REGISTER NOW for the 2026 Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration and America's 250th Anniversary with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our […]
Birding Basics Hosted by Go Green Wilmette May 2, 1-2 pm At the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park Free for All Ages Take flight into a new pastime and discover […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Gillson Park Bird Habitat May 3 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on […]
Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park May 6, 7-8:45 am General Fee: $45 per class Register Here! Find your calm and […]
2026 Spring Ice Show Across the Universe Come one, come all to another exciting and inspiring Spring Ice Show with our talented skaters! Performances: May 8 at 7 pm May […]
Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up MAIN BEACH in the offseason! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson Main Beach from 9-11 am Saturday, May 9 […]
2026 Spring Dance Recital the Symphony of Dance General ticket sales begin May 12 - presale opens May 5. Tickets: $13 PURCHASE HERE! Support the Wilmette Center for the Arts […]
Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park May 13, 7-8:45 am General Fee: $45 per class Register Here! Find your calm and […]
Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park May 14, 5-6:45 pm General Fee: $45 per class Register Here! Find your calm and […]
"All Kinds of Happiness" a performance by Women of Note FREE Community Performance Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Road Friday, May 15 at 2:30 p.m. Women of Note, the popular north […]
Wilmette Children's Theater 2026 Student-Directed One-Act Plays: Fairytale Lane May 15 at 6 pm May 16 at 11 am May 17 at 11 am Performances Showcase: Worst Fairy Tale Ever […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes May 17 from 9-11 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at […]
Get Pumped for the Center Fitness Club's Bench Press Competition Think you’ve got the strongest bench in the gym? Put it to the test at our Bench Press Competition! Whether […]
Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park May 20, 7-8:45 am General Fee: $45 per class Register Here! Find your calm and […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - with Mallinckrodt Park Habitat Helpers May 21 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green Wilmette, you'll connect with the earth […]
2026 Dance Alliance Showcase The Wilmette Dance Alliance is excited to perform their latest skills and choreography! Thursday, May 21 at 6:45 pm FREE performance! Performance takes place at the […]
Flow & Glow A Center Fitness Club event Held at Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park May 27, 7-8:45 am General Fee: $45 per class Register Here! Find your calm and […]
2026 Spring Dance Recital the Symphony of Dance Support the Wilmette Center for the Arts dance students and attend the Spring Dance Recital! PERFORMANCES: Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Serendipity Thursday, June 4 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Nikki O'Neill & Rich Lackowski Friday, June 5 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Gillson Park Bird Habitat June 7 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on […]
Sensory Swim at Centennial Pools Sunday, June 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm FREE for Pool Season Pass holders $5 for residents / $7 for non residents Complimentary caregiver admission Sensory Swim […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Nanny Nikki FREE KID'S CONCERT! Wednesday, June 10 from 10:30-11:15 am At Hibbard Park View our full Sounds of […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: No Turn On Red Thursday, June 11 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Bear Williams Friday, June 12 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
8th Annual Wilmette Open Water Swim Race A Ouilmette Foundation Fundraiser to preserve the Wallace Bowl Saturday, June 13 at 7 am Gillson Beach Registration: $76.54 | Extra Towel: $30 […]
Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up SOUTH BEACH and enjoy a summer morning at the beach! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson South Beach from […]
Saturday, June 13 from 7:30-9:30 pm Tickets: $141 Book Your Tickets NOW! Welcome to the annual Gillson Beach Shrimp Boil! Join us for an evening filled with delicious food, great […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Oh Yeahs Tuesday, June 16 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - with Mallinckrodt Park Habitat Helpers June 18 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green Wilmette, you'll connect with the earth […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Shelley Miller Friday, June 19 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes June 25 from 8-101 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Wilmette Community Band Thursday, June 25 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Tinfish Friday, June 26 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer season […]
Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up SOUTH BEACH and enjoy a summer morning at the beach! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson South Beach from […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Roger That Thursday, July 2 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Start the Independence Day Celebration and America's 250th Anniversary with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K! NEW ROUTE in […]
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, […]
Sensory Swim at Centennial Pools Sunday, July 5, 10:30 am-12:30 pm FREE for Pool Season Pass holders $5 for residents / $7 for non residents Complimentary caregiver admission Sensory Swim […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: American English Thursday, July 9 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Amanda Payne Friday, July 10 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up SOUTH BEACH and enjoy a summer morning at the beach! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson South Beach from […]
Gillson Campout Ages 2 & up with adult Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12 from 5:30 pm-7 am Fees*: R-$38 / NR-$48 Register HERE! Pitch your tent on the beach and get ready […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Gillson Park Bird Habitat July 12 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Feel Good Party Band Trio Sunday, July 12 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park View our full Sounds […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Istvan and His Imaginary Band FREE KIDS CONCERT! Wednesday, July 15 from 10:30-11:15 am At Mallinckrodt Park View our […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - with Mallinckrodt Park Habitat Helpers July 16 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green Wilmette, you'll connect with the earth […]
Presented by Wilmette Center for the Arts Footloose The Musical Thursday, Friday & Saturday shows at 7:30 pm July 16-18 (rain date 7/19 a7 6:30 pm) July 23-25 (rain date […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Scott & Sara Friday, July 17 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Simple Remedy Tuesday, July 21 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes July 23 from 8-10 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at […]
Presented by Wilmette Center for the Arts Footloose The Musical Thursday, Friday & Saturday shows at 7:30 pm July 16-18 (rain date 7/19 a7 6:30 pm) July 23-25 (rain date […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Ruben Jai Friday, July 24 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up SOUTH BEACH and enjoy a summer morning at the beach! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson South Beach from […]
Saturday, July 25 from 7:30-9:30 pm Tickets: $167 Book Tour Tickets NOW! Welcome to the Gillson Beach Mediterranean Feast! Join us for a delicious culinary experience at The Fat Shallot […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute Thursday, July 30 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Gillson Park Bird Habitat August 2 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a chance to work on […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Ben Tartar FREE KIDS CONCERT! Wednesday, August 5 from 10:30-11:15 am At Mallinckrodt Park View our full Sounds of Summer […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Wayouts Thursday, August 6 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: The Hogmires Friday, August 7 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up SOUTH BEACH and enjoy a summer morning at the beach! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson South Beach from […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Stevie Swing & the Strangers in the Night Sunday, August 9 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park View our full […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Evanston Symphony Wednesday, August 12 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full Sounds of Summer […]
Summer Stewardship Workday - at Elmwood Dunes August 13 from 8-10 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Lydia Cash Friday, August 14 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds of Summer […]
LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette's Sounds of Summer: Senn Alan Band Tuesday, August 18 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette View our full Sounds […]
