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April 2020
Week of the Young Child - Cancelled
Enjoy FREE special events, programs, and activities for children (8 & under) and their families* April 12-18. Find out more
Night at the Museum - Postponed
There is more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum. Join us for the fifth annual Night at the Museum Children's Party for a night of after-hours fun. Find out more
Fun Run in Color - Cancelled
Join us for a color-filled 5K run/walk for all ages and abilities. Find out moreMay 2020
Free
Go Fly a Kite - Cancelled
This high-flying event in Wheaton’s Graf Park encourages the community to come out and enjoy spring and fly kites! Find out more
2020 Spring Classic
The Wings Soccer Club will host the 9th Annual Wings Spring Classic tournament in May 15-17, 2020. 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 moreJune 2020
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 more
$15 – $45
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids' 1/2-Mile Race Event
One of the Chicago Suburbs' Largest 5K/10K Runs. Don’t miss this popular community race event 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 2020
Free
Independence Day Celebration (July 3-4)
Enjoy family fun and fireworks on July 3 and the annual parade on July 4. Use your imagination and design a parade entry/float with this year’s theme: “Home Grown”. Find out moreAugust 2020
Free
Shakespeare in the Park Returns in Summer 2020
Professional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes. Find out moreOctober 2020
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 2020
Lions Club Reindeer Run
This winter 5K run features lots of spirit, post-race refreshments and holiday cheer! Find out moreMay 2021
Go Fly a Kite
Join us at this free event held in Wheaton’s Graf Park that encourages the community to come out and enjoy spring and fly kites! 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.