September Happenings, It's Bash time! Masks + Go! Skokie +

August 27, 2021

Announcing September Happenings Looking for fun next month? This is the place for ideas! The Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more. Click on the calendar below to view them all.

Skokie's Backlot Bash 2021 begins today!

Skokie's Backlot Bash begins at 6 p.m. tonight and features wall-to-wall music acts, a carnival midway, a Saturday 5K, Classic Car Show, Sunday's Rotary Pancake Breakfast, beer and food tents, bingo and much more! Music headliners include: Friday –– the Ohio Players, Saturday –– The Verve Pipe and Sunday –– Tributosaurus as The Allman Brothers Band. Downtown Skokie Corner of Lincoln & Oakton Streets Friday–Sunday, August 27-29 Click here for: Music / Carnival / Bingo Bash / 5K Run / COVID-19 Guidelines Car Show, Pancake Breakfast & more / Weekend Schedule

New indoor mask requirements

The Skokie Park District is now requiring masks to be worn indoors, for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.    The Skokie Health Department order includes ALL Skokie Park District indoor facilities, including the Fitness First health club. Signs are posted on facility doors throughout the district. Please help stop the spread of COVID-19. Get vaccinated and wear your mask where required.   For more information about COVID-19, please visit the CCDPH site here. 

Go! Skokie returns in September

The Skokie Park District is asking you to commit to walk or move for at least 30 minutes every day in September! Registrants will receive FREE access to a variety of pop-up events and activities. All participants will also receive giveaways, discounts, FREE vouchers, BOGO deals and much more. All ages are welcome! All participants registered before September 1 will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE Fitness First health club yearly membership and other cool prizes!

Register here

Story Stroll at Hamlin Park Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the stories on display! Every two weeks, a designated park will feature a children’s book laminated and attached to kiosks along our 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! Book titles will be announced the week prior to each scheduled park date. Hamlin Park August 24–September 6 Book: "Diary of a Worm" Surprisingly, a worm is not that different from you or me. He lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey –– no matter how hard he tries. Oh, and his head looks a lot like his rear end.

Upcoming Summer Story Stroll Locations September 8–19 Gross Point Park: You Know How to Love September 21–October 3 Peccia Park: Where the Butterflies Grow

Find your fall programs today! The Skokie Park District's fall programs are now online and with them the district's Fall Program Guide, readying our residents for ongoing fall registration. The Fall Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including a huge number of fall special events. Click on the guide cover to fall into fall.