Parties

PARTIES

The Wilmette Park District offers themed parties at the Community Recreation Center and Centennial Recreation Complex. Please review the various options below, and click through the party-specific tabs below for further details.

• Art Parties

  Plan your art party on the following days and times:

  Saturdays & Sundays

  • 1-3 p.m. (art from 1-2 p.m.)
  • 2-4 p.m. (art from 2-3 p.m.)
  • 3-5 p.m. (art from 3-4 p.m.)

  Art Party Details:

  ART PARTY PACKAGES	PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION	ART PARTY INFORMATION
  All Packages Price includes the party room and art room rental, setup, instruction, art supplies 2-Hour Party 1 hour of instructor-led art project 1 hour Package 1: ANIMAL MASHUP Create your favorite animal using feathers, scales, tissue paper and other fun materials! Kids will mix and match heads and tails and walk out with their own unique member of the animal kingdom! (Ages 3+) Package 2: NIGHT SKY CANVAS PAINTING Our instructor will lead a step-by-step tutorial using glow-in-the-dark paint to create a beautiful night sky with stars and other fascinating celestial bodies (Ages 3+)	Party Location 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091 Please check in at front desk upon arrival Please have guests arrive 10 minutes before party Adult party guests should remain in party room for duration of party Items Provided by the Host Food & nonalcoholic drinks, Tablecloths, plates, cups, utensils Decorations, candles/lighter & party favors We Supply Room, tables, chairs, trash cans, sink Refrigerator is available upon request Please leave at home: Pets, noise makers and alcohol Messy decorations such as confetti *$100 incidental charge for room damage	One hour of instructor-led art in our art studio, followed by one hour of food and nonalcoholic drinks provided by the party host in a party room. Party Room Host will have party room for 2 hours Host may arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to check in at front desk & decorate room Host & Instructor greet guests at party room as they arrive Host ensures that all participants are picked up to go home Art Studio Instructor will lead the group from the party room to the art studio Art session is 1 hour (first hour of the party) Instructor will return group to party room

  Book Your Party:

  Book with ease! Fill out our online form:

  Party Request Form

  You will be contacted by an Art Party Coordinator after filling out the following form.

  Download our Art Party Handout

  Questions? Please email:
  DANCEANDARTPARTIES@WILPARK.ORG

• Dance Parties

  Book your Dance Party on the following days and times:

  Saturdays & Sundays

  • 1-3 p.m. (dance from 1-2 p.m.)
  • 2-4 p.m. (dance from 2-3 p.m.)
  • 3-5 p.m. (dance from 3-4 p.m.)

  Dance Party Details:

  DANCE PARTY PACKAGES	PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION	DANCE PARTY INFORMATION
  All Packages 2-Hour Party 1 hour of instructor-led dancing 1 hour in party room with adults Package 1: BALLET PARTY (Ages 3-5, 6-9, 10+) Package 2: HIP HOP / JAZZ PARTY (Ages 3-5, 6-9, 10+) Package 3: CREATIVE MOVEMENT PARTY (Ages 3-5, 6-9, 10+)	Party Location 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091 Please check in at front desk upon arrival Please have guests arrive 10 minutes before party Adult party guests should remain in party room for duration of party Items Provided by the Host Food & nonalcoholic drinks, Tablecloths, plates, cups, utensils Decorations, candles/lighter & party favors We Supply Room, tables, chairs, trash cans, sink Refrigerator is available upon request Please Leave at Home: Pets, noise makers and alcohol Messy decorations such as confetti *$100 incidental charge for room damage	One hour of instructor-led dancing in our dance studio, followed by one hour of food and nonalcoholic drinks provided by the party host in a party room. Party Room Host will have party room for 2 hours Host may arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to check in at front desk & decorate room Host & Instructor greet guests at party room as they arrive Host ensures that all participants are picked up to go home Dance Studio Instructor will lead the group from the party room to the dance studio Dance session is 1 hour (first hour of the party) Instructor will return group to party room Hosts are the only adults allowed in the dance studio

  Book Your Party:

  Book with ease! Fill out our online form:

  Party Request Form

  You will be contacted by a Dance Party Coordinator after filling out the following form.

  Download our Dance Party Handout

  Questions? Please email:
  DANCEANDARTPARTIES@WILPARK.ORG

• Gymnastics Parties

  Parties will include 60 minutes in the gymnastics center. Gym time will include gymnastics skill instruction, obstacle courses, pit and trampoline time! Parties will also include 30 minutes in the party room to serve food, open gifts, play game s or give out goody bags.

  Saturdays and Sundays at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. for age 4 and up!

  Gymnastics Party Details:

  GYMNASTICS PARTY PACKAGES	PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION	GYMNASTICS PARTY INFORMATION
  All Packages 1.5 Hour Party R-$310 / NR-$332 60 minutes of Gymnastics 30 minutes in the Party Room Package 1: AGE 4-6 Up to 14 participants (+$83 for 15-21 participants) Package 2: AGE 7-15 Up to 18 participants (+$83 for 19-27 participants)	Party Location 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091 Please check in at front desk upon arrival Party Schedule & Logistics Supervising parents of the birthday party child have access to the party room to set up decorations 30 minutes prior to the start of the party. We encourage attendees to be dropped off 15 minutes in advance of the party, in the party room. At the beginning of the party, gymnastics coaches will come to the party room to escort the party attendees to the gym.	Payment Information Full payment for the party is due upon reservation. Final party numbers must be confirmed and any necessary additional payment made by the Wednesday before the party, or the party will be canceled with no refund. Your signed party contract must be received before the party. Send your completed contract to gymnasticsparty@wilpark.org. Cancellation requests received up to 14 days prior to the party date are eligible to receive a 50% refund. Any cancellation request made within 14 days of the party date are not eligible for a refund.

