Skokie Park District
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Taking pride in our ability to serve the residents of Skokie by protecting natural resources and providing recreational opportunities.
SEE YOUR SUMMER CAMP '26 PROGRAM GUIDE NOW!
This guide offers you a convenient look at all 67 of our summer camps including art camps, general camps, nature camps, and sports camps prior to resident registration on Feb. 8.
☀️ View your camp guide here: www.skokieparks.org/camp26/
This guide offers you a convenient look at all 67 of our summer camps including art camps, general camps, nature camps, and sports camps prior to resident registration on Feb. 8.
☀️ View your camp guide here: www.skokieparks.org/camp26/
December 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
SEE YOUR SUMMER CAMP '26 PROGRAM GUIDE NOW!
This guide offers you a convenient look at all 67 of our summer camps including art camps, general camps, nature camps, and sports camps prior to resident registration on Feb. 8.
☀️ View your camp guide here: www.skokieparks.org/camp26/
This guide offers you a convenient look at all 67 of our summer camps including art camps, general camps, nature camps, and sports camps prior to resident registration on Feb. 8.
☀️ View your camp guide here: www.skokieparks.org/camp26/
Thank you City Kids Outdoors for featuring Emily Oaks Nature Center's Gnome Hunt on WGN's Spotlight Chicago! Join the hunt from now through January 4.
📰 Full Segment: wgntv.com/spotlight-ch...
📰 Full Segment: wgntv.com/spotlight-ch...
December 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thank you City Kids Outdoors for featuring Emily Oaks Nature Center's Gnome Hunt on WGN's Spotlight Chicago! Join the hunt from now through January 4.
📰 Full Segment: wgntv.com/spotlight-ch...
📰 Full Segment: wgntv.com/spotlight-ch...
Explore items from Skokie’s Millennium time capsule, hear from local historians, and help imagine Skokie’s next 25 years. Light refreshments included. Drop-ins welcome as space allows
📆 Sun., Jan. 11 | 3–4:30 p.m.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4q194EQ
📆 Sun., Jan. 11 | 3–4:30 p.m.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4q194EQ
December 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Explore items from Skokie’s Millennium time capsule, hear from local historians, and help imagine Skokie’s next 25 years. Light refreshments included. Drop-ins welcome as space allows
📆 Sun., Jan. 11 | 3–4:30 p.m.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4q194EQ
📆 Sun., Jan. 11 | 3–4:30 p.m.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4q194EQ
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in January, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/3LiKRun
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/3LiKRun
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in January, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/3LiKRun
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/3LiKRun
❄ HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT! ❄ We hope you get to spend quality time with your family and friends this holiday season!
📌 Check out our holiday schedule here: conta.cc/48TWbWZ
All days not listed will operate during regular hours.
📌 Check out our holiday schedule here: conta.cc/48TWbWZ
All days not listed will operate during regular hours.
December 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
❄ HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT! ❄ We hope you get to spend quality time with your family and friends this holiday season!
📌 Check out our holiday schedule here: conta.cc/48TWbWZ
All days not listed will operate during regular hours.
📌 Check out our holiday schedule here: conta.cc/48TWbWZ
All days not listed will operate during regular hours.
❄ THIS MONDAY: HOLIDAY SKATING EXHIBITION AT THE SKATIUM ICE ARENA!
Come see our amazing skaters perform to holiday music as well as their competition programs. Free for spectators!
🗓 Monday, December 22, 5 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
Come see our amazing skaters perform to holiday music as well as their competition programs. Free for spectators!
🗓 Monday, December 22, 5 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
❄ THIS MONDAY: HOLIDAY SKATING EXHIBITION AT THE SKATIUM ICE ARENA!
Come see our amazing skaters perform to holiday music as well as their competition programs. Free for spectators!
🗓 Monday, December 22, 5 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
Come see our amazing skaters perform to holiday music as well as their competition programs. Free for spectators!
🗓 Monday, December 22, 5 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
SKATE WITH SANTA THIS SATURDAY!
Join Santa as he gets a little skating in before he takes off on his sleigh. Santa will be on the ice skating and available off the ice for photos as well.
🗓 Saturday, December 20, 2–3:15 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
Join Santa as he gets a little skating in before he takes off on his sleigh. Santa will be on the ice skating and available off the ice for photos as well.
🗓 Saturday, December 20, 2–3:15 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
December 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
SKATE WITH SANTA THIS SATURDAY!
Join Santa as he gets a little skating in before he takes off on his sleigh. Santa will be on the ice skating and available off the ice for photos as well.
