March 3, 2023

Breaking News!

District awarded state grant for Lawler Park

As part of a state matching grant, the Skokie Park District will receive $357,000 for its Lawler Park project.

Renovations and additions to the park will be a new teqball area; new playground equipment, including a 65-foot zip line; outdoor exercise equipment; an open-sided picnic shelter; native prairie plantings; a nature trail with educational signage; and repairs to the existing park path.

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Cooking: It's an art, a skill; it's social and it's fun!

At the Devonshire Cultural Center, kids and adults will learn the art of cooking –– from the basics like measuring, mixing and pouring –– to culinary themes such as international foods to holiday dishes and treats.

Over the past few years the district's cooking program has become super popular, so sign up now for a spring class! They include:

• Spring Baking – Ages 6-10
• Kids in the Kitchen – Ages 7-14
• Baking for Teens & Tweens – Ages 10-18
• Cake Decorating – Ages 10-18
• Incredible Handmade Pizza – Ages 16+
• The Art of Food Fusion – Ages 16+
• Private Cooking Lessons – for singles, couples or families

Public Hearing: Pickleball at Oakton Park

The Skokie Park District will conduct an informational meeting regarding improvements to Oakton Park, specifically the installation of pickleball courts south of the Skokie Water Playground.

Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton St.

Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m.

Please direct all questions to Corrie Guynn at (847) 929-7802 or to cguynn@skokieparks.org.

Dancing for Our Tribe

Potawatomi Tradition in the New Millennium

Opening Reception & Book Signing

Saturday, March 4, 2 p.m. at the Skokie Heritage Museum

This stunning exhibition of images by photographer and Emmy award-winner Sharon Hoogstraten (Citizen Potawatomi) records vivid portraits and accompanying personal statements of contemporary Potawatomis wearing traditional regalia from all nine Potawatomi nations.

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Skokie Heritage Museum, March 1–June 3

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 12–4 p.m.

Devonshire Cultural Center, March 1–May 5

Mondays–Thursdays: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Fridays: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sundays: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Devonshire Playhouse Presents

Ghosts & Zombies – last weekend

A blood-curdling spin on Ibsen’s classic drama, "Ghosts," Mrs. Alving is preparing to open an orphanage while welcoming her son home from a long absence. However, things soon take a turn for the weird and scary as their country estate becomes overrun by the un-dead.

Devonshire Playhouse

Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m.

Adults: $20

Seniors & Students: $15

Check out the district's March Happenings!

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

See our Spring Program Guide!

Registration is ongoing now

The park district's spring classes and events are now online and with them the district's Spring Program Guide for 2023.

This guide offers you and your family a convenient look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many spring special events.

Celebrate spring by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District!

Click the guide's cover graphic to join the fun!

Spring Registration is open for all!