Juneteenth, Despicable Me 4, Backlot band change + | | Saturday! Visit Skokie's Juneteenth Celebration | | |
Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth in Skokie, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865, when news of their freedom finally reached Galveston, Texas. This year, we gather to honor this pivotal moment and the enduring spirit of resilience within our community.
Learn about the history and traditions of Juneteenth and celebrate through live entertainment, a key note speaker, black-owned business and food vendors, line dance contests, giveaways, and live music and performances throughout the afternoon.
We invite you to participate in a day filled with learning, reflection, and joy, as we come together to honor our shared heritage and journey towards a brighter future.
Saturday, June 14, 1-5 p.m.
Oakton Park
4701 Oakton St.
| | Free! Movie in the Park: Despicable Me 4 | | |
Join us on the Devonshire Park lawn for a free, fun, family-friendly showing of Despicable Me 4, rated PG.
Starring the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Stephen Colbert, Sofía Vergara, and Will Ferrell, this fourth installment of the series features reformed supervillain and secret agent Gru relocating his family to a safe house as his old rival Maxime Le Mal is seeking revenge. In addition, Gru's family is adjusting to their new lives, teenage neighbor Poppy Prescott is trying to follow in Gru's villainous footsteps, and a group of Gru's Minions are becoming superheroes known as the Mega Minions. This film has already brought in nearly a billion dollars at the box office.
Wednesday, June 18, at 8 p.m.
Devonshire Park
4422 Greenwood St.
This event will be cancelled in the event of rain.
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| New headliners for Skokie's Backlot Bash announced | | |
With the recent news that London band Jesus Jones has cancelled their U.S. tour, Los Angeles band ‘Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience’ will now headline Skokie’s Backlot Bash on Saturday, bringing the ‘80s Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ electronic rock to life on the Skokie stage.
Depeche Mode has sold more than 100 million records, including the hit singles, Strangelove, Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence.
"They do it to such fine detail that's it's scary. They're obviously big fans and they play to very big crowds. They have videos that they've made, screens behind them; it's a full-on production,” said Depeche Mode founder, guitarist and songwriter Martin Gore.
UK band Jesus Jones this week announced their tour cancellation due to “circumstances beyond their control.” Strangelove will take the Backlot main stage on Saturday, August 23 at 8:45 p.m.
| | Sports Park golf range adds 13 new hitting stations | | |
Thirteen new hitting stations with Trackman monitors are now up and running at Skokie Sports Park. Stop by with your clubs today!
In addition, construction on the adjacent new sheltered Party Pavilion shelter and Patio Area, continues and should be completed in the next couple of weeks, with only the landscaping and arrival of the new shelter tables and chairs remaining.
Click here to rent party spaces at Sports Park.
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Play in Sports Park's Mini Golf Tournament
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If you suspect that you are a world-class mini golfer –– or you just love mini golf –– compete in our annual Mini Golf Tournament at Skokie Sports Park's Traveler's Quest, an around-the-world themed putter's paradise!
Featuring three age brackets: 8-11, 12-15, and 16-plus, the winner of each age group will receive a trophy and the title "Sports Park Mini Golf Champ!"
Additional games, food, and door prizes will be included for all participants.
Sunday, June 22, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Skokie Sports Park
3459 Oakton St.
Price: $15 per player
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Visit Sports Park's new food truck and get free stuff!
Deadline Sunday, June 15
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Skokie Sports Park –– home to a state-of-the-art golf driving range; Traveler's Quest mini-golf; The Bunker, an indoor golf simulator; and batting cages –– now boasts the 'Crave Belly' food truck, open Thursdays through Sundays, 11-8 p.m.!
To celebrate this great new park amenity, if you purchase food from the truck and bring the receipt to the Sports Park sales window by June 15, you may choose between:
- A free $5 golf range card
- Six free batting cage tokens
- A buy-one-get-one-free round of mini-golf!
Click here for the Crave Belly menu!
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| Celebrate Skokie Pride at Oakton Park | | |
A free, family-friendly party in the park celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, with entertainment including live music, games, crafts, food, and fun!
Sunday, June 22, 1–4 p.m.
Oakton Park
4701 Oakton St.
After Party, 4–6 p.m.
Take Flight Spirits
8038 Lincoln Ave., Skokie
Email skokiepride@skokieparks.org for more information!
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| Skokie Water Playground is now solar powered! | | |
Solar power has come to the Skokie Water Playground, the sixth Skokie Park District facility to install solar panels. The 111 panel, 59.94 kW project was completed just in time for the pool's opening last week.
The solar panels will offset approximately 18% of the facility's electrical needs.
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Facility holiday hours for Thursday, June 19 | | |
Summer Camps
No camps
Devonshire Cultural Center
Oakton Community Center
The Exploritorium
Skatium Ice Arena
Skokie Heritage Museum
Closed
Emily Oaks Nature Center
Facility closed, trail open 8 a.m.–sunset
Skokie Sports Park
Regular hours
Devonshire Aquatic Center
Skokie Water Playground
12:30–6 p.m. (10 a.m. for season pass holders)
Weber Leisure Center
Fitness First
7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Weber Park Golf Course
7 a.m. to one hour before sunset.
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| Free! Take the Skokie Story Stroll at Sequoyah Park | | |
Bring the family to Sequoyah Park this summer and read the children's book on display along the park's walking path, "The Idea in You" by Questlove.
A joyous exploration of imagination and finding inspiration, The Idea in You is the debut picture book from Questlove, a New York Times bestselling author, six-time Grammy Award winning musician and producer, and Academy Award winning filmmaker. Illustrator Sean Qualls is a winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Award.
Today through Wednesday, June 25
Sequoyah Park
5311 Lyons St.
Skokie Story Stroll lasts all summer long! Stop by and checkout the other books at the following parks:
Tecumseh Park: June 30-July 30: "Peaceful Me" by Sandra V. Feder
Laramie Park: August 4-27: "Emilia's Corte" by Veronica Castillo
Lyon Park: September 2-October 1: "Secret Pizza Party" by Adam Rubin
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Discover new Skokie adventures in June! | | |
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in June, 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.
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It's still happening! Register for summer programs today | | |
Summer classes and events (June – August) are now viewable online –– and with them the district's Summer Program Guide '25.
The summer guide offers you and your family a convenient look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many summer indoor and outdoor special events.
Celebrate summer by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District!
Register for your summer fun now!
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