Public Hearing on December 9; Truth In Taxation
For details, check our Bulletin Board post below.
Public Hearing on December 9; Truth In Taxation
For details, check our Bulletin Board post below.
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!
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 […]
Guided Bird Walk at Gillson Beach April 28 from 8 to 10 am Coast Guard Station - at the south end of Gillson Park Join Go Green Wilmette for bird […]
Guided Bird Walk at Gillson Beach May 5 from 8 to 10 am Coast Guard Station - at the south end of Gillson Park Join Go Green Wilmette for bird […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park May 5 from 9 to 11 am Gillson Bird Habitat - along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette to work with and learn about […]
Gillson Tree Walk May 5 from 10 am-Noon Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Join GGW and local Tree Keepers on a Tree Walk in Gillson Park. Meet at the Wallace […]
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 […]
Guided Bird Walk at Gillson Beach May 12 from 8 to 10 am Coast Guard Station - at the south end of Gillson Park Join Go Green Wilmette for bird […]
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 […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday May 16 from 9 to 11 am Mallinckrodt Park - 1960 Elmwood Ave. Together with Go Green Wilmette you'll connect with the earth and […]
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 […]
Guided Bird Walk at Gillson Beach May 19 from 8 to 10 am Coast Guard Station - at the south end of Gillson Park Join Go Green Wilmette for bird walks […]
Gillson Tree Walk May 19 from 10 am-Noon Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Join GGW and local Tree Keepers on a Tree Walk in Gillson Park. Meet at the Wallace […]
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 […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park June 2 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat - along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette to work with and learn about native plants. […]
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 […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday June 20 from 9 to 11 am Mallinckrodt Park - 1960 Elmwood Ave. Together with Go Green Wilmette you'll connect with the earth and […]
Taylor Swift Dance Party Thursday, June 20, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park A Sounds of Summer show like never before - join us for a FREE dance […]
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 […]
Rosie and the Rivets Sunday, June 23, 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Bopology – A musical tribute to the Rat-Pack and Swing era, Bopology blends their 50’s and 60’s style for […]
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 […]
Wednesday, June 26, 10-11:15 am (KID’S SHOW!) Miss Jamie's Farm Mallinckrodt Gazebo Miss Jamie’s Farm – Perfect for pre-schoolers on up through age 8, Miss Jamie and her puppet friends from […]
Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Bund Thursday, June 27, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band – Celebrating the beach, warm summer […]
Join us on Gillson Beach in Wilmette on Saturday, June 29 from 7:30-9:30 pm for a delicious crawfish & shrimp boil. We'll have live music, beer and wine for a […]
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, […]
Dance Alliance Workshop Interested in auditioning for Dance Alliance? This prep workshop will prepare you for your team audition. Dance Alliance members participate in two competitions, perform in the annual Nutcracker […]
Unplug Illinois Day: Saturday, July 13 Join the Wilmette Park District for Unplug Illinois Day! Unplug Illinois Day is a state-wide initiative aimed at getting individuals to unplug from technology and […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park July 14 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat - along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette to work with and learn about native plants. […]
Kaleidoscope Eyes Sunday, July 14, 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Kaleidoscope Eyes – Kaleidoscope Eyes is Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band. We pay homage to the band that’s the official […]
Early Fall is in the air! Get excited for the start of the change in seasons and all the delightful activities, events and programs that come along with it. 2024 […]
Scribble Monster Wednesday, July 17, 10-11:15 am (KID’S SHOW!) At Mallinckrodt Gazebo Scribble Monster – With songs recognized by National Public Radio, the Parent’s Choice Awards, and Parenting Magazine, ScribbleMonster’s approach […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday July 18 from 9 to 11 am Mallinckrodt Park - 1960 Elmwood Ave. Together with Go Green Wilmette you'll connect with the earth and […]
The Disco Circus Thursday, July 18, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park The Disco Circus – Chicago-based disco/funk tribute band, The Disco Circus, creates a NEXT LEVEL nostalgic experience […]
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 […]
Dance Alliance Auditions Take your love of dance to the next level and audition to join our award winning Center for the Arts dance team! Dance Alliance members participate in […]
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 […]
Early Fall is in the air! Get excited for the start of the change in seasons and all the delightful activities, events and programs that come along with it. 2024 […]
CFC Shutdown - Mark Your Calendars We’ve scheduled a deep clean of the Center Fitness Club, and we'll be closed to the public... DATES: July 31-August 2 CFC members and […]
Wilmette Concert Band Thursday, August 1, 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park View our full season schedule HERE!
Summer Exhibition at Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Road August 3 from 11:15 am-12:45 pm FREE performance for spectators Join the spectacular Centennial Ice Skaters for their FREE summer […]
Join us at Gillson Beach in Wilmette on Saturday, August 3 from 7:30-9:30 pm for a delicious Mediterranean Feast! Package includes Mediterranean food, live music, beer & wine. Free parking […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park August 4 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat - along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette to work with and learn about native plants. […]
Early Fall is in the air! Get excited for the start of the change in seasons and all the delightful activities, events and programs that come along with it. 2024 […]
FREE Mini Classes! Try Karate Have you been wondering what a karate class is like? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Illinois Shotokan Karate for a FREE mini Try […]
Istvan & His Imaginary Band Wednesday, August 14, 10-11:15 am (KID’S SHOW!) At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park Istvan & His Imaginary Band – When Istvan starts rocking kids can’t help […]
August Full Moon Kayak Tour August 18 from 7 to 9 pm Gillson South Beach (picnic area 3) R-$100 / NR-$125 Ages 9 and up As the sun sets our […]
Habitat Helpers of Mallinckrodt Park Workday August 22 from 9 to 11 am Mallinckrodt Park - 1960 Elmwood Ave. Together with Go Green Wilmette you'll connect with the earth and […]
Magic Show With Gary Kantor Friday, August 23 at 5 pm and 6:45 pm Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd. Tickets: $10 Enjoy an evening of magical fun! Magician Gary […]
Labor Day Kayak Tour September 1 from 10 am to Noon Gillson South Beach (picnic area 3) R-$100 / NR-$115 Ages 12 and up Join us for our Labor Day […]
THE Wilmette Block Party is back for 2024! Saturday, September 7 Noon-10 pm Village Center Hosted by: Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce The Wilmette […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park September 8 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat - along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette to work with and learn about native plants. […]
It’s Red Carpet Night! The Wilmette Park District Center for the Arts Presents Movie Star Camp Premiere Night WHEN: September 16 at 5:45 pm WHERE: Community Recreation Center Auditorium ATTIRE: […]
Explore the change in seasons with Late Fall programs! Look for holiday special events, winter break camps, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2024 Late Fall programs are posted […]
Bird Habitat Workday at Gillson Park* September 19 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette to work with and learn about native plants. Wear […]
Community Garage Sale New Location: Centennial Parking Lot Saturday, September 28, 8 am-12:30 pm Centennial Parking Lot, 2300 Old Glenview Rd. Come to Centennial parking lot and see what treasures […]
Explore the change in seasons with Late Fall programs! Look for holiday special events, winter break camps, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2024 Late Fall programs posted online […]
Explore the change in seasons with Late Fall programs! Look for holiday special events, winter break camps, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2024 Late Fall programs posted online […]
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