Community Corner

Santa Claus is Coming to Skokie

Things to do today and this weekend.

Here's your Today In Skokie report for Friday, Dec. 20.

  • "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
The final night of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" takes place tonight at The Skokie Theater at 7 p.m. at 7924 Lincoln Ave. Join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory! You will see your favorite characters such as Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Charlie Bucket, and Willy Wonka with his Oompa-Loompas come to life in this amazing fantasy tale. Produced by School District 69 at Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre. Call 847-677-7761.

  • Don't Forget...Breakfast with Santa
Santa is coming to the Skokie Park District this weekend! The event includes a pancake breakfast, entertainment and raffle. Santa will visit to take pictures with kids and their families. This event is for all ages and is $10 resident/$12 nonresident per person. All adults and children must pre-register for the event at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21 at 4701 Oakton Street.

  • Skokie TeenLink Program

Need help shoveling? The Skokie TeenLink program is a database collection of Skokie teens who are available for outside yard work including snow shoveling, provided to Skokie residents upon request. Residents may be unable to do physical work themselves, unable to afford the cost of a professional contractor on a regular basis or only need assistance during one season. Contact the Village Manager’s Office at 847-933-8257 or visit www.skokie.org.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Skokie