January Happenings, Itty Bitty New Year, Camp Guide +

December 29, 2023

Check out the district's January Happenings calendar!

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

Itty Bitty New Year

Spend New Year's Eve with your little ones!

Ring in 2024 twelve hours early at this legendary Skokie family event!

Festivities include dancing, games, prizes, crafts, Exploritorium play, and a countdown-to-noon balloon drop!

Oakton Community Center 

& The Exploritorium

Sunday, December 31, 10 a.m.–noon

Advance ticket purchase is required for this event and all adults and children (1 and above) must have a ticket. Purchase tickets below.

Join us for Holiday-themed public skating!

Noon Year's Eve Skate, Hello '24!

Ring in the Noon Year at the Skatium Ice Arena, including a balloon drop at noon.

Sunday, December 31, 11:55 a.m.–2 p.m.

Elvis Skate

Wise men say, only fools don't come to Elvis Skate. Grab your peanut butter and banana sandwich, put on your jumpsuit and your sideburns and join us for our 'King of Rock-n-Roll' public skating session.

Saturday, January 6, 2–3:15 p.m.

Skatium Ice Arena

9340 Weber Park Place

Public Session Fees

All ages – $7

Skate Rental – $3

See your Summer Camp Guide 2024 now!

The park district's summer camps are now online and with them the district's Summer Camp Guide 2024.

This guide offers you and your family a convenient look at all 64 of our summer camps including art camps, general camps, nature camps, sports camps, teen camps and special interest camps, prior to registration on February 4.

Find a suitable summer camp for your child today!

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

Virtual Open House

on Wednesday, January 31 at 6 p.m.

Residents Register

beginning Sunday, February 4 at noon

Non-residents Register

beginning Thursday, February 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Check out your

Winter Program Guide '24



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!

Click the guide cover to get in on the fun!

Winter Break hours for Park District facilities'

*Facility observes regular hours on days not indicated

Devonshire Cultural Center

Saturday, December 30: Closed

Sunday, December 31: 9 a.m.–noon

Monday, January 1: Closed

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Sunday & Monday, December 31 & January 1: Building Closed

Gate to trails open daily 8 a.m.–sunset, unless the pond is ice-covered and a safety risk.

The Exploritorium

Saturday, December 30: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday, December 31: Closed for Itty Bitty New Year Event

Monday, January 1: Closed

Tuesday–Friday, January 2-5: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Regular hours resume January 6.

Oakton Community Center

Sunday, December 31: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Monday, January 1: Closed

Skatium Ice Arena

Sunday, December 31: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Monday, January 1: Closed

Skokie Heritage Museum

Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 12–4 p.m.

Skokie Sports Park

Sunday & Monday, December 31 & January 1: Closed

Weber Leisure Center & Fitness First health club

Sunday, December 31: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monday, January 1: 7–11 a.m.