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Learn Basic Bollywood Dance at Skokie Public Library
Learn the basics of Bollywood dance at Skokie Public Library on May 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. No experience needed—just come ready to move and have fun!
WESOS Evanston/Skokie: Beads & Bubbly Networking Mingle
Join WESOS Evanston/Skokie for Beads & Bubbly on May 12 at See Jane Sparkle. Make a glitter bracelet, network with amazing women, and grow your business community.
Music Bingo at Take Flight Spirits
Join us for Music Bingo on May 13 at 7:30 PM—cocktails, music, and games hosted by Trivia Time. Don’t forget to charge your phone!
Drinking & Dragons at Take Flight Spirits
Roll the dice and raise a glass! Join us May 14 at 6 PM for Drinking & Dragons, a TTRPG one-shot adventure with pro GMs from Rough Magic. Tickets on sale now.
Ice Cream Night Begins at Kneads and Wants
Every Thursday from 5:30–9 PM, join Kneads & Wants in Downtown Skokie for Ice Cream Night! Featuring sundaes, shakes, floats & made-to-order sandwiches.
Friday Pokémon TCG Tournaments at RJBreaks
Join RJBreaks every Friday from 6–8 PM for a free, sanctioned Pokémon TCG tournament! Open to all skill levels. First place wins a Journey Together Booster Box!
Dance Flow with Triniti Tracy Lee
Join Triniti Tracy Lee for Dance Flow at FLX Move—Saturdays at 1:30 PM! A joyful, 45-minute session blending dance, mindfulness, and empowerment. All levels welcome.
Take Flight Trivia Night
Gather your team and join us May 21 at 7 PM for Take Flight Trivia Night. Teams of up to six compete for bragging rights and a great time!
Fashion, FUN & Fair*trade at See Jane Sparkle
Join us May 22 for Fashion, FUN & Fair*trade at See Jane Sparkle in Skokie. Sip, shop, and preview Cabi’s latest collection from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Friday Pokémon TCG Tournaments at RJBreaks
Join RJBreaks every Friday from 6–8 PM for a free, sanctioned Pokémon TCG tournament! Open to all skill levels. First place wins a Journey Together Booster Box!
Dance Flow with Triniti Tracy Lee
Join Triniti Tracy Lee for Dance Flow at FLX Move—Saturdays at 1:30 PM! A joyful, 45-minute session blending dance, mindfulness, and empowerment. All levels welcome.
Friday Pokémon TCG Tournaments at RJBreaks
Join RJBreaks every Friday from 6–8 PM for a free, sanctioned Pokémon TCG tournament! Open to all skill levels. First place wins a Journey Together Booster Box!
May Lunch Specials at The Spot
Enjoy a free milk tea or green tea with any paid adult or senior lunch at The Spot, Tuesday–Friday through May 31. Don’t miss out!
Dance Flow with Triniti Tracy Lee
Join Triniti Tracy Lee for Dance Flow at FLX Move—Saturdays at 1:30 PM! A joyful, 45-minute session blending dance, mindfulness, and empowerment. All levels welcome.
Sunday Vibes: Community Mat Pilates Stretch
Join FLX Move every Sunday at 10 AM next to the Skokie Farmers Market for a free Community Mat Pilates Stretch class. All levels welcome. Donations optional.
Victorian Garden Party at the Skokie Heritage Museum
Join us June 1 for a Victorian Garden Party at the Skokie Heritage Museum. Play croquet, enjoy refreshments, and explore themed crafts and activities. $10/person.
Sunday Vibes: Community Mat Pilates Stretch
Join FLX Move every Sunday at 10 AM next to the Skokie Farmers Market for a free Community Mat Pilates Stretch class. All levels welcome. Donations optional.
Sunday Vibes: Community Mat Pilates Stretch
Join FLX Move every Sunday at 10 AM next to the Skokie Farmers Market for a free Community Mat Pilates Stretch class. All levels welcome. Donations optional.
Sunday Vibes: Community Mat Pilates Stretch
Join FLX Move every Sunday at 10 AM next to the Skokie Farmers Market for a free Community Mat Pilates Stretch class. All levels welcome. Donations optional.
Sunday Vibes: Community Mat Pilates Stretch
Join FLX Move every Sunday at 10 AM next to the Skokie Farmers Market for a free Community Mat Pilates Stretch class. All levels welcome. Donations optional.
Clue: A Walking Mystery
Step into the world of CLUE this summer in downtown Skokie! Solve puzzles, gather clues, and unravel the mystery. July 23–August 17. Tickets available now!
Mother’s Day Sparkle at See Jane Sparkle
Celebrate Mother's Day with handmade, fair-trade gifts from See Jane Sparkle in Skokie. Free hand-painted heart gift with every $50+ purchase.
Mother's Day at Kneads and Wants
Celebrate Mom with a limited-edition menu of brunch boxes, mini cakes, quiche & more—only at Kneads & Wants! Preorder by May 7.
Dance Flow with Triniti Tracy Lee
Join Triniti Tracy Lee for Dance Flow at FLX Move—Saturdays at 1:30 PM! A joyful, 45-minute session blending dance, mindfulness, and empowerment. All levels welcome.
Friday Pokémon TCG Tournaments at RJBreaks
Join RJBreaks every Friday from 6–8 PM for a free, sanctioned Pokémon TCG tournament! Open to all skill levels. First place wins a Journey Together Booster Box!
Cinco De Mayo at Libertad!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Libertad with tacos and tequila from 11 AM to 9 PM. Simple, delicious, and full of good vibes.
Quick Mani & Cocktail at Take Flight Spirits
Celebrate Mom—or yourself—on May 4 at 4 PM with a cocktail and quick mani at Take Flight Spirits featuring Color Street nails. Tickets available now.
