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 […]

Center Fitness Club is hosting a FREE community yoga class at Wallace Bowl in honor of International Yoga Day. Bring your mat, water and sunscreen, and join instructor Shannon at […]

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 […]

Wilmette Center for the Arts presents: The Dance Master Class Series Jazz Dance Master Class Thursday, June 26, hosted by Jenna Weatherbie Level 1: Age 6-9, 3:30-6:15 pm Level 2: […]

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 (21 years & up) $100 […]

Wilmette Center for the Arts presents: The Dance Master Class Series Dance Skills, Technique, Combos & Freestyle Master Class Tuesday, July 1, hosted by Sidney Chuckas All Levels: Age 9-16, […]

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! View the ROUTE […]

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 […]

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

Prepare to Join the Team! Dance Alliance Workshop July 10 at the Community Recreation Center Fee: $18 (resident & non-resident) Code: 523300-01 | Age 6-9, 4-5 pm Code: 523300-02 | […]

Unplug Illinois Day All day July 12 Keay Nature Center at the corner of Skokie Blvd. & Hibbard Rd. Join the movement, UNPLUG from your electronic devices and RECHARGE with […]

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

Akimbo Jim Sunday, July 13 from 4-5:30 pm At Mallinckrodt Park Gazebo All Ages Akimbo Jim - Acoustic rock covers performed by 2 Romona dads. Akimbo Jim leans on songs […]

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 […]

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

Join the Team! Dance Alliance Auditions July 17 at the Community Recreation Center Code: 523240-01 | Age 6-9, 4:30-6 pm Code: 523240-02 | Age 10-16, 6:15-7:45 pm Take your love […]

Wilmette Children's Theater Presents Disney's Freaky Friday Choose from six FREE performances! Show dates & times: July 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm July 20 at 2 pm July 24-26 […]

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 […]

Wilmette Center for the Arts presents: The Dance Master Class Series Contemporary Dance Master Class Thursdays, July 24 & 31, hosted by Jenna Weatherbie Level 1: Age 6-9, 3:30-6:15 pm […]

Summer Stewardship Workday at Keay Nature Center July 25 from 11 am-1 pm Keay Nature Center – Hibbard Road & Skokie Boulevard Join Wilmette Park District staff on your Friday […]

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 […]

Flag Football Clinic Held at Community Playfields, 702 Locust Road 8/2 from 9 am-Noon Age 7-14 Registration Code: 527210 R/NR Fee: $30 Train with Sarah Teubner (WPD Sports Coordinator & […]

Summer Exhibition at Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Road August 2 from 1-3 pm FREE performance for spectators Join the spectacular Centennial Ice Skaters for their FREE summer performance! […]

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

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 […]

Summer Stewardship Workday at Elmwood Dunes August 7 from 8-10 am Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes for a chance to work at the […]

Wilmette Center for the Arts presents: The Dance Master Class Series Musical Theater Dance Master Class Thursday, August 7, hosted by Jenna Weatherbie Level 1: Age 6-9, 3:30-6:15 pm Level […]

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 […]

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