Name: Tinley Junction: Back to School Weekend
Start: 2026-08-08T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Tinley Junction Mini Golf

Tinley Junction Mini Golf

Raffle for all paid golfers, wear your school colors!
Event is August 8th and 9th.

Local Event: Tinley Junction: Back to School Weekend

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Tinley Park

Illinois

Tinley Junction: Back to School Weekend

Raffle for all paid golfers, wear your school colors!
Event is August 8th and 9th.

The Band Shell at Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL, 60477

Join us on at The Bandshell on Thursdays this summer for our Thursdays in the Park Concert &amp; Movie Series!
“Horizon is a horn-infused band from the Chicago area. Performing memorable and engaging funk, soul, R&amp;B and popular songs from (mostly) the 70’s and 80’s.”

Local Event: Thursdays in the Park Concert: Horizon Band

Thursdays in the Park Concert: Horizon Band

Join us on at The Bandshell on Thursdays this summer for our Thursdays in the Park Concert & Movie Series!
“Horizon is a...

We are known for having a large well-organized, and clean sale with fantastic prices. We have clothes, toys, books, tools, small furniture, housewares, decorations,and a “boutique”area with brand, new items, and collectibles.

Local Event: Christ Lutheran Church Rummage Sale

Orland Park

Christ Lutheran Church Rummage Sale

We are known for having a large well-organized, and clean sale with fantastic prices. We have clothes, toys, books, tools,...

Croatian Cultural Club (1503 Clement St, Joliet, IL 60435)  

​Could you BE any more excited?! Get your team together and test your knowledge for a great cause because our next Trivia Night is officially only three weeks away! 🛋️✨🎬​We are diving deep into the worlds of F•R•I•E•N•D•S and Disney/Pixar Movies! Whether you know every line from Central Perk or you’re an absolute Disney animation expert, this is your night to shine. ​Here is everything you need to know: 📅 Date: Friday, July 17, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM📍 Location: Croatian Cultural Club (1503 Clement St, Joliet, IL 60435)🎟️ Tickets: $10 in advance / $15 at the door ​What’s in store for the night?🎭 COSTUME CONTEST: Dress up as your favorite Central Perk regular or beloved Disney/Pixar character for a chance to win!💰 PRIZES: $15 gift card prize per round, plus a big winner $25 gift card for each category!🍢 FOOD &amp; DRINK: Delicious appetizers, desserts, and a cash bar to keep the energy up.🎟️ FUN EXTRAS: Raffles, awesome giveaways, prizes, and a fully loaded swag table to check out! ​Grab your tickets early to save some cash and guarantee your spot. Drop a comment below to let us know who you're dressing up as! 👇🛋️👑 ​🔗 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:&nbsp;https://www.thekittysquad.com/fabulous-events ​#TheKittySquad #TriviaNight #FriendsTrivia #DisneyTrivia #PixarTrivia #CostumeContest #JolietIL #SupportLocalRescue #FunForACause #AdoptDontShop

Local Event: The Kitty Squad - Friends and  Disney/Pixar Trivia

The Kitty Squad - Friends and  Disney/Pixar Trivia

​Could you BE any more excited?! Get your team together and test your knowledge for a great cause because our next Trivia Night...

Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Saturday, July 18th! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual flavors - with seasonal, gluten-free, and vegan options available.
Order by 10pm on Friday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 6:30-10:00am.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/3Tzv6ms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/3Tzv6ms</a>

Local Event: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday.

Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from...

Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Saturday, July 18th! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual...

Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday.

Quality Inn - Georgios Banquets

Dig through 40 dealer tables featuring a massive selection of Rock, Blues, Pop, Country, and Jazz vinyl, plus cassettes, CDs, and music memorabilia. General admission is just $3.00 with kids attending for free, or get early bird access with a $10.00 preview at 7:30 A.M.

Local Event: Orland Park Record Collectors Show

Orland Park Record Collectors Show

Dig through 40 dealer tables featuring a massive selection of Rock, Blues, Pop, Country, and Jazz vinyl, plus cassettes, CDs,...

