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 […]

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 and truly Versatile Entertainer. He's been bringing music lovers to their feet and dance floors across Chicago and The Midwest for over 20 years with his own music […]

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 […]

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 wide variety of music from the 60s through today’s top hits.  You will hear all of your favorite Top 40 radio hits from artists like […]

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 engage and enrich the community by coming together to perform, inspire and educate. View our full Sounds of Summer season schedule HERE!

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 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 […]

Mallinckrodt Outing to Teatro ZinZanni Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience at Teatro ZinZanni in Chicago! Known as the "Love, Chaos & Dinner" show, this unique production combines world-class cirque performers, comedy, cabaret, and a delicious multi course meal in an enchanting intimate setting. Travel by bus to the heart of Chicago, and be swept […]

Beyond the Blonde Thursday, August 28 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages BTB is Chicagoland's ONLY tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, and more. Showcasing the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female rock and pop artists. Costume changes paired with a colorful and […]

Summer Stewardship Workday at Keay Nature Center August 29 from 11 am-1 pm Keay Nature Center – Hibbard Road & Skokie Boulevard Join Wilmette Park District staff on your Friday lunch break to assist with native plant maintenance at Keay Nature Center. Bring drinking water and dress for the weather. Gloves and tools will be […]

Quack N' Splash: Duck Derby at Centennial Family Aquatic Center September 1 at 1 pm It's a race to the finish at the inaugural Quack N' Splash! Participants cheer from the sidelines of the Activity Pool as their ducks cascade down the rushing waterslide to glory. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd […]

Underdog Theater Company: From Broadway to Hollywood Tuesday, September 2 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park All Ages Underdog Theatre Company in association with Kilbourn Park Playhouse presents FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD. This musical concert features an ensemble of seven performers presenting highlights of such shows of the Broadway stage and silver screen […]

THE Wilmette Block Party is back for 2025! The Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce are bringing THE Wilmette Block Party to Wilmette again in 2025! The event is scheduled to run from Noon to 10 pm on Saturday, September 6 in Downtown Wilmette. Thank you to OUR SPONSORS! […]