November 23, 2023

Check out the district's December Happenings calendar!

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 links.

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

Make an Evergreen Wreath!

Learn techniques for making a beautiful evergreen wreath, and go home with a fabulous winter decoration ready to be displayed. All materials are included.

Wednesday, November 29, 7–8:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 30, 7-8:30 p.m.

Emily Oaks Nature Center

4650 Brummel St.

Ages 14+

Resident – $35

Non-resident – $44

Thin Ice Ensemble Theatre Presents

James & The Giant Peach

James' happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. Daringly saving the life of a spider, he comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues, after which an enormous peach starts to grow in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets not only the spider but a number of new friends including a ladybug and a centipede who help him with his plan to try to get to New York.

Friday & Saturday, December 1 & 2 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m.

Devonshire Cultural Center

4400 Greenwood St.

Adults – $20

Students & Seniors – $15

Facility Thanksgiving holiday hours*

*Facilities observe regular hours on days not indicated

Devonshire Cultural Center

Closes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 22

Closed Thursday–Saturday, November 23-25

Closes at noon Sunday, November 26

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Building closed Thursday & Friday, November 23-24

Trail open daily 8 a.m.–sunset

Oakton Community Center

Open Wednesday, November 22, 8:30–6 p.m.

Closed Thursday, November 23

Skatium Ice Arena

Closed Thursday, November 23

Skokie Heritage Museum

Closed Thursday & Friday, November 23-24

Skokie Sports Park

Closed Thursday, November 23

The Exploritorium

Wednesday, November 22: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed Thursday, November 23

Friday, November 24: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Weber Leisure Center & Fitness First health club

Open Thursday, November 23, 7-11 a.m.

See all of your winter programs here

Registration begins

December 15 for Skokie residents

December 22 for non-residents

The Skokie Park District's winter classes and events are now online and with them your online Winter Program Guide.

The Winter Program Guide offers you and your family a digitally-packaged look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

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