Stephanie Pyrzynski

06/28/2025

Spent a wild fun time at the Tinley Park Public Library earlier today with my mom, daughter and one of my daughter’s best friends. There was a llama 🦙 that looked like a giraffe 🦒! And I learned how much alike animals are. They all just want a gentle touch and a good belly rub. Also, our grass must be good because they all loved snacking on the green blades.

Wish we had sampled the food trucks but there’s always next time:
🥤Mr. Riko Loko
🍕Da Pizza
🇮🇹 Ricobene’s

Tonight there is an outdoor 🎸Borikuerdas 🇵🇷Concert which is sure to be fantastico. Looking forward to seeing the photos of what we missed. Never enough time in the day.

06/27/2025

🥹 This summer our girl Eileah is learning how easy it is to get to her favorite places around town by bike 🚲 instead by car. The trip to the library is especially exciting when a train 🚂 passes by. Seeing her independence and confidence in herself grow is making this summer super memorable. Thank you Metra for spotlighting this special memory from the beginning of this summer.

Nothing warms our hearts more than seeing our young railfans, especially when they demonstrate proper rail safety. Thank you to for sharing these amazing photos of our little railfan.

06/25/2025

It's a great day to take a spin, jump, or climb at the brand new 4,200 square foot Outdoor Odyssey at KidsWork Children's Museum in New Lenox. The outdoor exhibit opened last month on May 17, 2025 and is ADA Accessible, with a Picnic Area that has a Shade Sail above for sun protection.

You can purchase your admission in advance on the KidsWork site at this link: kidswork.org/buytickets.

06/25/2025

If you read Abby Jimenez's , we'll be discussing it this Friday at the monthly Tinley Park Moms Book Club. Voting is still open for where we'll meet. So come vote with us at the following link and find your tribe: https://fb.me/e/6vyMX7LDt

06/24/2025

Whether you're lookin' for some new music 🎵this summer ☀️ for your drive home from work, a backyard bbq, etc... check out my carefully curated, regularly updated and totally eclectic .

Playlist · 73 Songs

06/20/2025

The oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States is taking place tomorrow at Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland, as it has done for the past 11 years. This year marks the 12th Juneteenth Jubilee in the books. The free, family-friendly celebration honors heritage while creating new memories in nature. Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities suitable for all ages.

06/16/2025

If you’ve ever felt a yen to help in some way improve how LGBTQ+ people are treated in society, there are quite a few presentations and events happening nearby that educate people on how to be an ally. And PFLAG is the organization leading the charge in our part of the country.

The Chicago Southland is home to three chapters, in Homewood-Flossmoor, Lockport, and Tinley Park. Events hosted by all three are happening throughout Pride Month. Check out this infographic made by the PFLAG Tinley Park chapter.

https://tinleypark.pflag.org/upcoming-events/

06/16/2025

🌺🛁🖍️🌞 Wishing all the dads who inspire, support, and uplift their loved ones a Happy Father’s Day. https://www.instagram.com/p/DK8NjfAspuI

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06/13/2025

Chicago offers a variety of free summer activities, including museum visits, dance lessons, and neighborhood tours for Illinois residents to enjoy. Here are the top 15 for 2025 thanks to Chicago Southsider. For example, free admission to the Adler Planetarium on Wednesdays and the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursdays. Other free events include the Millennium Park Summer Film Series, Navy Pier Fireworks, and various neighborhood walks.

From Chicago Greeter Visits to Chicago Summer Dance, Chicago Southsider rounded up 15 completely FREE things to do during Summertime Chi 2025