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 bird habitat! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Meet at the habitat on Michigan Ave. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember […]

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 supported, one-mile race in Lake Michigan. Registration includes an official WOW swim beach towel and swim cap plus total bragging rights! LEARN MORE & REGISTER […]

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 your hands dirty weeding native plant beds in Mallinckrodt Park. Bring drinking water and gardening gloves, and dress for the weather. Trowels and tools provided […]

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 (over 18 years) $100 YOUTH (12-18 years) $50 CHILD (under 12) $25 Bands: **Coming Soon** Learn more & purchase tickets HERE! SIX local bands, ONE great cause - food, drinks […]

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: $40 per participant Registration opens May 1, 2025! *No on-site registration for this event! Event Details: Date: Thursday, July 3 Race Start: 8 am Start/Finish: Gillson Park Runners will receive a […]