August 26, 2022

It's here. We'll see you downtown this weekend!

Friday, August 26, 5:30–10 p.m.

Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sunday, August 28, 12–8 p.m.

Skokie's Backlot Bash downtown street festival is finally here and will feature 16 bands, including Kid 'n Play, Vertical Horizon, Michael McDermott and 'Tributosaurus becomes The Kinks.'

The Bash will also host a huge carnival midway winding through the entire event, a large beer tent with a small music stage, a 5K Run and Kids’ Color Fun Run, family and kid's activities at the Skokie Public Library, a classic auto show, a bingo tent, exhibits at the Skokie Heritage Museum –– and on Sunday, a farmer's market and the Rotary Pancake Breakfast, featuring a bloody mary & mimosa bar.

Get ready to move in September with 'Go! Skokie'

It's free!

Commit to be active this September! During the entire month of September, we are asking you to commit to walk or move for 30 minutes every day!

Free incentive walking events and programs will 'pop-up' in September and throughout the year, including Skokie Story Stroll, walking meet-ups, free open skate, BOGO mini-golf, fitness classes, and much more, to encourage you to keep moving!

Register by September 1 to be entered in a raffle for cool prizes! All ages are welcome to participate. 

The postponed free July 4th 3-D Fireworks show will now be held on Saturday, September 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Niles West High School.

6:30 p.m.

Attendees may bring blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. The event will feature DJ music leading up to the fireworks show.

8–8:25 p.m.

Free fireworks show with music, with 3-D glasses for the first 10,000 attendees.

Fall program registration is on!

The Skokie Park District offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many fall special events.

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

Registration for residents and non-residents is happening now! 

Skokie Story Stroll: Timber Ridge Park

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.

This new book will be available on Monday. Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time! 

August 29 – September 15

Timber Ridge Park: 

Do Not Bring Your Dragon in the Library

You might have the best intentions, but bringing your dragon in the library will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming picture book will provide some important―and some not so important―library etiquette in a very entertaining way.

Timber Ridge Park is located at 9040 Lawndale

Final Story Stroll

September 19 – October 7

Laramie Park: Change Sings