🗓 Saturday, December 20, 2–3:15 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
Join Santa as he gets a little skating in before he takes off on his sleigh. Santa will be on the ice skating and available off the ice for photos as well.
🗓 Saturday, December 20, 2–3:15 p.m.
📍 Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Pl.
Winter Swim Lessons are open for kids and adults, with supportive instructors and progressive skill levels so you’re confident in the water before summer arrives. Class begins on January 3. Location: Niles North High School.
🏊♂️ Get a head start: www.skokieparks.org/swimming/
🏊♂️ Get a head start: www.skokieparks.org/swimming/
December 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Winter Swim Lessons are open for kids and adults, with supportive instructors and progressive skill levels so you’re confident in the water before summer arrives. Class begins on January 3. Location: Niles North High School.
🏊♂️ Get a head start: www.skokieparks.org/swimming/
🏊♂️ Get a head start: www.skokieparks.org/swimming/
Celebrate winter by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District! ❄️ Winter classes and events are viewable online here: adobe.ly/3LQRDrb
🗓️ Registration Begins
Residents: December 15, 8:30 a.m.
Non-Residents: December 22, 8:30 a.m.
🗓️ Registration Begins
Residents: December 15, 8:30 a.m.
Non-Residents: December 22, 8:30 a.m.
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Celebrate winter by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District! ❄️ Winter classes and events are viewable online here: adobe.ly/3LQRDrb
🗓️ Registration Begins
Residents: December 15, 8:30 a.m.
Non-Residents: December 22, 8:30 a.m.
🗓️ Registration Begins
Residents: December 15, 8:30 a.m.
Non-Residents: December 22, 8:30 a.m.
PUBLIC SKATE AT THE SKATIUM ICE ARENA
Hit the ice this winter with plenty of skating fun! Check out our calendar full of themed events and winter break public skate here: bit.ly/4oKZ5nL
Hit the ice this winter with plenty of skating fun! Check out our calendar full of themed events and winter break public skate here: bit.ly/4oKZ5nL
December 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
PUBLIC SKATE AT THE SKATIUM ICE ARENA
Hit the ice this winter with plenty of skating fun! Check out our calendar full of themed events and winter break public skate here: bit.ly/4oKZ5nL
Hit the ice this winter with plenty of skating fun! Check out our calendar full of themed events and winter break public skate here: bit.ly/4oKZ5nL
Join us for tonight for Adult Late Night Basketball Open Gym! 18+ only. $10 at the door (not included with Fitness First memberships).
📅 Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18. No session on 12/25.
🕘 9–11:45 p.m.
📍 9300 Weber Park Pl.
🔗 Full schedule: bit.ly/48AYJYq
📅 Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18. No session on 12/25.
🕘 9–11:45 p.m.
📍 9300 Weber Park Pl.
🔗 Full schedule: bit.ly/48AYJYq
December 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us for tonight for Adult Late Night Basketball Open Gym! 18+ only. $10 at the door (not included with Fitness First memberships).
📅 Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18. No session on 12/25.
🕘 9–11:45 p.m.
📍 9300 Weber Park Pl.
🔗 Full schedule: bit.ly/48AYJYq
📅 Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18. No session on 12/25.
🕘 9–11:45 p.m.
📍 9300 Weber Park Pl.
🔗 Full schedule: bit.ly/48AYJYq
DISCOVER NEW EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & OUTINGS IN DECEMBER!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in December, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4pKqa9p
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in December, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4pKqa9p
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
DISCOVER NEW EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & OUTINGS IN DECEMBER!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in December, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4pKqa9p
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in December, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
❄️View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4pKqa9p
PARK SERVICES SUPERVISOR RETIRES AFTER 29 YEARS
After nearly three decades with the Skokie Park District, Park Services Supervisor John Gacki retires today.
📰 Read more here: bit.ly/4pEEf8l
After nearly three decades with the Skokie Park District, Park Services Supervisor John Gacki retires today.
📰 Read more here: bit.ly/4pEEf8l
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
PARK SERVICES SUPERVISOR RETIRES AFTER 29 YEARS
After nearly three decades with the Skokie Park District, Park Services Supervisor John Gacki retires today.
📰 Read more here: bit.ly/4pEEf8l
After nearly three decades with the Skokie Park District, Park Services Supervisor John Gacki retires today.
📰 Read more here: bit.ly/4pEEf8l
LOCK IN YOUR 2026 FIELD TIME!
Athletic field rentals are available March–October! From practices and games to tournaments and special events, our parks have the perfect space for your event.
🔗 Permit request form: pdf.ac/Oye_z2bc
Athletic field rentals are available March–October! From practices and games to tournaments and special events, our parks have the perfect space for your event.
🔗 Permit request form: pdf.ac/Oye_z2bc
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
LOCK IN YOUR 2026 FIELD TIME!
Athletic field rentals are available March–October! From practices and games to tournaments and special events, our parks have the perfect space for your event.
🔗 Permit request form: pdf.ac/Oye_z2bc
Athletic field rentals are available March–October! From practices and games to tournaments and special events, our parks have the perfect space for your event.
🔗 Permit request form: pdf.ac/Oye_z2bc
🍁 Thanksgiving is almost here! Wondering what’s open over the holiday week in Skokie? Check our hours for all facilities here: conta.cc/43Imlcf
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🍁 Thanksgiving is almost here! Wondering what’s open over the holiday week in Skokie? Check our hours for all facilities here: conta.cc/43Imlcf
⛳ Season Golf Passes go on sale Nov 28! Get early savings for the 2026 season.
🥈 Silver: Unlimited rounds Apr–Nov. Buy by Jan 1 and get a $50 range card. $250 R / $300 NR
🥇 Gold: Unlimited Apr–Nov + $250 range card. $450 early / $500 after Apr 1.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4i8GT3x
🥈 Silver: Unlimited rounds Apr–Nov. Buy by Jan 1 and get a $50 range card. $250 R / $300 NR
🥇 Gold: Unlimited Apr–Nov + $250 range card. $450 early / $500 after Apr 1.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4i8GT3x
November 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
⛳ Season Golf Passes go on sale Nov 28! Get early savings for the 2026 season.
🥈 Silver: Unlimited rounds Apr–Nov. Buy by Jan 1 and get a $50 range card. $250 R / $300 NR
🥇 Gold: Unlimited Apr–Nov + $250 range card. $450 early / $500 after Apr 1.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4i8GT3x
🥈 Silver: Unlimited rounds Apr–Nov. Buy by Jan 1 and get a $50 range card. $250 R / $300 NR
🥇 Gold: Unlimited Apr–Nov + $250 range card. $450 early / $500 after Apr 1.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/4i8GT3x
READY TO RUN THE COURT? JOIN THE NBL!
Compete in our Men’s Neighborhood Basketball League on Thursday nights at Weber. Season runs Jan 8–Mar 26, 7:30–11 p.m., with playoffs at the end.
🏀 Register: bit.ly/49lHcWi
✉️ Questions: Curt at [email protected]
Compete in our Men’s Neighborhood Basketball League on Thursday nights at Weber. Season runs Jan 8–Mar 26, 7:30–11 p.m., with playoffs at the end.
🏀 Register: bit.ly/49lHcWi
✉️ Questions: Curt at [email protected]
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
READY TO RUN THE COURT? JOIN THE NBL!
Compete in our Men’s Neighborhood Basketball League on Thursday nights at Weber. Season runs Jan 8–Mar 26, 7:30–11 p.m., with playoffs at the end.
🏀 Register: bit.ly/49lHcWi
✉️ Questions: Curt at [email protected]
Compete in our Men’s Neighborhood Basketball League on Thursday nights at Weber. Season runs Jan 8–Mar 26, 7:30–11 p.m., with playoffs at the end.
🏀 Register: bit.ly/49lHcWi
✉️ Questions: Curt at [email protected]
FIREHOUSE WINTERFEST ❄️
Celebrate the season with candle dipping, garland making, vintage crafts & hot chocolate! Carolers 3–3:30 p.m. Ages 5+. 🎄☕
🗓️ Dec 13, 2–5 p.m.
📍 Skokie Heritage Museum, 8031 Floral Ave.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4oDXq1F
Celebrate the season with candle dipping, garland making, vintage crafts & hot chocolate! Carolers 3–3:30 p.m. Ages 5+. 🎄☕
🗓️ Dec 13, 2–5 p.m.
📍 Skokie Heritage Museum, 8031 Floral Ave.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4oDXq1F
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
FIREHOUSE WINTERFEST ❄️
Celebrate the season with candle dipping, garland making, vintage crafts & hot chocolate! Carolers 3–3:30 p.m. Ages 5+. 🎄☕
🗓️ Dec 13, 2–5 p.m.
📍 Skokie Heritage Museum, 8031 Floral Ave.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4oDXq1F
Celebrate the season with candle dipping, garland making, vintage crafts & hot chocolate! Carolers 3–3:30 p.m. Ages 5+. 🎄☕
🗓️ Dec 13, 2–5 p.m.
