There are only a few Presenting Sponsorship opportunities left for the Village's wildly popular Tinley Park Irish Parade, which will step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8 along Oak Park Avenue in Downtown Tinley. Get your name in front of tens of thousands of potential customers!

To become a sponsor, just fill out the 2026 Tinley Park Irish Parade Sponsorship Opportunities form and submit it to agaus@tinleypark.org. Sponsorships cost $750 and include a parade entry; your name/logo on the lead parade banner and on promotional materials; recognition on the Tinley Park Life Amplified Facebook page; and an extended announcer recognition at the reviewing stand.

Sponsorships are open on a first-come, first-served basis. The parade committee will accept only one sponsor from competitive groups or organizations.

With approximately 80 entries and thousands of viewers, the 2026 Irish Parade is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Tinley Park Business Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, May 14 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive.

The morning will include a complimentary breakfast and a State of the Village report by Mayor Michael Glotz, followed with an economic forecast presentation by Terry Savage (pictured), a syndicated financial columnist. The Village will also present the annual Business Recognition Awards.

Look for invitations soon in your mailbox!

The Village's popular Tinley Park Farmers Market will return this year on Saturdays from June 6 to Oct. 24 in Harmony Square, 6700 North St. If you're a vendor who wants to get your product in front of thousands of potential customers, the Village wants to hear from you!

The cost is $450 for the season, but the Village is offering a special pre-season rate of $400 for potential vendors who submit Part 1 of the application by Feb. 13. Just fill out the application and click submit. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Farmers Market Manager Kelly Oswald via e-mail at koswald@tinleypark.org.

Applicants will receive a reply with confirmation of receipt within seven business days. Upon notification of acceptance, vendors will complete Part II of the application and submit it, along with a certificate of insurance, all required food safety documents, and full payment, to the Village of Tinley Park. Signed acknowledgement, certificate of insurance and payment are all due no later than March 23.

For more information, visit TinleyPark.org/FarmersMarket.

Sponsor one of this year’s Benches on the Avenue and get your business or organization’s name in front of tens of thousands of Downtown Tinley visitors this year!

Benches will be out from mid-May to early October along Oak Park Avenue and will feature the theme “Party in the USA” in tribute to America’s 250th birthday. Benches are six feet long, include attached flower boxes, and feature one-of-a-kind artwork with colorful, three-dimensional, and family-friendly designs.

For just $749, your business or organization will get a plaque affixed to your bench, inclusion in the regionally distributed Benches on the Avenue brochure, and your name featured on the Village websites and social media. Sponsors also take possession of the bench at the end of the season.

Interested? Just fill out the 2026 Benches on the Avenue Sponsorship Opportunities form, and you’ll be contacted in April if you’re chosen to begin selecting your bench. For more information, contact Kelly Oswald at (708) 444-5024 or koswald@TinleyPark.org.

Harmony Square will be filled with beautiful flowers and creative works of art when the Village’s annual Tinley Park Art and Garden Market returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Whether you're looking to start your spring gardening or are purchasing something special for a mother in your life, this is the place to be!

If you’re a vendor who sells flowers (annuals, perennials, succulents, etc.), garden supplies, seedlings, bouquets, handcrafted items, fine art, and illustrations, the Village invites you to fill out the 2026 Art and Garden Vendor Application for a chance to participate in this year’s event. Interested vendors should also submit details, photos, and samples of their products (samples will be returned).

Applicants will be notified regarding the status of their participation by March 27, with payment accepted only after the jury’s decision. Applications are due Friday, March 13.

For more information, email koswald@tinleypark.org.