Special Events
When Does Registration Begin?
Registration for all 2026 Summer events and programs begins Monday, April 13th at 9:00am for residents, and Monday, April 20th 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:
Spring Tea Party
You are cordially invited to dress in your finest tea party attire and join us for an elegant morning tea party! Sip tea, coffee, lemonade and nibble on tasty pastries while we celebrate the beauty of spring! Children will enjoy decorating their very own tea party-themed picture frame, perfectly sized to hold a keepsake photo taken at our charming photo op area. Beloved Disney Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast will make a special guest appearance! All ages welcome. Please pre-register by Monday, April 6th.
| Location: | Rule House; Oak Room | Age: | All Ages |
| Instructor: | Wildwood Park District Staff/Volunteers | Min/Max: | 5/15 |
| Fee: | Adult/Child Pair: $15R/$20NR
Additional Child: $8R/$10NR |
Class ID: | Adult/Child Pair: 2617.06.05
Additional Child: 2617.06.06 |
| Date: |
4/11/26 |
Day: | Saturday |
| Time: | 10:00am – 11:30am |
4th Annual Day of Cheerful Service in Honor of Gavin Short
Our son Gavin Short is an Eagle Scout whose life was taken far too soon. He passed on April 29, 2022 in a tragic auto accident, along with two of his best friends, Drake and Nic. To continue his legacy of kindness and volunteerism, we invite you to join us in a Day of Cheerful Service in Honor of Gavin. A commitment to cheerful service is one of the central principles of the Order of the Arrow, which is a Scouting honor society. Gavin joined the OA brotherhood in 2016. There are two opportunities for you to help on this Day of Cheerful Service: packing meals at Feed My Starving Children and/or participating in a park clean-up at the Wildwood Park District, which is the charter organization for Scouts BSA Troop 671.
| Location: | Rule Park | Age: | All Ages |
| Instructor: | Wildwood Park District Staff/Volunteers | Min/Max: | N/A |
| Fee: | Free | Class ID: | N/A |
| Date: |
4/25/26 |
Day: | Saturday |
| Time: | 1:00 – 4:00pm |
20th Annual Gages Lake Conservation Committee Carp Fishing Derby
Anglers of all ages are welcome at the free 20th Annual Carp Fishing Derby, sponsored by the 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.
| Location: | Willow Point Park | Age: | All Ages |
| Instructor: | Wildwood Park District Staff/Volunteers/Gages Lake Conservation Committee | Min/Max: | N/A |
| Fee: | Free | Class ID: | N/A |
| Date: |
5/30/26 |
Day: | Saturday |
| Time: | 9:00am-12:00pm |
Movie in the Park featuring Cars
Come out to Rule Park and watch Cars on the big screen! Bounce house, concessions, Harbor Brewing, Smash ‘Em Up food truck, Boba Lady truck, and Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck open at 7:30pm, movie begins at dusk. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray, and money for food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages! Park District concessions are cash only and include popcorn, chips, candy, soda, and water. In case of severe weather, the reschedule date is Friday, June 12th.
| Location: | Rule Park | Age: | All Ages |
| Instructor: | Wildwood Park District Staff/Volunteers | Min/Max: | N/A |
| Fee: | Free | Class ID: | N/A |
| Date: |
6/5/26 |
Day: | Friday |
| Time: | 7:30pm |
Blues Soiree in the Park featuring Sidestreets
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 Harbor Brewing, Smash ‘Em Up food truck, and Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck!
| Location: | Willow Point Park | Age: | All Ages |
| Instructor: | Wildwood Park District Staff/Volunteers | Min/Max: | N/A |
| Fee: | Free | Class ID: | N/A |
| Date: |
6/19/26 |
Day: | Friday |
| Time: | 6:00 – 8:00pm |
