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 […]

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 […]

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 read her picture book, What Should We Do Today, Mommy?, and discuss the joy of being in the present moment and seeing the world with […]

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 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 […]

Tweet-tweet! Here comes Winter!  Don't let winter ruffle your feathers! Keep warm with program options at the Wilmette Park District! We have all your favorite events, workshops and classes to stay busy and active in the cold season. 2024 winter programs are posting online November 28.  Winter Programs Registration opens at 10 am: 12/12 for […]

Early Childhood Center Preschool OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, November 28 from 6-7 PM At the Early Childhood Center 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette Planning for Preschool? See what’s in store for your preschooler at the Wilmette Park District’s Early Childhood Preschool Open House! New families are welcome! Stop in for a meet & greet with our teachers, […]

Wilmette Center for the Arts presents The Nutcracker December 8: 7 pm (Green Cast) December 9: 2 pm (Green Cast) and 7 pm (Red Cast) December 10: 2 pm (Red Cast) TICKETS are SOLD OUT - Thanks for supporting our beloved holiday tradition! Enjoy the Show! Celebrate the holiday season with the Wilmette Park District's […]

Winter & Spring After School Clubs at Central & Harper Now part of Winter Season Registration! Winter & Spring 2024 ASC programs are now posted! View ASC Winter View ASC Spring Winter & Spring 2024 ASC program registration opens: 12/12 at 10 am After School Clubs (ASC) are part of seasonal registration! Plan ahead and […]

Tweet-tweet! Here comes Winter!  Don't let winter ruffle your feathers! Keep warm with program options at the Wilmette Park District! We have all your favorite events, workshops and classes to stay busy and active in the cold season. 2024 winter programs are posting online November 28.  Winter Programs Registration opens at 10 am: 12/12 for […]

Plan ahead for 24-25 Preschool, CARE & Campus Clubs! Our school year programs are a great way to extend the day and get the coverage you need while your child is learning and having fun with friends! Be ready for the 2024-2025 school year and mark your calendar for these important dates: 11/28/23 – ECC Preschool Open […]

Tweet-tweet! Here comes Winter!  Don't let winter ruffle your feathers! Keep warm with program options at the Wilmette Park District! We have all your favorite events, workshops and classes to stay busy and active in the cold season. 2024 winter programs are posting online November 28.  Winter Programs Registration opens at 10 am: 12/12 for […]

A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser 2024 Coneflower Paddle Classic Wilmette Platform Tennis Club, 3551 Lake Avenue Registration: $150 per team/per event Learn more & register! Join us for our third annual Coneflower Paddle Classic tournament and crown yourself a champion! There will be six divisions with a champion in each - you may register for multiple […]

Spring 2024 Wilmette Baseball Association K-1 Intro to Baseball League Registration begins January 15 for the 2024 WBA spring league. Learn more & register through our League Page!

Pop-Up Snow Day FREE event at Hibbard Park, 3000 Glenview Rd. DATE: Monday, January 22 TIME: 3:30-5 pm Come play in the snow! Build snowfolk, make snow angels and have fun in the winter wonderland! Cocoa and snowfolk accessories will be available for attendees while supplies last. Participants may bring their own creative snowman accessories. […]

Get excited for longer days, sunshine and all the excitement of camp season... VIEW SUMMER CAMPS Browse 2024 Summer Camps, starting January 23 Registration begins at 10 am February 6 for residents February 13 for non-residents Camp season begins June 10!

Residents, start your engines for 2024-2025 School Year Registration! Our school year programs are a great way to extend the day and get the coverage you need while your child is learning and having fun with friends! 2024-2025 programs posted for browsing on 12/19/23. Make sure to view all our offerings for Early Childhood Center […]

Ticket Sales begin for Finding Nemo Kids General sales open: January 26 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: Fridays, February 9 & 16: 7 pm Saturdays, February 10 & 17: 11 am Sundays, February 11 & 18: 11 […]

2024-2025 School Year registration opens for all! Our school year programs are a great way to extend the day and get the coverage you need while your child is learning and having fun with friends! 2024-2025 programs posted for browsing on 12/19/23. Make sure to view all our offerings for Early Childhood Center Preschool and […]

The Royal Ball Friday, February 9 from 6-8 pm Held at the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park R-$45 / NR-$56 Age 4 & up w/ adult We hereby invite you to The Royal Ball to dance the night away and dress in your finest attire! Families will engage in amusing activities between songs, and end […]

Opening weekend for Finding Nemo Kids Performances: Fridays, February 9 & 16: 7 pm Saturdays, February 10 & 17: 11 am Sundays, February 11 & 18: 11 am Support the arts and enjoy a show hosted by the talented students of the Wilmette Children's Theater! Limited seating available. All seats reserved. TICKETS $12 General sales […]

