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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]