Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! Registration Details: Registration is CLOSED *No on-site registration for this event! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, July 3 Race Start: 8 am Start/Finish: Gillson Park Participant Fee: $35 per ticket Download the Route Map Runners […]

Star Spangled Splash! Event Details:  Date: July 3 Time: 1-3 pm Location: Centennial Park Fee: FREE family activities in the park Public Swim: 2-6 pm, FREE for residents / daily fee applies for non-residents Event Schedule: Carnival Games Face Painting Bounce House Confetti “Fireworks Show” & MUCH, MUCH MORE! Centennial Pools are open 2-6 pm on July 3. […]

Fun & Fireworks Event Details Date: July 3 Time: 5-10 pm Location: Gillson Park Fee: FREE Family Event Enjoy an evening packed with Independence Day Celebration at Gillson Park! We’ll have food vendors, live music, performers and a fireworks show to kick off your 4th a day early. Bags are subject to search. No sparklers allowed. Gillson Main Beach […]

Dance Alliance Workshop Interested in auditioning for Dance Alliance? This prep workshop will prepare you for your team audition. Dance Alliance members participate in two competitions, perform in the annual Nutcracker production and dance recitals, as well as various local performances throughout the year - plus outings and workshops! Contact Kirsten Markham for more info: kmarkham@wilpark.org […]

Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park July 14 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat - along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette to work with and learn about native plants. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Bring gardening gloves and drinking water. Tools provided by the Wilmette Park District. Email info@gogreenwilmette.org for more information. Hosted […]

Kaleidoscope Eyes Sunday, July 14, 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Kaleidoscope Eyes – Kaleidoscope Eyes is Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band. We pay homage to the band that’s the official soundtrack of generations of families. Come see and hear why audiences across Chicagoland are raving about this captivating, crowd-engaging band! There’s a reason why they’re […]

Scribble Monster Wednesday, July 17, 10-11:15 am (KID’S SHOW!) At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Scribble Monster – With songs recognized by National Public Radio, the Parent’s Choice Awards, and Parenting Magazine, ScribbleMonster’s approach to music, learning, and play has earned them spots on television and radio (including five #1 hit songs on Sirius/XM’s Kids Place Live; producer, writer, […]

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday July 18 from 9 to 11 am Mallinckrodt Park - 1960 Elmwood Ave. Together with Go Green Wilmette you'll connect with the earth and get your hards dirty weeding native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring drinking water and gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided […]

The Disco Circus Thursday, July 18, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park The Disco Circus – Chicago-based disco/funk tribute band, The Disco Circus, creates a NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience by combining the energy and excitement of a 3-ring circus with the grooviest music from the 1970’s! The Disco Circus features three dedicated lead vocalists, […]

Dance Alliance Auditions Take your love of dance to the next level and audition to join our award winning Center for the Arts dance team! Dance Alliance members participate in two competitions, perform in the annual Nutcracker production and dance recitals, as well as various local performances throughout the year - plus outings and workshops! […]

Early Fall is in the air!  Get excited for the start of the change in seasons and all the delightful activities, events and programs that come along with it. 2024 early fall programs are posting online July 16.  Registration opens at 10 am: 7/30 for residents 8/6 for non-residents Early fall session runs 8/19-10/20.