James & the Giant Peach; Santa fun; 8 Nights, 8 Lights +

November 23, 2023

Thin Ice Ensemble Theatre Presents

This weekend! James & The Giant Peach

James' happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts. Daringly saving the life of a spider, he comes into possession of magic boiled crocodile tongues, after which an enormous peach starts to grow in the garden. Venturing inside, he meets not only the spider but a number of new friends including a ladybug and a centipede who help him with his plan to try to get to New York.

Friday & Saturday, December 1 & 2 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m.

Devonshire Cultural Center

4400 Greenwood St.

Adults – $20

Students & Seniors – $15

Making Evergreen Gnomes

Make a winter gnome decoration using fresh evergreens! Each family will go home with a gnome to compliment your winter decor. All materials are included. Register only one family member.

For families with children ages 9 and up.

Sunday, December 3, 1-2:30 p.m.

Emily Oaks Nature Center

4650 Brummel St.

Fee per family:

Residents: $35/family

Non-residents: $44/family

Letters from Santa or Santa's Hotline

Surprise your child with a holiday letter written by Santa himself! Due to Santa's busy holiday schedule, participants are encouraged to sign-up early. Deadline to register, December 8. Letters will be mailed by Friday, December 15 to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24.

OR

Grab the phone; it's a long distance call from the North Pole! Have Santa call to wish your child a happy holiday. Santa will be making his phone calls to all the good little boys and girls on Wednesday, December 13. Registration deadline is Friday, December 8. Please be advised that only one call per time slot is available. Time slots are on a first-come, first serve basis by date registration is received.

Residents – $6/child

Non-residents – $7/child

8 Nights, 8 Lights!

Join us for our festival of lights! All are welcome to learn the Hanukkah story, sample treats, and celebrate together. Visit family fun stations appropriate for ages 6 and above.

Sunday, December 10, 5-6:30 p.m.

Devonshire Cultural Center

4400 Greenwood St.

Residents – $7/person

Non-residents – $9/person

Skokie Park District winter programs are here!

Registration begins

December 15 for Skokie residents

December 22 for non-residents

The Skokie Park District's winter classes and events are now online and with them your online Winter Program Guide.

The Winter Program Guide offers you and your family a digitally-packaged look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

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

Check out the district's December Happenings calendar!

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