The Village will host the official grand opening celebration for Harmony Square plaza from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 18 at 6700 North Street.

Activities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food and drink vendors, speeches by elected officials, special deals on Village merchandise for residents, and a concert by rock band The BoDeans.

The Harmony Square grand opening will be immediately followed with the Village’s annual Block Party from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 19 and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at the new plaza. Visitors will be able to enjoy live music on two stages, food and drinks for sale, rides and games, and much more.

Most of the Village's special events will transition to Harmony Square after this weekend, including Farmers Market, Music in the Plaza, Boo Bash, Holiday Happenings and others. It will also be home to brand-new events such as yoga, an instrument zoo, jumbo games, children's performances, movie nights, and seasonal light shows. Throughout the winter months there will be an ice-skating rink with curling lanes.

The 1.6-acre plaza also features a water feature, a gateway pergola, a 30x50 concert stage with a green room, and a VIP building called Studio 67 that can be rented out for parties and private events. You can learn more at TinleyPark.org/HarmonySquare.

Check out TinleyPark.org/Parking to see a map of all available parking options this weekend.

The Village of Tinley Park will host its annual Downtown Tinley Block Party from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 19 and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at the brand-new Harmony Square plaza, 6700 North Street.

The weekend will feature live music on two stages, rides and games for all ages, and food and beverages for sale from local vendors. You can see all of the fun planned for the weekend at TinleyPark.org/BlockParty.

Oak Park Avenue will be open to local traffic only (no through traffic) from 171st to 173rd streets, and closed completely from 173rd Street south to the train tracks, starting in the morning on Saturday, July 19 through the evening on Sunday, July 20.

Emergency Management Agency (EMA) staff will be at 171st Street and Oak Park Avenue and will allow employees and patrons access to Oak Park Avenue businesses from 171st Street to 173rd Street. Downtown Tinley businesses are asked to please communicate this information to their staff and customers.

See the 2025 Block Party Detour Map for more information.

Please note that due to the Block Party, there will be no Farmers Market on Saturday.

Have you made an effort to “go green” at your business or organization? The Tinley Park Environmental Enhancement Commission wants to hear about it!

Apply for the second annual Tinley Park Green Awards for the chance to be recognized for your eco-friendly efforts! Submit an application and tell us how you’ve implemented sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, including on-site recycling, use of eco-friendly packaging and cleaning supplies, landscaping that incorporates native plants, or encouraging environmental education and volunteerism among staff. Creative thinking about your environmental impact is encouraged!

Applications are due August 31, and winners will be announced in the fall. Submit your application today!

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