July 4th fun, July Happenings, Hot Dogs in the Park +

June 30, 2023

Skokie's July 4th Parade & Fireworks Festival

Fourth of July festivities in Skokie are back!

Noon: Downtown Parade

Floats, marching bands, and more!

Tuesday, July 4 at noon

Location

The parade begins at the corner of Lincoln & Niles Center, proceeds one block north to Oakton Street, then turns east onto Oakton Street, and proceeds east.

Skokie Fireworks Festival

Tuesday, July 4, 5:30-10 p.m.

Location

Niles West High School, 5701 W Oakton St.

5:30 p.m. – Food vendors open

6:30 p.m. – Free face painting, tattoos, bounce houses, carnival games and prizes.

6:30 p.m. – Main Stage: The Empty Pockets

8 p.m. – Main Stage: 7th Heaven

Dusk: Fireworks 

See the July Happenings calendar!

If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in July, 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.

Click here for the entire calendar of events at the Skokie Park District.

July 4th hours at district facilities

Devonshire Aquatic Center

& Skokie Water Playground

11–5 p.m. (open at 10 a.m. for passholders)

Emily Oaks Nature Center – trails only

8 a.m.–sunset

Oakton Community Center

9 a.m.–2 p.m. (no classes, Exploritorium closed)

Skokie Sports Park

8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Weber Leisure Center & Fitness First

7–11 a.m.

Weber Park Golf Course

7 a.m.– gates close at 5:45 p.m. 

Closed for the Day

Devonshire Cultural Center

Emily Oaks Nature Center

The Exploritorium

Skatium Ice Arena

Skokie Heritage Museum

Free Hot Dogs and fun at Menominee Park!

Join us at the next 'Hot Dogs in the Park' stop at Menominee (Mamaceqtaw) Park!

Visit your neighborhood park for free hot dogs (including Kosher, Halal and Veggie), conversations with Skokie Park District staff and family-friendly fun, including bouncy house play for the kids and Menominee's famous zoo playground.

Tuesday, July 11, 5-7 p.m.

Menominee (Mamaceqtaw) Park

3902 Isabel St.

Skokie Story Stroll: Navajo (Diné) Park

Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the free children's stories on display!

Every three weeks, a designated park will feature a children’s book attached to kiosks along the park path. As you stroll along the trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story.

Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time!

Through July 13

Navajo (Diné) Park

"Have You Filled a Bucket Today?"

This heartwarming book by Carol McCloud uses a simple metaphor of a bucket to illustrate that when we choose to be kind, we not only fill the emotional buckets of those around us, but also fill our own bucket! Carol discusses different ways we can fill others’ buckets by promoting empathy and kindness and she teaches us that when you’re a bucket filler, you make the world a better place to be! This book was the inspiration for the Skokie Park District Summer Camps' 'Bee Kind' Bucket Filler campaign!

Navajo (Diné) Park is located at is located at 8445 Avers Ave.

Also coming this summer

July 17–August 3: Emerson Park

August 7–24: Devonshire Park

August 28–September 29: Peccia Park

Summer Program Guide

Registration now open!

The Skokie Park District's summer classes and events are now online and with them the district's Summer Program Guide. Registration for residents begins on May 15; non-resident registration begins on May 22.

The Summer Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many summer special events.

Celebrate summer by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!

Click on the guide cover to join the fun!