Yankee Doodle Dash 5K
DASH THE DOODLE! 2023 Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. […]
DASH THE DOODLE! 2023 Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. […]
NEW THIS YEAR: July 3 Star Spangled Splash! Event Details: Date: July 3 Time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm Location: Centennial Park Fee: FREE family activities in the park Pool Fee: FREE for residents / daily […]
Fun & Fireworks Event Details: Date: Monday, 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, […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
Join The Fat Shallot for a scrumptious beachside dinner! Sand, surf and a taste of Nawlins! We'll spread out crawfish and shrimp boiled with andouille sausage, corn on the cob, […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
LEARN TO KAYAK Age 5 & up Build your confidence and learn new skills with this two-hour kayak lesson. No experience is necessary. We provide all the equipment (including wet […]
Thursday, July 13, 7-8:30 pm Shout Out Wallace Bowl Shout Out is comprised of some of Chicago’s finest professional musicians. Shout Out performs a wide variety of music from the 60s […]
Parent Night Out Going on a date night, and can't find a babysitter? Bring your kiddos to the Lakeview Center for an evening of crafts, a pajama dance party, and […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
Sunday, July 16, 4-5:30 pm Rosie and the Rivets Mallinckrodt Gazebo Rosie & The Rivets perform the best danceable music of the 1950’s and early 1960’s along with some current hits […]
Pop-up Sundae Funday Let’s celebrate everyone’s favorite frozen treat in honor of National Ice Cream Month! Come by Mallinckrodt Park for a sweet treat on a hot summer day. Bring […]
You'll go nuts for our early fall programs! 2023 early fall programs are posting online 7/18 - check out all our classes, workshops and events as the seasons change! Explore Early […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
GILLSON BEACH CAMPOUT Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 7:30 pm-8 am Age 2 & up w/adult REGISTER **SOLD OUT - join the waitlist** Set up your own tent in a designated area […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
LEARN TO SUP Our two-hour Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) lesson will introduce you to the techniques and skills required to comfortably set off on your SUP. Instructors from The Northwest […]
Wednesday, July 26, 12:30-1:15 pm (KID’S SHOW!) *rescheduled date* Nanny Nikki Hibbard Park Nanny Nikki is a Grammy® Nominated Artist who loves to bring life to classic children’s songs as well […]
Wilmette Dance Team 2023 Auditions Thursday, July 27 4:45 pm: Mini Team (Ages 5-7) REGISTER for a Mini Dance Team Audition 5:45 pm: Jr and Sr Team (Ages 8-16) REGISTER […]
Parent Night Out Going on a date night, and can't find a babysitter? Bring your kiddos to the Lakeview Center for an evening of crafts, a pajama dance party, and […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
You'll go nuts for our early fall programs! Check out all our classes, workshops and events as the seasons change, and plan ahead for registration. Explore Early Fall 2023 Registration opens […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
End of Summer Exhibition FREE for spectators Saturday, August 5 From 11:15 am-12:45 pm All ages Centennial Ice Rinks 2300 Glenview Road Cheer on our talented skaters as they showcase […]
Join The Fat Shallot for a scrumptious beachside steak extravaganza! We've modeled this evening after club dinners made famous in NYC in 20’s and 30’s. Enjoy as much steak as […]
SUP Yoga Class Start your morning with a peaceful yoga class on Lake Michigan! SUP Yoga takes place on a Stand Up Paddleboard and is a combination of paddle boarding […]
You'll go nuts for our early fall programs! Check out all our classes, workshops and events as the seasons change, and plan ahead for registration. Explore Early Fall 2023 Resident registration […]
Wednesday, August 9, 12:30-1:15 pm (KID’S SHOW!) Wendy & DB Mallinckrodt Gazebo Wendy & DB, an award-winning kindie duo from Chicago, with two guitars, a ukulele, and their voices, write and […]
S'MORES AND STORIES Thursday, August 10 6:30-7:30 pm At Gillson Park R-$10 / NR-$13 Age 1 & Up REGISTER Come enjoy a campfire and stories read by camp counselors, staff […]
Thursday, August 10, 7-8:30 pm Yacht Rock-ettes Wallace Bowl The Yacht Rock-ettes are Chicago’s very own female-fronted yacht rock band. This 7 member band features all the smooth rock hits from the […]
KEEP YOUR DAY JOB MUSIC FESTIVAL FREE community event! Saturday, August 12 From 5-8 pm All ages Centennial Recreation Complex Parking Lot 2300 Glenview Road ROCK THE LOT! The fest […]
GILLSON BEACH CAMPOUT Saturday-Sunday, August 12-13 7:30 pm-8 am Age 2 & up w/adult REGISTER **SOLD OUT - join the waitlist** Set up your own tent in a designated area […]
Wednesday, August 16, 12:30-1:15 pm (KID’S SHOW!) *rescheduled date* Jeanie B. Wallace Bowl Jeanie B! has been called “Velcro for kids.” Jeanie’s style is upbeat but laid back and authentic. Her […]
LEARN TO KAYAK Age 5 & up Build your confidence and learn new skills with this two-hour kayak lesson. No experience is necessary. We provide all the equipment (including wet […]
Thursday, August 17, 7-8:30 pm Evanston Symphony Orchestra Wallace Bowl View our full season schedule HERE!
Parent Night Out Going on a date night, and can't find a babysitter? Bring your kiddos to the Lakeview Center for an evening of crafts, a pajama dance party, and […]
Yoga at Maple Park Join us at Maple Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Shannon, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes […]
A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser Join us for the 2023 Beach Bash Saturday, August 19th 6-11 pm Gillson Beach Parking Lot TICKETS & more information Food, Booze & Bands
Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation about our Sustainability Planning Process, and learn more about the Park District’s […]
Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation about our Sustainability Planning Process, and learn more about the Park District’s […]
LEARN TO SUP Our two-hour Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) lesson will introduce you to the techniques and skills required to comfortably set off on your SUP. Instructors from The Northwest […]
Yoga at Vattmann Park Join us at Vattmann Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Lori, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes […]
Table Talks! Stop by our table to meet with Sustainability Coordinator Lucy Mellen and enjoy a casual conversation about the Sustainability Planning Process, and learn more about the Park District’s […]
Bodyweight Bootcamp at Maple Park Join us at Maple Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Shannon, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info […]
THE Wilmette Block Party returns! Saturday, September 9 Noon-10 pm Village Center Hosted by: Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce The Wilmette Park District, Village […]
Pilates at Vattmann Park Join us at Vattmann Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Chris P., one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info […]
Pilates at Mallinckrodt Park Join us at Mallinckrodt Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by KC, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes […]
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 […]
Yoga at Vattmann Park Join us at Vattmann Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Lori, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes […]
Come one, come all to our annual Community Garage Sale! Shop the sale and see what trinkets and treasures your neighbors are selling! This event is FREE to attend as […]
Yoga at Maple Park Join us at Maple Park for this FREE Community Class, hosted by Shannon, one of our awesome Center Fitness Club fitness instructors! Community Class Info Classes […]
Gillson Park Master Landscape Plan Open House Tuesday, September 26 5-6:30 pm At the Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette NEW Input Opportunity! Join the Wilmette Park District and Upland […]
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 […]
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 […]