BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wilmette Park District - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wilmette Park District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wilmettepark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wilmette Park District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260212T173401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T173930Z UID:85664-1772323200-1777593599@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Spring in Motion BINGO Begins! DESCRIPTION:Join the Center Fitness Club’s Spring into Motion BINGO Challenge!\n\n\n\n\n\nGoal: Complete 5 in a row from March 1 – April 30.\nJoin the challenge at the CFC front desk! Cards will be posted at the front of the CFC for you to update and track your progress.\nAll cards with a BINGO will be entered into a raffle for fun prizes!\n\nMust be a member at the Center Fitness Club to participate. Learn more about the club HERE! \n\n\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/spring-in-motion-bingo-begins/ LOCATION:Center Fitness Club CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/12120751/SIM-BINGO-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20240115T214647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151156Z UID:68185-1776452400-1776607200@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:WCT Spring Production Weekend 1 DESCRIPTION:Wilmette Children’s Theater production of: Beetlejuice Jr.\nPerformances: \n\nFridays\, April 17 & 24: 7 pm\nSaturdays\, April 18 & 25: 2 pm\nSundays\, April 19 & 26: 2 pm\n\nSupport the arts and enjoy a show hosted by the talented students of the Wilmette Children’s Theater! Limited seating available. All seats reserved. \n\nTICKETS $13\nGeneral sales open: March 31 at 10 am\n\nPurchase tickets online\, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. For more information\, please call 847-256-9686. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/wct-spring-production/ LOCATION:Community Recreation Center CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18122428/BTJ26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20231219T181901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T213459Z UID:67663-1776506400-1776513600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Earth Day at Keay DESCRIPTION:Earth Day at Keay\n\nSaturday\, April 18\, 10 am-Noon\nAt Keay Nature Center\, northeast corner of Hibbard Rd. & Skokie Blvd.\nFree family event\n\nCelebrate Earth Day at Keay with a family nature walk\, activities\, snacks and more! No RSVP needed. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event\, and activities & snacks are available while supplies last between 10 am and Noon. Parking is limited – please plan ahead to walk\, bike\, or travel from the Community Recreation Center or surrounding neighborhood. \nThis is an outdoor event; please dress appropriately for the weather! \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/earth-day-at-keay/ LOCATION:Keay Nature Center\, Hibbard Rd. & Skokie Blvd.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/06105744/EDK26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20250226T195602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151045Z UID:78698-1776765600-1776765600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:26-27 Before & After School Resident Registration DESCRIPTION:Browse 26-27 Before & After School Programs!\n\nMarch 31 – Programs post online for browsing\nApril 14 – Priority* registration opens\nApril 21 – Resident** registration opens\n\n*Priority registration applies only to families currently enrolled in 25-26 BSR and/or ASR\, and extends to siblings entering BSR and/or ASR. \n**Resident registration applies to all D39 & D37 students (or incoming students) not currently enrolled in BSR and/or ASR programs. \nBROWSE PROGRAMS! Or get to know our Before & After School Programs below… \nBefore & After School Programs (Grades K-6) include:\n\nBefore School Rec | Before School Rec runs 7-8:30 am and is held at:\n\nMcKenzie Elementary – Open to students attending McKenzie and Central\nRomona Elementary – Open to students attending Harper\, Highcrest and Romona\n\n\nAfter School Rec | After School Rec runs 3:15-6 pm and is held at:\n\nCommunity Recreation Center – Open to students attending all D39 schools and Avoca\nCentral Elementary – Open to students attending Central\nMcKenzie Elementary – Open to students attending McKenzie\nRomona Elementary – Open to students attending Romona\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/before-after-school-resident-registration/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/26142344/ASR2526-RREG-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260305T190744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T190744Z UID:86455-1776988800-1777075199@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Footloose Audition Deadline DESCRIPTION:Audition for the Wilmette Children’s Theater’s 2026 Summer Theater Intensive!\nFootloose The Musical \nCasting call for our Summer Theater Intensive at the historic Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park! High Schoolers and rising 8th Graders are welcome to audition for our outdoor production of Footloose! The Musical. Dive into character development\, text analysis\, table work\, music theory and dance curriculum. Performances run: Thursdays-Sundays\, 7/16-7/26. \n\nAudition Registration: 213099-01\n*DEADLINE EXTENDED—register & submit your audition by April 24!\n\nProgram fee upon casting: R-$730/NR-$913. Email wilmettechildrenstheater@wilpark.org for more info. