The snow is here, but spring programs are in the air!
February 5, 2021

As the Skokie Park District operates in Phase 4 of the
Restore Illinois Plan, the following are reminders and news updates for this week.

Explore spring in our newest program guide!
The Skokie Park District's spring programs are only a few short weeks away! With that in mind the district's Spring Program Guide is now online, readying our residents for registration in just ten days.

The spring guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives.

Click on this guide to dive into spring!

February 15
Spring registration for Skokie residents

February 22
Spring registration for non-residents

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Join your local park improvements discussion!
Five Skokie Park District parks are scheduled for future improvements, with public hearings set for online community planning discussions on February 9 and 11.

To help the district plan these park improvements, click the following links to see a meeting agenda and join a Zoom meeting.

Tuesday, February 9

Thursday, February 11


Get ready for Winter Chilly Fest at Emily Oaks!
Winter Chilly Fest has a different look for 2021. This year, walk through a magical, lighted winter woodland, while following the adventures of the Night Light Kid!

Read how this comic strip hero sheds light on fears of the night as you search for animal silhouettes along the trail. Then gather around a fire and enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores. 
 
February 20 & 21, 5-8 p.m.

This is a timed-entry event. Face masks are required, and physical distancing is mandatory while drinking and eating. Please note that ice skating and a chili dinner will not be offered in conjunction with the event this year. 
 
Admission: $8/person. Call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2500 for tickets.

Host a Little Free Library® in the park!
The Skokie Park District, in partnership with the Skokie Public Library, is looking for volunteers to host Little Free Libraries® in select parks throughout Skokie. This is an excellent opportunity to promote literacy and give back to the community.

Little Free Library® is a book exchange program whereby a miniature library is installed in a neighborhood, in this case a Skokie park, inviting neighbors to stop by and take or leave a book of their choosing.

Volunteers choose a park and make a one year commitment to maintaining the general cleanliness of the library and to assess stock or contribute books, with the help of a Skokie Park District liaison.
Valentine fun!
Candy Grams – February 10, 6-7 p.m.

Spread the love to your friends, family, classmates and loved ones with a candy gram! Choose from our four pre-designed candy grams and decorate as many as you like. Each child can also make a special craft to carry their candy grams, and will receive candy to pass out to their Valentines. 
Oakton Community Center
Tickets required for ages 2-16. Register here! 

For info contact Michael Van Den Bosch or call (847) 929-7710.
Valentine's Day 'Heart Attack' – register by February 7
Surprise your family, friends or significant other with a 'heart attack' by filing their lawn with 24 paper hearts on sticks that look like the Sweethearts Candy Conversation Hearts. The recipient will also receive a goody bag and a note posted on their door. This is a great way to share love and friendship during the pandemic. Heart Attacks will happen the week of Valentine’s Day from 2-5 p.m. 

For info contact Rick Flintz.
Our showers are back!
We are happy to announce that due to the latest coronavirus Phase 4 change, the showers at the Fitness First health club will reopen on Monday, February 8!

  • We ask that members please continue to bring your own towels and toiletries. 
  • The sauna and the steam room will remain closed at this time per state guidelines.
  • Please wear a mask and keep 6-feet of distance from others as you walk to and from the shower area.
  • A reminder that members must make a reservation for a time block before visiting Fitness First.

We hope that this news brings a smile to your face and we look forward to seeing you at Fitness First soon!

To join Skokie's best health club, call (847) 674-1500, 3500.