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Music Mondays
Enjoy live, family-friendly entertainment in Memorial Park on Mondays in July. Find out more
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Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest
Professional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes. Find out more
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 more
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
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 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 more
Santa's Craft Corner
Can’t make it to the North Pole? Do the next best thing and come to Cosley Zoo where you can see Santa AND the animals! Find out more
Lions Club Reindeer Run
This winter 5K run features lots of spirit, post-race refreshments and holiday cheer! Find out more
Santa Express
Join Kidz Kingdom and the DuPage County Historical Museum for a very special train ride! Find out more
Pizza with Santa
Tis the season! Have pizza with Santa, enjoy activities and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa Claus himself. Find out more
Ice-A-Palooza
Central Athletic Complex Ice Rinks Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza! Find out more
Daddy Daughter Princess Ball
Dads and daughters make special memories at The Princess Ball. Girls receive a corsage and crown on arrival. Guests enjoy great music, dancing, a sundae bar, and more! Find out more
Fun Run in Color
Join us for a color-filled 5K run/walk for all ages and abilities. Find out more
Week of the Young Child
Enjoy FREE special events, programs, and activities for children (8 & under) and their families* April 15-20. Find out more
Night at the Museum
There is more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum. Join us for the fourth annual Night at the Museum Children's Party for a night of after-hours fun. Find out more
Go Fly a Kite
This high-flying event in Wheaton’s Graf Park encourages the community to come out and enjoy spring and fly kites! Find out more
Taste of Wheaton
This four-day event features a “Taste” of all that Wheaton has to offer... Entertainment at the Memorial Park band shell, carnival, arts & craft fair, Business After Hours event, Business Expo, Cosley Zoo Run, food vendors, beer and wine garden, Art in the Park, climbing wall, and the popular Sunday Family Party in the Park! Find out more
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & 1/2-Mile Race
One of the Chicago Suburbs' Largest 5K/10K Runs 5K - 10K - 1/2-Mile Zippity Zoo Don’t miss this popular community run that supports Cosley Zoo! 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.