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/footloose-audition-deadline/ LOCATION:Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/05132907/FootlooseAuditions26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20250205T155200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T151246Z UID:77955-1777039200-1777046400@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway\n\nWant a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop by the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Arbor Day\, Friday\, April 24th. In celebration of Arbor Day\, the Park District\, Village\, and Wilmette Public Library will be distributing free tree seedlings\, including redbuds\, white oaks and tulip poplars. Come early before they are gone! Have pressing tree questions? Village Foresters and Park District staff will be on-site to answer any tree-related questions and share information about the Park District’s Tree Management Plan!\n\n\nThis event is supported by the National Wildlife Federation’s Trees for Wildlife™ program. \nJoin Go Green Wilmette for a complimentary tree walk after the Arbor Day event 4 – 5 pm. Meet at the library entrance at 4pm.\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/arbor-day-seedling-giveaway/ LOCATION:Wilmette Public Library\, 1242 Wilmette Avenue\, Wilmette\, IL\, 61036\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/13125908/ADSG26-FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260223T151226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151226Z UID:85821-1777057200-1777212000@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:WCT Spring Production Weekend 2 DESCRIPTION:Wilmette Children’s Theater production of: Beetlejuice Jr.\nPerformances: \n\nFridays\, April 17 & 24: 7 pm\nSaturdays\, April 18 & 25: 2 pm\nSundays\, April 19 & 26: 2 pm\n\nSupport the arts and enjoy a show hosted by the talented students of the Wilmette Children’s Theater! Limited seating available. All seats reserved. \n\nTICKETS $13\nGeneral sales open: March 31 at 10 am\n\nPurchase tickets online\, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. For more information\, please call 847-256-9686. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/wct-spring-production-weekend-2/ LOCATION:Community Recreation Center CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/18122428/BTJ26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260403T153535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T164019Z UID:87221-1777107600-1777114800@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Main Beach Clean-Up 4/25 DESCRIPTION:Gillson Beach Clean-Up\nFreshen up MAIN BEACH in the offseason! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up.\nAt Gillson Main Beach from 9-11 am\n\nSaturday\, April 25\n\nBring your own reusable gloves and a bucket or container for rubbish/plastic pieces. For questions\, contact: info@gogreenwilmette.org.\nMore info at https://gogreenwilmette.org/series/gillson-beach-clean-up-2/\nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/gillson-beach-clean-up-4-25/ LOCATION:Gillson Beach\, 890 Michigan Ave\, Wilmette\, IL 60091\, United States\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/03100204/GGWBC26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20231221T183615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T185600Z UID:67698-1777111200-1777118400@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Touch A Truck DESCRIPTION:TOUCH A TRUCK\nFREE EVENT for all ages – no registration required! \nSaturday\, April 25\n10 am-Noon \nTouch 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 women who operate the big rigs and learn how they help us in our community. Attendees\, both young and young at heart are allowed to touch\, climb\, and ask questions about their favorite trucks in a safe\, supervised environment. \nTrucks may include buses\, plow trucks\, utility vehicles\, tractors\, loaders\, sweepers\, mowers\, fire and tow trucks\, pressure washers\, spray rigs\, and other service vehicles. \nSensory Friendly Start: 10-10:20 am\nPlease do not blow horns or honk the vehicles for the first 20 minutes of Touch A Truck to allow our noise-sensitive participants time to enjoy the event. \nThis event takes place in the parking lot of Centennial Recreation Center (2300 Old Glenview Road).  \n\nHave a truck or specialty vehicle you’d love to showcase? Vendors can email Julie Freels at jfreels@wilpark.org for participation information. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/touch-a-truck/ LOCATION:Centennial Parking Lot\, 2300 Old Glenview Road\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20164314/TAT26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260414T172047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T172047Z UID:87522-1777114800-1777122000@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Lakeview Center Open House DESCRIPTION:Find Your Fun at the\nLakeview Center Open House\n\nApril 25 from 11 am-1 pm\nAt the Lakeview Center\n\nBrush up on all the fun & exciting activities & services offered this summer at Gillson & Lakeview! Featuring: \n\nLakeview Center Rentals\nVessel Rentals and Trail-in Permits\nGillson Campout\nAll About Dog Beach (passes\, updates & rules)\nSummer Entertainment & Events (music\, theater\, July 3rd & more!)\nBeach Access Programs (guest passes\, group passes\, discount days & library passes)\nLakefront Vendors & Partners (Campfire Sauna & Social\, Fat Shallot. Go Green Wilmette & Wilmette Harbor)\nOpen House Raffle! Win a FREE Gillson Campout family registration – up to 6 people!