Go Green Wilmette Bird Habitat Workday 9/7

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Gillson Park Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave., Wimette, IL

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

Free

Sounds of Summer: Classic Blast: Bach to Rock

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wallace Bowl 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois

Classic Blast: Bach to Rock **RESCHEDULED from July 8** NEW DATE: Monday, September 8 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Classical Blast: Bach to Rock […]

Free

Friends of Elmwood Dunes Workday 9/11

8:00 am - 10:00 am
Elmwood Dunes Preserve Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette

Summer Stewardship Workday at Elmwood Dunes September 11 from 8-10 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the […]

Free

Sounds of Summer: The Blooze Brothers

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wallace Bowl 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois

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 […]

Free

Pop-Up Line Dancing Party

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL

Pop-Up Line Dancing Party September 12 from 10:30-11:30 am At Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Road, Wilmette Fees: $10 Mallinckrodt Members & CFC Members  |  $15 General Admission Age 14 & […]

$10

Row 4 Dough

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Center Fitness Club

Row 4 Dough A Special Olympics Illinois Fundraiser, hosted by the Center Fitness Club September 13 Center Fitness Club, 3000 Glenview Rd. $50 fundraising donation per rower Teams of 10 […]

$50

Sounds of Summer: Crawford’s Daughter

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Mallinckrodt Park 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette

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, […]

Free

Transformation Challenge Begins

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Center Fitness Club

10 weeks to compete in small-group teams Challenge Dates: September 15-November 22 Cost: $375 Members / $475 Non-Members Registration opens: August 8 Sign up at the Center Fitness Club front desk! Fill out […]

$375

Late Fall Programs Posted

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Online

Sprouting soon, spore-tacular Late Fall programs!  The upcoming season is packed with holiday special events, winter break camps, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2025 Late Fall programs post […]

Sounds of Summer: Chicago Skyliners Big Band

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wallace Bowl 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois

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 […]

Free

Go Green Wilmette Mallinckrodt Park Workday 9/18

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mallinckrodt Park 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette

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

Free

Sounds of Summer: Are You Ready For It?

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wallace Bowl 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois

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 […]

Free

Coneflower Paddle Classic

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Wilmette Platform Tennis Club

A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser Fall 2025 Coneflower Paddle Classic Friday and Saturday, September 26 & 27, 2025 Wilmette Platform Tennis Club, 3551 Lake Avenue Registration: $150 per team/per event Register […]

$150

Keay Nature Center Workday 9/26

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Keay Nature Center Hibbard Rd. & Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL

Summer Stewardship Workday at Keay Nature Center September 26 from 11 am-1 pm Keay Nature Center – Hibbard Road & Skokie Boulevard Join Wilmette Park District staff on your Friday […]

Free

Community Garage Sale

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Centennial Parking Lot 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette

Community Garage Sale New Location: Centennial Parking Lot Free entry to the sale for shoppers! Saturday, September 27, 8:30 am-Noon Centennial Parking Lot, 2300 Old Glenview Rd. Vendor Details & […]

Late Fall Resident Registration

10:00 am - 10:00 am
Online

Explore the change in seasons with Late Fall programs!  The upcoming season is packed with holiday special events, winter break camps, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2025 Late […]

Mallinckrodt Outing: Downton Abbey at Wilmette Theater

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL

Mallinckrodt Outing Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale At Wilmette Theater Tuesday, September 30 from 1:30-4:30 pm Age 21 & up Registration Code: 131002 Fees: M-8/NM-$10 Step back in time for […]

$8 – $10

Friday Coffee with Chris Lindgren

9:30 am - 11:00 am
Village Hall 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL

Friday Morning Coffee with Chris Lindgren Friday, October 3 from 9:30-11 am at Village Hall 2nd Floor Get to know Executive Director Chris Lindgren! Ask questions and introduce yourself over […]

Saturday Coffee with Chris Lindgren

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Wilmette Platform Tennis Club

Saturday Morning Coffee with Chris Lindgren Saturday, October 4 from 9-10:30 am at Wilmette Platform Tennis Club Paddle Hut Get to know Executive Director Chris Lindgren! Ask questions and introduce […]

Go Green Wilmette Bird Habitat Workday 10/5

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Gillson Park Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave., Wimette, IL

