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Summer Registration Begins for Non-Residents - 5/17/2012
Non-residents may begin Summer program registration....more info


AACT UP! Arts Alive! Children's Theater Presents: Night At The Wax Museum - 5/18/2012
The hysterical meets the historical in this comic romp through the wackiest wax museum in history! King Henry VIII finds himself smitten with Cleopatra, making his queen, Anne Boleyn, furious. If she can just not lose her head, John Adams is there to serve as her divorce attorney! When Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Blackbeard and a bevy of lady pirates show up, everybody's out for one thing: treasure! And why is Lizzie Borden lurking in the shadows. Join the hilarious fun as our cast wax historical in this mad-cap comedy adventure where the magic of history comes alive... literally! Tickets on Sale at the Recreation Center or at the Door. Doors open 20 min before show time. For more information please call the Park District....more info


AACT UP! Arts Alive! Children's Theater Presents: Anon(ymous) - 5/18/2012
Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a variety of people-some kind, some dangerous and cruel. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. As abundant, anguished, and hopeful as America itself, Anon(ymous) is a rich and witty exploration of identity and finding your way home. Tickets are sold at the Recreation Center or at the Door. Doors open 20min before start. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Emotional Freedom Technique - 5/19/2012
EFT is a form of emotional acupuncture that is sweeping across the world. Very simple hand tappings on key energy locations in your body are used to bring about health and well being. EFT can be used to assist you with weight loss, phobias, pain release, allergies and so much more! Topics covered include self applied EFT, animal EFT and more. EFT is being used by medical professionals around the world in a variety of clinical settings: learn to use this portable and easy healing art from today! This one day class is for Adults. The fee for this class is $30 Resident/$45 Non-resident. For more information please call the Park District....more info


AACT UP! Arts Alive! Children Theater Presents: Night At The Wax Museum - 5/19/2012
The hysterical meets the historical in this comic romp through the wackiest wax museum in history! King Henry VIII finds himself smitten with Cleopatra, making his queen, Anne Boleyn, furious. If she can just not lose her head, John Adams is there to serve as her divorce attorney! When Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Blackbeard and a bevy of lady pirates show up, everybody's out for one thing: treasure! And why is Lizzie Borden lurking in the shadows. Join the hilarious fun as our cast wax historical in this mad-cap comedy adventure where the magic of history comes alive... literally! Tickets on Sale at the Recreation Center or at the Door. Doors open 20 min before show time. For more information please call the Park District....more info


AACT UP! Arts Alive! Children's Theater Presents: Anon(ymous) - 5/19/2012
Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a variety of people-some kind, some dangerous and cruel. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. As abundant, anguished, and hopeful as America itself, Anon(ymous) is a rich and witty exploration of identity and finding your way home. Tickets are sold at the Recreation Center or at the Door. Doors open 20min before start. For more information please call the Park District....more info


AACT UP! Arts Alive! Children's Theater Presents: Night At The Wax Museum - 5/20/2012
The hysterical meets the historical in this comic romp through the wackiest wax museum in history! King Henry VIII finds himself smitten with Cleopatra, making his queen, Anne Boleyn, furious. If she can just not lose her head, John Adams is there to serve as her divorce attorney! When Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Blackbeard and a bevy of lady pirates show up, everybody's out for one thing: treasure! And why is Lizzie Borden lurking in the shadows. Join the hilarious fun as our cast wax historical in this mad-cap comedy adventure where the magic of history comes alive... literally! Tickets on Sale at the Recreation Center or at the Door. Doors open 20 min before show time. For more information please call the Park District....more info


AACT UP! Arts Alive! Children's Theater Presents: Anon(ymous) - 5/20/2012
Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a variety of people-some kind, some dangerous and cruel. From a sinister one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies, Anon must navigate through a chaotic, ever-changing landscape in this entrancing adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. As abundant, anguished, and hopeful as America itself, Anon(ymous) is a rich and witty exploration of identity and finding your way home. Tickets are sold at the Recreation Center or at the Door. Doors open 20min before start. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Open Study Hours at The Pit Stop - 5/21/2012
Looking for a quiet place to study for your finals? The Pit Stop will be open with snacks, studying tips, give-always and more. The game room will be open to help when you need a break. Bring your study group out and cram together. Recreation Membership or daily pass is required for entry. The Pit Stop will not be open for regular play during these "quiet" times. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Open Study Hours At The Pit Stop - 5/23/2012
Looking for a quiet place to study for your finals? The Pit Stop will be open with snacks, studying tips, give-always and more. The game room will be open to help when you need a break. Bring your study group out and cram together. Recreation Membership or daily pass is required for entry. The Pit Stop will not be open for regular play during these "quiet" times. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Board Meeting - 6/6/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Cool Friday Nights - Free Live Jazz! - 6/8/2012
Are you looking for something unique and fun to do on a Friday night? Stop by the beautiful Vogt Visual Arts Center to hear live jazz. Don't forget to stop inside the VVAC and see our gallery filled with art by local artists. Stay "cool" this summer with the Tinley Park-Park District! FREE! June 8- The Nuclear Quarktet...more info


Second Hand Treasures (Giant Garage Sale) - 6/9/2012
Get the family together to do a little spring cleaning and sell all of those difficult-to-part-with "treasures" at the Annual Second Hand Treasures Garage Sale. Exhibits are open to the public at no charge. For more information please call the Park District....more info


FREE Concert in the Park - 6/10/2012
Join us for a wonderful evening of music performed by our very own Arts Alive! Community Band. Barbarro Abarro directs the band this fun filled concert. Come out to hear some old favorites and some new tunes that we're sure you'll love. Don't miss out on this evening of quality entertainment!...more info


Baseball Camp - 6/11/2012
Join Coach Dave DeHaan for his successful baseball camp this summer! Areas of instruction will include batting, bunting, throwing, fielding, pitching, catching and in practice games. Batting cages will be used daily. We also will be making a water slip n' slide course in order to work on proper sliding techniques. This is for children entering 3rd-9th grade. The fee is $75 Resident/$98 non-resident. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Shipshewana - 6/12/2012
Join us for a great trip to the Shipshewana Flea Market. For those not wanting to haggle, shopping can be done at one of the many stores in town and at Yoder's. We will have a "pit stop" at the oasis if time permits. Drop off and pick up points will be designated the day of this trip. Trip includes transportation. The fee for this trip is $35 per person. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Free Movie In The Park - 6/13/2012
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join us at the bandshell for a movie under the stars. Movies are shown on our 20 foot blimp screen. This is great family fun! June 13 - UP... Movie begins at dusk. Concessions will be available. Movie will be shown in the gym in case of bad weather. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Del Melton Fishing Derby - 6/16/2012
If you love to fish regardless of your experience, you’ll have a great time at our Annual Fishing Derby. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught number of fish caught in each of the following age categories: 2-6, 7-10, and 11-13. Bring your own fishing gear and bucket. Bait will be donated by the Fishing Connection in Tinley Park. Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. You may register at the Recreation Center or on site on the day of the event from 8:30-9:00am. Event will be held rain or shine. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Dad & Me Golf - 6/17/2012
Hey Dads! Bring the kids out to golf and you'll golf for a special price! For more information please call the Tinley Junction....more info


Birthday Cake Bootcamp - 6/21/2012
Have you always wanted to learn cake decoration? Not sure how to start? This is the class for you. Join award winning Pastry Chef Lori Parrett and learn flawless frosting techniques with buttercream, along with baking hints, leveling, filling frosting and beginning buttercream decorating techniques for all occasions. Take home a fully decorated cake made by you. All materials included for use in class. This one day class is for ages 16-Adult. The fee is $75 Resident/$112 Non-resident. For more information please call the Park District....more info


4th Annual Vogt Visual Arts Center Art Show And Sale - 6/23/2012
Please join us for this quaint art show and sale located on the beautiful grounds of the Vogt Visual Arts Center. Please submit three photos of your work with your registration. Registration deadline is May 25th. Age for this event is adult. The fee is $ 25 per space and 6' table rental. $15 per space (bring your own table). For more information please call the Park District....more info


Water Color For Kids! - 6/24/2012
Summer is the perfect time to explore the art of watercolor painting. This one day class will take your watercolor skills and pump them up to the next level! Don’t worry if you have never painted before, we will help you start your first masterpiece! Weather permitting we will be outside painting from nature and our imaginations. Each participant will leave with a complete watercolor creation! Supplies are included. This one day class is for ages 6-12. The fee is $15 Resident/$23 Non-resident. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Eating Right: Understanding "My Plate" Guidelines - 6/25/2012
Find out from Ingalls expert dietitian what the guidelines are for the new " My Plate" and how to eat right using all of the food groups. To register please call 1-800-221-2199....more info