\n\n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/lakeview-center-open-house/ LOCATION:Lakeview Center\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/14114950/LakeviewOpenHouse26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260421T172611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220212Z UID:87612-1777370400-1777370400@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:WCT Student-Directed Play Ticket Sales DESCRIPTION:Ticket Sales Open for Wilmette Children’s Theater \n2026 Student-Directed One-Act Plays:\nFairytale Lane\n\nTICKETS $13\n\nTicket 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. \nPerformances: \n\nMay 15 at 6 pm\nMay 16 at 11 am\nMay 17 at 11 am\n\nPerformances Showcase: \n\nWorst Fairy Tale Ever by Todd Wallinger\nThe Ever After by Nathan Hartswick\nHappily Never After by Tim Kelly\nGoldilocks on Trial by Stuart L. Sheeley\n\n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/wct-student-directed-play-ticket-sales/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Center For The Arts,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/21115304/FT26-Fi-Ticket.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T100000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20250403T143801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200826Z UID:79425-1777629600-1777629600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Yankee Doodle Dash Registration Opens DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW for the 2026 Yankee Doodle Dash 5K\nStart the Independence Day Celebration and America’s 250th Anniversary with our annual tradition\, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! \nRegistration Details:\n\n$40 per participant\nRegistration opens May 1\, 2026! REGISTER HERE! (starting May 1)\n*Registration CLOSES for the 2026 Yankee Doodle Dash at 11:59 pm on 6/30! Space is LIMITED! Register ahead of time\, we anticipate this event to sell out and there is NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.\n\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Friday\, July 3\nRace Start: 8 am\nStart/Finish: Gillson Park\n\nRunners will receive a fabulous event shirt\, event swag and a participant medal to show off to all your friends. \nSpecial Thanks:\n\nWe’d like to thank our Stars & Stripes Sponsor\, de Giulio Kitchen Design for sponsoring our dashing event shirts!\nSpecial thanks to our Spangled Sponsor\, State Farm Agent Nathan Sulack for sponsoring our dandy participant medals!\n\n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/yankee-doodle-dash-registration-opens/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/09124814/YDD-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260421T202437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220118Z UID:87620-1777726800-1777730400@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Birding Basics with Go Green Wilmette DESCRIPTION:Birding Basics\nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n\nMay 2\, 1-2 pm \nAt the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park\nFree for All Ages\n\nTake flight into a new pastime and discover new and familiar feathered friends! Join birding enthusiast Kat O’Reilly for an introduction to birding basics. No experience necessary! We’ll cover: \n\nHow to use binoculars\nBasic identification tips\nWhere/when to find migratory and resident birds\n\n For questions\, contact: info@gogreenwilmette.org.\nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/birding-basics-with-go-green-wilmette/ LOCATION:Lakeview Center\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Gillson Beach Park,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/22123815/BB26-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260503T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260503T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20240319T185043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220151Z UID:69861-1777798800-1777806000@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Go Green Wilmette Bird Habitat Workday 5/3 DESCRIPTION:Summer Stewardship Workday –\nat Gillson Park Bird Habitat\n\nMay 3 from 9-11 am\nGillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue\n\nJoin Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful bird habitat! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Meet at the habitat on Michigan Ave. \nWear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. Tools provided by the Wilmette Park District. Email info@gogreenwilmette.org for more information. \nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/gogreen-wilmette-bird-habitat-workday-may/ LOCATION:Gillson Park\, Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave.\, Wimette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03102644/GillsonEvent-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T084500 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260106T175444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220106Z UID:84774-1778050800-1778057100@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Flow & Glow\, 5/6 DESCRIPTION:Flow & Glow\nA Center Fitness Club event\nHeld at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park \n\nMay 6\, 7-8:45 am\nGeneral Fee: $45 per class\nRegister Here!