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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]