Winter Break fun; 8 Nights, 8 Lights; Skate in December +

December 8, 2023

Check out the district's Winter Break offerings!

December 23 – January 7

Check out the wonderland of programming at the park district during winter break, including special events, camps and day trips for kids that will keep them active, with some providing needed all-day care.

Special Events

December 23: Holiday Ham Basketball Shootout

December 27: Culinary Voyage Series: The Kwanzaa Harvest

December 31: Itty Bitty New Year at The Exploritorium

December 31: Noon Year's Eve at the Skatium

January 4: Quiet Beats: Back to School Silent Disco

Winter Break Camps for Kids

December 26–January 4: Back 2 Business Basketball Camp

December 26–29: Cultural Arts Minis Holiday Camp: Session 1

December 26–29: Holiday Hockey Camp: Session 1

December 26–29: Hot Shot Sports: Tiny Tots Sports Camp

December 26–29: Hot Shot Sports: Total Sports Camp

January 2–5: Cultural Arts Holiday Minis Camp: Session 2

January 2-5: Holiday Hockey Camp: Session 2

January 2–5: Emily Oaks Winter Break Camp

January 3–5: Winter Break Mini Camp: Anthropology 101

SPACE Field Trips for Kids

December 26: Jungle of Niles

December 27: "Wonka" at the Pickwick Theater

December 28: Skatium Ice Arena

December 29: Play and Spin

January 2: Top Golf

January 3: The Zone

January 4: Legoland Chicago

January 5: Enchanted Castle

8 Nights, 8 Lights!

Join us for our festival of lights! All are welcome to learn the Hanukkah story, sample treats, and celebrate together. Visit family fun stations appropriate for ages 6 and above.

Sunday, December 10, 5-6:30 p.m.

Devonshire Cultural Center

4400 Greenwood St.

Residents – $7/person

Non-residents – $9/person

Join us for Holiday-themed public skating!

Skate with Santa

Santa will visit the Skatium for pre-holiday ice skating! Come out and say hi to Santa while enjoying holiday themed music. 

Saturday, December 16, 2–3:15 p.m.

Ugly Sweater Skate

U-G-L-Y, your sweater ain't got no alibi. Grab your ugliest sweater and join us for a fun public skate!

Sunday, December 17, 2–3:15 p.m.

Noon Year's Eve Skate, Hello '24!

Ring in the Noon Year at the Skatium Ice Arena, including a balloon drop at noon.

Sunday, December 31, 11:55 a.m.–2 p.m.

Elvis Skate

Wise men say, only fools don't come to Elvis skate. Grab your peanut butter and banana sandwich, put on your jumpsuit and your sideburns and join us for our 'King of Rock-n-Roll' skate.

Sunday, January 6, 2–3:15 p.m.

See all Winter Break Sessions here.

Skatium Ice Arena

9340 Weber Park Place

Public Session Fees

All ages – $7

Skate Rental – $3

Skokie Park District winter programs are here!

Registration begins

December 15 for Skokie residents

December 22 for non-residents

The Skokie Park District's winter classes and events are now online and with them your online Winter Program Guide.

The Winter Program Guide offers you and your family a digitally-packaged look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

Celebrate winter by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!

Stay active outdoors this winter in Skokie!

Explore some of the Skokie Park District's outdoor venues.

• Discover a variety of outdoor activities at Emily Oaks Nature Center.

• Attend Winter Chilly Fest at Emily Oaks Nature Center.

• Visit the sledding hill at Schack Park.

• Play pickleball at these parks.

• Take your dog to Pooch Park (membership required).

• Play table tennis at Laramie Park.

• Skateboard at Channelside Park.

• Play tennis at these parks.

• Hit golf balls in the heated stations at Skokie Sports Park or at our indoor simulator, The Bunker.

• Visit the outdoor exercise stations at Laramie Park and on the Skokie Valley Trail.

• Make a snowman at any park!

• Look for more outdoor opportunities this winter on Facebook and in our Winter Program Guide.

Check out the district's December Happenings calendar!

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.