Charitable Event

Through 4/7: Collecting Donations w/ Bridge Communities
Various LocationsThe Wheaton Park District and Bridge Communities are partnering to collect donations to help homeless families and others in need.

5/20: Shred Day & Food Drive
Rice Pool & Water Park 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, ILShred Day & Food Drive Saturday, May 20 | 10A-12P | Rice Pool & Water Park HOSTED BY SENATOR SETH LEWIS AND REPRESENTATIVE AMY GRANT Join your local Legislators at their free paper shredding event and food drive! Bring your sensitive documents for shredding and non-perishable food [...]

7/15: Jay Allen Concert to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisAfter seeing his mother suffer from Alzheimer’s, Allen wrote “Blank Stares.” A video of him performing the song with his mother on stage in Iowa went viral with over 500 million views on Facebook. His mother has since passed, but Jay continues to tour the country as an advocate [...]

9/30: October Fest
Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, United StatesEnjoy a family-friendly evening in downtown Wheaton, complete with live entertainment, food, beer garden and children’s area.

9/7: Woodland Wonder
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesWoodland Wonder September 7, 2024 | Cosley Zoo Join us for Woodland Wonder, a whimsical evening at Cosley Zoo in celebration of its 50th Anniversary. Become enchanted with the zoo's conservation mission and impact while enjoying cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, and more. Help make a difference [...]

11/7: Evening with Geoffrey Baer
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us at the DuPage County Historical Museum as WTTW's Geoffrey Baer speaks about DuPage County architecture, local history, and more! There will be light appetizers, tours around the Museum, and more.

1/17: Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf
Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum for the 3rd annual Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf event.

3/14: Casino Night
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy an evening of popular casino games: blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold'em and a money wheel. The evening also includes an open bar, appetizers, raffle and silent auction.

4/12: Superhero 3K Fun Run
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesSuperheroes Unite! All participants are invited to wear their favorite superhero attire as they participate in this Fun Run so break out your Wonder Woman costume, Captain America t-shirt, or Iron Man mask!

6/28-7/4: Field of Honor®
Seven Gables Park 1750 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IllinoisThe Wheaton Field of Honor has become a patriotic tradition each year in our community where 2,000 American Flags are displayed in perfectly straight rows, creating a breathtaking visual experience that honors our soldiers, veterans, first responders, and other heroes who serve and protect our nation.

7/10: Cosley Zoo Uncorked Wine Tasting
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy a distinctive wine tasting experience, complete with the animals and atmosphere of Cosley Zoo!

7/26: Gone 2 Paradise – The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience with Anchors Away
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisBENEFIT CONCERT | For over 20 years, “Gone 2 Paradise” has been celebrating the music of Jimmy Buffett as The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band!

8/28-8/30: Shakespeare in the Park
Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesProfessional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes.
