The Drowsy Chaperone, Gift Market, Halloween events +

October 20, 2023

Devonshire Playhouse presents

The Drowsy Chaperone

Get ready for an evening of madcap delights! A winner of five Tony Awards, The Drowsy Chaperone opens with a man in a chair appearing on stage and putting on the cast recording of a fictitious musical. Then, the recording comes to life featuring two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone.

Saturdays, October 21 & 28 / 7 p.m.

Sundays, October 22 & 29/ 3 p.m.

Devonshire Playhouse

4400 Greenwood St.

$25 – Adults

$20 – Students & Seniors

Available at the Devonshire Cultural Center and online below.

Fall Gift Market at Oakton

Get an early start to your holiday shopping at the Fall Frenzy Gift Market! Need a fall birthday gift or a special something for a special someone? This is the event for you! Unique and handmade items for all ages and prices from local artists and crafters. 

Free admission.

Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Oakton Community Center

4701 Oakton St.

Visit the legendary Scream Scene haunted house

With it's chainsaw maniacs and insane clown maze, Scream Scene has been terrifying visitors since 1997. This year's haunted house features new characters, new sets and new scenes, bringing fresh horror to those who dare to enter!

Parental discretion advised:

Not recommended for children under 10!

Scream Scene

October 20, 28, 29, 7-10 p.m.

October 21 & 28 – 7-11 p.m.

Skokie Water Playground

4701 Oakton St.

$13/person

'Lights On' Scream Scene

Saturday, October 28, 3-5 p.m.

$3/person

'Glow Stick Night' at Scream Scene

Saturday, November 4, 7-10 p.m.

$13/person

Skokie Sports Park presents

Halloween Mini Golf

Beginning on Monday, October 23, Skokie Sports Park's 18-hole Adventure (Mini) Golf Course will be decked out for Halloween, featuring a different theme on each hole AND candy for the kids!

At the 18-hole Traveler's Quest, visit some of the world's most iconic places, from the horrifying Eiffel Tower to chilling Antarctica to the terrifying Willis Tower, all the while playing through several scary water features and a creepy waterfall. Kids Quest offers a 9-hole course that is perfect for little ones. Each tee time is limited to 4 or fewer people.

Regular prices apply.

October 23-31, 8 a.m – 9 p.m. (weather permitting)

Skokie Sports Park

3459 Oakton St.

The Skatium Ice Arena presents

Halloween Public Skate & Costume Contest

Join us for two hours of family Halloween fun at the Skatium Ice Arena! Trophies for the top three costumes! Goodie bags for all skaters 14 and under. 

General admission $9 / Skate rental $3

Season passes do not apply to this event. 

Friday, October 27, 7–9 p.m.

Skatium Ice Arena

9340 Weber Park Place

Haunted Heritage: Cemetery Walking Tour

Just in time for Halloween, get spooky with a St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery tour featuring some of Skokie’s local legends! Stroll through the cemetery to meet some of our friendly graveyard ghosts and hear their stories about Skokie's early days when the Village was still called Niles Center. Meet at the cemetery’s entrance on Harms Road. This is a casual, self-paced walk with stops at gravesites of interest. Please allow at least 45 minutes to complete the tour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

St. Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery

8530 Harms Rd.

All Ages. Fee $5/person

Kookie Spooky Candy Trail

Journey along the Kooky Spooky Candy Trail to collect candy and prizes by visiting each interactive station along the trail. Costumes are encouraged!

This event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

Saturday, October 28, 3–5 p.m.

Oakton Park

4701 Oakton St.

Check out the district's October Happenings calendar!

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