"Love Walked In" a performance by Women of Note FREE for all ages! May 16 from 3-4 pm Mallinckrodt Center, 1401A Ridge Rd. Women of Note, the popular North Shore […]

Wilmette Children's Theater 2025 Student-Directed One-Act Plays: Fairytale Lane May 16 at 7 pm May 17 at 11 am May 18 at 11 am Performances Showcase: Pia the Piper By […]

TOUCH A TRUCK FREE EVENT for all ages - no registration required! Saturday, May 17 10 am-Noon Touch A Truck puts kids in the driver's seat! Join the Wilmette Park […]

Crushed It! Studio Crawl At the Center Fitness Club Saturday, May 17 11:30 am-2:15 pm CRAWL FEE: $45 for members $55 for non-members REGISTER NOW! Introducing the Center Fitness Club […]

5/24: Let Summer Begin! Wilmette Swimming Beaches are officially OPEN and preseason has begun at the Centennial Family Aquatic Center. **Regular season rates begin 5/24 on Beach & Pool Season […]

2025 Dance Alliance Showcase The Wilmette Dance Alliance is excited to perform their latest skills and choreography! Friday, May 30 at 7 pm FREE performance! Performance takes place at the […]

2025 Spring Dance Recital Dance the Magic Support the Wilmette Center for the Arts dance students! Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1 Cast A at Noon Cast B […]

Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park June 1 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful […]

Discount Day at the Beach Tuesday, June 10 from 10 am-8 pm At any of our three swimming beaches! Age two & up (children two & under are free) $3 […]

Jeanie B! Wednesday, June 11 from 10-10:45 am At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo Kids Series Jeanie B! has been called "Velcro for kids." Jeanie's style is upbeat but laid back and authentic. […]

Wilmette Open Water Swim Race A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser to preserve the Wallace Bowl June 14 at 7 am Gillson Beach Registration: $70 | Extra Towel: $30 A timed, fully […]

Saturday, June 14 from 7:30-9:30 pm Tickets: $95 Book Your Tickets NOW! Welcome to the annual Gillson Beach Crawfish Boil! Join us for an evening filled with delicious food, great […]

GreenTTea & The Tempos Sunday, June 15 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo All Ages GreenTTea & The Tempos - Welcome to our sounds, common grounds! We are GreenTTea […]

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day June 19 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green Wilmette, you'll connect with the earth and get […]

Discount Day at the Beach Tuesday, June 24 from 10 am-8 pm At any of our three swimming beaches! Age two & up (children two & under are free) $3 for […]

Back the Bowl Bash A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser to preserve the Wallace Bowl June 28 from 6-11 pm Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Tickets: ADULTS (over 18 years) $100 YOUTH […]

Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! NEW ROUTE in 2025! Route map will […]

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, […]

Discount Day at the Beach Tuesday, July 8 from 10 am-8 pm At any of our three swimming beaches! Age two & up (children two & under are free) $3 for […]

Classic Blast: Bach to Rock Tuesday, July 8 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Classical Blast: Bach to Rock - Classical Blast performs classic rock music […]

Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park July 13 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful […]

Akimbo Jim Sunday, July 13 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo All Ages **BIO COMING SOON** View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE!

Nanny Nikki Wednesday, July 16 from 10-10:45 am At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo Kids Series Nanny Nikki is a Grammy® Nominated Artist who loves to bring life to classic children’s songs as […]

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day July 17 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green Wilmette, you'll connect with the earth and get […]

Wilmette Children's Theater Presents Disney's Freaky Friday Thursday, July 17-26 from 7:30-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages **Dates & Times coming soon!** View our full Sounds […]

Gillson Campout Ages 2 & up with adult Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20 from 7 pm-7 am R-$104 / NR-$129 (admission for two*) Register Now! Set up your own tent in a […]

Buzz, buzz—here comes Early Fall!  As the seasons change, we've got plenty of ways to stay busy as a bee with all the delightful activities, events and programs that arrive […]

Discount Day at the Beach Tuesday, July 22 from 10 am-8 pm At any of our three swimming beaches! Age two & up (children two & under are free) $3 for […]

Wilmette Community Band Tuesday, July 22 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Wilmette Community Band has been open to all ages and skill levels for […]

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute Thursday, July 31 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Dancing Queen offers the ultimate homage to the iconic music of […]

Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park August 3 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful […]

Buzz, buzz—here comes Early Fall!  As the seasons change, we've got plenty of ways to stay busy as a bee with all the delightful activities, events and programs that arrive […]

Discount Day at the Beach Tuesday, August 5 from 10 am-8 pm At any of our three swimming beaches! Age two & up (children two & under are free) $3 for […]

The Flat Cats Tuesday, August 5 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages The Flat Cats, based in Chicago, IL, play a range of vintage and modern […]

Todd Downing: Tall Tales & Silly Songs Wednesday, August 6 from 10-10:45 am At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo Kids Series The average human smiles 10 times a day. Todd smiles about 10,000 […]

Stevie Swing & The Strangers in The Night Sunday, August 10 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo All Ages Steve Jacobs (aka Stevie Swing) is a popular Chicago Jazz Crooner, top Sinatra Tribute Artist […]

Buzz, buzz—here comes Early Fall!  As the seasons change, we've got plenty of ways to stay busy as a bee with all the delightful activities, events and programs that arrive […]

Shout Out Thursday, August 14 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Shout Out is comprised of some of Chicago’s finest professional musicians. Shout Out performs a […]

Evanston Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, August 19 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages The Evanston Symphony Orchestra uses the power of music to lift the human spirit. We […]

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day August 21 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green Wilmette, you'll connect with the earth and get […]

Beyond the Blonde Thursday, August 28 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages BTB is Chicagoland's ONLY tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, and more. Showcasing […]

Underdog Theater Company: From Broadway to Hollywood Tuesday, September 2 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages **Bio coming soon!** View our full Sounds of Summer season […]

THE Wilmette Block Party is back for 2025! The Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce are bringing THE Wilmette Block Party to Wilmette again […]

Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park September 7 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson Park’s beautiful […]

The Blooze Brothers Thursday, September 11 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Jake & Elwood Blooze have escaped the Big House.. and, were spotted in a […]

Crawford's Daughter Sunday, September 14 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo All Ages Have you ever had one of those nights where you're sitting with your friends, drink in hand, […]

Chicago Skyliners Big Band Tuesday, September 16 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages The Chicago Skyliners Big Band was formed in 1988 for the sole purpose […]

Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Work Day September 18 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green Wilmette, you'll connect with the earth and get […]

Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Thursday, September 25 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Are You Ready For It? A Captivating Tribute to […]