Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park June 2 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 […]

Wilmette Open Water Swim Race A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser to preserve the Wallace Bowl June 15 at 7 am Gillson Beach Registration: $70 | Extra Towel: $30 A timed, fully supported, one-mile race in Lake Michigan. Registration includes an official WOW swim beach towel and swim cap plus total bragging rights! LEARN MORE & REGISTER […]

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday June 20 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 […]

Taylor Swift Dance Party Thursday, June 20, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park A Sounds of Summer show like never before - join us for a FREE dance party featuring Taylor’s popular and original songs. This exciting show's production team design the experience to highlight Taylor’s music over the years with special effects […]

Back the Bowl Bash A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser to preserve the Wallace Bowl June 22 from 6-10:30 pm Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Tickets: $50 SIX local bands, ONE great cause - food, drinks & more! Support the Wallace Bowl and purchase your tickets today. Hosted by the Ouilmette Foundation - learn more & purchase […]

Rosie and the Rivets Sunday, June 23, 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Bopology – A musical tribute to the Rat-Pack and Swing era, Bopology blends their 50’s and 60’s style for park districts whose residents consist mostly of families and seniors. As a powerhouse entertainment package rather than a crooner with musicians, they bring to your […]

Wednesday, June 26, 10-11:15 am (KID’S SHOW!) Miss Jamie's Farm Mallinckrodt Gazebo Miss Jamie’s Farm – Perfect for pre-schoolers on up through age 8, Miss Jamie and her puppet friends from the farm take the audience on a magical barnyard adventure in a sing-along, dance-along show that’s fun for kids and grownups alike. The interactive performance […]

Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Bund Thursday, June 27, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band – Celebrating the beach, warm summer sun, and island fun, Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band are the ultimate party band. Playing plenty of Jimmy Buffett favorites, they also jam […]

Join us on Gillson Beach in Wilmette on Saturday, June 29 from 7:30-9:30 pm for a delicious crawfish & shrimp boil. We'll have live music, beer and wine for a night you won't forget! Package includes live music, boil and adult beverages. Free parking available in the lot This event is only for 21 and […]

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: REGISTER HERE Registration Opens: May 2 Registration Closes: at 11:59 pm on June 30 *No on-site registration for this event! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, July 3 Race Start: 8 am Start/Finish: Gillson […]

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. Event Schedule 5-7 […]