The Tale of the Whale

Northbrook-On-Ice captures the hearts of those who participate each year and of those who watch the spectacle of skill. The annual event has been called the best amateur ice show in the country and has dazzled spectators since 1969. Over the years, national ice skating entertainment shows such as the Ice Capades and Ice Follies have sent scouts to Northbrook-On-Ice to find talent. Every May, four exciting performances showcase skaters of all ages and levels from the Northbrook skating school and freestyle…

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for crafting, knitting, and crocheting at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for an afternoon of chess at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for duplicate bridge at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for current events at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for mixed poker at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for farkle at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for pickleball at the Northbrook Senior Center, located inside the Northbrook Leisure Center!

Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting at 6:30pm.

Drop in for Tot Open Play at the Leisure Center! Our mats, hoops, balls and toddler-friendly equipment are perfect for ages 5 and under. Children are invited to play with others or by themselves if they prefer and must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Drop-In Program
Membership Required
Ages 55+ | Join friends for an afternoon of chess at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Senior Drop-In Program
Membership Required
Ages 55+ | Join friends for crafting, knitting, and crocheting at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for cribbage at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for canasta at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Senior Drop-In Program
Membership Required
Ages 55+ | Join friends for pickleball at the Northbrook Senior Center, located inside the Northbrook Leisure Center!

Ages 55+ Join us for lunch and a performance! Barbara Rinella entertains us with a dramatization of The Queen, Heer Life, by Andrew Morton. Lunch is included in registration fee at nbparks.org.

Senior Drop-In Program
Membership Required
Ages 55+ | Join friends for mixed poker at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Senior Drop-In Program
Membership Required
Ages 55+ | Join friends for bridge at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for art studio at the Northbrook Senior Center! Previous experience is required.

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for humanities in-person at the Northbrook Senior Center or virtually via Zoom!

Enjoy Open Hockey for high school students and adults at Northbrook Sports Center on Fridays! Full equipment is required. All players must sign in and pay at the front desk at Northbrook Sports Center. Players arriving half way through the session will not be allowed to participate unless a front desk staff member is available to collect payment. Hockey players are required to sign the Drop In Hockey Waiver. Cost • $9 (60 minutes), $13 (90 minutes), $17 (120 minutes)…

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for senior social hour at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Senior Drop-In Program
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Ages 55+ | Join friends for a movie at the Northbrook Senior Center!

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of his tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Performance Schedule Friday, May 17 7:00 pm Saturday, May 18 7:00 pm Sunday, May 19 2:00 pm   Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of…

No registration required. Grab your fishing rod and join us during this exciting, free Kids' Fishing Derby at Wood Oaks Green Park! Additional poles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Prizes are awarded for the largest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught. Fishing license is not needed for participants under 16 years old. No registration required. In the event of inclement weather, visit nbparks.org/status for updates.

Drop your kids (ages 4-11 welcome) with our qualified, fun staff and have a few hours during the weekend to yourselves. Each Parents' Night Out will have its own theme, with special activities and experiences tailored to entertain your kids while you get a break. Availability & Register Online

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of his tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Performance Schedule Friday, May 17 7:00 pm Saturday, May 18 7:00 pm Sunday, May 19 2:00 pm   Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of…