Merchant Events & Promos
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Ice Cream Night at Kneads and Wants
Every Thursday this summer, head to Kneads and Wants for Ice Cream Night! From 5:30–9 PM, enjoy sundaes, floats, shakes, and more at our Downtown Skokie walk-up window.
Skokie Public Library – Summer Reading 2025
Summer Reading at Skokie Public Library is back, June 1–July 31! Pick up your booklet at the library or bookmobile and start earning prizes for every page you read. Open to all ages.
Skokie Yearbook Project
Join the Skokie Yearbook Project this July and help capture a year in the life of our community through creative activities, storytelling, and reflection at the library and beyond.
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!
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.
Digging Dinos and More
Dig for dinosaur bones, create fossils, and explore Earth’s ancient secrets! June 23–27 at Skokie Heritage Museum. Ages 5–10. $307/$384. Register with code 221250-01.
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.
National Kouign Amann Day
Celebrate National Kouign Amann Day on Friday, June 20 with three fresh flavors—including two new ones! Preorder now from Kneads and Wants before they sell out.
Juneteenth at Kneads and Wants
Celebrate Juneteenth with Shades of Snickerdoodle—cookie boxes that honor Black culture, community, and flavor. Preorder for pickup June 19. $3 from each box supports The Loveland Foundation.
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.
Father’s Day Menu at Kneads and Wants
Celebrate Father’s Day with limited-edition pastries from Kneads and Wants. Pre-order by June 12 for beef croissants, bacon brownies, and bourbon buttercream bars.
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.
Skokie Heritage Museum Guided Tour
Take a guided tour through Skokie’s history on June 5! Explore the first firehouse, vintage photos, and a pioneer log cabin. $10/person. Ages 5+ welcome.
Dylan’s Day at Kneads & Wants
Celebrate Dylan’s Day at Kneads & Wants with cookie dough-inspired bakery and ice cream creations, from Le Crookies to the Dylanator. Limited time only!
Pride Month at Kneads and Wants
Celebrate Pride Month with handcrafted scones, fudge, and truffles at Kneads and Wants. Available daily in June while supplies last. Pre-order at kneadsandwantsbakery.com/catering.
Welcome to Mai Thai and Sushi – New Name, Same Heart
Mai Thai and Sushi (formerly Tub Tim Thai) is offering special promos all June! Enjoy Thai sets, sushi deals, happy hour, and giveaways in Downtown Skokie.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.