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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Storytime Mindfulness Workshop REGISTER NOW! Date: Saturday, November 18 Time: 11-11:50 am R-$29 / NR-$36 Age: 3-8 Enjoy a storytime and mindfulness workshop with local author, Michele Foote. Michele will […]

Art Café At Community Recreation Center Saturday, November 18 From 3-4 pm Age 4 & up Make something special & one-of-a-kind! Take a break and make some art at the […]

Center Fitness Club Holiday Hustle November 20 - January 5 (7 weeks) $35 Member / $75 Non-Member (includes gym access for duration of challenge) *Add-on: Unlimited Class Pass for 7 […]

Cyber Monday Sale Only one day, only online! Take advantage of the Cyber Monday Sale and save on 2024 Season Beach & Pool Passes! All day: Monday, 11/27 Sale opens […]