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3-D Fireworks Festival on Saturday! | |
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The postponed free July 4th 3-D Fireworks show will now be held on Saturday, September 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Niles West High School.
6:30 p.m.
Attendees may bring blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. The event will feature DJ music leading up to the fireworks show.
8–8:25 p.m.
Free fireworks show with music, with 3-D glasses for the first 10,000 attendees.
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Tuck Everlasting: The Musical | |
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Performed outdoors at the Skokie Heritage Museum, Natalie Babbitt's Tony-nominated "Tuck Everlasting" is the story of a young girl who is faced with the difficult decision to live forever or let her life continue as planned.
Skokie Heritage Museum
8031 Floral Avenue
Saturdays & Sundays, September 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Bleachers available or audience may bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Adults–$20 / Seniors & Students–$15
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As skaters and staff eagerly await the re-opening of the Skatium Ice Arena, we believe the rink will be open for figure skating and hockey on Saturday, October 1, as we anticipate making new ice in the next two weeks. In the event that we are not ready by October 1, staff will communicate the new start date.
Registration is currently open for all skaters. Click the buttons below to sign up today!
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September's Flea Market Frenzy | |
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Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items such as antiques, holiday decor, dishes, 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!
Oakton Community Center Parking Lot
4701 Oakton St.
Sunday, September 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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It's Free!
Get ready to move in September with 'Go! Skokie'
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Commit to be active this September! During the entire month of September, we are asking you to commit to walk or move for 30 minutes every day!
Free incentive walking events and programs will 'pop-up' in September and throughout the year, including Skokie Story Stroll, walking meet-ups, BOGO mini-golf, fitness classes, and much more, to encourage you to keep moving!
Register now to be entered in a raffle for cool prizes! All ages are welcome to participate.
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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 Pollinator Blitz! | |
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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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