4 attractions

Things to do in Wilmette with kids

Parks & beaches — 4 places to go with kids in Wilmette, Illinois. 3 of them publish a price.

What’s on in Wilmette

Within 25 miles of Wilmette. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Wilmette

One attraction in Wilmette gets you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

  • Wilmette History Museum

    The venue says: “General admission to the Museum and Research Room is FREE. Donations are always welcome.”

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What this list covers

Wilmette has 4 places to go: Centennial Park, Gillson Park, Wilmette Bowling Center and Wilmette History Museum.

3 of them publish an admission price, 4 publish opening hours.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 19, 2026.

Common questions

Is there anything free to do in Wilmette?
1 attraction in Wilmette says on its own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include Wilmette History Museum.
What kinds of attractions are included?
parks & beaches (2), bowling (1), museums (1).