Santa events, Sports Park range netting, Annual Report +

Santa events, Sports Park range netting, Annual Report

Also: Noon Year's Eve, Fitness deals, Winter Program Guide

December 2, 2022

Two weeks of Santa events!

Santa’s Hotline

Grab the phone; it’s a long distance call from the North Pole, from Santa to your child!

$6/$7 • Register by December 9

Letters from Santa

Surprise your child with a holiday letter written by Santa himself.

$6/$7 • Register by December 9

Santa’s Workshop

Help us decorate Santa’s Workshop before his arrival from the North Pole. After we

finish decorating enjoy a pancake breakfast and a visit from Santa himself.

Oakton Community Center

Saturday, December 10 • 9:30–11 a.m.

$15/$19

Zoom with Santa

Santa will be making Zoom calls directly from the North Pole to you and your family! One call per family as Santa will talk to all of you!

$10/$13 • Register by December 12

Skate with Santa

Meet Santa and skate to seasonal music!

Skatium Ice Arena

December 10, 2:10–3:40 p.m.

Admission is $6 per skater. Pay onsite. Skate rental is $3. Spectators are free.

Book our Holiday Carolers

Give the gift of song!

Our holiday carolers will sing in your Skokie neighborhood between December 3-18.

Contact Robin at (847) 929-7420 or email her here for details and to schedule the group!

Fee: $50

Plan Noon Year's Eve with your little ones!

Ring in 2023 at this fun family event. Festivities include dancing, games, prizes, crafts, Exploritorium play, and a countdown to noon balloon drop!

Advance ticket purchase is required for his event. Space is limited. The Exploritorium will be open on December 30 for event-goers only. All adults and children (1 and above) must purchase a ticket for the event.

Oakton Community Center & The Exploritorium

Friday, December 30, 10 a.m.–noon

Click here to register

Sports Park range to temporarily close next week

The Skokie Sports Park golf range will be closed temporarily, December 5–9 as new boundary netting is installed.

The range is expected to open again on Saturday, December 10.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Annual Report released

for Fiscal Year '21-'22

The Skokie Park District Annual Report has been published for the last fiscal year, May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022.

The report includes financial results, district accomplishments, leadership and awards, high achievement and staff education.

Click the adjacent report graphic to view it!

Great Winter Deals

Students & Teachers 30 days for $30

December 15–January 15

Home from school for Winter Break? Pay only $30 for 30 days of Fitness First membership, including all group exercise and spin classes. Sign up for this unique students- and teachers-only membership at the Weber Leisure Center front desk! Students under 18 will need a parent or guardian signature to join. Valid for 30 consecutive days from the membership start date. No refunds or holds.

No Initiation New Year

January 1–31

Need a bit of incentive to get off the couch and into the gym? Fitness First is ready for the New Year and we want you to experience all that we have to offer. All brand-new members will have their initiation fee waived if they become members during the month of January. Stop by the club in January to sign up!

Check out December Happenings

If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in December, 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.

Click here for the entire calendar of events at the Skokie Park District.

Your Winter Program Guide is here!

Registration begins December 15

The park district's winter classes and events are now online and with them the district's Winter Program Guide.

This guide offers you and your family a convenient look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many winter special events.

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

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

Winter registration

For residents begins on December 15.

For non-resident begins on December 22.