Cook County, IL · Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Skokie, IL
20 upcoming family events and 1 place and program in Skokie, IL. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Halloween Treats Kids' Cooking Class — Skokie
Devonshire Cultural Center
From $26Ages 6–12
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Kooky Spooky Candy Trail and Lights On Scream Scene — Skokie
Oakton Park
PaidAges 2–13
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM
Superhero Bash — Skokie
Devonshire Cultural Center
From $15
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
Lionel Bart's Oliver Jr. — Skokie Park District Youth Theatre
Devonshire Cultural Center
From $18
- Cooking
Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM
Nailed It Kitchen Challenge for Tweens and Teens — Skokie
Devonshire Cultural Center
From $29Ages 10–18
- Sports & play
Wed, Nov 25 · 4:00 PM
Thanksgiving Turkey Basketball Toss — Skokie
Weber Leisure Center
From $5Ages 6–17
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker — North Shore Center, Skokie
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
Dec6SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM
Grinch Public Skate — Skokie
Skatium Ice Arena
From $7All ages
- Light displays
Wed, Dec 9 · 5:00 PM
8 Nights, 8 Lights Hanukkah Celebration — Skokie
Devonshire Cultural Center
From $10
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Skate With Santa at the Skatium — Skokie
Skatium Ice Arena
From $7All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa — Skokie Exploritorium
Exploritorium/Oakton Community Center
From $20All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Holiday Cookie Decorating for Teens — Skokie
Devonshire Cultural Center
From $29Ages 10–18
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Firehouse Winterfest at the Skokie Heritage Museum
Skokie Heritage Museum
From $5
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:30 PM
Family Gingerbread House Decorating at the Exploritorium — Skokie
Oakton Community Center
From $25
- Sports & play
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:15 PM
Ugly Sweater Public Ice Skate at the Skatium — Skokie
Skatium Ice Arena
From $7
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 6:30 PM
Glow Gnomes Campfire at Emily Oaks Nature Center
Emily Oaks Nature Center
From $7Ages 2+
- Dec21MonSports & play
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Skating Exhibition 2026 at the Skatium — Skokie
Skatium Ice Arena
FreeAll ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Itty Bitty New Year at the Exploritorium — Skokie
Oakton Community Center
From $5
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:45 AM
Noon Year's Eve Ice Skate at the Skatium — Skokie
Skatium Ice Arena
From $7
- Outdoors
Mon, Jan 4 · 9:00 AM
Arctic Survival Challenge Day Camp — Emily Oaks Nature Center
Emily Oaks Nature Center
From $55Ages 6–10
Places and ongoing programs
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