Exploritorium

09/30/2026

🚒 NEW AT EXPLORITORIUM'S TINY TOWN!
There’s a new place to explore at the Exploritorium! Our Tiny Town just got a brand-new firehouse, giving little firefighters another spot to imagine, play and create their own adventures. Tiny Town is designed just for young explorers, with kid-sized spaces where they can step into different roles and let their imaginations take the lead. And on a rainy day like today, there’s no better time to come play!

🔗 Learn more about the Exploritorium and plan your visit: https://www.skokieparks.org/exploritorium/

09/29/2026

📚STORYBOOK CORNER AT THE EXPLORITORIUM📚
Join us on October 6 for books, songs and more during playtime in the Exploritorium! Held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Included with paid daily admission. Exploritorium admission fee per person $7/$8 (resident/non-resident). No fee for children under 1 year old. Recommended for children aged 2-6 years old.

🗓 Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m.
📍Exploritorium, 4701 Oakton St.
ℹ Questions? Contact Alyssa at [email protected] or (847) 929-7710

09/11/2026

🧘‍♀️ PARENT-TOT YOGA AT THE EXPLORITORIUM 🧘
Come stretch, move, and play with your little one! This fun and easy class introduces basic yoga through simple poses and playful activities during playtime at the Exploritorium. Adult caregivers and their little ones will enjoy bonding time while building strength, balance, and flexibility. No yoga experience needed. Recommended for children aged 1-5 years old. Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

📌 Included with paid Exploritorium admission, no registration required.

🗓 Tuesday, September 15, 10:30 a.m.
📍 Exploritorium, 4701 Oakton St.

ℹ Questions? Contact Alyssa at [email protected]

09/09/2026

KIDS NIGHT OUT SEPTEMBER
Kid's deserve a night out too! Drop your child off for an evening of supervised fun, crafts, Exploritorium playtime and a movie. Snacks will be provided. Please be sure to eat dinner before you come. For children aged 4-10 years old. Children must be fully toilet trained. Fee per child: R $25/ NR $27

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3UJ9YuJ

🗓 Friday, Sept. 18, 6:30–9 p.m.
📍 Oakton Community Center / Exploritorium
📩 Questions? Contact Alyssa at [email protected]

08/05/2026

BIG CHANGES, BIGGER SMILES!
Skokie’s premier indoor playground has updated several attractions in the past two years, making the Imagination Playground a must stop for small children and their families! Recommended for toddlers through age 6 and named one of Chicagoland’s “Top Rainy-Day Destinations”, by the Chicago Tribune.

🔗 Learn more here: https://conta.cc/4vTuYMf

06/23/2026

SENSORY PLAY & CREATE AT THE EXPLORITORIUM
One hour of sensory exploration in the Exploritorium. Kids can dive into hands-on sensory play like squishy playdough, textured materials, and kinetic sand so kids can poke, press, and create to their hearts’ content. Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m.

Ideal for kids aged 2-5 years old. A parent or caregiver must be present. FREE with Exploritorium admission. FREE with Exploritorium admission.

🗓 Wednesday, July 15 at 10–11 a.m.
📍 Exploritorium, 4701 Oakton St.
📞 Contact Alyssa with any questions (847)929-7710 or [email protected]

05/28/2026

Did you know we have a dedicated Baby & Toddler Zone? A special space thoughtfully designed for our smallest friends.

Our baby & toddler zone is designed for children under 2, so they can play safely in a calm, designated space while still being part of all the fun.

Perfect for babies, crawlers, and those just getting on the move!

05/15/2026

We're excited to be featured in Chicago Parent! Check out the article to learn more about all the fun, creativity, and hands-on experiences the Exploritorium has to offer children and families. Visit the link below to read more!
# Skokie Park District

The Exploritorium Playground in Skokie offers many fun experiences and programs for children of all ages.

05/13/2026

These little hands were busy almost the entire hour of our Sensory Play & Create workshop! Kids at the Exploritorium today used playdough to create land and water scenes while exploring their creativity and imagination.

05/07/2026

INDOOR PLAY, ENDLESS FUN!
No matter the weather outside, the fun never stops at the Exploritorium! Designed for toddlers through age 6, kids can:

• Step into Tiny Town—become a vet, shopkeeper, or builder in our mini village!
• Splash and explore in our water play area.
• Climb, crawl, and conquer our towering tubes and tunnels.

🔗 Plan your next visit! More info here: https://www.skokieparks.org/exploritorium/
📍 Exploritorium, 4701 Oakton St.

Named Chicagoland's "Top Rainy Day Destination" by the Chicago Tribune, the Exploritorium is a place where children and adults visit to explore together through interactive play. Recommended for toddlers through age 6, children will play in make-believe Tiny Town; run their fingers through the wa...