March 24, 2023

Skokie's Spring Greening: Reuse and Recycle

This huge, four-hour reuse and recycling drop-off event is located in two separate parking lots on the west side of the Westfield Old Orchard shopping center.

Stations include:

Document Destruction; Electronic Waste; Prom Dresses & Accessories; Clothing & Shoes; Bicycles; Sports Equipment; Ink & Toner Cartridges; Baby Supplies; Fluorescent Bulbs; Paper; Cardboard; Batteries; Fire Extinguishers; Holiday Lights & Extension Cords; Scrap Metal and Propane Canisters; Housewares, Small Appliances & Children’s Items; Eye Glasses & Hearing Aids; Medications; Building Materials & Tools; Latex & Oil-Based Paints. (Click below for the complete list and criteria.)

Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center

Sunday, April 2, 10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

For more information call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2500.

Presented by: Skokie Park District, Village of Skokie, Skokie Chamber of Commerce & Industry, School District 219, and Skokie Public Library.

Bunny Fun: Egg Hunt & Dog Photos

Free Outdoor Egg Hunt

Bring the whole family to this free event and meet the Oakton Park bunny! The egg hunt will begin at 11:30 a.m. sharp, so don't be late! Bring your own basket. 

Oakton Park

Saturday, April 8, 11:30 a.m.

Dog Photos with the Bunny

Introduce your dog to the Oakton Bunny and get a photo!

$5 per dog. Pay at the door. 

Oakton Community Center

Saturday, April 8, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Assyrian New Year planting workshop

Celebrate the Assyrian New Year at the third annual Assyrian Planting Workshop. Free to the public, sessions include: starting an Assyrian Garden, wreath-making and a seed giveaway.

Oakton Community Center

Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m.

Weber Park Golf Course set to open on April 3

Clean up your golf clubs and get ready to play a quick round of golf in a mere 10 days! The Weber Park Golf Course is almost ready and the weather is getting warmer every day.

Weber Park Golf Course is the perfect place to learn to golf or work on your short game. Located behind the Skatium Ice Arena on the northwest side of Skokie, the 3 par 9 holes of golf feature bent grass greens, challenging sand traps, beautiful landscaping and a concession area.

The course is also home to the game of FootGolf, a golf and soccer hybrid sport with giant holes and a very small learning curve.

We'll see you on the course!

See our Spring Program Guide!

Registration is ongoing now

The park district's spring classes and events are now online and with them the district's Spring 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 spring special events.

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

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

Spring Registration is open for all!