Story Stroll, new summer concert, August events +

August 4, 2023

New Skokie Story Stroll at Devonshire 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!

Coming August 7-24

Devonshire Park – "Kindness is My Superpower"

With perfect examples throughout this book, your child will gain more understanding for others, accept diversity, thrive in a multicultural and inclusive environment, and show more empathy. Throughout schoolteacher Alicia Ortega's story, little superhero Lucas learns what kindness means and understands what it is like to be kind, sensitive, caring, and generous. A 2022 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal recipient.

Devonshire Park is located at 4400 Greenwood St.

Also coming this summer:

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

Just Announced!

New Free Sunday Concert: Great Lakes Navy Brass Band

Join us on Sunday as The Great Lakes Naval Brass Band takes the stage at Devonshire Park!

Whether playing classical music, Dixieland or marches, the Great Lakes Naval Brass Band has performed throughout the Midwest at public concerts, recitals, and school clinics for more than 40 years.

Sunday, August 6, 7 p.m.

Devonshire Park

4400 Greenwood St.

Now on sale at Summer Concerts: Beer & Wine!

Up next at Devonshire Park at 7 p.m.:

August 13 – Maxwell Street Klezmer Band

Get ready for the Backlot Dash 5K & Kids' Color Fun Run!

Join us in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash in Downtown Skokie for Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K Run & Walk and a Kids' Half Mile Color Fun Run!

The kids' run is a half mile out and back course with white t-shirts provided. Runners will run through powdered colors thrown along the course.

Saturday, August 26

Kids' Half Mile Color Fun Run – 8 a.m.

5K Race – 8:30 a.m.

Corner of Laramie & Oakton St.

Downtown Skokie

Awards ceremony will follow the 5K Run. Then rock out at Skokie's Backlot Bash all day Saturday and Sunday, as well as the night before!

Check out the district's August Happenings calendar!

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

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!