Don't let your pumpkins rot on your porch or in your dumpster; you can compost them in Skokie.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and trick-or-treat hours in Skokie and nearby span the afternoon and early evening.
Check out Patch's list of pumpkin patches near Skokie to find the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Skokie.
The village urged residents to consider glow sticks or streamers instead of fireworks before the July 4 holiday.
Earth Day 2026 is April 22. Here's how you can give back to the planet in Skokie.
Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunts in Skokie, happening on April 4 and 5.
Here's what will be closed and where you can honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026.
Here’s everything you need to know to recycle your Christmas tree and other holiday decorations in Skokie.
Here's where you can meet Santa Claus near Skokie this holiday season.
Small Business Saturday is sandwiched between two major shopping holidays geared towards national brands.
Some grocery stores in Skokie will be open on Thanksgiving for those who need to get some last-minute items.
Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly.
Spread holiday cheer to children in your community this year by donating to Toys for Tots in Cook County.
Residents can alert trick-or-treaters if their household is participating with a sign to display on the front door.
Spooky season is almost here.
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Skokie.
This year's Juneteenth celebration in Skokie will include local vendors, live performances and food from local establishments.
Check out these restaurant options in Skokie that are perfect for Mother's Day.
Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunts in Skokie, happening on April 19 and 20.
Skokie Patch readers followed redevelopment and road safety stories closely this year. Here are 10 of the headlines that resonated most.
From family-friendly festivities, to adults-only open bars, here are some of this year's New Year's Eve happenings on Chicago's North Shore.
Nominate your neighborhood's top holiday decorations to spotlight holiday cheer in the Skokie community.
Discover Santa events and festive family fun on the North Shore this holiday season.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.
This Giving Tuesday, consider some Skokie nonprofits that are helping seniors, individuals with disabilities and families thrive year-round.
Skip the cooking this Thanksgiving — discover which Skokie area restaurants are open on Nov. 28.
Westfield Old Orchard management plans to host family-friendly holiday events and begin expanded holiday hours after Thanksgiving.
Patch has rounded up some of the best area pumpkin patches during this Halloween and fall season.
Here is your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Skokie.
Skokie residents were encouraged to report fireworks noise complaints to the police non-emergency number.
Local ceremonies honor fallen members of the military, facilities closed and service adjustments planned for Memorial Day 2024 in Skokie.
Attendees can learn about the "weird and wonderful lifetimes" of the 17-year cicada and buy native wildflowers at the local nature center.
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Skokie, where we'll experience 93 percent partiality.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.