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April 22, 2022

Summer programs are here! Resident registration on May 15 The Skokie Park District's summer classes and events are now online and with them the district's Summer Program Guide. Registration for residents begins on May 15; non-resident registration begins on May 22. The Summer Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many summer special events. Celebrate summer by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District! Click on the guide cover to join the fun!

Earth Day Celebration at Emily Oaks

Celebrate the role of trees in the world around us! Discover the many benefits of these extraordinary plant beings and their connections to other living things –– including us –– by participating in engaging activities along the nature center trails. Earth-friendly foods and native plants will be available for sale. For all ages. Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel Street Sunday, April 24, 12-4 p.m. Call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2500, for ticket information.

The Devonshire Young Performers present The Little Mermaid, Jr.

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends. Adapted from the Broadway production and the motion picture and based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr., is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. On April 24 a Beach Party will precede the show with tropical snacks, craft projects, games, and a meet & greet with some of the characters from the show! Devonshire Playhouse, 4400 Greenwood St. Saturdays, April 23 & 30 at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m. (Beach Party at 1–3 p.m.) Tickets: $10 (Beach Party with performance tickets $15) Tickets available at the Devonshire Cultural Center and at the link below.

Buy Little Mermaid tickets here

Pool Passes on sale now! for Skokie Water Playground & Devonshire Aquatic Center

The Skokie Water Playground and Devonshire Aquatic Center offer the greatest one-two punch in outdoor pool play and the best way to get the most bang for you buck is to buy a season pass! Passes for summer 2022 are on sale now and available at a discount now through May 31. Passes can be purchased online, at the Devonshire Community Center, the Oakton Community Center, or the Weber Leisure Center. Passes are valid for anyone 2 years of age and older and are non-refundable after May 28. See more pool pass information here. Buyers must have an established park district account to purchase passes online.

Click here to purchase a 2022 pool pass

Summer Camp registration is still on!

Residents and non-residents may continue to register for summer camps, with many camps still available. Camp Categories for ages 3–18 include: General Sports Nature Art, Dance, Circus, Theater, Cooking Chess Lego/Engineering Extended Day & End of Season Counselor In Training, and more. Click on the summer camp guide cover to view the guide and register through the guide's interactive links.