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December 2020
Reserve Time on the Ice
The ice skating season is officially open and skate reservations are filling up fast.- Reservations are required for everyone.
- Residents skate free with a reserved timed-ticket and a Wheaton Park District universal ID.
- Online tickets can be reserved up to 7 days in advance.
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Virtual & At-Home Programs
A variety offered each season!History | Animals | Nature | Creative Arts | Dance | Health & Fitness ...and more!
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Rec-To-Go Kits
Grab a kit and create, discover, play at home.Check back often as new projects and activities are released each month. Pick-up one or all. Share with neighbors and friends. A great surprise for your child or grandchildren or even for yourself.
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Parent/Child Central Athletic Complex Rentals
Looking for something to do during the winter months?For only $25 you and your child can rent space for 30-minutes to play your favorite sport!
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April 2021
Fun Run in Color 2021
April 17, 2021Show up in your brightest white shirts, shorts, and shoes and we shower you along the route with vibrant color made from safe, food-grade, biodegradable cornstarch. By the time you cross the finish line, you’ll be a brilliant color palette of warm and cool hues! Find out more
May 2021
Go Fly a Kite 2021
May 1, 2021Join 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 more
June 2021
Taste of Wheaton 2021
June 3-6, 2021Organized annually by the Wheaton Park District and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, the Taste fills several square blocks with carnival rides, the best local food, live entertainment, family-friendly games and crafts, a beer garden, business expo, the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K and half-mile Zippity Zoo Run, art and craft vendors, and Art in the Park. Find out more
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2021
June 5, 2021One of the Chicago Suburbs' Largest 5K/10K Runs. Don’t miss this popular community race event that supports Cosley Zoo! Find out more
Fish-O-Rama 2021
June 2021 | Date: TBDBring your fishing poles to the annual Fish-O-Rama! Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this event invites kids 15 and under, with an adult, to participate in our open fishing contest. Registration required. Find out more
July 2021
Independence Day 2021
July 3-4, 2021Join us for family fun during this annual celebration featuring fireworks on July 3 and the parade through Downtown Wheaton on July 4. Find out more
Cosley Zoo Uncorked 2021
July 22, 2021Looking 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 more
August 2021
Wheaton Brew Fest 2021
August 2021 | Date: TBDWheaton, Illinois’ annual outdoor craft beer fest takes place in Memorial Park featuring unique brews from local and national breweries. Find out more
Shakespeare in the Park 2021
Summer 2021 | Date: TBDProfessional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes. Find out more
October 2021
Cosley Classic Golf Outing 2020
2021 Date: TBDGet your foursome together for the 38th Annual Mike Williams Cosley Classic Golf Outing at Arrowhead Golf Club. Find out more
Pumpkin Fest 2021
Month of OctoberCome out to Cosley Zoo this fall and enjoy the colors of the season, see the animals, and pick out your pumpkin! Pumpkins, gourds, apples, cider, corn stalks, and straw bales are all available for purchase. Find out more
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