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September 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 moreOctober 2019
Pumpkin Fest
Come see the animals in the crisp fall air, listen to the squeals of excitement from the children conquering the straw pyramid or finding their way through the corn stalk tunnel, and take in the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn... Find out more
Free
October Fest
Join us for a fall celebration featuring live music, a beer garden, children's area, and a variety of food vendors. Find out more
Halloween Happening
Whip up a great costume, bring your friends, and come out for a super fun time! All ages are welcome. There is a small fee for some events and concessions are available. Find out moreNovember 2019
Mom/Son Bingo Night
Moms and sons can play BINGO, enjoy PIZZA and TREATS, and have a chance to win PRIZES! Find out more
Festival of Lights & Tree Sale
A winter time visit to Cosley Zoo has become a family tradition for many. Make it one of yours! Find out moreDecember 2019
Pizza with Santa
Tis the season! Have pizza with Santa, enjoy activities, crafts and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa. Find out more
Lions Club Reindeer Run
This winter 5K run features lots of spirit, post-race refreshments and holiday cheer! 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 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.