for a fun filled night of holiday cheer!
Fees: $15 R / $19 NR
ACTIVITY #311006-A
Age: 4-8

Meeting: Remediate 280 Committee
2025-12-11 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.

Teen Theater Presents: Sherlock Holmes
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Here’s a highly entertaining adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective story, combining mystery, romance, action, danger and laughter. Alice Faulkner has letters written by a dead girl that will cause grave international problems. Moriarty wants those letters; so does Holmes. The game’s afoot! Not before the Professor’s gang has London in its grip. Only young Holmes understands the true objective the professor has in mind (too sinister to reveal here), and he’s willing to put his own life on the line to stop it.
Friday, December 12th: 6pm
Saturday, December 13th: 6pm
Sunday, December 14th: 1pm
Tickets are $10 and go on sale December 1st, 2025
Directed by Christina Halleran
Location: Tinley Park Performing Arts Center

(SOLD OUT) Holly Jolly Hotcakes
2025-12-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Start the holiday season having breakfast with Santa! Enjoy breakfast, games, crafts and a special visit from Santa himself! All participants (including adults) must register. Fee is per person. Under 12 months: Free (does not include food or prizes).
Fees: $20 R / $26 NR
ACTIVITY #311007-A
Age: All

Main Stage Improv Christmas Spectacular: Santa Claus & Effect
2025-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Get ready to laugh your way into the holidays with Main Stage Improv at their one-and-only Christmas Spectacular: Santa Claus and Effect Show Join us at the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 14th from 6:00–8:00 pm for a fast-paced, festive night of comedy perfect for the whole family!

Tickets are $14 and available online or at the door. We open thirty minutes before our showtime. Don’t miss this merry night of improv fun

Summer Job Fair
2025-12-16 15:30 - 18:30 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Searching for the perfect summer job? Join us at our annual Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, December 16th from 3:30–6:30pm at the Bettenhausen Rec Center We’re hiring for positions at the Rec Center, Tinley Junction, White Water Canyon Water Park, and Summer Day Camp Come learn more and see where you could shine this summer!

Meeting: Board of Commissioners of Tinley Park-Park District
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-23 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.

Holiday Theater presents: Miracle on 34th St.
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really.
Tickets are $10 and go on sale December 8th, 2025
Friday, December 19th: 6pm
Saturday, December 20th: 1pm
Sunday, December 21st: 1pm
Directed by Christina Halleran
Location: Tinley Park Performing Arts Center

Zumbathon
2025-12-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Tinley Fitness, 8125 W 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Celebrate the season with dance! Join Gina and move to your favorite Christmas and holiday songs. No dance experience needed! All attendees will be entered into a raffle. Prizes will be awarded during our rest break. Feel free to dress in your most festive wear!

Photo Contest
2026-01-01 08:00 - 17:00
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 January 1st, 2025.

Community Theater Auditions: Steel Magnolias
2026-01-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, Steel Magnolias follows a close-knit group of Southern women as they share laughter, sharp wit, and heartfelt moments. From the wise-cracking Truvy to the spirited Shelby, their friendships are tested by both joy and tragedy. Full of humor, warmth, and resilience, the play celebrates the strength and love that bind them together through life’s ups and downs.
Instructor: Mike Gandy
Location: McCarthy Recreation Bldg
Activity #199015-A
Age: 14+

Community Meeting: Centennial Park Outdoor Fitness Zone
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, 60477, United States
Join us for a Community Meeting focused on the redevelopment of Centennial Park’s Outdoor Fitness Zone. View proposed layouts, explore equipment options, and share your ideas to help us shape a space designed for our community.

The meeting will take place on January 13th at 6:00pm at our Bettenhausen Rec Center.

Your input matters. Be part of the conversation!

Youth Theater Auditions
2026-01-24 09:00 - 15:30 | Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Come out to The Playhouse Theater’s Youth Theater Auditions on our stage on January 24th!
We have four different shows for kids age 5-18 Check out the shows listed by age group below and click the link to register your child

Kidz Theater presents: Dr. Experimentor & The League of EvilAuditions 9:00am-10:30am (Ages 5-8) https://bit.ly/45dMVe0

Children’s Theater presents: Wingin’ ItAuditions 10:30am-12:00pm (Ages 9-10) https://bit.ly/3NtHPnK

Junior Theater presents: The Snow QueenAuditions 12:30-2:00pm (Ages 11-12) https://bit.ly/4sIxAMs

Teen Theater presents: Murder On The 518Auditions 2:00-3:30pm (Ages 11-18) https://bit.ly/4jKLvOf

Main Stage Improv presents...This is the Year, We Drop the Ball
2026-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 | 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

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