Chicago Architectural Boat Tour - 6/26/2012
Enjoy the classic, unique and vibrant architectural treasures of Chicago by boat. In a span of 6 years after the Great Chicago Fire, the city went from ashes to the center of world architecture. We will board the Chicago Line Cruises for a 90 minute tour along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. After the tour we will stop at Manny's Deli for a delicious lunch at a true Chicago landmark. Trip includes transportation and cruise, lunch is on your own. The fee for this trip is $65 per person. For more information please call the Park District....more info


FREE Concert in the Park - 6/28/2012
!Get ready to sing, think, play, dance, and get creative with ScribbleMonster! This award-winning musical group brings their unique blending of traditional children's music, improvisational comedy, and power pop to concerts. Children will have a chance to sing, dance, draw, and play along during this interactive live show the whole family will enjoy....more info


July 4th Celebration - 7/4/2012
Don't miss an afternoon of free family entertainment while celebrating Independance Day! Opening ceremonies take place at 4:00 pm, followed by free children's games and inflatables, clowns and face painting, horseshoe tournament, bingo, sandy candy, FREE live enterainment the Arts Alive! Jazz Band and Bruce Karosa's Polka Band! Beer and food tents open at 4:00! Fireworks display begins at 9:15 pm!...more info


Canoeing The Fox River - 7/6/2012
Spend a day canoeing the scenic Fox River. Pack your swim suit and a picnic lunch, we will stop along the route to eat and swim. Price includes transportation. Two people in a canoe: single riders will be paired up with others. No experience necessary! This trip is for grades 6-10. The fee is $50 per person. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Cool Friday Nights - Free Live Jazz - 7/6/2012
Are you looking for something unique and fun to do on a Friday night? Stop by the beautiful Vogt Visual Arts Center to hear live jazz. Don't forget to stop inside the VVAC and see our gallery filled with art by local artists. Stay "cool" this summer with the Tinley Park-Park District! FREE! July 6 - The Nuclear Quarktet...more info


Board Meeting - 7/11/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


FREE Concert in the Park - 7/12/2012
These six talented musicians play a range of vintage and modern music routed in the hottest swinging jazz and blues contemporary classics, and timeless standards. Whether you choose to listen, tap your foot, or cut a rug on the dance floor, you are sure to be entertained!...more info


FREE Movie in the Park - 7/18/2012
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join us at the bandshell for a movie under the stars. Movies are shown on our 20 foot blimp screen. This is great family fun! July 18 - Field of Dreams... Movie begins at dusk. Concessions will be available. Movie will be shown in the gym in case of bad weather....more info


Secret Chicago - 7/25/2012
You think you know Chicago? Join us as we head for a tour through various Chicago neighborhoods seeking the secrets, quirky places and unique spots they hold. Tour includes several stops for tasty treats, please bring money for some delicious and fun spots we will stop at! This trip is open to all ages. The fee is $65 per person. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Free Concert In The Park - 7/26/2012
Fasten your seatbelts for a guided musical tour through rock 'n' roll history! The Neverly Brothers play American rockabilly hits from the 1950s and British invasion favorites from the 1960s in an awesome concert that will get you singing and dancing. These rockers look and sound the role too, dressed in hip, matching suits and playing spot on covers of all the classics. And with rock 'n' roll history and trivia between songs, this is truly a one-of-a kind retro rock show that takes you from Elvis to the Beatles....more info


Girls' Night Out - 7/27/2012
Girls just want to have fun right? Well the Tinley Park-Park Distirct, and the Trend Stetters College of Cosmetology has a fun day planned for girls and their favorite female adult, whether it's a mom, grandmother, or big sister. The primping and pampering will be full swing here. Side by side the whole way, you girls will definatly have the time of your life as. Finger foods and drinks will be provided. This is for girls ages 5-13. The fee is $11 Resident (per person)/$17 Non-resident (per person). For more information please call the Park District....more info