Summer Stewardship Workday at Gillson Park Bird Habitat October 5 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on Gillson […]

Free

Native Plants & Seed Collecting Workshop

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lakeview Center 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, IL

The Dirt on Native Plants and Fall Seed Collecting Date: Sunday, October 5 Location: First Level, Lakeview Center Time: 12:30–2 pm Age: 16+ Fee: None, just register Registration: 150001-01 Did you know that […]

Free

Go Green Wilmette Fall Family Festival

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gillson Park Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave., Wimette, IL

Fall Family Festival October 5 from 2 t0 4 pm Gillson Park Bird Habitat - Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave. Come enjoy autumn in the Gillson Park bird habitat with Go […]

Free

Late Fall Non-resident Registration

10:00 am - 10:00 am
Online

Explore the change in seasons with Late Fall programs!  The upcoming season is packed with holiday special events, winter break camps, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2025 Late […]

Go Green Wilmette Mallinckrodt Park Workday 10/16

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mallinckrodt Park 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette

Summer Stewardship Workday with Mallinckrodt Park Habitat Helpers October 16 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Join us for the last Go Green Workday of the season! […]

Free

Wicked Wilmette

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Gillson Park Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave., Wimette, IL

Wicked Wilmette Friday, October 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm NEW LOCATION! At Lakeview Center & Gillson Park, 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette Recommended for ages 12 & under Registration: R-$26 / […]

$26

Prop Stars: Elf, Jr.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Recreation Center

Prop Stars : "Elf, Jr." Prop Design & Construction Workshop Saturday, October 18 from 10 am-Noon R-$25 / NR-$30 At the Community Recreation Center Age 10-14 Register HERE! Do you […]

$25 – $30

WCT Fall Production Ticket Sales

10:00 am - 10:00 am
Online

Ticket Sales begin October 21 for... Wilmette Children's Theater fall production: Elf The Musical Jr. Performances: Fridays, November 7 & 14: 7 pm Saturdays, November 8 & 15: 2 pm […]

$13

Flow & Glow, 10/25

8:00 am - 9:45 am
Wallace Bowl 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois

Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club 30th Anniversary Event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park October 25, 8-9:45 am* General Fee: $45 per class REGISTER HERE Find your […]

$45

Spooky Skate

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Centennial Ice Rinks 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette

Spooky Skate At Centennial Ice Rinks Sunday, October 26 From 1-2:30 pm All ages IN-COSTUME ENTRY: $5 general admission FREE for 5 & under REGULAR ENTRY: $8 for students $9 […]

$5 – $9

Mallinckrodt Halloween Party

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL

Mallinckrodt Halloween Party at Mallinckrodt Center (1041A Ridge Rd.) Thursday, October 3o 12:30-2 pm REGISTER HERE Fees: Mallinckrdot Members - $26 Non-members - $31 Celebrate the season with an afternoon […]

$26 – $31

Go Green Wilmette Pumpkin Pitch, 11/1

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Centennial Parking Lot 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette

Pumpkin Pitch 2025 WHEN: November 1 from 9 am-1 pm WHERE: Village Hall & Centennial Recreation Complex parking lots Can't make it? Catch the second date on November 8 from […]

Free

Flow & Glow, 11/6

5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Wallace Bowl 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois

Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club 30th Anniversary Event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park November 6, 5-6:45 pm* General Fee: $45 per class Limited Availability! Register NOW! […]

$45

WCT Fall Production

7:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Community Recreation Center

Opening weekend for: Elf The Musical Jr. Performances: Fridays, November 7 & 14: 7 pm Saturdays, November 8 & 15: 2 pm Sundays, November 9 & 16: 2 pm Support […]

$13

Go Green Wilmette Pumpkin Pitch, 11/8

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Centennial Parking Lot 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette

Pumpkin Pitch 2025 WHEN: November 8 from 9 am-1 pm WHERE: Village Hall & Centennial Recreation Complex parking lots Join the Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette for the […]

Free

Flow & Glow, 11/9

8:00 am - 9:45 am
Wallace Bowl 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois

Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club 30th Anniversary Event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park November 9, 8-9:45 am* General Fee: $45 per class SOLD OUT!! - Join […]

