BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wilmette Park District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wilmette Park District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20240503T161052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T212303Z UID:70596-1757894400-1763769599@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Transformation Challenge Begins DESCRIPTION:10 weeks to compete in small-group teams\n\nChallenge Dates: September 15-November 22\nCost: $375 Members / $475 Non-Members\nRegistration opens: August 8\nSign up at the Center Fitness Club front desk! Fill out a Registration Form to let us know a little about you and your goals for this challenge — bring it along when you register at the fitness desk. \n\nJoin our 10-week Transformation Challenge and commit to yourself and a team of individuals motivated to work hard and transform their health. Each participant is expected to meet with their coach and teammates twice a week. Prizes will be awarded to the top three individuals with the most improved percentage of weight and body fat (combined)\, and the top three teams with the most points. \nChoose Your Team: \n\nPeter — M/Sa\, 6:30-7 am\nMarta — Tu/F\, 8-9 am\nShannon — W/F\, 6-7 am\nKC — Tu/Th\, 4:30-5:30 pm\n\nRegister as a team of 4-5\, or sign up individually and we will place you with teammates of similar interest. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/cfc-transformation-challenge/ LOCATION:Center Fitness Club CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/11105646/TC25-Fi2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20250225T175133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T190815Z UID:78375-1759483800-1759489200@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Friday Coffee with Chris Lindgren DESCRIPTION:Friday Morning\nCoffee with Chris Lindgren\n\nFriday\, October 3 from 9:30-11 am at Village Hall Training Room \n\nGet to know Executive Director Chris Lindgren! Ask questions and introduce yourself over coffee at Village Hall\, 1200 Wilmette Avenue. \nCan’t make it to Friday?  Attend the Saturday Meet & Greet at the Paddle Hut! \n\nExperience & Accomplishments\nChris Lindgren brings more than 25 years of work experience to Wilmette\, including 12 years at the Park District of Oak Park\, where he rose to Deputy Director of Properties and Planning. In this role\, he led many impactful initiatives\, including overseeing major capital projects\, construction of two net-zero buildings\, securing millions in grant funding to expand access and sustainability in public spaces\, and reducing electricity usage by 30 percent across district facilities. \nLindgren is a regular speaker at the state and national level on sustainability and park district excellence. He has been recognized throughout his career for his collaborative leadership style and strong commitment to diversity\, equity and inclusion. He has led and supported teams across every designation\, including seasonal\, full-time\, exempt and union staff\, fostering inclusive\, mission-driven organizational cultures. Lindgren graduated summa cum laude from Concordia University with a degree in non-profit/public organizational management. \n“What really drew me to Wilmette was the passion I saw in the people\, both in the organization and the community\,” said Chris Lindgren. “I look forward to listening\, learning and working together to shape a future that keeps Wilmette’s parks\, facilities and programs thriving for everyone.” \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/friday-coffee-with-chris/ LOCATION:Village Hall\, 1200 Wilmette Ave.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/17130208/CWC25-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T103000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20250917T180648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T180648Z UID:83171-1759568400-1759573800@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Saturday Coffee with Chris Lindgren DESCRIPTION:Saturday Morning\nCoffee with Chris Lindgren\n\nSaturday\, October 4 from 9-10:30 am at Wilmette Platform Tennis Club Paddle Hut\n\nGet to know Executive Director Chris Lindgren! Ask questions and introduce yourself over coffee at the Paddle Hut\, 3551 Lake Avenue. \nCan’t make it to Saturday?  Attend the Friday Meet & Greet at Village Hall! \n\nExperience & Accomplishments\nChris Lindgren brings more than 25 years of work experience to Wilmette\, including 12 years at the Park District of Oak Park\, where he rose to Deputy Director of Properties and Planning. In this role\, he led many impactful initiatives\, including overseeing major capital projects\, construction of two net-zero buildings\, securing millions in grant funding to expand access and sustainability in public spaces\, and reducing electricity usage by 30 percent across district facilities. \nLindgren is a regular speaker at the state and national level on sustainability and park district excellence. He has been recognized throughout his career for his collaborative leadership style and strong commitment to diversity\, equity and inclusion. He has led and supported teams across every designation\, including seasonal\, full-time\, exempt and union staff\, fostering inclusive\, mission-driven organizational cultures. Lindgren graduated summa cum laude from Concordia University with a degree in non-profit/public organizational management. \n“What really drew me to Wilmette was the passion I saw in the people\, both in the organization and the community\,” said Chris Lindgren. “I look forward to listening\, learning and working together to shape a future that keeps Wilmette’s parks\, facilities and programs thriving for everyone.” \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/saturday-coffee-with-chris-lindgren/ LOCATION:Wilmette Platform Tennis Club CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/17130208/CWC25-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20250403T163658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T142307Z UID:79453-1759654800-1759662000@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Go Green Wilmette Bird Habitat Workday 10/5 DESCRIPTION:Summer Stewardship Workday\nat Gillson Park Bird Habitat\n\nOctober 5 from 9-11 am\nGillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue\n\nJoin 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. \nWear 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. \nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/go-green-wilmette-bird-habitat-workday-10-5/ LOCATION:Gillson Park\, Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave.\, Wimette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03102644/GillsonEvent-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20250205T164854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T194130Z UID:77966-1759667400-1759672800@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Native Plants & Seed Collecting Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Dirt on Native Plants and Fall Seed Collecting\n\nDate: Sunday\, October 5\nLocation: First Level\, Lakeview Center\nTime: 12:30–2 pm\nAge: 16+\nFee: None\, just register\nRegistration: 150001-01\n\nDid you know that once you plant native plants\, you can share their benefits with others? Join Park District staff on a fall morning to learn about the advantages of native species and how to collect seeds from them! This workshop is free\, but registration is required.\n\nWant your family to join in on the seed collecting and spreading fun? Consider sticking around after the workshop to join Go Green Wilmette for their fall family festival in the Gillson Bird Habitat.\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/native-plant-workshop/ LOCATION:Lakeview Center\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/15144013/NPW25-FI-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20240813T160221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T193040Z UID:73496-1759831200-1759831200@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Late Fall Non-resident Registration DESCRIPTION:Explore the change in seasons with Late Fall programs! \nThe upcoming season is packed with holiday special events\, winter break camps\, and all your favorite classes and activities. 2025 Late Fall programs post online on September 16. \nRegistration opens at 10 am: \n\n9/30 for residents\n10/7 for non-residents\n\nLate Fall session runs 10/20-12/21. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/late-fall-non-resident-registration/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28143019/LF25-LIVE-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20250403T164457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T142241Z UID:79473-1760605200-1760612400@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Go Green Wilmette Mallinckrodt Park Workday 10/16 DESCRIPTION:Summer Stewardship Workday\nwith Mallinckrodt Park Habitat Helpers\n\nOctober 16 from 9-11 am\nMallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue\n\nJoin us for the last Go Green Workday of the season! 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 by the Wilmette Park District. Email info@gogreenwilmette.org for more information. \nHosted by Go Green Wilmette \n  \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/go-green-wilmette-mallinckrodt-park-workday-10-16/ LOCATION:Mallinckrodt Park\, 1041A Ridge Rd.\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03102645/MallinckrodtEvent-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20240822T183319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T203144Z UID:73899-1760722200-1760729400@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Wicked Wilmette DESCRIPTION:Wicked Wilmette\nOctober 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm\nNEW LOCATION! At Lakeview Center & Gillson Park\, 800 Gillson Park Dr.\, WIlmette \n\nRecommended for ages 12 & under\nRegistration: R-$26 / NR-$32\nREGISTER NOW!\n\nThis fall\, the magic and mischief of Wicked Wilmette moves lakeside due to the Hibbard Park Construction Project! Join us for an evening of frightful fun at Gillson Park and the Lakeview Center\, where families can bounce on inflatables\, paint your face bright and take a hayride adventure through the fall night. Wander through our Spooky Stations scattered along the park paths to collect giveaways and treats. Don’t forget to visit the pumpkin patch—pick your favorite pumpkin and get creative at the decorating station! Costumes encouraged\, smiles guaranteed. Registration is required for children only. An adult must accompany each child throughout the event. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/wicked-wilmette/ LOCATION:Gillson Park\, Lake Ave. & Michigan Ave.\, Wimette\, IL\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15151055/WW25-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20231127T204311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T175531Z UID:66669-1761040800-1761040800@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:WCT Fall Production Ticket Sales DESCRIPTION:Ticket Sales begin October 21 for…\nWilmette Children’s Theater fall production: Elf The Musical Jr. \nPerformances: \n\nFridays\, November 7 & 14: 7 pm\nSaturdays\, November 8 & 15: 2 pm\nSundays\, November 9 & 16: 2 pm\n\nSupport the arts and enjoy a show hosted by the talented students of the Wilmette Children’s Theater! Limited seating available. All seats reserved. \n\nTICKETS $13\nGeneral sales open: October 21 at 10 am\n\nPurchase tickets online\, or at the Community Recreation Center front desk. For more information\, please call 847-256-9686. \n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/wct-fall-production-ticket-sales/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/22125129/ELF25-Tickets-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T083058 CREATED:20240828T195316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T185722Z UID:74182-1761483600-1761489000@uat.wilmettepark.org SUMMARY:Spooky Skate DESCRIPTION:Spooky Skate\nAt Centennial Ice Rinks\n\nSunday\, October 26\nFrom 1-2:30 pm\nAll ages\n\n\nIN-COSTUME ENTRY: \n\n$5 general admission\nFREE for 5 & under\n\nREGULAR ENTRY: \n\n$8 for students\n$9 for adults\n$4 for 5 & under\n\nMingle and mash with your fellow monsters. Come in costume and enjoy games\, a costume contest & more! Skate rental available. This event takes place during our regular Sunday public skate session. Get in the spirit and come in costume! \n\n\n \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n Save This Page as a PDF URL:https://uat.wilmettepark.org/event-list/spooky-skate/ LOCATION:Centennial Ice Rinks\, 2300 Old Glenview Road\, Wilmette\, 60091\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d11ixze0kvt635.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/29135643/SS25-Fi.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR