May Happenings, Shrek Jr., Summer Camp news + | |
Find new fun in our May Happenings calendar! | |
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If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in May, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more!
Click on the calendar below to view it and access its links.
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Devonshire Young Performers present:
Shrek the Musical, Jr.
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Based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical, an ogre named Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits, who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions.
When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but this fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few big twists and turns along the way!
Devonshire Playhouse
Saturday, April 29 at 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m.
Tickets are going fast so get them today!
$12 – Adults / $10 – Students & Seniors
Available at the Devonshire Cultural Center and online below.
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Celebrate the end of the fasting period with food and fun for the whole family!
Children will have a blast with a variety of inflatables, games in the Weber Gym, henna tattoos, and face painting.
Weber Leisure Center
9300 Weber Park Place
Sunday, April 30, 2-5 p.m.
Food vendors will be onsite. All are welcome!
Fee: $3-$5 at the door.
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Three May 6 events
May Flea Market Frenzy
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Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items such as antiques, holiday decor, dishes, store returns, clothing, tools, electronics, video games, jewelry, books, music, movies, art, vinyl, and other totally weird stuff! Flea Market Frenzy is held one Sunday a month through October.
Free admission!
Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oakton Community Center Parking Lot
4701 Oakton St.
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Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift, a birthday gift or a something special gift for a special person? The Spring Fling Gift Bazaar is just the place to find that special something. Unique and handmade items for all ages and prices from local artists and crafters.
Free admission!
Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton St.
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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month this family-friendly cultural event will showcase the rich heritage and tradition of Asian countries through interactive booths, children's activities, Asian-inspired snacks and live dance and music performances.
Pay at the door. $7 per child ages 3-10.
Saturday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Devonshire Cultural Center
4400 Greenwood St.
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Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp families: please take this survey
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Skokie Park District staff are again working to improve the camp registration process and we recognize there is much more we can do to provide a better end user experience.
Registration plans for next year are not finalized and staff are exploring various way to significantly improve the process.
We welcome your input on this issue and encourage you to submit ideas that may help improve the registration process.
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Coming soon for Summer Camp families
myCAMP app: It's a summer camp game changer!
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To Summer Camp Parents and Guardians,
Enrolled families will now stay connected with Skokie Park District Summer Camps via our brand new myCAMP app! Free features include:
- Live downloadable picture and video updates
- Receive important push notifications, reminders, and texts
- Stay connected with what’s happening at camp daily
- View camp calendars, schedules, and important dates
- Easily access staff directory and contact information
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We’ll be sharing ‘all things’ camp this summer using the myCAMPapp communication platform.
Be on the lookout for more information on how to download and use the app in a special Summer Camp e-newsletter in May!
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Hamlin & Central Parks host new compost sites | |
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The Village of Skokie's Compost Drop-off Program is now so popular that they have expanded it to three more sites, including two more Skokie parks.
Visit the new sites at:
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Hamlin Park – 7651 Hamlin Avenue
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Central Park – 9350 Central Park (on the north end of the Central Park Avenue side)
- Niles Township Government Office – 5255 Lincoln Avenue
These sites are in addition to Devonshire Park, Oakton Park, Public Works, Village Hall and Fire Station 16.
Why compost? In the landfill, food scraps and other organic waste generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Food scraps that are composted are exposed to oxygen, greatly reducing greenhouse gases. As an added bonus, compost is rich in nutrients and is a wonderful soil amendment for gardening.
Click here for more information and acceptable items!
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Summer Pool Passes now on sale | |
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The Skokie Water Playground and Devonshire Aquatic Center offer the greatest one-two punch in outdoor pool play in Chicagoland. The best way to get the most bang for your buck at either or both? Buy a summer Pool Pass!
Passes for summer 2023 are on sale now at a major discount, through May 31, and may be purchased online below, or at the Devonshire Community Center, the Oakton Community Center or the Weber Leisure Center. Passes are valid for anyone 2-years-old and older and are non-refundable after May 28. Devonshire Aquatic Center opens on May 30. Skokie Water Playground opens on June 5.
Click here for more pool information.
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Play Weber Park Golf Course | |
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The Weber Park Golf Course is now open and is ready for play for all ages!
The course is the perfect place to learn to golf or work on your short game. Located behind the Skatium Ice Arena on the northwest side of Skokie, the par 3, 9-hole course features bent grass greens, challenging sand traps, and beautiful landscaping.
The course is also home to the game of FootGolf, a golf/soccer hybrid sport with giant holes and a very small learning curve.
We'll see you on the course!
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Sports Park East walking path open! | |
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The new wood chip walking path at Sports Park East, located at the corner of McCormick Boulevard and Oakton Street, is now open for use!
The new path is a little more than 1/2-mile around. Over the next two years, park staff will be planting native trees and shrubs, and pollinator-friendly perennial seeds and plugs, as well as looking at adding a couple of benches. The reused wood chips were provided by the contracted company that prunes trees throughout the district. The Village of Skokie also helped with the construction of the path by lending their roller to compress the path.
The park currently hosts cricket and soccer fields and sits next to the Skokie Sports Park golf range, mini-golf and batting cage facility.
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The Summer Program Guide is here
Resident registration begins on May 15
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Summer is just around the corner and the park district's summer classes and events are now online –– and with them the district's Summer Program Guide for 2023.
This guide offers you and your family a convenient look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many summer outdoor special events.
Celebrate summer by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District!
Summer resident registration opens on May 15.
Summer non-resident registration opens on May 22.
Click the button below to plan your summer fun.
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