SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding and yoga practice. This class will be a combination of a gentle flow vinyasa, and a connection to nature through a floating savasana. Age 12-99  […]

End of Summer Exhibition FREE for spectators Saturday, August 5 From 11:15 am-12:45 pm All ages Centennial Ice Rinks 2300 Glenview Road Cheer on our talented skaters as they showcase all the skills they've learned over the summer! Admission is free to the public.

Join The Fat Shallot for a scrumptious beachside steak extravaganza! We've modeled this evening after club dinners made famous in NYC in 20’s and 30’s. Enjoy as much steak as your plate can hold! We will serve an assortment of cuts around standing tables with garlic bread, wedge salad and dipping sauces for the meat. […]

SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding and yoga practice. This class will be a combination of a gentle flow vinyasa, and a connection to nature through a floating savasana. Age 12-99  […]

You'll go nuts for our early fall programs! Check out all our classes, workshops and events as the seasons change, and plan ahead for registration. Explore Early Fall 2023 Resident registration opened on 8/1. Non-resident registration opens 8/8 at 10 am. Early fall session runs 8/21-10/22.

Wednesday, August 9, 12:30-1:15 pm (KID’S SHOW!) Wendy & DB Mallinckrodt Gazebo Wendy & DB, an award-winning kindie duo from Chicago, with two guitars, a ukulele, and their voices, write and perform songs about science, nature, diversity, animals, safety, and the arts. Their unique style is reflected in the music and catchy lyrics along with their […]

S'MORES AND STORIES Thursday, August 10 6:30-7:30 pm At Gillson Park R-$10 / NR-$13 Age 1 & Up REGISTER Come enjoy a campfire and stories read by camp counselors, staff and friends in the Park District, while you build the stickiest and gooiest s’more ever!

Thursday, August 10, 7-8:30 pm Yacht Rock-ettes Wallace Bowl The Yacht Rock-ettes are Chicago’s very own female-fronted yacht rock band. This 7 member band features all the smooth rock hits from the 70’s & 80’s, including songs from Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Toto, Christopher Cross, Player, Ambrosia, Captain and Tenille, and more. And while the music […]

KEEP YOUR DAY JOB MUSIC FESTIVAL FREE community event! Saturday, August 12 From 5-8 pm All ages Centennial Recreation Complex Parking Lot 2300 Glenview Road ROCK THE LOT! The fest returns for year 2 of hyper-local bands, food trucks*, adult beverages and merch. Bring your chairs and your rock n’ roll ‘tude! *Food Trucks: Fat […]

GILLSON BEACH CAMPOUT Saturday-Sunday, August 12-13 7:30 pm-8 am Age 2 & up w/adult REGISTER **SOLD OUT - join the waitlist** Set up your own tent in a designated area on the beach and then join us for some early evening entertainment. As the sun sets, roast marshmallows around the campfire and enjoy some family-friendly […]

Wednesday, August 16, 12:30-1:15 pm (KID’S SHOW!) *rescheduled date* Jeanie B. Wallace Bowl Jeanie B! has been called “Velcro for kids.” Jeanie’s style is upbeat but laid back and authentic. Her interactive shows are jammed-packed with dancing, sing-a-longs, and plenty of silliness; everyone goes home happy! Jeanie B! has been writing, singing, teaching, and performing music […]

LEARN TO KAYAK Age 5 & up Build your confidence and learn new skills with this two-hour kayak lesson. No experience is necessary. We provide all the equipment (including wet suits). After an on-land safety briefing, your instructor(s) from The Northwest Passage will guide you through the basic skills and techniques to grow your kayak […]

Thursday, August 17, 7-8:30 pm Evanston Symphony Orchestra Wallace Bowl View our full season schedule HERE!

Parent Night Out Going on a date night, and can't find a babysitter? Bring your kiddos to the Lakeview Center for an evening of crafts, a pajama dance party, and dinner! Slices of pizza will be provided for dinner with a small bottle of water. Age 4-13 R-$35/NR-$45 Friday, August 18 from 5-8 pm REGISTER

Yoga at Maple Park Join us at Maple Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Shannon, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes are open to all ages and abilities, and take place outdoors in the fresh air. Remember to bring along a mat or towel for your […]

A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser Join us for the 2023 Beach Bash Saturday, August  19th 6-11 pm Gillson Beach Parking Lot TICKETS & more information Food, Booze & Bands

Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation about our Sustainability Planning Process, and learn more about the Park District’s environmental goals. August Table Talks Theme: What IS Sustainability? Chat with Lucy and gain a stronger understanding of the concept, why it's important, and accessible […]

Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation about our Sustainability Planning Process, and learn more about the Park District’s environmental goals. August Table Talks Theme: What IS Sustainability? Chat with Lucy and gain a stronger understanding of the concept, why it's important, and accessible […]

LEARN TO SUP Our two-hour Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) lesson will introduce you to the techniques and skills required to comfortably set off on your SUP. Instructors from The Northwest Passage guide you through the basics of SUP from proper paddle techniques to the essential safety skills to confidently SUP. No experience is necessary. All […]

Yoga at Vattmann Park Join us at Vattmann Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Lori, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes are open to all ages and abilities, and take place outdoors in the fresh air. Remember to bring along a mat or towel for your […]

Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation about the Sustainability Planning Process, and learn more about the Park District’s environmental goals. August Table Talks theme: What IS Sustainability? Chat with Lucy and gain a stronger understanding of the concept, why it's important, and accessible […]

Bodyweight Bootcamp at Maple Park Join us at Maple Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Shannon, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes are open to all ages and abilities, and take place outdoors in the fresh air. Remember to bring along a mat or towel for […]

THE Wilmette Block Party returns! Saturday, September 9 Noon-10 pm Village Center Hosted by: Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce The Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce are bringing THE Wilmette Block Party to Wilmette again in 2023! The event is scheduled to run […]

Pilates at Vattmann Park Join us at Vattmann Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Chris P., one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes are open to all ages and abilities, and take place outdoors in the fresh air. Remember to bring along a mat or towel for […]

Pilates at Mallinckrodt Park Join us at Mallinckrodt Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by KC, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes are open to all ages and abilities, and take place outdoors in the fresh air. Remember to bring along a mat or towel for your […]

Late Fall is one HOOT of a season!  The weather is changing and there’s magic in the air! Spend the season with all your favorite events, workshops and programs at the Wilmette Park District! 2023 late fall programs are posting online 9/19.  View Late Fall 2023 Registration opens at 10 am: 10/3 for residents 10/10 […]

Yoga at Vattmann Park Join us at Vattmann Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Lori, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes are open to all ages and abilities, and take place outdoors in the fresh air. Remember to bring along a mat or towel for your […]

Come one, come all to our annual Community Garage Sale! Shop the sale and see what trinkets and treasures your neighbors are selling! This event is FREE to attend as a shopper. When: Saturday, September 23 from 8:30 am-Noon Where: Mallinckrodt Parking Lot , 1041A Ridge Rd. Vendor registration is closed. Parking details below!

Yoga at Maple Park Join us at Maple Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Shannon, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes are open to all ages and abilities, and take place outdoors in the fresh air. Remember to bring along a mat or towel for your […]

Gillson Park Master Landscape Plan Open House  Tuesday, September 26 5-6:30 pm At the Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette NEW Input Opportunity!  Join the Wilmette Park District and Upland Design at the next open house as we discuss improvements to the landscape at Gillson Park. The focus of this Open House will be reviewing […]

Late Fall is one HOOT of a season!  The weather is changing and there’s magic in the air! Spend the season with all your favorite events, workshops and programs at the Wilmette Park District! 2023 late fall programs are posting online 9/19.  View Late Fall 2023 Registration opens at 10 am: 10/3 for residents 10/10 […]

Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 7, 9:00 am – Noon Fire Station #26, 1305 Lake Ave. The Wilmette Fire Department invites all youngsters to bring their parents to the Fire Department Open House, where fire trucks, firefighting and paramedic equipment, special rescue equipment and more will be on display. Specially trained paramedics will be […]

Fall Seed Spreading Event Join Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District in the Gillson Park Bird Habitat for tree walks and native seed spreading. Many prairie plants spread their seeds by wind, and we can help them! Tree walks will begin on the hour and seed walks on the half hour. People of […]

Late Fall is one HOOT of a season!  The weather is changing and there’s magic in the air! Spend the season with all your favorite events, workshops and programs at the Wilmette Park District! 2023 late fall programs are posting online 9/19.  View Late Fall 2023 Registration opens at 10 am: 10/10 for non-residents Late […]

Art Café At Community Recreation Center Saturday, October 14 From 3-4 pm Age 4 & up Make something special & one-of-a-kind! Take a break and make some art at the Art Café! In this workshop, you'll select a pre-bisque piece (pre-fired pottery) to glaze from the many colors we offer, and return a week later […]

