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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Preserve! Spend the morning in the fresh air and sunshine. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Remember to bring gardening gloves and drinking water. Tools […]

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 2: Age 9-16, 5:45-8:30 pm Community Recreation Center R-$50/NR-$62.50 We’re excited to host our summer series of Dance Master Classes! Each session will feature a […]