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The Wilmette Block Party
Happy 5th Anniversary to The Wilmette Block Party!
Save the date – August 29, 2026
All Ages – FREE Family Event
Since its debut in 2022 as part of Wilmette’s sesquicentennial (150-year celebration!), The Wilmette Block Party has become an annual highlight of late summer. Organized by the Wilmette Park District in partnership with the Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette/ Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, the event continues to grow each year.
The Block Party draws thousands of people downtown to enjoy local food, live music and family-friendly activities. After a record-breaking 2025— with 22 sponsors, 40 Kids Zone booths and nearly $47,000 raised—we can’t wait to make year five our most exciting celebration yet!
JOIN THE PARTY – Sponsor our 5th Anniversary!
- CLICK HERE to fill out the Wilmette Block Party Sponsorship Form!
- Learn about the different sponsorship Levels and their perks in our Sponsorship Booklet.
Thank you to our SPONSORS!
Platinum Sponsor:
- Heil & Heil Insurance Agency
Emerald Sponsors:
- Canning & Canning
Silver Sponsors:
- Fast Signs
- Wilmette Harbor Club
Bronze Sponsors:
- Big Blue Swim School
- Chinese Christian Fellowship Church
- Go Green Wilmette
- Kona Ice
- New Trier Democrats
Get Excited for This Year’s Local Food Vendors!
Happy 5th Anniversary to The Wilmette Block Party!
Save the date – August 29, 2026!
All Ages – FREE Family Event!
Since its debut in 2021 as part of Wilmette’s sesquicentennial (150-year celebration!), The Wilmette Block Party has become an annual highlight of late summer. Organized by the Wilmette Park District in partnership with the Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette/ Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, the event continues to grow each year.
The Block Party draws thousands of people downtown to enjoy local food, live music and family-friendly activities. After a record-breaking 2025— with 22 sponsors, 40 Kids Zone booths and nearly $47,000 raised—we can’t wait to make year five our most exciting celebration yet!
Check back soon for more information and sponsorship info!
View the 2025 Event Guide
Click HERE!
Learn more about:
- Parking & transportation
- Food & drink details
- Event FAQ
Volunteers Needed!
JOIN THE PARTY! Sign up for a volunteer shift and be a part of the action.
Download the Event Map HERE.
Main Stage Music
- 3-5 pm: Sincerely Sarlacc
- 5:30-7:30 pm: Dirty Pop
- 8-10 pm: Anthem
Food Vendors
- Fat Shallot
- Forza Meats
- Happy Lobster
- Hartigan’s Ice Cream
- Kona Ice
- La Cocinita
- Patisserie Coralie
- Pit and Tap
- Pizza by Sal
- Susie’s Sugar Buzz
*We’re no longer accepting food vendor applications – thanks for joining the party!
Additional Entertainment & Activities
- One Tail at a Time Dog Adoption, 12:30-2:30 pm
- FOAM PARTY, Noon-4 pm
- Jesse White Tumblers, 2:30 pm
- Block Party Swag Shop, Noon-8 pm (custom hats, belt bags, patches and more!)
- Rhythm Messengers Drumline Performance – 7:30 pm
- Photo Booth
- LED Stilt Walker/Juggler
- Incredible Bats
*Please be advised that this event features flashing lights which may affect individuals with light sensitivity.
Kids Zone
Hours: Noon-4 pm
Kids Zone Booths Sponsored By:
- Ali Wenzke, Realtor, Compass
- Baker Demonstration School
- Big Blue Swim School
- Cultural Care Au Pair
- Furever Home Dog Sanctuary
- Haven Youth and Family Services-The Warming House
- HEROS (Healing Everyday Racism in our Schools)
- The Insurance People Agency, Inc.
- KEY Coalition
- Mathnasium
- No Shame on U
- Open Communities
- Optimum Fitness Formula7
- Oto Float Center for Self Care
- Pediatric Associates of the North Shore
- Phil Andrew for Congress
- Regina Dominican High School
- Rotary Club of Wilmette
- Shoreview Orthodontics
- Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts
- Teacher DAN
- Team ONE Lacrosse
- TEDxWilmette
- Troop 5 Scouts
- Troop 9 Scouts
- Wait Until 8th
- Wilmette Baseball
- Wilmette Fire Department
- Wilmette Historical Society
- Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce
- Wilmette Park District
- Wilmette Public Library
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