Chill Things to Do in Skokie, IL

Discover chill things to do in Skokie, IL on VibeHawk: theatre, galleries, markets and yoga. Browse upcoming events with dates, venues, and ticket prices, then tap any listing for details and tickets.

• Skokie Farmers' Market

  Nov 8 – Apr 18, 2027 · 7:30 AM

  Village Green, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Thrive at Noon

  Nov 9 – Mar 1, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Skokie Campus, 7701 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL

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• Sales Vantage Referral Group

  Nov 10 – May 4, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  This event meets in-person at North Shore Community Bank & Trust. 7800 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL

  $40

• Oakton Health Screenings

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  Skokie Campus, 7701 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL

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• Scream Scene Glow Stick Night

  Nov 10 – May 4, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Skokie Water Playground, 4715 Oakton St., Skokie, IL

  $14–$23

• Dear Rhoda: A Staged Reading

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Skokie Campus, 7701 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL

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• Illinois Holocaust Museum Reopening

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · All day

  Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL

  Free

• PRO Professional Referral Organization

  Nov 11 – May 5, 2027 · 7:15 AM

  Jameson's Charhouse 9525 Skokie Boulevard (inside the DoubleTree Chicago NorthShore) Skokie, IL 600777, IL

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• Drinking & Dragons at Take Flight Spirits

  Nov 11 – Dec 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Take Flight Spirits, 8038 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL

  $25

• Soulful CPR

  Nov 11 – Jan 24, 2027 · Start times 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM

  Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  $121–$152

• Wednesdays on the Green

  Nov 11 – Feb 3, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Village Green, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• LitLounge: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Cosmos Room 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

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• All The World

  Nov 11 – Dec 20, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL

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• Skokie Power Partner Network

  Nov 12 – Jan 28, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  First Bank Chicago 2nd Floor Conference Room 8833 Gross Point Road Skokie, Illinois

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• Skokie Power Partner Network

  Nov 12 – Mar 25, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  4905 Old Orchard Center, Lower Level, PO

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• Next Page Productions Presents: Pete the Cat

  Nov 12 – Dec 11, 2026 · Start times 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  North Shore Center, 9501 North Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• AAPI | ANDALE | BSSP Friendsgiving Celebration

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Skokie Campus, 7701 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL

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• Safe Sitter Essentials

  Nov 14 – Feb 7, 2027 · Start times 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  $60–$75

• Movement Workshop for Performing Adults

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:30 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $71

• Nailed It Kitchen Challenge

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $36

• Lionel Bart's Oliver Jr

  Nov 14 – Nov 21, 2026 · Start times 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $18–$23

• Chicago Chanukah Bazaar

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · All day

  Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, 7787 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL

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• Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · All day

  Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL

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• Keb' Mo'

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 8501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

  $71–$124

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Today's Cannabis: Not Your Grandpa's Weed

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  Skokie Campus, 7701 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL

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• Letters From Santa

  Nov 18 – Dec 14, 2026 · All day

  Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  $7–$8

• Fran Lebowitz

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• jBaby & PJ Library | Parent Only: Puttshack

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Puttshack, 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL

  $14

• Coffee and Connections

  Nov 20 – Apr 16, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  The DoubleTree by Hilton, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

  $25–$30

• Gravity & Other Myths: Ten Thousand Hours

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Illuminate The Orchard

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · All day

  Westfield Old Orchard, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL

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• Sandhill Cranes Trip

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie, IL

  $60–$75

• Professional Photo Headshots

  Nov 21 – Dec 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $145–$175

• Music of the Baroque: Bach's Mass in B Minor

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: classical

• Samuel Nalangira: Music and Stories of Uganda

  Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: country/folk

• 007 Days of Christmas

  Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

  $14–$44.25

  Genres: classical

• A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

  Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Stella Cole: Christmas Dreaming

  Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Monthly Grief Support Group

  Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  JCFS Chicago’s Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building, 5150 W. Golf Rd, Skokie, IL

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• Book Our Holiday Carolers

  Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026 · All day

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $50

• Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker

  Dec 4 – Dec 5, 2026 · Start times 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Silver & Gold

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Camila Fernandez at North Theatre

  Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Skokie Chamber Holiday Party: Winter Wonderland

  Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago North Shore 9599 Skokie Bloulevard Skokie, IL

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• Thin Ice Ensemble Theatre presents The Phantom Tollbooth

  Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026 · Start times 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center 4400 Greenwood St Skokie, IL (847)929-7400, IL

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• Winter Market on Main

  Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM

  Skokie Farmers Market - Winter Market, 4051 Main St, Skokie, IL

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• Firehouse Winterfest

  Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Skokie Heritage Museum 8031 Floral Avenue Skokie, IL (847) 929-8001, IL

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• Women in Business Luncheon

  Dec 16 – Apr 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Sketchbook Brewing Company 4901 Main Street, Skokie, IL

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• Vintage Kitchen: Fruited Macaroons

  Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM

  Skokie Heritage Museum 8031 Floral Avenue Skokie, IL (847) 929-8001, IL

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• Hairspray

  Dec 17 – Jan 3, 2027 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  North Shore Center, 9501 North Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $55

• Network Now Breakfast

  Dec 18 – Jan 15, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  The DoubleTree by Hilton, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

  $25–$30

• Script Reading & Culinary Experience

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center 4400 Greenwood St Skokie, IL (847) 929-7400, IL

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• Ugly Sweater Public Skate

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 7:15 PM

  Skatium Ice Arena 9340 Weber Park Place Skokie, IL (847) 929-7901, IL

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• Chris White's A Charlie Brown Christmas

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• West Side Story

  Dec 20 – Jan 2, 2027 · 2:00 PM

  North Shore Center, 9501 North Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $129

• Failure: A Love Story

  Jan 8 – Jan 10, 2027 · Start times 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $20–$25

• Cozy Winter Sewing Workshop

  Sunday, January 10, 2027 · 1:30 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $38–$47

• Grandparents Getting Started

  Jan 13 – Feb 18, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Oakton Community Center 4701 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 847-674-1500, IL

  $50–$63

• Devonshire Theatre Awards Night

  Saturday, January 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $35–$75

• Flying to Sanremo

  Saturday, January 16, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $85

• Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

  Jan 17 – Jan 23, 2027 · Start times 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  North Shore Center, 9501 North Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $99

• Skokie Concert Choir Winter Performance

  Sunday, January 17, 2027 · 3:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $5–$15

  Genres: classical

• School's Out Public Skate MLK Day

  Jan 18 – Feb 15, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL

  $7–$11

• The Musical Offering Presents

  Jan 22 – Jan 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $17

  Genres: classical

• Create a Portrait of Your Pet

  Sunday, January 24, 2027 · 1:30 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $37–$46

• Music of the Baroque: English Eccentrics

  Sunday, January 24, 2027 · 3:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: classical

• Speakeasy Theatre January

  Friday, January 29, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $11

• Trio Mandili

  Sunday, January 31, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: country/folk

• The American Five

  Feb 3 – Mar 14, 2027 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL

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• Clip On Crew Sewing Workshop

  Saturday, February 6, 2027 · 1:30 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $38–$47

• Cupid's Corner Valentine's Day Cake Class

  Saturday, February 13, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $28–$35

• Sweet and Savory Cupid's Brunch

  Saturday, February 13, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $45–$56

• Adults Over 60: Tiki Terrace Luau

  Wednesday, February 17, 2027 · 4:30 PM

  Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  $77–$99

• 2027 Lunar New Year Year of the Goat

  Friday, February 19, 2027 · 5:30 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $15

• Sam Bush

  Saturday, March 6, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: country/folk

• Ultimate Johnny Cash

  Tuesday, March 9, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: country/folk

• Spyro Gyra

  Thursday, March 18, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• One-on-One Tech Help

  Tuesday, March 30, 2027 · 3:00 PM

  Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Library Resources for Genealogy Research

  Thursday, April 1, 2027 · 3:30 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, IL

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• The Simon and Garfunkel Story

  Sunday, April 4, 2027 · All day

  North Shore Center, 9501 North Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $117

• Here There Are Blueberries

  Apr 7 – May 6, 2027 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL

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• A Reason to Stay in Chicago

  Wednesday, April 28, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $55

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