Register Soon for 26-27 Before & After School Programs! March 31 - Programs post online for browsing April 14 - Priority* registration opens April 21 - Resident** registration opens *Priority registration applies only to families currently enrolled in 25-26 BSR and/or ASR, and extends to siblings entering BSR and/or ASR. **Resident registration applies to all […]

Wilmette Children's Theater production of: Beetlejuice Jr. Performances: Fridays, April 17 & 24: 7 pm Saturdays, April 18 & 25: 2 pm Sundays, April 19 & 26: 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 $13 General […]

Browse 26-27 Before & After School Programs! March 31 - Programs post online for browsing April 14 - Priority* registration opens April 21 - Resident** registration opens *Priority registration applies only to families currently enrolled in 25-26 BSR and/or ASR, and extends to siblings entering BSR and/or ASR. **Resident registration applies to all D39 & […]

Wilmette Children's Theater production of: Beetlejuice Jr. Performances: Fridays, April 17 & 24: 7 pm Saturdays, April 18 & 25: 2 pm Sundays, April 19 & 26: 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 $13 General […]

TOUCH A TRUCK FREE EVENT for all ages - no registration required! Saturday, April 25 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, […]

Ticket Sales Open for Wilmette Children's Theater 2026 Student-Directed One-Act Plays: Fairytale Lane TICKETS $13 (link coming soon!) Ticket sales begin at 10 am on April 28. Purchase tickets online, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. For more information, please call 847-256-9686. Performances: May 15 at 6 pm May 16 at 11 am […]

REGISTER NOW for the 2026 Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration and America's 250th Anniversary with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! Registration Details: $40 per participant Registration opens May 1, 2026! REGISTER HERE! (starting May 1) *No on-site registration for this event! Event Details: […]

2026 Spring Ice Show Across the Universe Come one, come all to another exciting and inspiring Spring Ice Show with our talented skaters! Performances: May 8 at 7 pm May 9 at 2 pm May 10 at 2 pm Enjoy our annual show at Centennial Ice Rinks (2300 Old Glenview Rd.) and cheer on our […]

2026 Spring Dance Recital the Symphony of Dance General ticket sales begin May 12 - presale opens May 5. Tickets: $13 PURCHASE HERE! Support the Wilmette Center for the Arts dance students and purchase your tickets to the Spring Dance Recital - or attend the FREE Dance Alliance Showcase! PERFORMANCES: Saturday & Sunday, May 30 […]

Wilmette Children's Theater 2026 Student-Directed One-Act Plays: Fairytale Lane May 15 at 6 pm May 16 at 11 am May 17 at 11 am Performances Showcase: Worst Fairy Tale Ever by Todd Wallinger The Ever After by Nathan Hartswick Happily Never After by Tim Kelly Goldilocks on Trial by Stuart L. Sheeley TICKETS $13 (link coming soon!) […]

Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes May 17 from 9-11 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the Preserve! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. […]

Get Pumped for the Center Fitness Club's Bench Press Competition Think you’ve got the strongest bench in the gym? Put it to the test at our Bench Press Competition! Whether you’re a seasoned lifter or just want to challenge yourself, this event is all about strength & fun! You’ll have three attempts to complete your […]

2026 Dance Alliance Showcase The Wilmette Dance Alliance is excited to perform their latest skills and choreography! Thursday, May 21 at 6:45 pm FREE performance! Performance takes place at the Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd.

2026 Spring Dance Recital the Symphony of Dance Support the Wilmette Center for the Arts dance students and attend the Spring Dance Recital! PERFORMANCES: Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31 Cast A at Noon Cast B at 3 pm Tickets: $13, PURCHASE HERE! (general sales begin 5/12) Performances take place at the Community Recreation […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Serendipity Thursday, June 4 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Nikki O'Neill & Rich Lackowski Friday, June 5 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Sensory Swim at Centennial Pools Sunday, June 7,  10:30 am-12:30 pm FREE for Pool Season Pass holders $5 for residents / $7 for non residents Complimentary caregiver admission Sensory Swim offers a low-stimulation, quieter environment for individuals with sensory processing disorders, autism or anxiety to enjoyan inclusive experience at Centennial Pools.

