Devonshire County Fair, Scream Scene & 'Go! Skokie' +


September 23, 2022

Devonshire County Fair

Visit the Devonshire County Fair, where the Devonshire Cultural Center staff roll out their expertise in the arts, outdoors!


Featuring a performance of superheroes and princesses, a bounce house, a petting zoo, hayrides, field games, arts and crafts, circus activities, fantasy make-up, dance parties, food, and live performances of blues, folk, and country music.


Devonshire Cultural Center & Park

4400 Greenwood St.

Sunday, October 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Scream Scene is back!

Skokie's Scream Scene seasonal haunted house is back, featuring frightening new characters, sets and scenes! With its chainsaw maniac and insane clown maze, Scream Scene has been terrifying visitors for 25 years.


Parental discretion advised: Not recommended for children under 10 years old!


Skokie Water Playground

4701 Oakton St.

October 7-8, 14-15, 21-23, 28-31

7-10 p.m., however times vary on some dates (click here for website and schedule)

Purchase tickets here

Volunteers Needed!

If you love Halloween, dressing up, acting in character and being scary, then you might want to volunteer for Scream Scene! Join our creepy cast and crew, and help scare the wits out of Skokie, weekends in October. Scan this QR code for Scream Scene information and to fill out a volunteer online application.

It's Free!

Final chance to move in September with 'Go! Skokie'

Commit to be active this September! During the entire month of September, we are asking you to commit to walk or move for 30 minutes every day!


Free incentive walking events and programs will 'pop-up' in September and throughout the year, including Skokie Story Stroll, walking meet-ups, BOGO mini-golf, fitness classes, and much more, to encourage you to keep moving!


Register now to be entered in a raffle for cool prizes! All ages are welcome to participate. 

Required free registration here
Calendar of events

Skokie Story Stroll: Laramie Park

Bring the family to Laramie Park and read the children's stories on display!


Every three weeks this summer, a designated park has featured a children’s book attached to kiosks along the park path. As you stroll along the final Story Stroll trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story.


Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time at this last Story Stroll of the year! 

September 19 – October 7

Laramie Park 

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem


As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. Featuring the picture book debut of national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman.


Laramie Park is located at 5251 Sherwin Ave.



Parks for Pollinators Blitz!

Join the Skokie Park District and parks throughout the country in a fun challenge to see how many pollinator species are in our community!


Use iNaturalist to photograph and log as many pollinators and plants as you can find in our parks and in Skokie! The data collected will be used by the Skokie Park District to monitor populations of pollinators and plants, as well as acquaint the community with the natural world around them. 


Attend this month-long blitz and learn how you can use this as a volunteer opportunity. Participants' names will be entered into a raffle and prizes will be awarded at the Grand Finale (must be present to win a prize).


The Grand Finale will be held on October 1, 2-4 p.m., at Emily Oaks Nature Center.

 

If you are unable to attend the finale, you may still participate by downloading iNaturalist and making observations in Skokie. Please email us your iNaturalist user ID so that we can link you to your observations.

 

New to iNaturalist? Here’s a short video on how to make observations.

 

Here are some suggestions on which Skokie parks to visit. For more information or questions, email gnano@skokieparks.org or call (847) 677-7001.


Fall program registration is on!


The Skokie Park District offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many fall special events.


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


Registration for residents and non-residents is happening now! 

See the online Fall Program Guide here
Search & register for classes here
  • SPACE Program (before-and-after-school) staff
  • Tot Learning Center assistant teachers
  • Oakton and Devonshire Centers – front desk customer service staff
  • Weber Leisure Center maintenance staff
  • Emily Oaks Nature Center – front desk & maintenance staff
  • Skatium Ice Arena – cashiers, skate guards, building supervisors, building attendants, birthday party hosts, office staff
  • Devonshire dance instructor
More information here!