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Explore the Skokie Heritage Museum and Skokie’s original 1847 Log Cabin through all-age programming offered by the Skokie Park District, including crafts, field trips, and summer camps –– and for adults –– beer, wine and painting events.

Other programs include Devonshire Playhouse shows at the Log Cabin, and free self-guided bike and walking tours.  

The two sites are also home to permanent and temporary exhibits, the Skokie Historical Society and the museum archives.

info-icon2 Emily England at eengland@skokieparks.org

Please note that while classes may display below as available, registration does not open until the following dates:
•  Winter: December 15 for residents, December 22 for non-residents
•  Spring: March 15 for residents, March 22 for non-residents
•  Summer: May 15 for residents, May 22 for non-residents
•  Fall: August 15 for residents, August 22 for non-residents

The Skokie Historical Society assists in the maintenance, preservation and presentation of the 1982.005.010historical artifacts that reside at the Skokie Heritage Museum and online.

For information about the Skokie Historical Society, call (847) 674-1500, ext. 3000.

Firehouse Winterfest

Hand dip candles for the holidays, craft festive garlands, and make a variety of vintage wintery crafts while enjoying hot chocolate in our cozy, historic firehouse. Holiday carolers will perform from 3-3:30 p.m.
Firehouse Winterfest
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/13
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm
AGES
5 - 99
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$15.00 / $20.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Vintage Kitchen: Chocolate Spice Cookies

Bake up some vintage holiday cheer with a cookie recipe straight from the museum archives! Learn to make Mrs. Mayer's Chocolate Spice Cookie recipe from start to finish just as she wrote it in 1929 for the District 69 PTA Cookbook. Enjoy a taste test and have enough to take some home.
Vintage Kitchen: Chocolate Spice Cookies
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/15
5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
6 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$35.00 / $44.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Millennium Movie Mania

Revisit Millennium-era fan-favorite movies like Shrek, Legally Blonde, Lord of the Rings, and post-Renaissance Disney films in this presentation exploring their legacies today. Enjoy light refreshments and share your thoughts on what pop culture today should be included in Skokie's next 25-year time capsule.
Millennium Movie Mania
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
12/17
5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
21 - 99
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$15.00 / $15.00
AVAILABILITY
Available


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