Flat Cats, National Night Out, August events, Backlot 5K +

July 28, 2023

Free Sunday Concert headliner: The Flat Cats

Join us on Sunday as The Flat Cats take the stage at Devonshire Park!

The Flat Cats play a range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards.

Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m.

Devonshire Park

4400 Greenwood St.

Up next at Devonshire Park at 7 p.m.:

August 13 – Maxwell Street Klezmer Band

Sunday Concert Opener: Mary Macaroni!

Opening for The Flat Cats is veteran children's entertainer Mary Macaroni, a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and magician.

Mary is known far-and-wide for creating meaningful connections with children through her electrifying performances. In every show, kids are given the opportunity to assist with magic tricks, participate in face-painting and balloon-sculpting activities, and dance to their hearts’ delight. Mary hits the stage at 6 p.m. Don't miss it!

Sunday, July 30, 6 p.m.

Devonshire Park

4400 Greenwood St.

National Night Out & Hot Dogs in Oakton Park

Visit National Night Out with the Skokie Police and enjoy a free Skokie Park District hot dog and play in the district bounce house!

Join the Skokie Police Department and over 35 local businesses for a performance of the National Anthem by “Voice of the Cubs” John Vincent, a drone demonstration by the Skokie Police, a reptile show from Badgerland Reptile Rescue, Magician Mike DiDomenico, The Jesse White Tumblers, and a dance routine from Skokie’s own Kaleidoscope Dance. The CTA will be giving mini train rides. Other activities will include a dunk tank, face painting, balloon art, and much more.

The National Night Out campaign is community-based and promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. 

Tuesday, August 1, 4-7 p.m.

Oakton Park

4701 Oakton St.

DIVE-In Movie: The Goonies!

Join us for our summer "dive-in" movie at the Devonshire Aquatic Center!

This classic film follows the Goonies as they discover an old treasure map that takes them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy!

Friday, August 4, 8-10:30 p.m.

Devonshire Aquatic Center

4400 Greenwood St.

Tickets - $11

(Popcorn and one beverage included.)

Check out the district's August Happenings calendar!

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

Get ready for the Backlot Dash 5K & Kids' Color Fun Run!

Join us in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash in Downtown Skokie for Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K Run & Walk and a Kids' Half Mile Color Fun Run!

The kids' run is a half mile out and back course with white t-shirts provided. Runners will run through powdered colors thrown along the course.

Saturday, August 26

Kids' Half Mile Color Fun Run – 8 a.m.

5K Race – 8:30 a.m.

Corner of Laramie & Oakton St.

Downtown Skokie

Awards ceremony will follow the 5K Run. Then rock out at Skokie's Backlot Bash all day Saturday and Sunday, as well as the night before!

Skokie Story Stroll: Emerson 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!

July 17–August 3

Emerson Park – "Daniel Finds a Poem"

Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder, Micha Archer brings us this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award.

Emerson Park is located at 9350 Lawler Ave.

Also coming this summer

August 7–24: Devonshire Park, "Kindness is My Superpower"

August 28–September 29: Peccia Park, "Fry Bread"

Your Fall Program Guide is here!

Registration begins August 15

The Skokie Park District's fall classes and events are now online and with them the district's online Fall Program Guide.

Registration for residents opens August 15

Registration for non-residents opens August 22.

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

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

Click on the guide cover to join the fun!