10 Weeks to Compete In Small-Group Teams By joining our 10-week Transformation Challenge, you are committing not only to yourself, but also to a team of individuals motivated to work hard and transform their health. Each participant is expected to meet twice a week with their coach and teammates. The top three individuals with the […]

We owe you a better way to register, and that’s EXACTLY what we plan to deliver...new dates...new times...new technology...new beginning. ... Browse 2024 Summer Camps and plan your perfect summer! VIEW SUMMER CAMPS NEW DATES & TIMES: Resident registration opens at 9 am on Saturday,  February 24 Non-resident registration opens at 9 am on Saturday, […]

Join our Team for Summer 2024! Discover exciting opportunities at our Summer Job Fair! Meet our team, explore various positions, find the perfect fit, and schedule your interview. WHEN: Saturday, February 24 from 10 am-Noon WHERE: Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd. Why Join Us?  Make a positive impact on your community. Enjoy a dynamic […]

Spring+Summer Programs are hopping in!  Hop, skip and jump out of your winter hibernation! Plan a hare-raising spring and summer to keep you busy in the sunny months. 2024 spring+summer programs are posting online February 27.  Click Here to view programs! Registration opens at 10 am: 3/12 for residents 3/19 for non-residents Spring session runs […]

Watch for snow & enter the contest! Contest Runs: First snowfall through 2/29 Build a frosty friend at home & enter the contest! Take a photo of your creation and DM our Facebook or Instagram, or email it to CONNECT@WILPARK.ORG for a social media feature. All entries will enter our prize raffle - winners will […]

We owe you a better way to register, and that’s EXACTLY what we plan to deliver...new dates...new times...new technology...new beginning. ... Browse 2024 Summer Camps and plan your perfect summer! VIEW SUMMER CAMPS NEW DATES & TIMES: Resident registration opens at 9 am on Saturday,  February 24 Non-resident registration opens at 9 am on Saturday, […]

Join our Team for Summer 2024! Discover exciting opportunities at our Summer Job Fair! Meet our team, explore various positions, find the perfect fit, and schedule your interview. WHEN: Tuesday, March 5 from 1-3 pm WHERE: Lakeview Center, 800 Gillson Park Dr. Why Join Us?  Make a positive impact on your community. Enjoy a dynamic […]

Spring+Summer Programs are hopping in!  Hop, skip and jump out of your winter hibernation! Plan a hare-raising spring and summer to keep you busy in the sunny months. 2024 spring+summer programs will post online February 27.  Click Here to view programs! Resident registration opens 3/12 at at 10 am Non-resident registration opens 3/19 at 10 […]

Project Parks and Play Town Hall Join us for a Town Hall meeting to find out what we’ve heard so far and next steps: Thursday, March 14 from 6-8 pm Community Recreation Center, Room 106, 3000 Glenview Road We’ll share survey results with you and discuss the use of parks, nature areas and green spaces; […]

Spring+Summer Programs are hopping in!  Hop, skip and jump out of your winter hibernation! Plan a hare-raising spring and summer to keep you busy in the sunny months. 2024 spring+summer programs will post online February 27.  Click Here to view programs! Resident registration opens 3/12 at 10 am Non-resident registration opens 3/19 at 10 am […]

2024 Polar Plunge at Gillson Beach March 24 at Noon Gillson Beach, Lake & Sheridan Ave., Wilmette Wilmette is hosting the 2024 Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois, at the lakefront. Mark you calendar and be ready to support a “cool” cause! Register or Donate!

Ticket Sales begin March 29 for... Wilmette Children's Theater spring production: Mean Girls Jr. Performances: Fridays, April 12 & 19: 7 pm Saturdays, April 13 & 20: 2 pm Sundays, April 14 & 21: 2 pm Support the arts and enjoy a show hosted by the talented students of the Wilmette Children's Theater! Limited seating […]

Bunny Brunch at Mallinckrodt March 30 - choose from two seatings: 9-10 am 11 am-Noon R-$22 / NR-$27 Don't miss out on the chance to have brunch with the Easter Bunny at the Mallinckrodt Center before (or after) the Easter Egg Hunt! While enjoying a delicious breakfast and refreshments with your family, you can also […]

2023 Spring Ice Show Wilmette Ice Tour: A Show in the Making Ticket sales begin April 8 at 10 am! Purchase Tickets here! Come one, come all to another exciting and inspiring Spring Ice Show with our talented skaters! Performances: May 10 at 7 pm May 11 at 4 pm May 12 at 2 pm […]

Join our Team for Summer 2024! Discover exciting opportunities at our Summer Job Fair! Meet our team, explore various positions, find the perfect fit, and schedule your interview. WHEN: Wednesday, April 10 from 4-6 pm WHERE: Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd. Why Join Us?  Make a positive impact on your community. Enjoy a dynamic […]