\n\nFind your calm and melt away stress in this rejuvenating experience! Join us in the month of May – register for as many days as you want! \n\n45-minute Vinyasa yoga flow at the Wallace Bowl\n15-minute transition as we stroll to the sauna\n45-minute sauna session at Campfire Sauna & Social\n\nWith a meditative playlist setting the tone\, this class is designed to help you unwind\, reset and leave feeling grounded and renewed. For more info\, contact Liz Antman\, Fitness Manager: lantman@wilpark.org \nWeather uncertain? Check our Current Weather Conditions page for announcements the day-of! \n\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/flow-glow-5-6/ LOCATION:Wallace Bowl\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, Illinois\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Fitness,Gillson Beach Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/30113313/FG26-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260510T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20231221T184539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T221616Z UID:67703-1778266800-1778421600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Spring Ice Show DESCRIPTION:2026 Spring Ice Show\nAcross the Universe\nCome one\, come all to another exciting and inspiring Spring Ice Show with our talented skaters!\nPerformances: \n\nMay 8 at 7 pm\nMay 9 at 2 pm\nMay 10 at 2 pm\n\nEnjoy our annual show at Centennial Ice Rinks (2300 Old Glenview Rd.) and cheer on our skaters as they showcase their talents on the ice. Ticket sales begin April 6. Contact Florence Krieger for more info: fkrieger@wilpark.org \n\nTickets: $12 general seating\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!\n\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/spring-ice-show/ LOCATION:Centennial Ice Rinks\, 2300 Old Glenview Road\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Ice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/30135914/IS26-PROMO-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260403T153624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220053Z UID:87222-1778317200-1778324400@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Main Beach Clean-Up 5/9 DESCRIPTION:Gillson Beach Clean-Up\nFreshen up MAIN BEACH in the offseason! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up.\nAt Gillson Main Beach from 9-11 am\n\nSaturday\, May 9\n\nBring your own reusable gloves and a bucket or container for rubbish/plastic pieces. For questions\, contact: info@gogreenwilmette.org.\nMore info at https://gogreenwilmette.org/series/gillson-beach-clean-up-2/\nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/gillson-beach-clean-up-5-9/ LOCATION:Gillson Beach\, 890 Michigan Ave\, Wilmette\, IL 60091\, United States\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Gillson Beach Park,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/03100204/GGWBC26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20250311T204548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220042Z UID:78985-1778544000-1778630399@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Spring Dance Recital Ticket Sales DESCRIPTION:2026 Spring Dance Recital\nthe Symphony of Dance \nGeneral ticket sales begin May 12 – presale opens May 5. \n\nTickets: $13\nPURCHASE HERE!\n\nSupport the Wilmette Center for the Arts dance students and purchase your tickets to the Spring Dance Recital – or attend the FREE Dance Alliance Showcase!\nPERFORMANCES: Saturday & Sunday\, May 30 & 31 \n\nCast A at Noon\nCast B at 3 pm\n\nFREE Dance Alliance SHOWCASE: May 21 at 6:30 pm \nPerformances take place at the Community Recreation Center\, 3000 Glenview Rd. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/spring-dance-recital-ticket-sales/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Center For The Arts,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20094316/SRD26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T084500 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260430T171310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220035Z UID:87999-1778655600-1778661900@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Flow & Glow\, 5/13 DESCRIPTION:Flow & Glow\nA Center Fitness Club event\nHeld at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park \n\nMay 13\, 7-8:45 am\nGeneral Fee: $45 per class\nRegister Here!\n\nFind your calm and melt away stress in this rejuvenating experience! Join us in the month of May – register for as many days as you want! \n\n45-minute Vinyasa yoga flow at the Wallace Bowl\n15-minute transition as we stroll to the sauna\n45-minute sauna session at Campfire Sauna & Social\n\nWith a meditative playlist setting the tone\, this class is designed to help you unwind\, reset and leave feeling grounded and renewed. For more info\, contact Liz Antman\, Fitness Manager: lantman@wilpark.org \nWeather uncertain? Check our Current Weather Conditions page for announcements the day-of! \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/flow-glow-5-13/ LOCATION:Wallace Bowl\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, Illinois\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Fitness,Gillson Beach Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/30113313/FG26-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T184500 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260430T171219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220029Z UID:88001-1778778000-1778784300@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Flow & Glow\, 5/14 DESCRIPTION:Flow & Glow\nA Center Fitness Club event\nHeld at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park \n\nMay 14\, 5-6:45 pm\nGeneral Fee: $45 per class\nRegister Here!