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Free Holidays Juneteenth

Skokie Juneteenth at Oakton Park in Skokie

June 17, 2023 - June 17, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Filo

Location

Oakton Park

4701 Oakton St.

Skokie, IL 60076

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Description

Learn about the history of Juneteenth with music, food and family-friendly activities at Oakton Park. Bring your own chairs and blankets. There will be African drums, story time, praise dance and gospel performances, speakers and more.

Event cost: Free; fees for food and some activities

Event time: 1-7 p.m. June 17, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://www.skokieparks.org/skokie-juneteenth/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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