  Book Your Party:

  Book with ease! Fill out our online form:

  Party Request Form

  You will be contacted by a Gymnastics Party Coordinator after filling out the following form.

  DOWNLOAD OUR HANDOUT

  Questions? Please email:

  GYMNASTICSPARTY@WILPARK.ORG

• Sports Parties

  Score big this year with a sports birthday party catered to your athlete! We provide the equipment and staff, you provide the sportsters!

  Sports Party Details:

  SPORTS PARTY INFORMATION	PARTY SCHEDULE	PARTY SUPPLIES
  All Packages: Choose up to 3 different sports and games to play during the hour n the sports gym. Not sure what to choose? Contact Andrew Valett for options and suggestions of games to play. Sports Party Fees: Ages 5 & up Parties for up to 15 children, Resident & Non-Resident fee - $250 Parties for 16-25 children, Resident & Non-Resident fee - $325 In order to provide a safe and fun curriculum, we limit parties to a maximum of 25 participants.	Party Location: 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091 Please check in at front desk upon arrival 15-30 Minutes Before Party: Check in with front desk staff upon arrival Set up/decorate room Meet and greet your guest as they arrive 1 Hour in Sports Gym: Instructor will greet in the party room and lead the group to the gym. Instructor will demonstrate and direct the pre-planned sport(s) Last Hour: Party room Instructor will bring gym play to a close and direct the party back to their party room *Sports gym is for children to participate only, parents may watch & take photos from sidelines.	Items to Bring: Cake Food and Drinks Tablecloths (standard rectangle) Plates, Cups, Utensils, etc. Candles Lighter or Matches Decorations Party Favors Items to Leave at Home: Pets Confetti Glitter Feathers/Boa Pinatas Sparklers Silly String Alcohol Items Supplied by CRC: Room Tables Chairs Trash Receptacles Sink in the Room Soap and Paper Towels

  Book Your Party:

  Book with ease! Fill out our online form:

  Party Request Form

  You will be contacted by a Sports Party Coordinator after filling out the form.

  Questions? Please contact Andrew Valett, Recreation Supervisor

  Tel: 847-256-9690
  Email: avalett@wilpark.org

• Pool Parties

  - CLOSED for the season -

  Plan your pool party for one of the following options:

  Saturdays & Sundays

  • 1-3 p.m.

  Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

  • 4-6 p.m.

  Pool Party Details:

  POOL PARTY PACKAGES	PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION	POOL PARTY INFORMATION
  Catch-A-Wave Party Up to 15 guests ($25 for each additional person) Price includes Admission to the public swim session 2 hours at a concession cabana Food for guests Table coverings	Party Location 2300 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091 Please check in with the admission staff upon arrival Items Provided by the Host Birthday treat (if applicable) Decorations/party favors We Supply Food choice of Pizza/Hot Dog + Chips + Drink for each guest Canopy, tables, seating for 24 Tablecloths Outside Food and Drinks are Prohibited	Swimming Each guest is entitled to one daily admission to the coinciding public swim session and may stay to swim after the party has ended (with adult supervision). Parties are an open-swim format. Cabana Hosts will have access to the concession cabana for 2 hours and may arrive up to 30 minutes prior to start time for setup.

  Book Your Party:

  Book with ease! Fill out our online form:

  Party Request Form (we're finished partying for the season - see you next summer!)

  You will be contacted by a Pool Party Coordinator after filling out the form.

  Questions? Please contact Sayre Froelich, Aquatics and Ice Supervisor - SFROELICH@WILPARK.ORG, 847/256-9671

• Ice Parties

  Plan your ice party by choosing from the below options:

  Combine a skating rink with a party room rental to create your own fun birthday party experience!

  • RENT A RINK: Rent the studio or main rink for casual skating, broomball or hockey
    • Studio: $190/hr
    • Main: $390/hr
  • ADD A PARTY ROOM: Select one of our meeting rooms, for $35/hour with your rink rental
    • Lower Level Room: Located in the lower level of Centennial Ice Rinks with ample outlets, tables and chairs. It accommodates up to 75 people.
    • Mezzanine Level Room: Located adjacent to the Ice Rink Office, it features easy access to both the main and studio rinks. This room can accommodate up to 40 people.
    • Upper Level Room: Located near the Wilmette Tennis Club, it is equipped with a sink and full-size refrigerator. It is perfect for smaller groups of no more than 20 people.
  • REMEMBER THE ICE SKATES: Ice skate rentals are available for the discounted rate of $3.75 per pair.

  Book Your Party:

  Please contact Sayre Froelich, Aquatics and Ice Supervisor - SFROELICH@WILPARK.ORG, 847/256-9671