Backlot Bash Superfan, Story Stroll, Little Women + |
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Skokie's Backlot Bash features three nights of national and local music acts, a carnival and much more, August 27-29. Support the Bash by reserving your position near the main stage and beer tent for the whole weekend or for just one night!
A 3-day package includes:
- Passes to Skokie Sports Park, Skatium Ice Arena, Weber Golf Course and The Exploritorium
- A Superfan t-shirt (Must register by 8/16.)
- A Superfan stadium cup and one beer ticket (ages: 21 & above)
- Free all day carnival rides, Saturday or Sunday (ages 18 & below)
- Access to reserved tables in the Superfan area
- Dinner provided each night by a local eatery
- Your name listed on event sign if registered by Aug. 13.
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Prices – must be one adult for every two children.
Superfan Individual: $40
Superfan + 1: $75
Superfan + 2: $110
Superfan + 3: $140
Superfan + 4: $155
Superfan + 5: $180
Adults only Individual Superfan 1-day package
- Dinner and access to reserved area
- Beer mug and one beer ticket (ages: 21 and above)
Cost – $20
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Sponsor the Bash
Boost your business by sponsoring Skokie's Backlot Bash! For information about getting in on a prime spot for your brand, call Diane Hardy at (773) 569-1208.
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Sunday: Flea Market Frenzy!
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Find that perfect piece of furniture, holiday decorations, sports collectibles, or antiques. Or, just sift through hundreds of hidden treasures.
With a Flea Market Frenzy held every month through October, you're sure to find something great!
4701 Oakton St.
Sunday, August 15, 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
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Toddler Trot and Gym Fun Time
Toddlers will practice their walking and running skills in this 30-foot race to the finish line! Medals will be awarded for all participants. Stay for open gym play, including bounce houses, tumbling mats, and sports equipment galore. Bring the whole family.
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Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K
& Kid's Half Mile Color Fun Run
Before you rock out at Skokie’s Backlot Bash, you and the entire family can start your Saturday with a run through beautiful and historic downtown Skokie.
In addition, right before the Backlot Dash 5K, kids will run the Half Mile Youth Color Run, an out-and-back course with white t-shirts provided for runners who will then run through powdered colors thrown along the course.
Village Green, east of the Skokie Public Library
5200 Oakton Street
Saturday, August 28, 8 a.m.
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Story Stroll at Emerson 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.
August 10-22
9350 Lawler Ave.
Book - Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet by Curtis Manley
Are there are other habitable planets out there besides Earth? And if there are...are they home to other beings like us? How would we interact with them. Follow a young girl as she explores these questions in this gorgeous book about the wondrous search for another Goldilocks planet.
Summer Story Stroll Locations
August 24–September 6: Peccia Park
September 8–19: Gross Point Park
September 21–October 3: Hamlin Park
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This month outdoors: Little Women
Bring your lawn chair and head to the Skokie Heritage Museum (8031 Floral Ave.) for a performance of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.
The musical focuses on the four March sisters and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is away serving as a Union Army Chaplain during the Civil War.
Saturdays, August 14 & 21 at 2:30P
Sunday, August 15 at 2:30P.
Sunday, August 22 at 5P.
Tickets – $15, on sale now.
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Free Pro Wrestling
Check out free live pro wrestling on the streets of downtown Skokie, Sunday, August 22 at 2 p.m. at 8050 N. Lincoln Ave!
The show will feature WWE hall-of-famer Rikishi, who will sign autographs for a fee.
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Be a SPACE program leader or site director!
Make a difference in a child's life! We have part-time openings for program leaders and site directors for our SPACE program at local Skokie schools.
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Register for Fall Programs beginning Sunday!
The Skokie Park District's fall programs are now online and with them the district's Fall Program Guide, readying our residents for fall registration on August 15; August 22 for non-residents.
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.
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August 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 it.
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Register for fall skating classes today!
Check out the new Fall Skatium Program Guide, as fall 2021 kicks off early at the Skatium Ice Arena, with figure skating and hockey class registration beginning in early August.
Learn to skate, play in leagues, or attend one of the Skatium's public skating sessions or special events!
Click on the guide cover to view.
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