June 23, 2023

Skokie Story Stroll next stop: Navajo (Diné) Park

Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the free children's stories on display!

Every three weeks, a designated park will feature a children’s book attached to kiosks along the park path. As you stroll along the trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story.

Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time!

June 26 – July 13

Navajo (Diné) Park – "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?"

This heartwarming book by Carol McCloud uses a simple metaphor of a bucket to illustrate that when we choose to be kind, we not only fill the emotional buckets of those around us, but also fill our own bucket! Carol discusses different ways we can fill others’ buckets by promoting empathy and kindness and she teaches us that when you’re a bucket filler, you make the world a better place to be! This book was the inspiration for the Skokie Park District Summer Camps' 'Bee Kind' Bucket Filler campaign!

Navajo (Diné) Park is located at is located at 8445 Avers Ave.

Also coming this summer

July 17–August 3: Emerson Park

August 7–24: Devonshire Park

August 28–September 29: Peccia Park



Flea Market Frenzy at Oakton!

Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items such as antiques, holiday decor, dishes, clothing, tools, electronics, video games, jewelry, books, music, movies, art, vinyl, and other totally weird stuff! Flea Market Frenzy is held one Sunday a month through October.

Free admission!

Sunday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oakton Community Center Parking Lot

4701 Oakton St.

Theatre on Ice Exhibition

Cool off and check out the some of the Skatium's most talented figure skaters!

Symmetry Ice Theatre will be competing at Theatre on Ice Nationals at the end of the month in Fraser, Michigan. We would love for you to come out to see them before they leave!

Both the Preliminary and Intermediate teams will be performing their nature-themed choreographic exercises and their free programs. We will also have some wonderful solo performances and guest skaters.

Sunday, June 25, 2:15-5 p.m.

Skatium Ice Arena

9340 Weber Park Pl.

Skokie's Backlot Bash fills out '23 music roster

Also, a look back at BacklotBash music history

Skokie's Backlot Bash organizers recently announced the full music lineup for the August 25-27 Downtown Skokie event. It includes two stages and the following headline and support acts:

Friday, August 25

8:30 p.m.–– Blessid Union of Souls (rock)

6:45 p.m. –– Sponge (rock)

6 p.m. –– Sullivan Sisters (bluegrass)

Saturday, August 26

8:30 p.m. –– Eve 6 (alternative)

7 p.m. –– The Handcuffs (rock)

5:30 p.m. –– wht.rbbt.obj (alternative)

4:30 p.m. ––Conway & Austin (Irish & roots)

3:30 p.m. –– Architects of Beauty (rock)

2:30 p.m. –– Nathan Hunter (Americana)

1:30 p.m. –– Jonas Friddle Trio (old time)

12:30 p.m. –– Shoji Naito (blues/jazz)

Sunday, August 27

6 p.m. –– Tributosaurus becomes The Doobie Brothers (rock)

4:30 p.m. –– Greg Jacks & Brother Help (rhythm & blues)

3:30 p.m. –– Sanctified Grumblers (roots/blues)

2:30 p.m. –– Montunos en el Jardin (Afro-Latin/jazz)

1:30 p.m. –– Ryan Fisher (three finger banjo)

12:15 p.m. –– Abby Lyons(folk/pop)

The Summer Program Guide is here

Registration is ongoing

Summer is here and the park district's summer classes and events are now online –– and with them the district's Summer 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 summer outdoor special events.

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

Click the button below to plan your summer fun.