November events, free hockey, Weber babysitting + |
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Just in! November events calendar
If you are looking for alternative ways to have fun next month, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
Click on the calendar below to view November Happenings!
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Lace up a pair of skates and check out the great sport of hockey at the Skatium Ice Arena!
No skating experience required. All required equipment will be provided for the class. Register below.
9340 Weber Park Place
Saturday, November 6, 1:10 to 2:10 p.m.
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Saturday! Fall Frenzy Gift & Craft Fair
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Get an early start on your holiday gift shopping at the Fall Frenzy Gift & Craft Fair! Need a fall birthday gift or a special something for a special person? Unique and handmade items will be available for all ages from local artists and crafters.
4701 Oakton St.
Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Babysitting is back at Weber! |
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Need to work out or even run errands? Drop your child (age 1-10) off in the Kids First babysitting room while you keep appointments or enjoy activities at the Weber Leisure Center, Skatium Ice Arena or Weber Park Golf Course.
For an appointment, please call (847) 674-1500, ext. 3541.
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Halloween Public Skate & Costume Contest |
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Wear your most creative costume and join us for two hours of Halloween family fun at the Skatium Ice Arena!
This event includes a public skating session and a costume contest.
Children $8
Adults $10
Skate Rental $3
Season passes do not apply to this event.
9340 Weber Park Place
Friday, October 29, 7:15-9:15 p.m.
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Take a journey along the kooky & spooky candy trail at Oakton Park! Trick-or-treaters will collect candy at many different kooky stops along the route. A roaming magician will provide the tricks while you collect your treats. This is an outdoor event. Please dress for the weather.
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4701 Oakton St.
Saturday, October 30, 3-5 p.m.
Advance ticket purchase is required.
Children ages 2-16 must have a ticket to participate.
Persons 17 and older do not need a ticket to enter the event.
Tickets will not be sold the day of the event.
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Hamlin, Schack & Gleiss Park courts complete
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The Hamlin Park court renovation is now complete and the courts are now open to the public! The park now features one brand new dedicated pickleball court, a new tennis court and a new basketball court. (See photos below.)
At Schack and Gleiss Parks, new pickleball lines have been painted on all tennis courts.
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Hamlin Park's new dedicated pickleball court (above)
and new tennis and basketball courts below.
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Reach your target market as a park district sponsor!
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By partnering with the Skokie Park District, you can reach Skokie's 63,00 residents through its special events and facilities, and through signage and the district's award-winning program guides.
The Skokie Park District has been part of the Skokie community for more than 90 years and dedicates itself to providing quality parks, recreational facilities, leisure services and social programs for families and people of all ages.
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More than 94 percent of area residents surveyed responded that the park district improves the quality of their families’ lives. More than 50 percent of Skokie residents attend our special events or are enrolled in programs with registration fees. Skokie residents are served programming in the areas of athletics, fitness, cultural arts, historic, outdoor recreation, earth education and social life skills.
Contact Diane Hardy at (847) 929-7156 to discuss your options and join our team of partners.
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The Rotary Club of Skokie Valley will accept donations of unused or gently used adult and children's winter jackets and coats through early December. Special thanks to Kenny the Cleaner for providing cleaning services.
Skokie Park District drop off locations include:
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Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Pl.
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Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton St.
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Tot Learning Center, 3701 Howard St.
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Find your fall programs today!
The Skokie Park District's fall programs are now online and with them the district's Fall Program Guide, readying our residents for ongoing fall registration.
The Fall Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including a huge number of fall special events.
Click on the guide cover to fall into fall.
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