September 18, 2026

Ask us anything

Have questions about the referendum proposal? We’re here to help.

Did you know the Skokie Park District has been engaging with residents for more than a year and a half to better understand our community’s parks and recreation needs? Through surveys, focus groups, and public hearings, we’ve gathered valuable feedback from Skokians and used it to determine the wide variety of site amenities for the proposed park developments.

We’ve heard you and know many residents still have questions about the proposal. That’s why we’re hosting Q&A sessions where you can learn more, ask questions, and get the information you need.

Join us at an upcoming Q&A session!

In-person: Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. at Weber Leisure Center

Via Zoom: Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m.

Via Zoom: Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m.

Your community. Your choice. 

Early voting begins on October 19. 

Find hidden treasures at our Flea Market Frenzy!

Browse our vendors to find great prices on items like antiques, holiday decor, dishes, clothing, tools, electronics, video games, jewelry, books, music, movies, art, vinyl, and other totally unique items!



Saturday, September 19

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

FREE!

Oakton Community Center Parking Lot

4701 Oakton Street

Big machines for little explorers at Touch-A-Truck

See and touch the big rigs up close! Trucks and machinery from the Skokie Park District, the Village of Skokie, and more will be on hand for children to explore! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. A limited number of noise cancelling headphones will be available to check-out during the event. In case of inclement weather, this event may be cancelled.

Sunday, September 20

9:30–11:30 a.m.

FREE!

Oakton Community Center Parking Lot

4701 Oakton Street

Free fun! Skokie Story Stroll at Lockwood Park

Skokie Story Stroll is at Lockwood Park this month. Bring the family and read the children's book, The Interpreter, on display along the park's walking path! 

Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It's an important job, and it can even be fun. It's also hard work.

Sometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?

Through Wednesday, September 30

Lockwood Park

5230 Carol Street

Discover new events, workshops & outings in September

If you're looking for new and unique ways to have fun in September—in addition to its hundreds of classes—the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.

Click on the calendar below to view August Happenings and access their event links.

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

Skokie! Your online full Fall Program Guide is here

Fall classes and events are now viewable online––and with them the district's Fall Program Guide '26.

This fall's guide offers you and your family a convenient look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many indoor and outdoor special events.

From Scream Scene, to Halloween events, to winter break fun, celebrate fall by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District!

Registration is now open.