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October Happenings are here! | |
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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.
Click on the calendar below to view it and access its links.
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Visit the Devonshire County Fair on Sunday! | |
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Check out the Devonshire County Fair, where the Devonshire Cultural Center staff roll out their expertise in the arts, outdoors!
Featuring a performance of superheroes and princesses, a bounce house, a petting zoo, hayrides, field games, arts and crafts, circus activities, fantasy make-up, dance parties, food, and live performances of blues, folk, and country music.
Devonshire Cultural Center & Park
4400 Greenwood St.
Sunday, October 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15/person
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Skokie's Scream Scene seasonal haunted house is back, featuring frightening new characters, sets and scenes! With its insane clown maze and chainsaw maniac, Scream Scene has been terrifying visitors for 25 years.
Parental discretion advised: Not recommended for children under 10 years old!
Skokie Water Playground
4701 Oakton St.
October 7-8, 14-15, 21-23, 28-31, 7-10 p.m. (times vary on some dates)
Click here for the website and full schedule.
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Haunted House Volunteers Needed!
If you love Halloween, dressing up, acting in character and being scary, then you might want to volunteer for Scream Scene! Join our creepy cast and crew, and help scare the wits out of Skokie, weekends in October. Scan this QR code for Scream Scene information and to fill out a volunteer online application.
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Skatium Ice Arena – opening set for Oct. 10 | |
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After a nearly eight month Skatium Ice Arena renovation, the rink is expected to open for hockey and figure skating on Monday, October 10. In the event that the rink is not ready by then, please see the Friday, October 14 e-news for an update.
Save the Date
- Halloween Public Skate & Costume Contest: Friday, October 28, 7:15-9:15 p.m.
- Public Skate with Santa: Saturday, December 10, 2:10-3:40 p.m.
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Skokie Story Stroll: Laramie Park | |
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Bring the family to Laramie Park and read the children's stories on display!
Every three weeks this summer, a designated park has featured a children’s book attached to kiosks along the park path. As you stroll along the final Story Stroll trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story.
Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time at this last Story Stroll of the year!
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September 19 – October 7
Laramie Park
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. Featuring the picture book debut of national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman.
Laramie Park is located at 5251 Sherwin Ave.
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Parks for Pollinators Blitz: Grand Finale on Saturday | |
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Join the Skokie Park District and parks throughout the country in a fun challenge to see how many pollinator species are in our community!
Use iNaturalist to photograph and log as many pollinators and plants as you can find in our parks and in Skokie! The data collected will be used by the Skokie Park District to monitor populations of pollinators and plants, as well as acquaint the community with the natural world around them.
Attend this month-long blitz and learn how you can use this as a volunteer opportunity. Participants' names will be entered into a raffle and prizes will be awarded at the Grand Finale (must be present to win a prize).
The Grand Finale will be held on October 1, 2-4 p.m., at Emily Oaks Nature Center.
If you are unable to attend the finale, you may still participate by downloading iNaturalist and making observations in Skokie. Please email us your iNaturalist user ID so that we can link you to your observations.
New to iNaturalist? Here’s a short video on how to make observations.
Here are some suggestions on which Skokie parks to visit. For more information or questions, email gnano@skokieparks.org or call (847) 677-7001.
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Fall program registration is on!
The Skokie Park District offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many fall special events.
Celebrate fall by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District today!
Registration for residents and non-residents is happening now!
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- SPACE Program (before-and-after-school) staff
- Tot Learning Center assistant teachers
- Oakton and Devonshire Centers – front desk customer service staff
- Weber Leisure Center maintenance staff
- Emily Oaks Nature Center – front desk & maintenance staff
- Skatium Ice Arena – cashiers, skate guards, building supervisors, building attendants, birthday party hosts, office staff
- Devonshire dance instructor
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