July 14, 2023

Your Fall Program Guide is here!

Registration begins August 15

The Skokie Park District's fall classes and events are now online and with them the district's online Fall Program Guide.

Registration for residents opens August 15

Registration for non-residents opens August 22.

The Fall Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

Celebrate fall by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!

Click on the guide cover to join the fun!

Free Summer Concert Series begins on Sunday

Join us on Sunday as Valius rocks the stage at Devonshire Park!

With music from the '60s to rock, rap, country, pop and some originals thrown in the mix, Valius will keep audiences guessing what they'll play next!

Sunday, July 16, 7-8:30 p.m.

Devonshire Park

4400 Greenwood St.

Coming soon to Devonshire Park:

July 23 – Classical Blast (classical to rock)

July 30 – Flat Cats (big band to modern)

August 13 – Maxwell Street Klezmer Band

Pancake Breakfast in the Woods

Bring the family to Emily Oaks for a breakfast among the oak trees! Enjoy delicious pancakes served hot off the griddle with syrup or strawberries, turkey sausage, and beverages. After breakfast, take a walk and watch 'Brush with Nature' plein air painters working along the nature center trails.

Sunday, July 16, 8:30 a.m. to noon

Emily Oaks Nature Center

4650 Brummel St.

Tickets: $9/adult -- $7/child under 10

Join us for the summer's final Drive-In Movie!

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Bring the kids in the family car for the Skokie Park District drive-in movie showing of "Minions: The Rise of Gru"

The film features Steve Carell reprising his role as Gru and Pierre Coffin as the Minions. New cast members include Julie Andrews and Alan Arkin (in his final film role before his death in June 2023).

In the film, an eleven-year-old Gru plans to become a supervillain with the help of his Minions, which leads to a showdown with a malevolent team, the Vicious 6.

The movie was nominated for 27 awards and won "Favorite Animated Movie" at the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Thursday, July 21, 8 p.m.

Skokie Sports Park East

3459 Oakton St.

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July Flea Market Frenzy: Rescheduled

Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items such as antiques, holiday decor, dishes, clothing, tools, electronics, video games, jewelry, books, music, movies, art, vinyl, and other totally weird stuff! Flea Market Frenzy is held one Sunday a month through October.

Free admission!

Rescheduled for: Sunday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oakton Community Center Parking Lot

4701 Oakton St.

Skokie Story Stroll: Emerson Park

Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the free children's stories on display!

Every three weeks, a designated park will feature a children’s book attached to kiosks along the 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!

July 17–August 3

Emerson Park – "Daniel Finds a Poem"

Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder, Micha Archer brings us this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award.

Emerson Park is located at 9350 Lawler Ave.

Also coming this summer

August 7–24: Devonshire Park, "Kindness is My Superpower"

August 28–September 29: Peccia Park, "Fry Bread"

See the July Happenings calendar!

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