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Family Movie

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

 

Elemental

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

The Talking Farm Tour for Adults

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

The Talking Farm Tour: Teens

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

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

Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Nature Play

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Age Group:
Kids

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children younger than six with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

We Bought a Zoo

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Come enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. For families with kids age six and younger. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Pride Month Family Party

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Celebrate Pride month with colorful crafts and games.

Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Night

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

Queen of Glory

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Playtime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids

This drop-in playgroup is for babies age 0 to 23 months. Babies can play with developmentally appropriate toys while their grown-ups socialize with other parents and caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Popsicle Picnic

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Storytime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. 

Space is limited. Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 9:30 am.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Storytime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. 

Space is limited. Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 10:30 am.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Popsicle Picnic

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Binding Basics

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Learn simple bookbinding techniques and come away with your own, hand-bound blank book or journal. 

Supplies will be provided, no experience necessary.

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more.

Space is limited. Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 6 pm. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Melody and Motion

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Age Group:
Kids

This musical storytime is perfect for kids who are always on the go. Every session is full of songs, rhymes, and movement.

Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 9:30 am. For kids age 0-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

A Nice Indian Boy

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. 

Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 10:30 am. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Jump Start Summer Reading with the Bookmobile

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Adults

Start your summer reading with the bookmobile at Lyon Park. Pick up a summer reading booklet and enjoy activities, treats, and giveaways. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group

Babies and Tots Storytime Outdoors

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at noon. For kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Time Capsule 2050 Sealing Ceremony

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Nature Play

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Age Group:
Kids

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children younger than six with an adult.