Special Events
When Does Registration Begin?
Registration for all 2025 Summer events and programs begins Monday, April 14th at 9:00am for residents, and Monday, April 21st at 9:00am for non-residents.
How Do I Register?
The Wildwood Park District offers multiple ways to register, including online, email, fax, mail, and in-person. Registering online is always fastest. For more details on registering, or to register once registration opens, please visit:
How Quickly Do Spots Fill?
Quickly! Summer is our busiest season and enrollment tends to fill quickly, especially for Summer Camps and Swim Lessons. We recommend viewing our website and 2025 Summer Program Guide (digital and hard copy coming beginning of April) prior to open registration and having all your favorite events and programs picked out ahead of time so you can enroll as soon as registration opens.
19th Annual Gages Lake Conservation Committee Carp Fishing Derby
Anglers of all ages are welcome at the free 19th Annual Carp Fishing Derby, sponsored by Gages Lake Conservation Committee and Gagewood Lions Club, in cooperation with Wildwood Park District. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Basic fishing instructions are provided for beginners. Registration will take place on-site at the Willow Point Park Pavilion. Some fishing poles will be available for use or bring your own. An Illinois Fishing License is required (16+ years old). Children must be supervised by an adult.
Pizzeria Deville food truck will be on-site serving wood-fired pizza by the slice, salads, and appetizers!
| Location | Willow Point Park | Day | Saturday |
| Time | 8:30am: Learn to Bait Your Hook
9am-12pm: Fishing Derby |
Date | 5/31 |
| Min/Max | N/A | Instructor | Park District Staff/Volunteers |
| Fee | FREE | Class ID: | N/A |
Movie in the Park featuring Mufasa
Come out to Rule Park and watch Mufasa on the big screen! Bounce house, concessions, Harbor Brewing, Pizzeria Deville food truck, Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck, and Warren-Newport Public Library bookmobile open at 7:30pm, movie begins at 8:45pm. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray, and money/valid ID for food and alcohol (must be 21 years of age- no outside alcohol permitted)! Concessions are cash only and include popcorn, chips, candy, soda, and water. In case of severe weather, the reschedule date is Friday, June 13th. Pizzeria Deville food truck will be on-site serving wood-fired pizza by the slice, salads, and appetizers! Harbor brewing will be serving their ice cold, locally brewed beers and seltzers.
| Location | Rule Park | Day | Friday |
| Time | 7:30pm: Bounce House, Concessions, Harbor Brewing, Pizzeria Deville, Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck, and Warren-Newport Public Library Bookmobile
8:45pm: Movie |
Date | 6/6 |
| Min/Max | N/A | Instructor | Park District Staff/Volunteers |
| Fee | FREE | Class ID: | N/A |
Blues Soiree in the Park
Join us at Willow Point Park for some free rhythm and blues music featuring SideStreets! Enjoy live music at the lake front pavilion or anchor your boat and catch the tunes from the water! The Blues Soirée event is Mardi Gras themed, so wear your best Mardi Gras attire. Don’t forget to bring your chair or blanket, bug spray, and money for food truck and Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck!
| Location | Willow Point Park | Day | Friday |
| Time | 6:00 – 8:00pm | Date | 6/20 |
| Min/Max | N/A | Instructor | Park District Staff/Volunteers |
| Fee | FREE | Class ID: | N/A |
Family Campout
Grab your tent and sleeping bag and spend the night with friends and family under the stars at Rule Park! Enjoy a campfire with s’mores, stargazing, bounce house, games, and more! Dinner (grilled hot dogs, chips, soda and water) and breakfast (assorted bagels with cream cheese spread, coffee, orange juice, and water) is included in the registration fee. Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck will be available for purchase. Warren-Newport Public Library bookmobile will be on-site! In case of inclement weather, the reschedule date is July 25th.
Please pre-register using Class ID 2527.13.01 by Monday, July 14th.
| Location | Rule Park | Day | Friday-Saturday |
| Time | 7:00pm-9:00am | Date | 7/18 – 7/19 |
| Min/Max | 8/No Max | Instructor | Park District Staff/Volunteers |
| Fee | $35 Per Family (Resident)/$45 Per Family (Non-Resident) | Class ID: | 2527.13.01 |