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Nanny Nikki FREE KID'S CONCERT! Wednesday, June 10 from 10:30-11:15 am At Hibbard Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: No Turn On Red Thursday, June 11 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Bear Williams Friday, June 12 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

8th Annual Wilmette Open Water Swim Race A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser to preserve the Wallace Bowl Saturday, June 13 at 7 am Gillson Beach Registration: $76.54 | Extra Towel: $30 A timed, fully supported, one-mile race in Lake Michigan. Registration includes an official WOW Swim beach towel, swim cap and total bragging rights! LEARN MORE […]

Saturday, June 13 from 7:30-9:30 pm Tickets: $141 Book Your Tickets NOW! Welcome to the annual Gillson Beach Shrimp Boil! Join us for an evening filled with delicious food, great music, and drinks. This event is happening at the Gillson Beach, so come hungry and ready to feast on some tasty shrimp. Don't miss out […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Oh Yeahs Tuesday, June 16 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Shelley Miller Friday, June 19 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes June 25 from 8-101 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the Preserve! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Wilmette Community Band Thursday, June 25 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Tinfish Friday, June 26 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Roger That Thursday, July 2 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration and America's 250th Anniversary with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! NEW ROUTE in 2026! ROUTE MAP COMING SOON! Registration Details: $40 per participant REGISTER HERE! *No on-site registration for this event! Event Details: Date: Friday, July 3 Race […]

Sensory Swim at Centennial Pools Sunday, July 5,  10:30 am-12:30 pm FREE for Pool Season Pass holders $5 for residents / $7 for non residents Complimentary caregiver admission Sensory Swim offers a low-stimulation, quieter environment for individuals with sensory processing disorders, autism or anxiety to enjoyan inclusive experience at Centennial Pools.

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: American English Thursday, July 9 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Amanda Payne Friday, July 10 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Gillson Campout Ages 2 & up with adult Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12 from 5:30 pm-7 am Fees*: R-$38 / NR-$48 Register HERE! Pitch your tent on the beach and get ready to roast marshmallows on a campfire, take a banana boat ride & enjoy a hula dance show at this family-friendly event! In the morning, we’ll […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Feel Good Party Band Trio Sunday, July 12 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Istvan and His Imaginary Band FREE KIDS CONCERT! Wednesday, July 15 from 10:30-11:15 am At Mallinckrodt Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Presented by Wilmette Center for the Arts Footloose The Musical Thursday, Friday & Saturday shows at 7:30 pm July 16-18 (rain date 7/19 a7 6:30 pm) July 23-25 (rain date 7/26 a7 6:30 pm) At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Support the Arts and enjoy this FREE outdoor theater production in the historic Wallace Bowl. […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Scott & Sara Friday, July 17 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes July 23 from 8-10 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the Preserve! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. […]

Presented by Wilmette Center for the Arts Footloose The Musical Thursday, Friday & Saturday shows at 7:30 pm July 16-18 (rain date 7/19 a7 6:30 pm) July 23-25 (rain date 7/26 a7 6:30 pm) At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Support the Arts and enjoy this FREE outdoor theater production in the historic Wallace Bowl. […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Ruben Jai Friday, July 24 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute Thursday, July 30 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Ben Tartar FREE KIDS CONCERT! Wednesday, August 5 from 10:30-11:15 am At Mallinckrodt Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Wayouts Thursday, August 6 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Hogmires Friday, August 7 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Stevie Swing & the Strangers in the Night Sunday, August 9 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Evanston Symphony Wednesday, August 12 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes August 13 from 8-10 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the Preserve! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Lydia Cash Friday, August 14 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Senn Alan Band Tuesday, August 18 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Denisse LaGrassa Friday, August 21 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Rhythm Rockets Thursday, August 27 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Chill Bill Friday, August 28 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Happy 5th Anniversary to The Wilmette Block Party! Save the date – August 29, 2026 All Ages – FREE Family Event If you're not immediately redirected to the full Wilmette Block Party Page, please click HERE!

Sensory Swim at Centennial Pools Sunday, August 30,  10:30 am-12:30 pm FREE for Pool Season Pass holders $5 for residents / $7 for non residents Complimentary caregiver admission Sensory Swim offers a low-stimulation, quieter environment for individuals with sensory processing disorders, autism or anxiety to enjoyan inclusive experience at Centennial Pools.

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Strung Out Thursday, September 3 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Funky Enough Friday, September 4 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Yacht Rock-ettes Thursday, September 10 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Jeff Julian Friday, September 11 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Animal Husbandry Tuesday, September 15 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Louie Zagoras Friday, September 18 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes September 20 from 9-11 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the Preserve! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. […]

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Are You Ready For It Thursday, September 24 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Surfing Bird Friday, September 25 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Petty Kings Sunday, September 27 from 4-5:30 pm At Hibbard Park View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE (link coming soon!)!