Arts Events for Kids in Skokie, IL

17 upcoming events · 8 free · from Skokie Park District, Skokie Public Library

Saturday, November 7

• Scream Scene Glow Stick Night🕒 Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM📍 Skokie Water Playground

  Skokie Water Playground, abandoned for the season, becomes host to the most frightening experience in Skokie. …

  Price not listed

Sunday, November 8

• Fall Embroidery Sampler🕒 Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Skokie Heritage Museum

  Learn basic embroidery techniques as you craft a cozy fall sampler (a piece used to practice different embroid…

  $40

Monday, November 9

• Unplugged Club🕒 Mon, Nov 9 · 4:30pm - 5:30pm📍 Skokie Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting. For grade 6–12.

  Free
• Yarn Crafting🕒 Mon, Nov 9 · 4:30pm - 5:30pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Need to knit? Curious about crochet? Yearn for yarn? For all skill levels. Feel free to bring a project if you…

  Free · Registration required

Thursday, November 12

• Tabletop Terrariums🕒 Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center

  After learning the history of the craft, a naturalist will guide you step-by-step through the creative process…

  $37

Friday, November 13

• Books and Beats🕒 Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00am - 10:30am📍 Skokie Public Library

  Listen to an interactive book and dance to the beat of musical favorites. For kids age 0-6 with an adult. Spac…

  Free
• Kids Night Out - November🕒 Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Oakton Community Center

  Kids deserve a night out too! Drop your child off for an evening of supervised fun, crafts, Exploritorium play…

  $25

Saturday, November 14

• Movement Workshop for Performing Adults🕒 Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 Devonshire Cultural Center

  Level up your audition game! Gain the movement experience you need to tackle any dance call with ease. Perfect…

  $57

Friday, November 20

• Corn Husk Doll Workshop🕒 Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30pm - 5:30pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Learn about and make a simple corn husk doll like the traditional dolls crafted by Indigenous cultures through…

  Free · Registration required

Monday, November 23

• Paint & Play at the Exploritorium🕒 Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM📍 Exploritorium/Oakton Community Center

  This sensory art class will allow you and your little artist to explore and create together. Process-based art…

  $7

Wednesday, November 25

• Dino Dance Party🕒 Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00am - 10:30am📍 Skokie Public Library

  Stomp like a Tyrannosaurus Rex and sway like a Brachiosaurus in this prehistoric party full of rhythm and dino…

  Free

Sunday, November 29

• Samuel Nalangira: Music and Stories of Uganda🕒 Sun, Nov 29 · 3:00pm - 4:15pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Experience the vibrant musical traditions of Uganda with acclaimed world folk musician Samuel Nalangira.

  Free
• Intro to Nålbinding🕒 Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM📍 Skokie Heritage Museum

  Learn nålbinding (also called needle-binding), an ancient yarncraft that's commonly associated with ancient Eg…

  $40

Wednesday, December 2

• Afternoon Odyssey (Dec.)🕒 Wed, Dec 2 · 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center

  One of the first Wednesdays of the month is an early dismissal for District 65 schools. We will head to the na…

  $32

Friday, December 4

• Book Our Holiday Carolers🕒 Fri, Dec 4 · All day📍 Devonshire Cultural Center

  Give the gift of song! Our carolers will sing in your Skokie neighborhood. Call 847-929-7425 or email rgoldber…

  Price not listed

Monday, December 7

• Unplugged Club🕒 Mon, Dec 7 · 4:30pm - 5:30pm📍 Skokie Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting. For grade 6–12.

  Free
• Pokémon Club🕒 Mon, Dec 7 · 4:30pm - 5:45pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon me…

  Free