$45

I-CASH Discover What’s Yours

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL

I-Cash: Discover What's Yours Thursday, November 13 2-4 pm At Mallinckrodt Center Age 21 & up FREE! Registration Code: 231030 Did you know one in four Illinois residents has unclaimed […]

CFC BoneFit Workshop

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL

BoneFit Workshop At the Mallinckrodt Center, hosted by the Center Fitness Club November 14, 11 am-Noon Membership Discount: $10 CFC or Mallinckrodt Members General Fee: $15 REGISTER HERE Join the […]

$10 – $15

Nutcracker Ticket Sales

10:00 am - 10:00 am
Online

General Ticket Sales begin for The Nutcracker General sales open: November 18 at 10 am TICKETS $13 Purchase tickets online, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. For more […]

$13

Santa’s Mailbox

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Mallinckrodt Park 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette

Dear Santa... Write a letter to Jolly Old St. Nick and drop it off at the magic mailbox located in Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo! Dates: 11/22-12/7 Location: The Gazebo in Mallinckrodt […]

Free

CFC Holiday Hustle Begins

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Center Fitness Club

Center Fitness Club Holiday Hustle November 24 - January 5 (6 weeks) $35 Member / $75 Non-Member (includes gym access for duration of challenge) Register at the Center Fitness Club […]

$35 – $75

Winter Programs Posted

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Online

There's a whole Winter Wonderland for you and your family to Explore! Look for winter after-school enrichment, school days off, spring break camps and all your favorite winter activities. 2026 […]

Card Weaving Workshop

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mallinckrodt Center 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, IL

WORKSHOP: Card Weaving at Mallinckrodt Center (1041A Ridge Rd.) November 25 11 am-1 pm Members-$15 / Non-members-$19 Age 5 & up (under 21 w/ adult) Registration Code: 231082 Let's get […]

$15 – $19

Cyber Monday Sale

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Online

Cyber Monday Sale Only one day, only online! Take advantage of the Cyber Monday Sale and save 10% on 2026 Season Beach & Pool Passes and purchase your Lakefront Parking […]

Adult Gingerbread House Workshop

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lakeview Center 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, IL

Adult Gingerbread House Workshop Elves’ Night Out Age 21 & up at the Lakeview Center R-$49 / NR-$61 Friday, December 5 at 7 pm Saturday, December 6 at 7 pm […]

$49 – $61

Family Gingerbread House Workshops

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Community Recreation Center

Craft a confectionery masterpiece at our holiday workshops! Family Gingerbread House Workshops run December 6-7 Age 3 & up at the Community Recreation Center R-$49 / NR-$61 December 6 at […]

$49 – $61

Breakfast with Santa

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Wilmette Golf Club 3900 Fairway Drive, Wilmette, IL

Breakfast with Santa, our popular holiday tradition, is back for another season at The Lawn! Register your group for one of several dates & times! Saturday, 12/6 at 8 am, […]

Winter Resident Registration

10:00 am - 10:00 am
Online

There's a whole Winter Wonderland for you and your family to Explore! Look for winter after-school enrichment, school days off, spring break camps and all your favorite winter activities. 2026 […]

Preschool 26-27 Open House

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Community Recreation Center

Early Childhood Preschool Open House December 9 from 6-7:30 pm 3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette No RSVP required - join us in the Early Childhood Center on the west end of […]

Free

The Nutcracker

7:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Community Recreation Center

Wilmette Center for the Arts presents The Nutcracker December 11 & 12: 7 pm December 13 & 14: Noon and 3 pm TICKETS: $13 reserved seating Celebrate the holiday season […]

$13

Holiday Exhibition

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Centennial Ice Rinks 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette

Holiday Exhibition 2025 at Centennial Ice Rinks (2300 Old Glenview Rd.) Sunday, December 14 1:30-3:30 pm Free for spectators Cheer on our skaters and enjoy a FREE holiday celebration at […]

Free

Preschool 26-27 Programs Posted

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Online

Plan ahead for 26-27 Preschool at the Early Childhood Center Preschool registration is coming up soon! The Early Childhood Center Preschool provides enriching preschool options for two, three and four […]

Winter Non-resident Registration

10:00 am - 10:00 am
Online

There's a whole Winter Wonderland for you and your family to Explore! Look for winter after-school enrichment, school days off, spring break camps and all your favorite winter activities. 2026 […]