📍 Skokie Heritage Museum, 8031 Floral Ave.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4oDXq1F
EXPLORE NEW EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & OUTINGS IN NOVEMBER!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in November, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar here: adobe.ly/3WyjHlo
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in November, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar here: adobe.ly/3WyjHlo
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
EXPLORE NEW EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & OUTINGS IN NOVEMBER!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in November, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar here: adobe.ly/3WyjHlo
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in November, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar here: adobe.ly/3WyjHlo
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
One of our favorite corporate partners is Cagan Management Group, Inc! So we invited the Cagan family to play a few rounds of mini-golf at Skokie Sports Park with their handsome grandsons.
One of our favorite corporate partners is Cagan Management Group, Inc! So we invited the Cagan family to play a few rounds of mini-golf at Skokie Sports Park with their handsome grandsons.
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
One of our favorite corporate partners is Cagan Management Group, Inc! So we invited the Cagan family to play a few rounds of mini-golf at Skokie Sports Park with their handsome grandsons.
One of our favorite corporate partners is Cagan Management Group, Inc! So we invited the Cagan family to play a few rounds of mini-golf at Skokie Sports Park with their handsome grandsons.
BEEKEEPING AT SKOKIE SPORTS PARK 🐝
Check out these photos that Nick from our horticulture crew sent over this morning! Shout out to James and Martin for keeping our bees happy and healthy over at Skokie Sports Park’s native plant area.
Check out these photos that Nick from our horticulture crew sent over this morning! Shout out to James and Martin for keeping our bees happy and healthy over at Skokie Sports Park’s native plant area.
October 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
BEEKEEPING AT SKOKIE SPORTS PARK 🐝
Check out these photos that Nick from our horticulture crew sent over this morning! Shout out to James and Martin for keeping our bees happy and healthy over at Skokie Sports Park’s native plant area.
Check out these photos that Nick from our horticulture crew sent over this morning! Shout out to James and Martin for keeping our bees happy and healthy over at Skokie Sports Park’s native plant area.
SCREAM SCENE RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
Is it the wind howling, or the shrieks echoing from inside our haunted halls? Step inside if you dare. Parental discretion is advised: Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
🧟♂️ More info and tickets at screamscene.org!
Is it the wind howling, or the shrieks echoing from inside our haunted halls? Step inside if you dare. Parental discretion is advised: Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
🧟♂️ More info and tickets at screamscene.org!
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
SCREAM SCENE RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
Is it the wind howling, or the shrieks echoing from inside our haunted halls? Step inside if you dare. Parental discretion is advised: Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
🧟♂️ More info and tickets at screamscene.org!
Is it the wind howling, or the shrieks echoing from inside our haunted halls? Step inside if you dare. Parental discretion is advised: Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
🧟♂️ More info and tickets at screamscene.org!
FINAL FLEA MARKET FRENZY OF THE YEAR!
Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items like antiques, clothing, tools, books, music and other totally unique items!
🗓 Sunday, October 12 at 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Oakton Community Center Parking Lot
4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL
Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items like antiques, clothing, tools, books, music and other totally unique items!
🗓 Sunday, October 12 at 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Oakton Community Center Parking Lot
4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL
October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
FINAL FLEA MARKET FRENZY OF THE YEAR!
Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items like antiques, clothing, tools, books, music and other totally unique items!
🗓 Sunday, October 12 at 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Oakton Community Center Parking Lot
4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL
Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items like antiques, clothing, tools, books, music and other totally unique items!
🗓 Sunday, October 12 at 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Oakton Community Center Parking Lot
4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL
Enjoy Bears' games all season under Skokie Sports Park's new pavilion! Get a free bucket of balls ($5 value) with any beer or seltzer purchase during Bears' games.
🏈Limited two per customer.
Free buckets must be redeemed on day of game.
📍 Skokie Sports Park, 3459 Oakton St.
🏈Limited two per customer.
Free buckets must be redeemed on day of game.
📍 Skokie Sports Park, 3459 Oakton St.
October 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Enjoy Bears' games all season under Skokie Sports Park's new pavilion! Get a free bucket of balls ($5 value) with any beer or seltzer purchase during Bears' games.
🏈Limited two per customer.
Free buckets must be redeemed on day of game.
📍 Skokie Sports Park, 3459 Oakton St.
🏈Limited two per customer.
Free buckets must be redeemed on day of game.
📍 Skokie Sports Park, 3459 Oakton St.
FIND NEW SKOKIE FUN IN OCTOBER!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in October, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4nRc311
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in October, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4nRc311
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
FIND NEW SKOKIE FUN IN OCTOBER!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in October, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4nRc311
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in October, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
🍂 View our calendar and links here: adobe.ly/4nRc311