Event List

Need someone to look over your job application materials or discuss transferrable skills? Experienced HR and talent professionals offer short, drop-in sessions for reviews and answering questions.

Bring healthy rooted plants or cuttings. Take home some new plants for yourself. Whether you are a master gardener or a beginner, this is an opportunity to share questions, ideas, and tips with other community members.

See and hear about the artwork in the current exhibit by local artist Julie Cowan. Drop-in event. Light refreshments will be served.

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Elemental

Learn more about The Talking Farm’s mission to promote sustainability and education, tour the plots and plants, and even help harvest something.

Learn more about Summer Reading 2026, pick up a log (if you haven't already), enjoy a popsicle, and have fun with other Skokie families. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

Summer Reading 2026 takes place June 1-July 31.

Learn more about Summer Reading 2026, pick up a log (if you haven't already), enjoy a popsicle, and have fun with other Skokie families. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

Summer Reading 2026 takes place June 1-July 31.

Skokie civic leaders will review materials collected from residents and local organizations from the year 2025 and seal them away in our community time capsule to be opened in 2050. Reception will follow.

Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble. You can learn about them and teach others, too.

Strange World

Grab a book and join our reading party. We'll provide snacks and recommendations for your summer reading.

Free tickets will be given to all who attend. 

Autistic youth and young people with disabilities age 15-21 are invited to develop job skills and serve the community in a fun and supportive environment. 

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others.

Learn about the history of Palestinian embroidery, try it for yourself with help from an experienced artist, and take home your own piece.

For grade 6–12.

Skokie’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration features activities and performances for all ages at Oakton Park. This year's theme is Lifting While We Climb.

Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble. Teen volunteers will learn about them and teach others, too.

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

Design STEAM challenges that will allow kids to experiment and compete. In this session, collaborate with other teen volunteers to mess around with the materials and learn some hands-on teaching methods.

Autistic youth and young people with disabilities age 15-21 are invited to develop job skills and serve the community in a fun and supportive environment. 

Every family has a unique history. Celebrate your culture and heritage by creating a special artifact detailing your family's origins and American journey. You may bring in photos or other items to include in your project.

Sushi Roll

Enjoy free family entertainment on the Village Green. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Drop-in event for all ages.