The Festival's big weekend, summer registration +
May 14, 2021

As the Skokie Park District operates in 'A Bridge to Phase 5' of the Restore Illinois Plan,
the following are reminders and news updates for this week.
Mask Update

The CDC announced yesterday that those who are fully COVID-19 vaccinated are now exempt from wearing masks and social distancing in most cases. Pending revised executive orders from the governor and corresponding guidelines from state and local regulatory agencies, masks are still required to be worn by all at all times in Skokie Park District facilities. Stay tuned for updates to this policy and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work toward a fully re-opened park district!

Featuring Mini-Events in May
Celebrate the Skokie Festival of Cultures
This weekend!
In lieu of the Skokie Festival of Cultures' usual two-day event, the 2021 festival features mini-events throughout the month of May, including music, dance, film, art, a take-home festival of colors, pop-up park events, and more. There may not be a spectacular flag display this year, but this weekend's Festival events will be a blast for the whole family!
Free Cultural Art Performances
Oakton Park
Bring your own blanket or chair. Please practice social distancing.

Saturday, May 15  
1–1:30 p.m. –– Soorya Dance School (Indian)
1:45–2:15 p.m. –– Chicago Cossacks (Russian/Ukranian)
2:30–3 p.m. –– Armenian Educational and Cultural Society (Armenian)
3:15–3:45 p.m. –– Arnulfo Cardenas (Mexican)   

Sunday, May 16  
1- 4 p.m. –– Soul & Smoke Food Truck: Order Here
1–1:30 p.m. –– Hokule'a Academy (Polynesian)
1:45–2:15 p.m. –– Na Kupuna Ukulele Club of Chicago (Polynesian)
2:30–3 p.m. –– Master Jay's Tae Kwon Do (Korean)
3:15–3:45 p.m. –– Maxwell Street Klezmer Duet (Jewish)

Livestream the Skatium Figure Skating Exhibition
The Skatium Ice Arena's nationally-acclaimed figure skating program will wrap up it's 2021-22 season with a livestreamed exhibition.

Watch our amazing skaters this Sunday, May 16, from 2-7:45 p.m.

More than 75 skaters will perform solos and show off their skills in small groups.

Don't miss this special figure skating event!
The summer Skatium Ice Arena guide has arrived!
The Skatium Ice Arena's summer programs are now online and with them the Summer Skatium Program Guide, readying our residents for summer registration.

Click on the guide cover for summer skating!

May 16
Hockey open registration begins

May 18
Figure Skating resident registration begins

May 20
Figure Skating non-resident registration begins

See all other Skokie Park District summer registration dates below.

All-district summer registration begins tomorrow
The Skokie Park District's summer programs are now online and with them the district's Summer Program Guide, readying our residents for summer registration tomorrow, May 15 (excluding Skatium classes, see above for special skating registration dates).

May 15
Summer class registration for Skokie residents

May 22
Summer class registration for non-residents

Before and After School Program
SPACE 2021-22 registration begins Monday
Designed to serve the needs of working parents in the Skokie community, SPACE programs are held in Skokie school facilities and offer before-and-after school recreational programs.

Registration for returning families
Monday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m. through June 14

Registration begins for new families
Monday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m.

At your designated time of registration, please click on your child’s school to register:


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Enter the Oakton Bags Tournament!
Grab a partner and get ready to compete in our one-day, single elimination bags tournament. All games will be self-officiated. Open to ages 16+. The winner will take home a $50 cash prize. Please note: teams will need to bring their own bags to the tournament. Registration is per team. 

Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton St.
Saturday, May 22, 1–3 p.m.

For more information please email Michael Van Den Bosch or call him at (847) 929-7710.
See our new June Happenings calendar!
The district's June Happenings calendar has just been released. Check out this roster full of June special events, workshops, games and more.

If you are ready to get out of the house and play, this is the place for ideas!

Click on the calendar to view it.

Due to COVID-19, all programs and events listed are subject to change or cancellation.
Health club ends 'time blocked' entry
The Weber Leisure Center's Fitness First health club and walking track have ended the use of time blocked entry. Members may now visit the club or track at any time during the hours the Weber Leisure Center is open. 

Hours
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
 
Cleaning Guidelines
Fitness First cleaning and safety requirements are now as follows:

  • Our staff will be circulating, cleaning equipment and other touch points throughout the day.
  • Members are required to wipe down equipment before and after use.
  • Staff will spray the center at the end of each day to ensure the facility is safe and sanitized.
  • Masks are required at all times, although the CDC has announced that fully vaccinated people may stop wearing their masks. When state guidelines are changed accordingly, we will update all members.

Check out the new Summer Program Guide
The Skokie Park District's summer programs are now online and with them the district's Summer Program Guide, readying our residents for summer registration on May 15.

The Summer Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including a huge number of summer special events.

Click on the guide cover to jump into summer!

May 15
Summer class registration for Skokie residents

May 22
Summer class registration for non-residents