History of Old Orchard Mall Walk

Name: History of Old Orchard Mall Walk
Start: 2026-05-20T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-20T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077, United States

Schedule

Wed May 20 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077, United States | Skokie, IL

Celebrate Old Orchard Mall's 70th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane! Learn how malls have shaped American life and explore the roles of Old Orchard, the Edens Expressway, Skokie's Fun Fair amusement park, and Niles North High School in Skokie history.
📅 Wed., April 15 | 5-7 p.m.
📅 Wed., April 22 | 5-7 p.m.
📅 Wed., May 20 | 5-7 p.m.
📍 Meet outside west entrance to Macy's at Old Orchard Mall (4909 Old Orchard Ctr.)
ℹ Recommended for ages 12+ | $25 per person
➡️ Register in advance: 💻 online at https://ilskokieweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?SessionID=%3C?VSI-SessionID?%3E&module=AR&primarycode=110181, 👥 in-person at any Skokie Park District facility, or 📞 over the phone at (847) 929-8001!
Park in green garage and meet outside west entrance to Macy's. This will be a casually paced walk with frequent stops to look at building exteriors. Children younger than 12 free with paid adult. The route is about a mile long with public seating available at many, but not all, stops.
Walk-ins are welcome as unreserved space permits. Walks will take place in light rain. In the event of more severe weather, we may provide an indoor equivalent at the Skokie Heritage Museum or reschedule.