As part of Bevapalooza, <a href="https://theunwasteshop.com/blogs/news/recycling-guide-beverly-illinois" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Unwaste Shop</a> — Beverly’s new zero-waste store on 103rd Street — is excited to partner with the Green Sanctuary team at Beverly Unitarian Church to host a Reuse &amp; Recycling Pop-Up on July 18, 11 am-3 pm at 10244 S. Longwood Dr. Bring items for reuse, repurposing, and specialty recycling. Plus, connect with local nonprofit partners including <a href="https://reducewastechicago.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reduce Waste Chicago</a>, <a href="https://ecoship.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ecoship</a>, <a href="https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/chicago/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cradles to Crayons</a>, <a href="https://www.habitatchicago.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity</a>,&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.earthpaint.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Earth Paint</a>. Whether you’re clearing out hard-to-recycle materials, donating usable items, or looking for simple ways to live more sustainably, it’s a fun and easy way to make an impact while enjoying everything Bevapalooza has to offer!

Local Event: Bevapalooza Reuse & Recycling Popup

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Bevapalooza Reuse & Recycling Popup

As part of Bevapalooza, The Unwaste Shop — Beverly’s new zero-waste store on 103rd Street — is excited to partner with the...

Zion Lutheran Church

Join us at Zion this summer for Vacation Bible School! We will meet each day from July 20 through July 24, from 9 am to noon. VBS is for three-year-olds (potty trained and completed a year of preschool) through 5th graders (entering 6th grade). Adult and older youth volunteers are needed.
VBS is free! Registration is limited and ends July 13 (or when full). If you have questions, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vbs@ziontinleypark.org" target="_blank">vbs@ziontinleypark.org</a>. Please pray for our VBS!
Our theme this year is "Water, Wonder, Miracles!" 
To register a&nbsp;child&nbsp;for VBS, click&nbsp;<a href="https://us.list-manage.com/gi0bT4pCqq3?e=7cf21fd6a1&amp;c2id=6f0954eaaf7984aaf64240db85eab4c1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here.</a>
To register a&nbsp;youth&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;for VBS, click&nbsp;<a href="https://us.list-manage.com/pkZ2UtIqLsF?e=7cf21fd6a1&amp;c2id=6f0954eaaf7984aaf64240db85eab4c1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here.</a>
To register to be an&nbsp;adult volunteer&nbsp;for VBS, click&nbsp;<a href="https://us.list-manage.com/lM4pbjs6G5I?e=7cf21fd6a1&amp;c2id=6f0954eaaf7984aaf64240db85eab4c1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here.</a>
We also have a sign-up sheet for volunteers in the Gathering Area. <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/HHPn8HhzF13?e=7cf21fd6a1&amp;c2id=6f0954eaaf7984aaf64240db85eab4c1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Here</a>&nbsp;is our Zion original theme song for "Water, Wonder, Miracles!"

Local Event: Vacation Bible School "Water, Wonder, Miracles!"

Vacation Bible School "Water, Wonder, Miracles!"

Join us at Zion this summer for Vacation Bible School! We will meet each day from July 20 through July 24, from 9 am to noon....

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Lorraine Swanson

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Palos

Chicago Heights

New Lenox

Oak Lawn

Tinley Park Convention Center

Experience the rich culture and traditions of Türkiye at the 2026 Turkish Festival Chicago! Join us for a weekend filled with authentic Turkish cuisine, live cultural performances, whirling dervishes, traditional Turkish coffee, a vibrant Grand Bazaar, family-friendly activities, and a chance to win a trip to Istanbul. Whether you're exploring Turkish culture for the first time or celebrating your heritage, there's something for everyone. The festival will be held on August 1–2, 2026, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Come enjoy a weekend of culture, food, music, and community!

Local Event: Turkish Festival

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Experience the rich culture and traditions of Türkiye at the 2026 Turkish Festival Chicago! Join us for a weekend filled with...

We bake the best desserts and cookies in Tinley Park!

Crumbl Tinley Park

With a delicious variety of gourmet treats, we’ve got you covered with in-store pickup, delivery, and catering options from our locally-owned dessert bakery. Our desserts in Tinley Park are made fresh daily with a weekly rotating menu of over 300 flavors! From the best chocolate chip cookies to delectable pies and cakes, our desserts are perfect for gifting and sharing with friends and family.

With a delicious variety of gourmet treats, we’ve got you covered with in-store pickup, delivery, and catering options from our locally-owned...

Come shop our fresh selections of rotating seasonal produce.

Dean’s Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm

Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer a vibrant selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and finished vegetables—perfect for gardeners and food lovers alike! You’ll also find artisan breads, local organic honey, and seasonal favorites, all curated to support a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit us - open 7 days a week - at 8101 W 151st St to experience friendly service, farm-fresh products, and a charming rural atmosphere.

Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer...

Clearway Promise providing a seamless process!

Clearway Exteriors

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations replacing or installing windows, doors, roofs, siding, gutters, gutter guards, soffit &amp; fascia, painting.

We put our customers first walking you through the entire process creating a seamless experience the clearway of doing Business. Home renovations...

Krapils Steakhouse and Patio 

Krapils Steakhouse &amp; Patio has been a Worth, Illinois staple since the mid-1960s. Known for its rustic Northwoods atmosphere, Krapils offers a warm, classic dining experience where quality comes first. All orders are prepared fresh daily, with hand-cut steaks and house-made dishes to ensure consistent quality and generous portions. Whether you’re joining us for a casual meal, a special occasion, or a night out with friends, Krapils is a place where traditions are kept and guests feel at home.

Krapils Steakhouse & Patio has been a Worth, Illinois staple since the mid-1960s. Known for its rustic Northwoods atmosphere, Krapils offers a warm...

Authentic Arabic Sweets Taste of Tradition

Al Basha Sweets Co

Welcome to Al Basha Sweets Co, we pride ourselves in being one of the oldest sweet stores in the Chicago-land area est 1989. We offer a delicious array of desserts crafted from passed down Palestinian family recipes and reflect the heritage of the Middle Eastern region. Sometimes, the simplest sweets bring the greatest joy. Experience the beauty of our Oriental-Arabic treats that celebrate the essence of simplicity. Try Bridgeview’s most celebrated and innovative dessert trays for your table with tradition of sharing and community, open 7 days a week. Our desserts are authentic, distinctive, and made with the highest quality regionally sourced traditional ingredients. We have the most varieties of knafeh around and served fresh every morning, including both hot and chilled sweets. With the most authentic and unique selection of arabic desserts anywhere, be sure to visit for our seasonal specials. Al Basha Sweets Co is the taste of heritage and hospitality whether you’re celebrating Ramadan, birthday, wedding, holiday, or simply treating yourself, their sweets bring people together and turn moments into memories.

Bolingbrook

Welcome to Al Basha Sweets Co, we pride ourselves in being one of the oldest sweet stores in the Chicago-land area est 1989. We offer a delicious...

“Keep Creativity and the OPEN SIGN On in Tinley Park”


Mucci World Ceramics, Arts & Crafts Studio

At Mucci World Ceramics, Arts Crafts Studio &amp; Marketplace, our mission has always been simple — to bring people together through creativity, joy, and meaningful connection. For over a decade, families, schools, and community groups have come here to create memories, celebrate milestones, and find peace through art. Thanks to Community Support, just a few weeks ago, we were preparing to close our doors on December 23. It was a difficult decision after pouring our hearts into building a creative space for families, children, artists, and neighbors to gather, create, and connect. But something beautiful happened. Our community showed up. Through encouragement, continued bookings, kind words, and steady support, we were reminded why Mucci World exists in the first place — not just as a business, but as a place of joy, creativity, and togetherness. Because of you, we are staying open. Mucci World has always been about more than pottery and paint. It’s a peaceful, creative sanctuary where people of all ages can slow down, unplug, and make lasting memories. From pottery and painting classes to birthday parties, vendor markets, homeschool programs, and special events, this space has become a home for creativity for everyone. Small businesses survive because of communities. Every class registration, every event booking, every share on social media, every encouraging word — it all matters more than people realize. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us, prayed for us, booked events, brought their children, and believed in what we’re building. This next season is about growth, gratitude, and continuing to serve our community with excellence. We’re not closing. We’re just getting started. Thanks to everyone for believing in small businesses &amp; believing in Mucci World. — Mary E. Mucci Mucci World Ceramics, Arts &amp; Crafts Studio 7911- 7913 171st Street, Tinley Park, Il. Let’s keep art — and heart — alive right in our communities. ❤️

 At Mucci World Ceramics, Arts Crafts Studio & Marketplace, our mission has always been simple — to bring people together through creativity, joy,...

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