Wilmette, IL

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Thu, 2012-05-17 06:51

Special Events

Daddy & Daughter Dance

The Winter Daddy/Daughter Dance will be held at the beautiful Wilmette Golf Club. Why not take your princess to a special dance and treat her to a magical evening? We’ll have music for dancing and games for fun. Learn some line dances and take part in a limbo contest. Indulge in a build-your-own sundae bar. Each couple will receive a 5 x 7 photo of their special night out. You are welcome to bring more than one daughter. The fee for an additional daughter is R- $20/NR-$25. 
 

Event Date: 
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Park Name: 
Wilmette Golf Club
Location: 
3900 Fairway Drive, Wilmette

Daddy & Daughter Dance

You already know your daughter is a princess. Why not take her to a special dance and treat her to a magical evening? We’ll have music for dancing and games for fun. Learn some line dances and take part in a limbo contest. Indulge in a build-your-own sundae bar. Each couple will receive a 5 x 7 photo of their special night out. You are welcome to bring more than one daughter. The fee for an additional daughter is R- $15/NR-$19.
 

 

Event Date: 
Friday, November 11, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Name: 
Lakeview Center
Suggested Age/Skill Level: 
Age 3-10
Location: 
Gillson Park
Cost: 
Resident $30/Non-resident $38

Halloween Happening

Filled with chills and thrills, this family-friendly event features carnival games, magician, fortune teller, moonwalk, arts & crafts, face painting, mad scientist’s lab and pony rides. Don’t miss the Theater of Terror! Pizza dinner is included along with a goodie bag and a visit to the Pumpkin Patch. Wristbands will be issued upon check-in at the event and will be required to participate in all activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two adults per family.  

Event Date: 
Friday, October 28, 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Park Name: 
Community Recreation Center
Suggested Age/Skill Level: 
Age 4 & up
Location: 
3000 Glenview Road
Cost: 
Resident $13/ Non-resident $16

Fall Harvest Fest

The leaves are changing and the days will soon be growing cool. Help us celebrate the fall season at the Lakeview Center in Gillson Park on Friday, October 21, with an evening of fun-filled activities. Decorate your own pumpkin, try your luck at “stay dry” apple bobbing and go on a scavenger hunt. We provide the pumpkins and decorating supplies. Finish the evening with a hotdog dinner and scary stories. Everyone will also receive a goodie bag. For more information call 847-256-9686.

Event Date: 
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Park Name: 
Lakeview Center
Suggested Age/Skill Level: 
Ages 5-10
Location: 
Gillson Park
Cost: 
Resident $20/ Non-Resident $25

Community Shred Event at Mallinckrodt

Community Shred Event Scheduled for Sept. 10

9 a.m. to Noon
The Mallinckrodt Community Center
     Dispose of cancelled checks, bank statements, old income tax forms, as well as medications and cell phones in a secure and ecologically friendly manner. Shredding takes place in the Mallinckrodt Community Center parking lot, 1041 Ridge Road. Disposal of medications and cell phone recycling takes place inside the Center. 

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Park Name: 
The Mallinckrdot Community Center
Location: 
1041 Ridge Road, Wilmette

Starlight Theatre Presents: Hoopla and The TbyrdZ

Enjoy the rock and roll sounds of two bands: Hoopla and The TbyrdZ. 

All programs are free. No smoking is allowed.

Weather uncertain?  Call 847/256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance.

Event Date: 
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Park Name: 
Gillson Park
Location: 
Wallace Bowl

Fun Run/Walk & Independence Day Activities

The Fun Run in Gillson Park begins at 8 a.m. with a Run and Walk event for Adults. The Youth Run and Pee Wee Run will be held at staggered times beginning at 9:15 a.m. To register online for this event click here.

Event Date: 
Sunday, July 3, 2011 - 8:00am - 10:00pm
Park Name: 
Gillson Park

Halloween Happening

This is a NEW LOCATION for 2010. Enjoy carnival games, a storyteller, face painting, fortune teller, magician, arts & crafts, mad scientist's lab, pony rides and a moonwalk. Don't miss the Theater of Terror! All this and more in a fun and safe environment. A pizza dinner is included, along with a visit to the Pumpkin Patch and a goodie bag. This is a family event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is for children ONLY. Adults attend at no charge. Maximum of two adults per family.

Event Date: 
Friday, October 22, 2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Park Name: 
Community Recreation Center
Suggested Age/Skill Level: 
4 and up
Location: 
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
Cost: 
R-$13; NR-$16

Community Shred Event

Dispose of old documents securely and ecologically at this free community-wide shred event scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 18. Personal documents such as cancelled checks, bank statements and old income tax returns are ideal for the safe disposal that shredding provides. The shredding will take place in the parking lot of the Mallinckrodt/Meskill Center, located at 1041A Ridge Road, Wilmette. The shredding service is kindly provided by Edens Bank.

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Park Name: 
Mallinckrodt/Meskill Center
Location: 
1041A Ridge Road, Wilmette
Cost: 
Free

Starlight Theatre presents: A Tribute to ABBA

Featuring ABBA Salute.

Event Date: 
Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Park Name: 
Gillson Park
Location: 
Wallace Bowl at the Lakefront