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'GO! Skokie' is back this month!
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The Skokie Park District is asking you to commit to walk or move for at least 30 minutes every day in September!
Registrants will receive FREE access to a variety of pop-up events and activities. All participants will also receive giveaways, discounts, FREE vouchers, BOGO deals and much more. All ages are welcome!
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A big thank you to all participants! |
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A huge thanks to the more than 25,000 people who turned out for Skokie's Backlot Bash last weekend!
In spite of a bit of rain, high winds and 95 degree heat, the event was a major success, with record attendance at the Bash carnival, as well as packed, but comfortable crowds for the weekend's music headliners. The Car Show, Saturday 5K, Bingo, Rotary Pancake Breakfast, Farmer's Market, food vendors, beer tent and street performers were also big hits.
Special thanks to all event volunteers and to staff members of the park district and village (including the Village manager's office, public works, police and fire), all of whom gave up their weekend for the event. Special thanks to the Skokie Public Library for serving as a weather evacuation center.
Also, sincerest thanks to the event's financial sponsors: Doubletree by Hilton, Joseph Mullarkey Distributors, North Shore Community Bank & Trust, Russian School of Mathematics, Berman Infiniti & Nissan of Niles, First Bank Chicago in Skokie, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Kona Ice, Tenneco, Edward Jones, Starbuck's Skokie, GoGo Squeez, True Rest Float Spa, Panera Bread Skokie, Connie Health, Culver's, Jimmy John's, Dengeos, and Grecian Kitchen.
We look forward to seeing all Skokie residents again, August 26-28, 2022!
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Grandparents Day: Play & Create |
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Grandparents and their grandchildren will spend a special day together visiting the Oakton Community Center and The Exploritorium!
First enjoy the Exploritorium, a place where children and adults explore together through interactive play. Run your fingers through water in our water play area, climb a wall, play with trains and more.
Grandparents and grandchildren will then work together to create art work that they can each take home and treasure for years.
For age 2 and up with grandparents.
Oakton Community Center – 4701 Oakton St.
September 12 / 9-10:45 a.m in the Exploritorium / Artwork 11-11:45 a.m.
Fee: Residents $27/ Non-Residents $32 (Fee is per child. Only child needs to register.)
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New Exploritorium Hours
Labor Day Monday, September 6
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
New hours beginning Tuesday, September 7
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday & Saturday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Location: 4701 Oakton St., Skokie
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This week at Weber
Limited parking
Due to the Weber Leisure Center's annual bridge tournament, there will be limited parking in the Weber/Skatium parking lot, now through Monday, September 6.
Floor resurfacing to close rooms
Weber Leisure Center floors will be resurfaced Tuesday, September 7 through Sunday, September 12. Closed rooms will include:
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Group Fitness Studio
- Gymnasium
Due to the refinishing fumes, Fitness First members are welcome to put their memberships on hold during this time.
New hours for Fitness First
Labor Day, September 6:
7 to 11 a.m.
Beginning Tuesday, September 7:
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Also, towels are returning on September 7!
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September 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 them all.
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Story Stroll at Hamlin 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.
Hamlin Park
Through Monday, September 6
Book: "Diary of a Worm"
Surprisingly, a worm is not that different from you or me. He lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey –– no matter how hard he tries. Oh, and his head looks a lot like his rear end.
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Upcoming Summer Story Stroll Locations
September 8–19
Gross Point Park: You Know How to Love
September 21–October 3
Peccia Park: Where the Butterflies Grow
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Find your fall programs today!
The Skokie Park District's fall programs are now online and with them the district's Fall Program Guide, readying our residents for ongoing fall registration.
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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