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Children dressed in superhero costumes

8/16: Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United States

Join us at the Sensory Garden Playground for an all-inclusive day of play! Our hero themed play day will feature fun activities, giveaways, and more. Dress as your favorite superhero or real-life hero!

Performers dancing on stage during the Shakespeare in the Park event

8/28-8/30: Shakespeare in the Park

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Professional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes.

Pile of pumpkins

Month of October: Pumpkin Fest

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United States

Enjoy this month-long Fall fest. Come see the animals ad take in the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo's lawn. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks and various sizes of straw bales are available for purchase.

10/3: Night at the Museum: Magic & Mischief

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Experience a magical evening & explore the wonder of the wizarding world, as we screen the first Harry Potter film! Costumes are encouraged!

$18
Family dressed in Halloween costumes

10/10: Halloween Happening

Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us for a hauntingly good time! Costumes encouraged for this activity-filled Halloween event. Open to all ages!

Building and trees at Cosley Zoo decorated with holiday lights at night at the Festival of Lights and Tree Sale

11/28-12/30: Festival of Lights & Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United States

A wintertime visit to Cosley Zoo has become a family tradition for many. Make it one of yours!

Children meeting Santa and enjoying arts and crafts with their family

11/29-12/13: Santa’s Craft Corner

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United States

Skip the line at the mall and visit Santa at the zoo.

$20

Group of friends attending Reindeer Run event

12/6: Lions Charities Reindeer

Downtown Wheaton , United States

This winter 5K is sure to put you in the holiday spirit – in fact, we even encourage it! Come out in your best Santa hats or assortment of jingle bells and Run Run Rudolph to the finish line!

6/4-6/7: Cream of Wheaton

Downtown Wheaton , United States

Kick off summer at the Cream of Wheaton! Join us for fun for all ages, including live entertainment, carnival, beer garden, food vendors, Arts & Craft Fair, Business Expo and kids activities!

6/6: Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

This popular community race is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to raise funds for the animals at Cosley Zoo, fund exhibit development projects, public programs and conservation initiatives.

Fish-O-Rama winners from 2024

6/20: Fish-O-Rama

Northside Park 1300 N West St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this annual event invites kids 15 and under, with an adult, to participate in outdoor family fun at our open fishing contest.

July3 4 Parade

7/3-7/4: Independence Day Celebration

Various Locations

Join us for family fun during this annual celebration featuring fireworks on July 3 and the parade through Downtown Wheaton on July 4.

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