Wilmette Children's Theater Fall 2023 Production: The Addams Family, young@part October 20 & 27, at 7 pm October 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 2 pm TICKETS $12 - Purchase tickets online, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. For more information, please call 847-256-9686. Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics […]

Wicked Wilmette October 21 from 4-6 pm At Hibbard Park, 3000 Glenview Rd., WIlmette Recommended for ages 10 & under Registration: R-$25 / NR-$32 REGISTER NOW! Come one, come all, enjoy our Wicked Wilmette event in the Fall! This family friendly occasion is filled with inflatables, face painting, magic shows, a hay maze and more! […]

Community Recreation Center Closed all day - Central & East Wing  Monday, October 23  The Community Recreation Center is scheduled to receive a new rooftop HVAC unit on October 23. The central and east-wing of the facility will be closed while the crane is operating - this affects the offices, program/activity rooms, Center Fitness Club […]

October Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation centered around sustainability and the latest updates on our Sustainability Planning Process. October Theme: What Goes into a Sustainability Plan? Chat with Lucy to learn more about the sustainability plan draft strategies and share what sustainability […]

October Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation centered around sustainability and the latest updates on our Sustainability Planning Process. October Theme: What Goes into a Sustainability Plan? Chat with Lucy to learn more about the sustainability plan draft strategies and share what sustainability […]

Ceramics Date Night At Community Recreation Center Friday, October 27 From 6-8 pm Age 18 & up A NEW program just for adults; bring your partner for this unique date night! Join us for a fun evening of getting messy and trying your hands at wheel throwing. Learn basic techniques from our skilled instructors. At […]

Spooky Skate At Centennial Ice Rinks Saturday, October 28 From 1-2:30 pm All ages IN-COSTUME ENTRY: $5 general admission FREE for 5 & under REGULAR ENTRY: $8 for students $9 for adults $4 for 5 & under Mingle and mash with your fellow monsters. Come in costume and enjoy games, a costume contest & more! […]

Art Café At Community Recreation Center Saturday, October 28 From 3-4 pm Age 4 & up Make something special & one-of-a-kind! Take a break and make some art at the Art Café! In this workshop, you'll select a pre-bisque piece (pre-fired pottery) to glaze from the many colors we offer, and return a week later […]

October is here and so is our friendly neighborhood skeleton, Willie Bonez! Willie’s magical gravestone has been stolen and he needs your help to find the thief and retrieve his resting place! The thief is a big fan of Wilmette’s parks and will be dropping clues at three different Mystery Parks each week in October. […]

Art Café At Community Recreation Center Saturday, November 4 From 3-4 pm Age 4 & up Make something special & one-of-a-kind! Take a break and make some art at the Art Café! In this workshop, you'll select a pre-bisque piece (pre-fired pottery) to glaze from the many colors we offer, and return a week later […]

Registration for Breakfast with Santa opens at 10 am: 11/7 for residents 11/14 for non-residents REGISTER HERE Celebrate the holiday season with breakfast at The Lawn grill at the Wilmette Golf Club (3900 Fairway Drive). Attendees will visit with Santa, take a photo, and receive a goodie bag. Children will also have the opportunity to […]

Gillson Park Master Landscape Plan Open House  Wednesday, November 8 5-6:30 pm At the Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette Follow-Up Input Opportunity!  Join the Wilmette Park District and Upland Design at the next open house. Gillson's landscape plans have been created and we want to share them with YOU! See the plans, share your feedback […]

Gnome-Vember Free Pop-Up Family Event! When: November 9 from 3:30-5 pm Where: Maple Park Search the park for hiding gnomes in a scavenger hunt & create your very own gnome decoration at our crafting station (while supplied last). We’ll finish our pop up with a parade through the park to show off your gnomes and […]

Ceramics Date Night At Community Recreation Center Friday, November 10 From 6-8 pm Age 18 & up A NEW program just for adults; bring your partner for this unique date night! Join us for a fun evening of getting messy and trying your hands at wheel throwing. Learn basic techniques from our skilled instructors. At […]

Ticket Sales begin for The Nutcracker General sales open: November 17 at 10 am TICKETS $12 Purchase tickets online, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. For more information, please call 847-256-9686. Performances: December 8: 7 pm (Green Cast) December 9: 2 pm (Green Cast) and 7 pm (Red Cast) December 10: 2 pm (Red Cast) Celebrate […]