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March 2019
Summer Seasonal Job Open House
Learn about summer seasonal part-time positions at the Wheaton Park District. Bring your resumé and fill out applications onsite. Find out moreApril 2019
Fun Run in Color
Join us for a color-filled 5K run/walk for all ages and abilities. Find out more
Week of the Young Child
Enjoy FREE special events, programs, and activities for children (8 & under) and their families* April 14-20. Find out more
Free
Prairie Patch Play Area Opening Celebration!
Join us for the Prairie Patch Play Area Opening & Earth Day Celebration! Find out more
$12
Night at the Museum
There is more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum. Join us for the fourth annual Night at the Museum Children's Party for a night of after-hours fun. Find out more
Native Illinois Plant Sale
The City of Wheaton, Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission, and the Wheaton Park District encourage residents to plant native plants in future landscape projects. Find out moreMay 2019
Go Fly a Kite
This high-flying event in Wheaton’s Graf Park encourages the community to come out and enjoy spring and fly kites! Find out more
Taste of Wheaton
This four-day event features a “Taste” of all that Wheaton has to offer... Entertainment at the Memorial Park band shell, carnival, arts & craft fair, Business After Hours event, Business Expo, Cosley Zoo Run, food vendors, beer and wine garden, Art in the Park, climbing wall, and the popular Sunday Family Party in the Park! Find out moreJune 2019
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K and 1/2-Mile Race Event
One of the Chicago Suburbs' Largest 5K/10K Runs. Don’t miss this popular community run that supports Cosley Zoo! Find out more
Free
Fish-O-Rama
Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this is a fishing event you won't want to miss! Registration is required for this free catch-and-release event. Find out moreJuly 2019
Free
Music Mondays
Enjoy live, family-friendly entertainment in Memorial Park on Mondays in July. Find out more
Free
Independence Day Celebration (July 3-4)
Use your imagination as you design your parade entry/float in conjunction with the all- American Fourth of July celebration! Find out more
Cosley Zoo Uncorked
Looking for a wild night out? We have just the thing! Enjoy a distinctive wine tasting experience, complete with the animals and atmosphere of Cosley Zoo. Join us for wine sampling, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, giveaways, and more! Find out moreAugust 2019
Wheaton Brew Fest
Wheaton, Illinois’ annual outdoor craft beer fest will take place in Memorial Park on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The fest will feature unique brews, live entertainment, and food from some of Wheaton’s favorite restaurants. Find out moreSeptember 2019
Light the Torch 5K Night Run
A unique race event through downtown Wheaton after sunset, includes glow giveaways, luminary lanes, and ends with a street fest, featuring a DJ, carnival rides, and food trucks! Find out moreDecember 2019
Lions Club Reindeer Run
This winter 5K run features lots of spirit, post-race refreshments and holiday cheer! Find out morePHOTO RELEASE: The Wheaton Park District takes photographs or video of participants promoting our programs, services, events, activities, and facilities in our brochures, website or agency social media, etc. By participating in or attending any Wheaton Park District activities the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) agrees to the use and distribution of his or her image (or image of a minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such activities for any purpose without inspection, compensation, or any other consideration now and in the future.