This weekend in Tinley Park, IL

The Tinley Park Farmers Market features spring plants, seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, and other items.

Fall Fandom Fest at Tinley Park Public Library features participation by the MWG and offers a fan-focused, fun atmosphere throughout the event.

The 11th Annual VJA MBI at Victor J. Andrew High School features a strong lineup of bands, with the UW Eau Claire Blugold Band presenting an exhibition to close the evening. A limited number of performance slots remain this year for groups seeking to secure a performance time.

Bosco’s Marketplace presents a monthly book club where readers gather for casual conversation about a rotating book selection. Attendees are welcome to bring their own drink, settle in, and chat with fellow book lovers. Expect friendly discussion, new connections, and a fresh title to explore each month.

Organized by the Tinley Park Police Department, this fundraiser at Tinley Bowl and The Backyard brings the community together with volleyball and bags competitions in support of Special Olympics. The volleyball tournament includes Just for Fun and Intermediate or Competitive divisions. Teams of up to six can enter at an early bird rate of $250, with a higher fee of $350 after the early bird period. Additional players beyond six may be added for $30 each, and teams must have at least two women on the court at all times. The bags tournament uses a double-elimination format, with an early bird entry of $20 per person and $30 after the early bird period. Seventy-five percent of entry fees support the fundraiser, and twenty-five percent is awarded to first and second place winners. Attendees can also take part in a split-the-pot drawing, browse a silent auction featuring raffle baskets from local businesses, and try the airmail challenge. In case of inclement weather, the tournament will be scheduled for the next available Sunday.

Bothwell Farms brings a seasonal selection to the Frankfort Country Market. In spring, look for garden plants, vegetable plants, herbs, and colorful hanging baskets. Fresh vegetables are offered from spring through fall. As autumn arrives, find pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks, and winter squash. The farm is a Sunday regular at the market.

Begin the day by letting quiet lead the way. Sundays Start Sacred is a community-backed meditation gathering that welcomes everyone, offered both in person and online. Contributions can be made during registration to help sustain the experience. This time is shaped as a gentle ritual rather than a typical class. In under half an hour, it invites a reset that replaces stress with stillness and turns isolation into connection. Newcomers and seasoned meditators alike receive clear, caring guidance, so there is no need to navigate the practice alone. It is especially supportive for anyone seeking a calm start before the week begins, those feeling mentally scattered or emotionally full, and people interested in building a consistent ritual instead of a one-off session. Participants often leave with steadier calm, a sense of connection with others and with themselves, and a grounded feeling of the sacred that does not require any specific spiritual outlook. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. A chair will be available if lying on the floor is not preferred.