Family-friendly
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7/18: Summer Saturday: Beach Bash
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesCome by the Sensory Garden Playground for all-inclusive play! A summer splash, without the ocean! Join us at the Sensory Garden Playground for a Beach Bash featuring various departments across the Wheaton Park District.
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8/6: Stars & Stripes Family Fun Night
Rathje Park 616 Delles Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesLet’s celebrate 250 years of our amazing country! Join us for a patriotic picnic in the park! We will have popsicles, crafts, games and more!
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8/15: Summer Saturday: Storybook Adventure
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesCome by the Sensory Garden Playground for all-inclusive play! Once upon a time at a playground in Lisle, Illinois, there was a grand festival to tell the stories of the land. Join us at our final Summer Saturday of 2026, where, in collaboration with local libraries, we will be hosting story time at the playground!
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8/27-8/29: 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.
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9/22 Autumn Equinox Celebration
Lincoln Marsh Harrison Ave & Pierce Ave, Wheaton, ILAutumn Equinox Celebration Tuesday, September 22 | 10-11:30A | Lincoln Marsh – Prairie Patch Play Area (1000 W. Lincoln Ave, Wheaton) Event Details: Celebrate the start of fall at Lincoln Marsh! Families are invited to spend time together at the Prairie Patch Play Area where children can [...]
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9/26: Planting Roots, Growing the Next 250 Years
Lincoln Marsh Harrison Ave & Pierce Ave, Wheaton, ILJoin us for an all-ages celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary on National Public Lands Day. Roll up your sleeves to plant, explore, and learn together as we care for our shared public lands.
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Month of October: Pumpkin Fest
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy 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.
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10/9: Halloween Happening
Ray Morrill Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us for a hauntingly good time! Costumes encouraged for this activity-filled Halloween event. Open to all ages!
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11/28-12/30: Festival of Lights & Tree Sale
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesA winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery, hot chocolate, and a unique assortment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop.
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11/28, 12/5, 12/12: Santa’s Craft Corner
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSkip the line at the mall and visit Santa at the zoo.
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12/5: Lions Charities Reindeer Run
Downtown Wheaton , United StatesThis 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!
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6/3-6/6: Cream of Wheaton
Downtown Wheaton , United StatesKick 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!
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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals
Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThis 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.
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7/3-7/4: Independence Day Celebration
Various LocationsJoin us for an Independence Day celebration on July 3-4, 2027. We look forward to coming together with the community to celebrate America!
