Wilmette Center for the Arts presents: The Dance Master Class Series Dance Skills, Technique, Combos & Freestyle Master Class Tuesday, July 1, hosted by Sidney Chuckas All Levels: Age 9-16, 6:30-8:30 pm Community Recreation Center R-$40/NR-$50 We’re excited to host our summer series of Dance Master Classes! Each session will feature a different style of […]

Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! NEW ROUTE in 2025! View the ROUTE MAP here! Registration Details: $40 per participant ***SOLD OUT*** Thanks for supporting our annual 5K! We'll see you on the 3rd! *No on-site registration for […]

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. No alcohol allowed. […]

Discount Day at the Beach Tuesday, July 8 from 10 am-8 pm At any of our three swimming beaches! Age two & up (children two & under are free) $3 for South Beach $6 for Gillson Main Beach $6 for Langdon Beach We’re excited to introduce Discount Days—a handful of special dates with reduced rates for […]

Summer Stewardship Workday at Elmwood Dunes July 10 from 8-10 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the Preserve! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. Tools […]

Prepare to Join the Team! Dance Alliance Workshop July 10 at the Community Recreation Center Fee: $18 (resident & non-resident) Code: 523300-01 | Age 6-9, 4-5 pm Code: 523300-02 | Age 10-16, 5-6 pm Interested in auditioning for Dance Alliance? This prep workshop will prepare you for your team audition.

Summer Stewardship Workday at Gillson Park Bird Habitat July 13 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Meet at the habitat on Michigan Ave. Wear long pants and closed-toed […]

Akimbo Jim Sunday, July 13 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo All Ages Akimbo Jim - Acoustic rock covers performed by 2 Romona dads. Akimbo Jim leans on songs with strong melodies performed with only acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies. Expect to hear music from bands like James, Radiohead, The National, (and maybe even […]