Gillson Tree Walk May 5 from 10 am-Noon Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Join GGW and local Tree Keepers on a Tree Walk in Gillson Park. Meet at the Wallace Bowl area to begin this family-friendly nature walk. Dress for the weather and wear your walking shoes. Attendees who arrive after 10 am will be […]
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 […]
Guided Bird Walk at Gillson Beach May 12 from 8 to 10 am Coast Guard Station - at the south end of Gillson Park Join Go Green Wilmette for bird walks in late April and May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get […]
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 […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday May 16 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 […]
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 […]
Guided Bird Walk at Gillson Beach May 19 from 8 to 10 am Coast Guard Station - at the south end of Gillson Park Join Go Green Wilmette for bird walks in late April and May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips […]
Gillson Tree Walk May 19 from 10 am-Noon Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Join GGW and local Tree Keepers on a Tree Walk in Gillson Park. Meet at the Wallace Bowl area to begin this family-friendly nature walk. Dress for the weather and wear your walking shoes. Attendees who arrive after 10 am will be […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
Dance Alliance Workshop Interested in auditioning for Dance Alliance? This prep workshop will prepare you for your team audition. Dance Alliance members participate in two competitions, perform in the annual Nutcracker production and dance recitals, as well as various local performances throughout the year - plus outings and workshops! Contact Kirsten Markham for more info: kmarkham@wilpark.org […]
Unplug Illinois Day: Saturday, July 13 Join the Wilmette Park District for Unplug Illinois Day! Unplug Illinois Day is a state-wide initiative aimed at getting individuals to unplug from technology and “plug in” to fun, recreational activities. The Wilmette Park District will be offering both scheduled and unscheduled activities and recommendations to help you unplug all […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park July 14 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 […]
Kaleidoscope Eyes Sunday, July 14, 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Kaleidoscope Eyes – Kaleidoscope Eyes is Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band. We pay homage to the band that’s the official soundtrack of generations of families. Come see and hear why audiences across Chicagoland are raving about this captivating, crowd-engaging band! There’s a reason why they’re […]
Early Fall is in the air! Get excited for the start of the change in seasons and all the delightful activities, events and programs that come along with it. 2024 early fall programs are posting online July 16. CLICK HERE to view Early Fall Programs! Registration opens at 10 am: 7/30 for residents 8/6 for […]
Scribble Monster Wednesday, July 17, 10-11:15 am (KID’S SHOW!) At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Scribble Monster – With songs recognized by National Public Radio, the Parent’s Choice Awards, and Parenting Magazine, ScribbleMonster’s approach to music, learning, and play has earned them spots on television and radio (including five #1 hit songs on Sirius/XM’s Kids Place Live; producer, writer, […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday July 18 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 […]
The Disco Circus Thursday, July 18, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park The Disco Circus – Chicago-based disco/funk tribute band, The Disco Circus, creates a NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience by combining the energy and excitement of a 3-ring circus with the grooviest music from the 1970’s! The Disco Circus features three dedicated lead vocalists, […]
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 […]
Dance Alliance Auditions Take your love of dance to the next level and audition to join our award winning Center for the Arts dance team! Dance Alliance members participate in two competitions, perform in the annual Nutcracker production and dance recitals, as well as various local performances throughout the year - plus outings and workshops! […]
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!
Early Fall is in the air! Get excited for the start of the change in seasons and all the delightful activities, events and programs that come along with it. 2024 early fall programs are posting online July 16. CLICK HERE to view Early Fall Programs! Registration opens at 10 am: 7/30 for residents 8/6 for […]
CFC Shutdown - Mark Your Calendars We’ve scheduled a deep clean of the Center Fitness Club, and we'll be closed to the public... DATES: July 31-August 2 CFC members and group fitness pass holders are invited to use the Highland Park Rec. Center gym and classes while our doors are closed for cleaning. Bring along […]
Wilmette Concert Band Thursday, August 1, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full season schedule HERE!
Summer Exhibition at Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Road August 3 from 11:15 am-12:45 pm FREE performance for spectators Join the spectacular Centennial Ice Skaters for their FREE summer performance! Enjoy the show and watch as our students showcase new and growing skills on the ice.
Join us at Gillson Beach in Wilmette on Saturday, August 3 from 7:30-9:30 pm for a delicious Mediterranean Feast! Package includes Mediterranean food, live music, beer & wine. Free parking available in the lot This event is 21 and over Tickets are not refundable Make sure to make your reservation soon! Ticket sales end on […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park August 4 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 […]
Early Fall is in the air! Get excited for the start of the change in seasons and all the delightful activities, events and programs that come along with it. 2024 early fall programs are posting online July 16. CLICK HERE to view Early Fall Programs! Registration opens at 10 am: 7/30 for residents 8/6 for […]
FREE Mini Classes! Try Karate Have you been wondering what a karate class is like? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Illinois Shotokan Karate for a FREE mini Try Karate class on August 13 for a fun intro to karate techniques! Limited space available - register soon. AGE 4-6: August 13, 5-5:30 p.m. AGE […]
Istvan & His Imaginary Band Wednesday, August 14, 10-11:15 am (KID’S SHOW!) At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Istvan & His Imaginary Band – When Istvan starts rocking kids can’t help but join in, sometimes on stage, while their moms and dads cheer them on and enjoy the original tunes, an irresistible mix of interactive rock […]
August Full Moon Kayak Tour August 18 from 7 to 9 pm Gillson South Beach (picnic area 3) R-$100 / NR-$125 Ages 9 and up As the sun sets our paddle on Lake Michigan is rewarded with the brilliance of the moonrise. All equipment is provided and alternate dates and locations may be needed due […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday August 22 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 […]
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 […]
Labor Day Kayak Tour September 1 from 10 am to Noon Gillson South Beach (picnic area 3) R-$100 / NR-$115 Ages 12 and up Join us for our Labor Day kayaking adventure! These kayak tours are informal and fun. No experience is necessary. We teach you basics and then get out on the water. Exploring […]
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 […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park September 8 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 […]
It’s Red Carpet Night! The Wilmette Park District Center for the Arts Presents Movie Star Camp Premiere Night WHEN: September 16 at 5:45 pm WHERE: Community Recreation Center Auditorium ATTIRE: Celebrity Casual Celebrate our rising stars and attend our free premiere! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. General seating.
Explore the change in seasons with Late Fall programs! Look for holiday special events, winter break camps, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2024 Late Fall programs are posted online on September 17. Click HERE to view Late Fall Program Pages! Registration opens at 10 am: 10/1 for residents 10/8 for non-residents Late Fall […]
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