Comedy Improv & Open Mic Night - 7/28/2012
Join us at our new theater and be prepared to have fun, laugh until you drop, and especially share your own talents at our Comedy Improv and Open Mic Night! Both Kidz on the Bridge and Graffiti on the Fourth Wall Comedy Improv Troupes will perform, then we'll open the stage up to anyone wishing to tell jokes, sing, dance, do a monologue, magic their won improv scenes, etc. This is open to all ages and the fee is $7.00 per person admission. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Chicago Symphony Orchestra At Ravinia - 7/29/2012
Enjoy a relaxing evening with music under the stars at Ravinia, the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States. Pack a picnic or purchase items at one of the festivals restaurants. Don't forget lawn chairs, blankets and all your picnic needs for a wonderful night. The fee for this trip is $50 per person. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Amazing Magic Tricks - 7/31/2012
Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate. New tricks are taught in each class session. This one day event is for ages 5-12. The fee is $25 Resident/$38 Non-resident. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Board Meeting - 8/1/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Cool Friday Nights - Free Live Jazz - 8/3/2012
Are you looking for something unique and fun to do on a Friday night? Stop by the beautiful Vogt Visual Arts Center to hear live jazz. Don't forget to stop inside the VVAC and see our gallery filled with art by local artists. Stay "cool" this summer with the Tinley Park-Park District! FREE! August 3 - Arts Alive! Jazz Band...more info


Chicago's Great Churches - 8/7/2012
Experience the opulence and majesty of Chicago come alive on this interactive tour. Discover the religions, cultures and communities that make up this great city. These churches are filled with treasure troves of art, architecture and stained glass. Lunch is included. This trip is open to all ages. The fee is $70 per person. For more information please call the Park District....more info


How To Make Balloon Animals - 8/7/2012
Did you ever want to learn how to make those cool balloon animals that you see at parties? Well now you can. With just a little practice, children will learn the techniques needed to take a plain balloon and transfer it into a fascination balloon animal creation. And at the end of the class children will get to take home all of the things that they made. And this class isn't just for kids. Parents are more than welcome to join their children in the class. This class is for ages 6-13. The fee is $25 Resident/$38 Non-resident. For more information please call the Park District....more info


FREE Concert in the Park - 8/9/2012
The Juke Box Band can play virtually any pop tune and shift easily form classic rock, blues, country, 50s and 60's, to jazz! This charismatic band involves the audiences in sing-a-longs, group dances, and by taking requests!! Come out and enjoy the music provided by this hard working band who have been together since 1982!...more info


FREE Concert in the Park - 8/12/2012
Our final concert of the summer series will bring jazz to life at the bandshell with sounds of the Arts Alive! Jazz Band. Join us as we finish our summer series with music that all will enjoy! FREE!...more info


Free Movie In The Park! - 8/15/2012
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join us at the bandshell for a movie under the stars. Movies are shown on our 20 foot blimp screen. This is great family fun! August 15 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory "sing-a-long" Movie begins at dusk. Concessions will be available. Movie will be shown in the gym in case of bad weather....more info


Starved Rock Canal Boat Tour - 8/24/2012
Step back in time to 1848 as we enjoy a leisurely mule pulled boat ride along the canal. Trip includes a hot lunch in the rustic dining room of historic Starved Rock State Park, and trolley tour to LaSalle for our boat ride. Visitors can visit the quaint shops of the lodge and tour the visitor’s center before we depart for home. The fee for this class is $65 per person. For more information please call the Park District....more info


Tinley Junction Mini-Golf Tournament - 9/1/2012
Test your skills on our mini-golf course and compete for prizes at our first mini golf tournament. All ages and abilities are welcome. The tournament includes: parent/child team competition, adult and children divisions, and a hole-in-one challange. Prizes will be awarded. Call Tinley Junction at 708-342-4214 to sign up and reserve a tee time ( first come, first served basis) ....more info


Board Meeting - 9/5/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 10/3/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Tinley Junction-Ghostly Golf - 10/5/2012
It's going to be one spooky night! Join us for a game of night-time golf on our mini golf course. We'll have it decorated for the season.Wear your Halloween costume for extra fun! No registration necessary....more info


Board Meeting - 10/17/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 11/7/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 11/21/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 12/5/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 12/19/2012
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 1/2/2013
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 1/16/2013
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 2/6/2013
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


Board Meeting - 2/20/2013
The Board of Commissioners holds regular board meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The public is always welcome....more info


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