October 7, 2022 

Scream Scene opens tonight!

Skokie's Scream Scene seasonal haunted house is back, featuring frightening new characters, sets and scenes! With its iconic insane clown maze and chainsaw maniac, 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. (times vary on some dates)

Click here for the website and full schedule.

See October Happenings below for a variety of Halloween-themed events!

Devonshire Playhouse presents

The Mel Brooks Musical, Young Frankenstein

It's alive! This electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches.

In the 1974 film spoof of the classic 1931 horror film, "Frankenstein," the grandson of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein, inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of his sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and his lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. Eventually, his monster escapes and hilarity ensues.

Brooks' 2007 Broadway musical adaptation of his film was nominated for three Tony Awards.

Devonshire Playhouse, 4400 Greenwood St.

Saturdays, October 22 & 29 at 7 p.m.

Sundays, October 23 & 30 at 3 p.m.   

Adults – $25

Students & Seniors – $20

Tickets are available at the Devonshire Playhouse Box Office and online below.

Zombie Tag & Movie Night

Will you survive the night or will a Zombie get to you? Bring the whole family out to play a giant game of tag with a Zombie twist, and gear up for Halloween!

Zombie Tag will be followed by a showing of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on the Oakton Park lawn. Feel free to come in costume! All participants must pre-register. For information contact Nate at nbibat@skokieparks.org or at (847) 929-7720.

Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton St

Thursday, October 13, 5:30-9 p.m.

Skatium Ice Arena to open Monday

After a nearly eight month Skatium Ice Arena renovation, the rink is set to open for hockey and figure skating on Monday, October 10. In the unlikely event that the rink is not ready by then, please see the Friday, October 14 e-news for an update.

Save the Date

• Halloween Public Skate & Costume Contest: Friday, October 28, 7:15-9:15 p.m.
• Public Skate with Santa: Saturday, December 10, 2:10-3:40 p.m.

October Happenings calendar!

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

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!