February 10, 2023

Food and fun at Winter Chilly Fest!

February 18-19, 4-8 p.m.

Enjoy winter fun under the stars and a cozy indoor chili dinner! This annual event includes:

• Glittering lights and wildlife treat trees
• Ice skating on the pond, weather permitting
• Snowshoeing and hayrides through the woodland
• Creative snow and ice games
• Campfire with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows
• Delicious chili dinner in a rustic room overlooking the pond

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Saturday & Sunday, February 18-19, 4-8 p.m.

Admission without Chili Dinner

$8/person

Admissions with Chili Dinner. Tickets are limited and are for specific dining times.

Reserve By Feb. 17 –– $14/adult, $10/child under 10 years

Reserve After Feb. 17 –– $17/adult, $12/child under 10 years

Purchase Tickets

Call Emily Oaks at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2500.

Spring Registration

Begins on Wednesday!

Spring is right around the corner and it is time to sign up for your favorite park district programs –– or find new ones!

Spring program registration for Skokie residents begins on Wednesday, February 15 at 8:30 a.m.

Non-resident registration begins on Wednesday, February 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Most summer camps are still available!

Summer Camp resident registration began on Sunday, however the majority of camps are still open, with camps that are full still offering a waitlist.

Residents: see the status of all camps below, and sign up for one today. Non-resident registration begins on February 22.

Devonshire Playhouse Presents

Ghosts & Zombies

A blood-curdling spin on Ibsen’s classic drama, "Ghosts," Mrs. Alving is preparing to open an orphanage while welcoming her son home from a long absence. However, things soon take a turn for the weird and scary as their country estate becomes overrun by the un-dead.

Devonshire Playhouse

Saturdays, February 25 & March 4 at 7 p.m.

Sundays, February 26 & March 5 at 3 p.m.

Adults: $20

Seniors & Students: $15

District website takes second in state competition

The Skokie Park District won second prize for its website last month at the Illinois Park & Recreation Association's Agency Showcase competition, a professionally-judged competition recognizing Illinois agencies for their marketing and communication efforts.

The website, which won first place in the contest when it rolled out new in 2019, now features program pages that link directly into the district’s registration system, a robust event calendar, translation into more than 130 languages, linkable information tabs, and an interactive map with programs and amenities searchable by location.

The district's marketing department has won 22 state design and publication awards since 2004.​

The Spring Program Guide has arrived!

Resident registration begins February 15

The park district's spring classes and events are now online and with them the district's Spring Program Guide for 2023.

This guide offers you and your family a convenient look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many spring special events.

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

Click the guide's cover graphic to join the fun!

Spring Registration

Begins for residents February 15

Begins for non-residents February 22

Check out January & February Happenings

If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in January and February, 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.