\n\nFind your calm and melt away stress in this rejuvenating experience! Join us in the month of May – register for as many days as you want! \n\n45-minute Vinyasa yoga flow at the Wallace Bowl\n15-minute transition as we stroll to the sauna\n45-minute sauna session at Campfire Sauna & Social\n\nWith a meditative playlist setting the tone\, this class is designed to help you unwind\, reset and leave feeling grounded and renewed. For more info\, contact Liz Antman\, Fitness Manager: lantman@wilpark.org \nWeather uncertain? Check our Current Weather Conditions page for announcements the day-of! \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/flow-glow-5-14/ LOCATION:Wallace Bowl\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, Illinois\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Fitness,Gillson Beach Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/30113313/FG26-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20250428T183904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T192424Z UID:79923-1778855400-1778859000@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Women of Note FREE Performance DESCRIPTION:“All Kinds of Happiness”\na performance by Women of Note \n\nFREE Community Performance\nMallinckrodt Center\, 1041A Ridge Road\nFriday\, May 15 at 2:30 p.m.\n\nWomen of Note\, the popular north Shore chorus\, will conclude their Spring Concert season The show celebrates in song the various forms of springtime happiness that enhance our lives from the weather (“Singin’ in the Rain\,”) to friendship\, (“Side by Side\,”)\, music (“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”) and of course\, love\, (“I Can’t Give you Anything but Love\,”) to name just a few selections. \nAs always\, the program includes Women of Note’s mid-concert Singalong\, allowing the audience to join in the fun.. “Performing at Mallinckrodt is always a delight\,” says Sharon Bussell\, chorus master and emcee. “Audiences here are so enthusiastic and welcoming.” \nEsteemed Chicago music professionals Kaitlin Foley\, music director\, and Cody Michael Bradley\, accompanist\, have led Women of Note since 2018. \nFree refreshments will follow the performance. \n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/women-of-note-free-performance/ LOCATION:Mallinckrodt Center\, 1041A Ridge Rd.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/24135339/WN26-Spring-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20240506T210404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220023Z UID:70623-1778868000-1779015600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:WCT Student-Directed Plays Open DESCRIPTION:Wilmette Children’s Theater\n2026 Student-Directed One-Act Plays:\nFairytale Lane\n\nMay 15 at 6 pm\nMay 16 at 11 am\nMay 17 at 11 am\n\nPerformances Showcase: \n\nWorst Fairy Tale Ever by Todd Wallinger\nThe Ever After by Nathan Hartswick\nHappily Never After by Tim Kelly\nGoldilocks on Trial by Stuart L. Sheeley\n\nTICKETS $13 – 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. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/wct-student-directed-plays/ LOCATION:Community Recreation Center CATEGORIES:Center For The Arts,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/21115304/FT26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20250701T160309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214750Z UID:81628-1779008400-1779015600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Friends of Elmwood Dunes Workday 5/17 DESCRIPTION:Summer Stewardship Workday –\nat Elmwood Dunes\n\nMay 17 from 9-11 am\nElmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue\n\nJoin 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. Tools provided by the Wilmette Park District. Email Elmwooddunes8@gmail.com for more information. \nHosted by Friends of Elmwood Dunes \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/friends-of-elmwood-dunes-workday-may/ LOCATION:Elmwood Dunes Preserve\, Elmwood Avenue\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/01092624/ElmwoodEvent-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260401T174923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T215958Z UID:87148-1779008400-1779015600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Bench Press Competition DESCRIPTION:Get Pumped for the Center Fitness Club’s \nBench Press Competition\nThink 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 heaviest bench press and see who will be this year’s champion! \n\nMay 17\, 9-11 am\nAt the Center Fitness Club’s Functional Training Room\nRegistration Fee: $20\nAge 14 & up\n\nRegister at the Fitness Desk – registration closes 5/11! Age/gender divisions will be assigned after registration closes. Registration includes event t-shirt (Adult small-2XL). \nRules below:\n\nCheck-in opens 30–45 minutes before lifting begins – warmup ahead of assigned timeslot is encouraged.\nEach participant will have 3 attempts to hit their maximum bench press.\nYour heaviest successful lift will count as your final score.\nMust follow standard bench press form:\n\nBar must touch chest\nFull lockout at the top\nNo bouncing or excessive arching\n\n\nSpotters & judge required for each lift.\nJudges’ decisions are final.\nEach division’s 1st place champion wins 1 FREE month CFC Gym Membership.\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/bench-press-competition/ LOCATION:Center Fitness Club CATEGORIES:Events,Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01121813/BPC26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T084500 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260430T171042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220007Z UID:88003-1779260400-1779266700@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Flow & Glow\, 5/20 DESCRIPTION:Flow & Glow\nA Center Fitness Club event\nHeld at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park \n\nMay 20\, 7-8:45 am\nGeneral Fee: $45 per class\nRegister Here!