Opening weekend for Mean Girls Jr. Performances: Fridays, April 12 & 19: 7 pm Saturdays, April 13 & 20: 2 pm Sundays, April 14 & 21: 2 pm Support the arts and enjoy a show hosted by the talented students of the Wilmette Children's Theater! Limited seating available. All seats reserved. TICKETS $12 General sales […]

West Park Dog Run Project Public Input Meeting Monday, April 15 5-6 pm at West Park, 3515 Lake Avenue, Wilmette Public Input Opportunity! Join us for a dog-friendly public meeting to discuss the West Park Dog Run Project! We’ll talk about the dog run location, layout, timeline and more. For questions, please contact Alissa Paquette […]

Earth Day at Keay Saturday, April 20, 10 am-Noon At Keay Nature Center, northeast corner of Hibbard Rd. & Skokie Blvd. Free family event Celebrate Earth Day at Keay with a family nature walk, crafts, snacks and more! No RSVP needed. This is a free, drop-in event, and crafts & snacks are available while supplies […]

2024 Spring Ice Show Wilmette Ice Tour: A Show in the Making Come one, come all to another exciting and inspiring Spring Ice Show with our talented skaters! Performances: May 10 at 7 pm May 11 at 4 pm May 12 at 2 pm Enjoy our annual show at Centennial Ice Rinks (2300 Old Glenview […]

Mother's Day Yoga Flow & Mimosas Sunday, May 12 9:30-10:30 am Location: Lakeview Center Age: 21 & up Price: $25 per attendee Register Here! Start your Mother's Day with an all-levels yoga class, then top it off with a mimosa toast alongside your fellow yoginis! Open to mothers and those celebrating a special mother. Hosted […]

Wilmette Children's Theater 2024 Student-Directed One-Act Plays: Fairytale Lane May 17 at 7 pm May 18 at 11 am May 19 at 11 am Each performance showcases: Rap-Punzel by Whitney Ryan Garrity Snow White Lite by Jacob Dunn Belle and That Beast Guy by Jacob Dunn Simply Cinderella by Jacob Dunn TICKETS $12 - Ticket […]

TOUCH A TRUCK FREE EVENT for all ages Saturday, May 18 10 am-Noon Touch A Truck puts kids in the driver's seat! Join the Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and more during this FREE and unique opportunity to explore trucks of all types all in one place. Inspect the equipment, meet the men and […]

Wheeler Park Public Input Meeting: Nature Play & Landscape Plan Monday, May 20 5-6 pm at Wheeler Park, 298 Catalpa Place, Wilmette Remember the fun nature bump-outs at Keay Nature Center? We're looking to install similar nature play spaces at Wheeler Park along with native landscaping! Join us at our charming neighborhood park for a […]

2024 Dance Team Showcase The Wilmette Dance Team is excited to perform their latest skills and choreography! Friday, May 31 at 7 pm FREE performance! Performance takes place at the Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd.

2024 Spring Dance Recital Come Fly with Me Support the Wilmette Center for the Arts dance students! Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 Cast A at Noon Cast B at 3 pm Tickets: $12 (sales begin 5/17) Performances take place at the Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd.

10 Weeks to Compete In Small-Group Teams By joining our 10-week Summer Transformation Challenge, you are committing not only to yourself, but also to a team of individuals motivated to work hard and transform their health. Each participant is expected to meet twice a week with their coach and teammates. The top three individuals with […]

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 […]

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 through 6/14 (prices increase to $60 on 6/15!) Bands: SILVER AGE, Blue Orbit Combo, goodkitty, Quittin' Time, Stop Gap Measure and The Heard SIX local bands, ONE great cause - […]

Hibbard Park Public Input Meeting: Monday, June 24 5-6 pm at Hibbard Park, 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette Friends, neighbors and visitors of Hibbard Park—you're invited to a public input meeting to discuss potential park improvements! We’ll gather between the larger playground and the parking lot. During this meeting, Park District staff will discuss several potential […]

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 […]

Hibbard Park Public Input Follow-Up Meeting: Monday, July 22 5-6 pm at Hibbard Park, 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette Join us for a follow-up meeting to discuss the results of our first meeting and the community feedback survey. We’ll be joined by Upland Design, who will lead further discussion on potential park improvements: ADA improvements Baseball […]

Wilmette Children's Theater Presents: Little Women Thursday-Sunday, July 25-28, 7 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Support the arts and enjoy a FREE community theater production of Little Women in our historic open-air theater, Wallace Bowl. The WCT summer production is part of our Sounds of Summer concert series. View the full schedule HERE!

Magic Show With Gary Kantor Friday, August 23 at 5 pm and 6:45 pm Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd. Tickets: $10 Enjoy an evening of magical fun! Magician Gary Kantor has been fascinating children in his Magic Workshops at the Wilmette Park District for many seasons. Whether you've learned some sleight-of-hand in his workshops […]

THE Wilmette Block Party is back for 2024! Saturday, September 7 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 2024! The event is […]