Skokie Memories: Remembering Niles East
Celebrate 45 years since Niles East High School closed with a reunion-style event on May 4 from 2–4 PM at the Skokie Heritage Museum. Ages 40+, $10. Registration encouraged.
May The Fourth
Celebrate May the Fourth with galaxy-inspired treats at Kneads & Wants! Enjoy limited-edition croissants, cinnamon buns, and blue Bantha Milk – only available on May 4th. Preorder now before they vanish into hyperspace!
Friday Pokémon TCG Tournaments at RJBreaks
Join RJBreaks every Friday from 6–8 PM for a free, sanctioned Pokémon TCG tournament! Open to all skill levels. First place wins a Journey Together Booster Box!
Live Jazz Vibes at Blue Kale Café & Lounge
Unwind with live jazz, craft drinks & cozy vibes at Blue Kale Café in Skokie on May 1. Music starts at 6:30 PM. $35 entry includes a glass of wine.
Historic Downtown Skokie Walking Tour
Take a walk through history! Join us April 27 from 10 AM–12 PM for a guided tour of historic downtown Skokie. $10 per person, all ages welcome. Kids under 10 attend free with an adult.
Florals on Floral Embroidery Workshops
Capture the beauty of flowers in thread! Join us for a series of embroidery workshops, each focusing on different floral designs and stitching techniques. Perfect for beginners and embroidery enthusiasts!
Women's History Walk
Explore the rich history of women in Skokie on this guided walking tour. Learn about trailblazing women who shaped the community and pivotal moments in the fight for equality
Science of Art Spring Break Mini-Camps
Where science meets creativity! Kids will explore the science of art through fun, hands-on projects like color chromatography, chemical reactions, origami geometry, and more.
Barre Workout and Bracelet Workshop
Get ready to sweat, sparkle, and create at FLX Move’s Barre & Bangles event! Enjoy a 45-minute barre workout to sculpt and energize, then unwind with a bracelet-making party where you’ll design your own stylish bangles. Limited spots available—reserve yours today!
Take Flight Trivia Night
Bring your teammates and join us in a battle of wits! Teams of up to six compete for bragging rights!
Florals on Floral Embroidery Workshops
Capture the beauty of flowers in thread! Join us for a series of embroidery workshops, each focusing on different floral designs and stitching techniques. Perfect for beginners and embroidery enthusiasts!
Hello Spring Floral Arrangement Class
Welcome spring with fresh flowers and creativity! 🌸 Join Botanik Culture for a hands-on floral arrangement class where you’ll design a beautiful, seasonal bouquet to take home. No experience needed—just bring your love for flowers!
Music Bingo
Bingo, but make it musical! Join us for an evening of Music Bingo, presented by Trivia Time. We'll serve the cocktails, they bring the music--you bring the fun!
Intro to Visible Mending
Learn the art of visible mending to extend the life of your favorite clothes with decorative and practical repair techniques. This hands-on workshop is perfect for all skill levels!
St. Patrick's Day Menu @ Kneads & Wants
Chicago’s love for St. Patrick’s Day runs deep, and at Kneads and Wants, we’re celebrating with an exclusive menu! From Maria’s Irish Soda Bread to our coveted Corned Beef Croissants and Dylan’s indulgent Corned Beef Sandwich, these festive treats are available March 15-16 only!
Pi Day—Let’s Celebrate with Pie!
Celebrate Pi Day the sweetest way—with pie! 🥧 This March 14th, indulge in blueberry slab pie, Michigan tart cherry pie, and our brand-new Grasshopper Pie (gluten-free!). Limited quantities available, so don’t miss out!
Wings Night @ Kneads & Wants
Spice up your Thursday nights at Kneads and Wants! As part of Downtown Skokie’s Open Late Thursdays, we’re serving up hand-breaded, gluten-free wings tossed in house-made sauces, plus mouthwatering sides and craft drinks. Join us for a flavor-packed night—once a month, for now… but maybe more?
Drinking & Dragons
Play a TTRPG one-shot adventure guided by professional Game Masters from Rough Magic.
Preschool for All Open House
Looking for a high-quality preschool for your child? Join Swift Child Care’s Open House in Downtown Skokie to explore our FREE Preschool for All (PFA) program for children ages 3–5. Affordable full-day options available! AM & PM spaces open now.
Yoga & Cocktails
Finish off your weekend with self care at Take Flight Spirits! Join Julia of @zen.creates.art for a gentle 45 minute yoga class in the tasting room at Take Flight Spirits. Then relax and enjoy a cocktail created with Take Flight's small-batch spirits.
Live Music: The Jazzeros
Come out to the tasting room and enjoy music from The Jazzeros quartet: a blend of funky, soul and jazz standards.
🎉 RJ Breaks 1-Year Anniversary Celebration – This Friday, March 7! 🎉
Join RJ Breaks' 1-Year Anniversary on March 7, 2025, with the launch of Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions! We’re offering 100 Booster Bundles at MSRP ($27.99)—one per family, no exchanges, and the seal will be cut upon purchase. Limited supply—act fast!
Preschool for All Open House
Looking for a high-quality preschool for your child? Join Swift Child Care’s Open House in Downtown Skokie to explore our FREE Preschool for All (PFA) program for children ages 3–5. Affordable full-day options available! AM & PM spaces open now.
King Cakes for Fat Tuesday
Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Downtown Skokie with a personal king cake! Soft, buttery brioche filled with cream cheese and topped with vanilla glaze—plus, the first 100 cakes come with a festive Mardi Gras rubber ducky. Preorder now for March 4th!