What free kids events are in Wilmette, IL?

Wilmette has 44 free upcoming kids and family events, including education and arts activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Wilmette?

Wilmette offers 18 education events, 16 arts events, 5 community events, 4 stem events, 2 nature events. Events are sourced from Wilmette Park District, Wilmette Public Library.

Where can I find kids events in Wilmette this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Wilmette from Wilmette Park District, Wilmette Public Library. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/wilmette for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Wilmette, IL

Kids & Family Events in Wilmette, IL

45 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Wilmette has 45 upcoming kids and family events — 44 free — from 2 local sources: Wilmette Park District, Wilmette Public Library.

Browse education, arts, community, stem, and more — or use the interactive map to filter by age, date, and distance from your location.

Education (18)Arts (16)Community (5)STEM (4)Nature (2)

Meet Max, the Robot Dog — 2026-04-22 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Teen Job Bootcamp — 2026-04-22 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Babytime — 2026-04-23 · 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Little Dabblers — 2026-04-24 · 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

National Library Week Party — 2026-04-24 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Making Connections: Sewing and Embroidery — 2026-04-27 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

College Admission Essays — 2026-04-27 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Story Explorers — 2026-04-28 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

April Flowers Bath Bombs — 2026-04-28 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Babytime — 2026-04-30 · 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Little Dabblers — 2026-05-01 · 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

¡Música, Música, Música! — 2026-05-01 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Little Craft Hub — 2026-05-02 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Building with Bits and Bobs — 2026-05-03 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Story Explorers — 2026-05-05 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Pajama Storytime — 2026-05-06 · 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Babytime — 2026-05-07 · 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Teen Take & Make: Mindfulness Glitter Jar (Take-Home Kit) — 2026-05-08 — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Little Dabblers — 2026-05-08 · 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Rainbow Storytime — 2026-05-09 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

The Mighty Pawns Chess Club — 2026-05-10 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Needle Felting 101 — 2026-05-11 · 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Teacher Gifts with Silhouette Cameo — 2026-05-11 · 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Story Explorers — 2026-05-12 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Kids' Improv Show — 2026-05-13 · 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Babytime — 2026-05-14 · 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Artful Minds — 2026-05-14 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Summer Reading Club Volunteer Orientation — 2026-05-14 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Little Dabblers — 2026-05-15 · 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Lego Club — 2026-05-15 · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Storytime in Mandarin Chinese — 2026-05-16 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Dungeons & Dragons — 2026-05-16 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Minecraft Club — 2026-05-18 · 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Studio Volunteer Orientation — 2026-05-18 · 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Summer Reading Club Volunteer Orientation — 2026-05-18 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Story Explorers — 2026-05-19 · 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Maker Garden Rock Painting — 2026-05-20 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Babytime — 2026-05-21 · 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Main Beach Clean-Up 4/25 — 2026-04-25 · 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Gillson Beach · Free

Lakeview Center Open House — 2026-04-25 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Lakeview Center · Free

Birding Basics with Go Green Wilmette — 2026-05-02 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Lakeview Center · Free

Spring Ice Show — 2026-05-08 — Centennial Ice Rinks · $12

Main Beach Clean-Up 5/9 — 2026-05-09 · 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Gillson Beach · Free

Friends of Elmwood Dunes Workday 5/17 — 2026-05-17 · 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Elmwood Dunes Preserve · Free

Go Green Wilmette Mallinckrodt Park Workday 5/21 — 2026-05-21 · 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Mallinckrodt Park · Free

Event sources for Wilmette:

Wilmette Park District
Wilmette Public Library

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.

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