Community Events for Kids in Skokie, IL

23 upcoming events · 10 free · from Skokie Park District, Skokie Public Library

Wednesday, November 11

• Friend Squad🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00pm - 7:30pm📍 Skokie Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers hos…

  Free · Registration required
• Sensory Play & Create (formerly Playdough Playtime)🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM📍 Exploritorium/Oakton Community Center

  One hour of sensory exploration in the Exploritorium. Kids can dive into hands-on sensory play like squishy pl…

  $7

Thursday, November 12

• Terrific Twos🕒 Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00am - 10:30am📍 Skokie Public Library

  Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively time with simple stories, songs, and games. Space is limi…

  Free
• Connection, Conversation, and Community for Parents🕒 Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00pm - 7:30pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Being a parent is full of joys, challenges, and everything in between.

  Free · Registration required

Saturday, November 14

• Lionel Bart's Oliver Jr.🕒 Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM📍 Devonshire Cultural Center

  The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neg…

  Price not listed

Sunday, November 15

• Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour🕒 Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00am - 11:00am📍 Skokie Public Library

  Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open…

  Free · Registration required
• Skokie Community Volunteer Fair🕒 Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Are you looking to support your community?

  Free
• Lionel Bart's Oliver Jr. #2🕒 Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM📍 Devonshire Cultural Center

  The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neg…

  Price not listed

Saturday, November 21

• Sandhill Cranes Trip🕒 Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center

  Our trip by van will take us to a stopping area of the migrating Sandhill Cranes -- the Jasper Pulaski Wildlif…

  $60
• Professional Photo Headshots-November🕒 Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM📍 Devonshire Cultural Center

  Local pro photographer, Bruce Lorie will take professional headshots for performance auditions or business at …

  $175
• Lionel Bart's Oliver Jr.#3🕒 Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM📍 Devonshire Cultural Center

  The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neg…

  Price not listed

Monday, November 23

• Sensory-Friendly Family Movie🕒 Mon, Nov 23 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  The Bad Guys 2

  Free

Tuesday, November 24

• Rainbow Family Pride Bingo🕒 Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Kids and their caregivers who are part of an LGBTQIA+ family are invited to Pride Bingo Night. LGBTQIA+ kids a…

  Free · Registration required

Friday, November 27

• Dino Facts Bingo🕒 Fri, Nov 27 · 3:00pm - 4:00pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Let's celebrate Dinovember with a fact-filled game of bingo! For kids in grade K-5 with a grown-up. At least o…

  Free
• Thanksgiving Weekend Special Public Skate #1🕒 Fri, Nov 27 · 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM📍 Skatium Ice Arena

  Get the whole family out on the ice with our extra Public Skate for Thanksgiving weekend. Questions? Contact t…

  Price not listed
• Thanksgiving Friday Stick and Puck🕒 Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM📍 Skatium Ice Arena

  Get a little extra time on the ice this Thanksgiving weekend with Stick and Puck. Full equipment required. Goa…

  Price not listed

Saturday, November 28

• Thanksgiving Weekend Special Public Skate #2🕒 Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Skatium Ice Arena

  Get the whole family out on the ice with our extra Public Skate for Thanksgiving weekend. Questions? Contact t…

  Price not listed
• Thanksgiving Saturday Stick and Puck🕒 Sat, Nov 28 · 12:40 PM - 2:10 PM📍 Skatium Ice Arena

  Get a little extra time on the ice this Thanksgiving weekend with Stick and Puck. Full equipment required. Goa…

  Price not listed
• Thanksgiving Weekend Special Public Skate #3🕒 Sat, Nov 28 · 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM📍 Skatium Ice Arena

  Get the whole family out on the ice with our extra Public Skate for Thanksgiving weekend. Questions? Contact t…

  Price not listed

Wednesday, December 2

• Services of Apna Ghar🕒 Wed, Dec 2 · 3:00pm - 6:00pm📍 Skokie Public Library

  Apna Ghar's senior programs coordinator will host an information table at Skokie Public Library to provide inf…

  Free
• Friend Squad🕒 Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00pm - 7:30pm📍 Skokie Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers hos…

  Free · Registration required

Sunday, December 6

• Grinch Public Skate🕒 Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM📍 Skatium Ice Arena

  Skate with the Grinch at this winter themed public skate. Season passes do not apply to this themed skate. Que…

  Price not listed

Monday, December 7

• Auditions for Matilda (Monday)🕒 Mon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM📍 Devonshire Cultural Center

  All auditions are by appointment and are held at the Devonshire Cultural Center at 4400 Greenwood St. Audition…

  Price not listed