Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Wicked Wilmette)

Wicked Wilmette

Children and families can bounce on inflatables, get their faces painted, and take a hayride adventure through the park. Visitors can wander along park paths to collect treats from Spooky Stations, visit the pumpkin patch to pick and decorate a pumpkin, and enter a costume contest with prizes awarded across four age categories.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

wilmettepark.org

When

Tickets

R-$27 / NR-$34.

Hours

5:30-7:30 pm.

Ages

Recommended for ages 12 & under

Going?

Location

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Lakeview Center & Gillson Park · 800 Gillson Park Dr., Wilmette Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children ages 12 and under

Vibe

Festive and family-spooky

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Dress appropriately for the weather, as the event takes place outdoors.
  • On-site registration is available in the lower level of the Lakeview Center.
  • Check current weather conditions and the Rainout Line on the day of the event if the weather is uncertain.

Links & Contact

Run by Wilmette Park District

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is the event recommended for?

Wicked Wilmette is recommended for children ages 12 and under.

Do adults need to pay or register?

Registration is required for children only, but an adult must accompany each child throughout the event.

How is the costume contest judged?

Children participate in one of four age groups (1–2, 3–4, 5–7, and 8–12 years old), and prizes are awarded in each category.

Can attendees volunteer to host a Spooky Station?

Yes, volunteers can register to host and decorate a themed station along the park path to hand out candy, with tables and candy provided by the park district.

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