Visit downtown Wilmington, Il
Welcome to our beautiful town in southern Will County, on America's Mother Road, Route 66.
Nestled along the shores of the Kankakee River, 45 minutes south of Midway Airport, Wilmington offers year-round recreation and a unique variety of shopping and dining spots. Enjoy our beautiful parks, walk our historic downtown, and explore all we offer.
Stop and see The Gemini Giant in his new location at the entrance to South Island Park and make a visit to The Landing Pad souvenir shop, NOW OPEN.
*Planning a trip? Our downtown is sleepy on Monday and Tuesdays. Be sure to check our Business Members page for a list of downtown merchants open those days.
Wilmington, Illinois
"The Island City"
Late-Night Shopping this Summer!
Enjoy some beautiful evenings in downtown Wilmington this summer. Late-Night Shopping, plus the Wilmington Park Districts Farmers Markets start in June and run through September.
3rd Thursday of each month. 5-8pm. Food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, along with all of your favorite local spots open LATE.
Wine & Witches Wine Walk 2026
$45/Ticket
$25/Designated Driver Tickets
Tickets go on sale Saturday, September 19th
12pm ONLY AVAILABLE AT
Blue Horse Wine and Martini Bar & The Wine Cafe
Tickets are limited and sell out fast!
See Event Page and visit Facebook for more info!