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December Happenings and great deals! +


November 29, 2024

Discover winter delights in December!


If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in December, 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 event links.

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

Black Friday deal –– today only!

Only on Friday, November 29!

In person, buy one package of five and get a second package half off on Personal Training, Pilates and Massage. Or purchase online today. The coupon code is BlkFri50PCNT. You will be prompted to enter the code during checkout.

Buy it here!

Black Friday (& beyond) golf deals!

The Skokie Park District golf program offers two season passes that will save golfers money for the length of the 2025 golf season, including play at Weber Park Golf Course and Skokie Sports Park. Both passes are on sale beginning today, November 29 at the Weber Leisure Center, Skatium Ice Arena, Devonshire Cultural Center or at the Oakton Community Center. They are:


Gold Season Golf Pass

Unlimited rounds of golf at Weber Park Golf Course beginning April 1, plus 2,058 range balls at the Skokie Sports Park golf range.

$450 through March 31

$500 beginning April 1


Silver Season Golf Pass

Unlimited rounds of golf in 2025 at Weber Park Golf Course beginning April 1. (Also receive a $50 range card if purchased before January 1, 2025.*)

$250 for Skokie Residents

$300 For Non-Residents

*You must present receipt of purchase at the Skokie Sports Park to redeem the $50 range card.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa!

Please join us for a hot buffet breakfast, crafts, and a raffle. Santa is excited to visit and take photos with you and your family! All adults and children must pre-register for this event.


Fee per person: $20/$22


Register by December 9.


Saturday, December 14, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Oakton Community Center

4701 Oakton St.

Register here

Book holiday carolers for your neighborhood!

December 2–22

Give the gift of song! Our carolers will sing in your Skokie neighborhood.


Fee: $50


Contact Rebecca at (847) 929-7425 or email rgoldberg@skokieparks.org to schedule.

Check out Devonshire's December cooking classes

Discover three of our December family cooking classes to compliment your holiday season!


Petite Chefs

Saturdays December 7, 14 & 21, 10-10:45 a.m.

Ages: 3-6 with parent or guardian 

Class description and registration here!


Family Art Night: Collage Self-Portraits

Friday, December 13, 6-7 p.m.

Ages: 3+ with parent or guardian

Class description and registration here!


Holiday Celebration Food

Saturday, December 14, 1-2:30 p.m.

Ages: 16+

Class description and registration here!

This weekend's district facility holiday hours

All days not listed will operate during regular hours.


Devonshire Cultural Center

Friday–Saturday, November 28-30: Closed 

Sunday, December 1: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.


Emily Oaks Nature Center

Friday, November 29: Closed

Trail open 8 a.m. to sunset


The Exploritorium

Friday, November 29: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday,

November 30–December 1: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.


Oakton Community Center

Friday, November 29: 8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, November 30–December 1: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 


Skatium Ice Arena

Regular Hours


Skokie Heritage Museum

Friday–Saturday, November 28-30: Closed


Skokie Sports Park

Regular hours (Arena open, but no public skating on Friday or Saturday)


Weber Leisure Center & Fitness First Health Club

Regular hours


Weber Park Golf Course

Closed for the season

Check out your Winter Programs!

With registration near, winter classes and events are now viewable online –– and with them the district's Winter Program Guide '25.


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


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


Click the button below to plan your winter fun.


Resident registration: December 15


Non-Resident registration: December 22

See the Winter Program Guide here
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