\n\nFind your calm and melt away stress in this rejuvenating experience! Join us in the month of May – register for as many days as you want! \n\n45-minute Vinyasa yoga flow at the Wallace Bowl\n15-minute transition as we stroll to the sauna\n45-minute sauna session at Campfire Sauna & Social\n\nWith a meditative playlist setting the tone\, this class is designed to help you unwind\, reset and leave feeling grounded and renewed. For more info\, contact Liz Antman\, Fitness Manager: lantman@wilpark.org \nWeather uncertain? Check our Current Weather Conditions page for announcements the day-of! \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/flow-glow-5-20/ LOCATION:Wallace Bowl\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, Illinois\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Fitness,Gillson Beach Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/30113313/FG26-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20250403T171005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214802Z UID:79456-1779354000-1779361200@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Go Green Wilmette Mallinckrodt Park Workday 5/21 DESCRIPTION:Summer Stewardship Workday –\nwith Mallinckrodt Park Habitat Helpers\n\nMay 21 from 9-11 am\nMallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue\n\nTogether with Go Green Wilmette\, you’ll connect with the earth and get your hands dirty weeding native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring drinking water and gardening gloves\, and dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided by the Wilmette Park District. Email info@gogreenwilmette.org for more information. \nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/go-green-wilmette-mallinckrodt-park-workday-may/ LOCATION:Mallinckrodt Park\, 1041A Ridge Rd.\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03102645/MallinckrodtEvent-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20240408T181341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T215940Z UID:70122-1779389100-1779393600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Dance Alliance Showcase DESCRIPTION:2026 Dance Alliance Showcase\nThe Wilmette Dance Alliance is excited to perform their latest skills and choreography! \nThursday\, May 21 at 6:45 pm \nFREE performance! \nPerformance takes place at the Community Recreation Center\, 3000 Glenview Rd. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/dance-team-showcase/ LOCATION:Community Recreation Center CATEGORIES:Center For The Arts,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20095654/SRD26-Fi-showcase.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T084500 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20260430T170906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220012Z UID:88005-1779865200-1779871500@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Flow & Glow\, 5/27 DESCRIPTION:Flow & Glow\nA Center Fitness Club event\nHeld at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park \n\nMay 27\, 7-8:45 am\nGeneral Fee: $45 per class\nRegister Here!\n\nFind your calm and melt away stress in this rejuvenating experience! Join us in the month of May – register for as many days as you want! \n\n45-minute Vinyasa yoga flow at the Wallace Bowl\n15-minute transition as we stroll to the sauna\n45-minute sauna session at Campfire Sauna & Social\n\nWith a meditative playlist setting the tone\, this class is designed to help you unwind\, reset and leave feeling grounded and renewed. For more info\, contact Liz Antman\, Fitness Manager: lantman@wilpark.org \nWeather uncertain? Check our Current Weather Conditions page for announcements the day-of! \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/flow-glow-5-27/ LOCATION:Wallace Bowl\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, Illinois\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Fitness,Gillson Beach Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/30113313/FG26-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20240408T181307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T215952Z UID:70128-1780142400-1780239600@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:2026 Spring Dance Recital DESCRIPTION:2026 Spring Dance Recital\nthe Symphony of Dance \nSupport the Wilmette Center for the Arts dance students and attend the Spring Dance Recital!\nPERFORMANCES: Saturday & Sunday\, May 30 & 31 \n\nCast A at Noon\nCast B at 3 pm\nTickets: $13\, PURCHASE HERE! (general sales begin 5/12)\n\nPerformances take place at the Community Recreation Center\, 3000 Glenview Rd. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/spring-dance-recital/ LOCATION:Community Recreation Center CATEGORIES:Center For The Arts,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20094316/SRD26-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260505T172126 CREATED:20240311T164730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T202224Z UID:69663-1780599600-1780605000@wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Sounds of Summer - Serendipity DESCRIPTION:LIVE Music across Wilmette\, all summer long! \nWilmette’s Sounds of Summer:\nSerendipity\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 4 from 7-8:30 pm\nAt Village Green in Downtown Wilmette\n\nView our full Sounds of Summer season schedule\, band info & more HERE! \n\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/sounds-of-summer-serendipity/ LOCATION:Village Green\, Central Ave. and Wilmette Ave.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/08120528/SOS26-Fi-VillageGreen.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR