What free kids events are in Wilmette, IL?

Wilmette has 59 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, 17 arts events, 12 stem events, 10 community events, 2 nature events, 1 sports event. 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

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

Wilmette has 60 upcoming kids and family events — 59 free — from 2 local sources: Wilmette Park District, Wilmette Public Library.

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Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway — 2026-04-24 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

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

Intro to ChatGPT (Virtual) — 2026-04-24 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Shakespeare Project of Chicago — 2026-04-25 · 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Climate Future Film Festival — 2026-04-25 · 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Wilmette Theater, 1122 Central Ave. · Free

Livestream Paris: Montmartre (Virtual) — 2026-04-27 · 11:30 AM - 12:30 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

London's National Gallery of Art — 2026-04-28 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 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

Getting Started with Canva — 2026-04-30 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Researching the Colonial Days & the New Republic (Virtual) — 2026-04-30 · 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — 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

American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation (Virtual) — 2026-05-04 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

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

Learn to Sew: Core Skills — 2026-05-05 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Learn to Sew: Core Skills — 2026-05-06 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Walking Silent Book Club — 2026-05-07 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Armchair Travels — 2026-05-07 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Excel Essentials — 2026-05-07 · 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

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

Your Website in the Age of AI — 2026-05-08 · 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Must-Have Tech Tools for Genealogy — 2026-05-09 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

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

A Legacy of Days — 2026-05-11 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 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

Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Virtual) — 2026-05-11 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion — 2026-05-12 · 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

State Service Office Hours — 2026-05-12 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

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

Recognizing AI — 2026-05-12 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

At Home Film Series (Virtual) — 2026-05-12 · 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

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

Fall Prevention Presentation — 2026-05-14 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 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

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

Cyber Security (Virtual) — 2026-05-15 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

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

Brazilian Choro Concert with Tempero Brasileiro — 2026-05-17 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 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

Intuitive Scribble Art Meditation (Virtual) — 2026-05-18 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 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

Armchair Travels — 2026-05-21 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Intro to Email — 2026-05-21 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Wilmette Public Library · Free

Coffee & Business Connections — 2026-05-22 · 9:00 AM - 10:30 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.