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Tinley Park High School Celebrates Homecoming With a Parade

Making plans for the weekend? Patch has rounded up a list of events and activities going on in and around Tinley Park.

If nothing matters but the weekend, you better plan it out. Patch is here to help by spotlighting some of what's going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in and around Tinley Park.

Parade Kicks Off Tinley Park High School's Homecoming Weekend


Tinley Park High School celebrates its Homecoming with a parade that starts at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Tinley Park Historical Society. The Titans play Evergreen Park at 7 p.m. Friday.

When: 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20
Where: The route begins at the Tinley Park Historical Society at 174th Street and moves south to 175th Street.
More Info: Go to the village's website for more details.

READ: Andrew, Tinley Park Hope for Homecoming Wins

What Else to Watch for This Weekend


CHICAGO

3 Things to Do: Check out the flying machines at Redbull's Flugtag and other attractions downtown. Find out more details.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Immersed in Ink Tattoo Convention and Art Festival: This national tour visits the Tinley Park Convention Center, putting the spotlight on tattoo artists. The three-day event runs through Sunday, Sept. 22. Find out more details.

Plus, do you have a tattoo? Then we want to see it. Patch has set up a public blog where you can share photos and videos of your ink and tell readers why, where and how you got it. Go to the Tattoo You blog, log in to Patch and post your pictures and anecdotes.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

  • Annual Miles for James 5K Run/Walk: This event raises funds and awareness for traumatic brain injuries. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. at Family Harvest Church, 18500 92nd Ave. Find out more details
  • Downtown Sidewalk Sale: Don't miss the final day of this shopping event along Oak Park Avenue. Find out what stores are participating in the sale.
  • National Seat Check Saturday: The Tinley Park Police Department will inspect child safety seats to see if they're installed properly from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, 18345 LaGrange Road. Find out more details.
  • Worldwide Day of Play: Head Centennial or McCarthy parks to experience a variety of traditional and unique play areas set up for this special global day that the Tinley Park-Park District is participating in. The fun begins at 11 a.m. Find out more details.

SUNDAY. SEPT. 22

Dog's Day in the Park: Pamper your pooch with a day of fun and games starting at 11 a.m. at Centennial Park. There will be canine contests, dog obedience demos contests and more. Find out more details.

Check out Tinley Park Patch's Events Calendar to find out what else is going on and to add your own activities to the mix.

Want to catch a movie? Check out Tinley Park Patch's Movies Friday, which features films and showtimes in the area.


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