# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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., July 1 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - CANCELLED due to the extreme heat warning
📅 Wed., Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📅 Wed., Sept. 2 | 5-7 p.m.*
📅 Mon., Oct. 5 | 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=210157,310199 👥 in-person at any Skokie Park District facility, or 📞 over the phone at (847) 929-8001! 
*Please note registration for the September and October walks opens August 15 (Skokie residents) and August 22 (non-residents).

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/skokie/history-of-old-orchard-mall-walking-tour/200030595725249
- **Event Categories**: funfairs
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Skokie
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077, United States
- **lat**: 42.05686
- **long**: -87.74873
- **full address**: Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour being held?
  - **A:** History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour?
  - **A:** History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour is organized by Skokie Heritage Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Skokie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If History of Old Orchard Mall Walking Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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