May 10, 2024

Join our Asian American & Pacific Islander celebration

Join us for light refreshments and a variety of crafts and activities celebrating our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Additionally, Dr. Ada Cheng will present "Our Words, Our Truths," a community-based exploration into the powers of personal storytelling from 1-2 p.m., sponsored by Illinois Humanities.

This event is free and recommended for ages 5 and older. Pre-registration for "Our Words, Our Truths" is highly recommended as space is limited. 

Saturday, May 11, 12:30– 3:30 p.m.

Skokie Heritage Museum

8031 Floral Ave.

Contact eengland@skokieparks.org with questions.

Get ready for the 32nd Skokie Festival of Cultures!

The 32nd Annual Skokie Festival of Cultures features dozens of cultures and more than 20,000 visitors. Over two days in May, visitors will enjoy ethnic folk music and dance, children's games, food and drinks, a cultural pavilion, and the festival’s iconic flag display. Since its inception in 1991, the festival has been honored with both state and national art event programming awards.

Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oakton Park

4701 Oakton St.

Saturday: Opening Ceremonies at 1 p.m.

Sunday Finale: Festival of Colors at 5 p.m.

Exploritorium closed

Due to large crowds at the Oakton Community Center and in Oakton Park, The Exploritorium will be closed during the Skokie Festival of Cultures on May 18 and 19. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Oakton Park pickleball complex now open

Pickleball is still the nation's fastest growing sport, and its immense popularity is no different in Skokie.



To help accommodate the sport's Skokie explosion, six new outdoor pickleball courts are now open at Oakton Park, located just south of the Skokie Water Playground and just southeast of the south ball diamond.



The complex feature benches, a water fountain and push-button lights, which will automatically turn off at 10 p.m. It will also soon host park district classes and leagues.

Kids! Join the Devonshire Dance Competition Team

The Devonshire Dance Competition Team is for dancers who want to take their dance training a step further. Being part of the team is a year-long commitment and team members must take additional technique classes. Dancers must audition and be prepared to dance in a variety of styles. Dancers should come prepared in a leotard and tights, dance shorts are optional. Hair should be secured neatly off the face. For more information contact dance team director Danielle Gonzalez, at dgonzalez@skokieparks.org.

Parent Informational Meeting

Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.

Auditions for the 2024-25 team: Wednesday, June 5

Ages 6-9: 5-6 p.m. / Ages 10-13: 6:15-7:30 p.m. / Ages 14-18: 7:45-9:15 p.m.

Devonshire Cultural Center

4400 Greenwood St.

Discounted Pool Passes on sale for 21 more days

Skokie Park District season pool passes are now on sale for admissions to the Skokie Water Playground and the Devonshire Aquatic Center this summer!

Season passes may be purchased at these facilities, or online below on the dates indicated: Devonshire Community Center Oakton Community Center Weber Leisure Center

Through May 31

Skokie/Evanston residents – $60/person

Seniors (60+) – $55/person

Non-residents – $125/person

June 1 and after

Skokie/Evanston residents – $70/person

Seniors (60+) – $65/person

Non-residents – $130/person

Passes sold individually to those 2 years of age and older as of May 25, 2024.

Check out the park district's May Happenings calendar!

If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in May, 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 event links.

Click here for the entire calendar of events at the Skokie Park District.

Check out your new Summer Program Guide

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

Your Summer Guide offers you and your family a digitally-packaged look at an enormous variety of June through August recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

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

Click the guide cover to get in on the fun!

Registration dates begin

Skokie residents –– May 15 at 8:30 a.m.

Non-residents –– May 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Register for spring classes now!

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

Your Spring Guide offers you and your family a digitally-packaged look at an enormous variety of April and May recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

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

Click the guide cover to get in on the fun!