Wilmette Park District

Sounds of Summer: Todd Downing: Tall Tales & Silly Songs
2025-08-06 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | Mallinckrodt Park, 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette, 60091, United States
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 times a day and all of the children and adults will soon be smiling too! He has been entertaining and educating kids for many years with his guitar, puppets, and unexpected quips and comments that keep audiences surprised and delighted. Covering a wide range of topics, Todd has kids singing, dancing, and jumping to some of the wittiest and entertaining tunes ever heard East of the Mississippi. Todd offers a variety of focuses for each show, including: creativity and expression, fun fitness, sports and winning, and anti-bullying.
View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE!

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Sounds of Summer: The Flat Cats
2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Wallace Bowl, 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette, Illinois, 60091, United States
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 music from standards of the big band swing era to contemporary classics, providing quality entertainment for all walks of life. This group of six talented musicians has been together for over 15 years bringing their love of the music and audience engagement to the forefront.
The Flat Cats have performed at many different venues and events throughout the Midwest, most recently the Irish American Cultural center, Hey Nonny, and The Ritz Carlton downtown Chicago. The band feels equally at home performing at concert venues, festival stages, weddings, and ballroom dance events. Social swing dance events which oftentimes include a dance lesson prior to the show are another specialty! Other types of events include roaring 20s parties, anniversaries, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, and corporate parties.
View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE!

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Discount Day at the Beach 8/5
2025-08-05 10:00 - 20:00 | Wilmette, IL, Wilmette, 60091, United States
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 South Beach
$6 for Gillson Main Beach
$6 for Langdon Beach

We’re excited to introduce Discount Days—a handful of special dates with reduced rates for all visitors (residents and non-residents). These days are an excellent opportunity for families and individuals to enjoy the beach at a lower cost! Discount Days are “all day” full operating hours. Just arrive and purchase your daily pass at the beach of your choosing. Regular parking rates at Gillson Parking Lot apply.

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Early Fall Resident Registration
2025-08-05 10:00 | Online, United States
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 in Autumn. 2025 Early Fall programs are posting online July 22.
Registration opens at 10 am:

8/5 for residents
8/12 for non-residents

Early fall session runs 8/25-10/19.

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Go Green Wilmette Bird Habitat Workday 8/3
2025-08-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Gillson Park, Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave., Wimette, IL, 60091, United States
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 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 to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. Tools provided by the Wilmette Park District. Email info@gogreenwilmette.org for more information.
Hosted by Go Green Wilmette

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Centennial Ice Summer Exhibition
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, 60091, United States
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! Enjoy the show and watch as our students showcase new and growing skills on the ice.

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Flag Football Clinic
2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Community Playfields, 702 Locust Rd., Wilmette, IL, 60091, United States
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 & starting quarterback for the Chicago Winds of the WNFC) and her teammates in our new Flag Football Clinic! Work through targeted skill stations, including:

Flag Pulling and Defense
Catching and Route Running
Throwing and QB Mechanics
Agility and Footwork

In her rookie season, Sarah threw for 1,176 yards with 20 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions, earning a 105.9 QBR. Her standout performance earned her 1st Team All-Pro honors, and League MVP.

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