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National Night Out at Oakton Park
Free food, family fun and entertainment!
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Join us at Oakton Park for National Night Out, free courtesy of the Skokie Police!
National Night Out will include:
- National Anthem by John Vincent (voice of the Cubs)
- The Jesse White Tumblers
- Fierce Fire Entertainment Dancer
- Magician Edd Fairmann
- Skokie Police K9 demonstrations
- CTA mini-train rides
- Dunk tank
- Face painting
- Balloon animals
- Free hot dogs, t-shirt giveaway and a bouncy house, courtesy of the Skokie Park District
- 40 local businesses with giveaways and activities
- Skokie Police school supply giveaway
- and much more!
Admission is free!
Tuesday, August 2, 5-9 p.m.
4701 Oakton St.
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The August Happenings calendar has arrived!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in August, 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.
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DIVE-In Movie: BIG with Tom Hanks |
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In a world where it takes most people a long time to grow up, Josh Baskin's wish happens overnight. Take a dip in the pool and enjoy the classic Tom Hanks movie, "BIG!"
August 5, 8 p.m.
4400 Greenwood St.
Tickets: $10
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Free! Sunday Sundown Concerts |
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Neverly Brothers: Early Rock & Roll Tribute
The Neverly Brothers pay tribute to one of the most exciting chapters in music history: the birth, near death and resurrection of rock n’ roll. Their high-energy stage performance will take you on a musical guided tour of rock history –– from Elvis in 1955 to to the Beatles in 1965.
Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m.
4400 Greenwood St.
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Brass from the Past
Featuring classic Motown, R&B, funk, soul, and rock through the music of Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Michael Jackson, Chicago, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Pattie Labelle, Bruno Mars, Chaka Kahn, the O’Jays, Tower of Power, Prince, Tina Turner, the Bee Gees, and many, many more.
Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m.
4400 Greenwood St.
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Free 'Arts in the Park' hits the road! |
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We have taken our art programs on the road, Skokie! These all-ages events will give you a sneak peak at some of the cultural and performing art opportunities coming up for fall at the Devonshire Cultural Center.
Improv under the Trees
Have a Second City experience in the out of doors!
Saturday, July 30, 4-5 p.m.
Homemade Instruments Workshop
Create music by making a homemade instrument from everyday items.
Saturday, August 6, 4-5 p.m.
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Skokie Story Stroll: Lorel Park |
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Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the 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!
Through August 4
Lorel Park: Macca the Alpaca
Macca the alpaca dreams of exploring, so he packs his backpack and sets off on a mountain adventure. But when the going gets tough, how will Macca make it to the top?
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Coming soon
August 8–25: Channelside Park
They All Saw a Cat
August 29–September 15: Timber Ridge Park
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
September 19–October 7: Laramie Park
Change Sings
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The Fall Program Guide is here!
Registration begins on August 15
The Skokie Park District's fall classes and events are now online and with them the district's Fall Program Guide. Registration begins for residents on August 15 and non-residents on August 22.
The Fall Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many summer special events.
Celebrate fall by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District!
Click on the guide cover to join the fun!
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