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November 2020
$59
Personalized Message from Santa
Reservation deadline is December 5 or when full. As usual, Santa will be making his annual stop at Cosley Zoo to check in on all the animals. While he is here, Santa would be happy to record a Christmas video message for your favorite someone with one of our ambassador animals.Find out more
Free
Light Up Wheaton Decorating Contest
Sign Up Deadline: December 10 | Judging: December 11-December 20 | FreeThe City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District present Light Up Wheaton and encourage the community to Brighten the Season Together. All are encouraged to “light up” their homes, businesses, nonprofits, churches, and other organizations. For those interested in a friendly community competition, enter your house in the first-ever FREE Light Up Wheaton Contest. Show the community your most creative, out of the box, and festive seasonal decorations and take part in Wheaton’s newest tradition.
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Festival of Lights & Tree Sale 2020
November 27-December 30A wintertime visit to Cosley Zoo has become a family tradition for many. Make it one of yours! Find out more
December 2020
Lions Club Reindeer Run 2020
December 5, 2020This winter 5K run features lots of spirit, post-race refreshments and holiday cheer! Find out more
April 2021
Fun Run in Color 2021
April 17, 2021Show up in your brightest white shirts, shorts, and shoes and we shower you along the route with vibrant color made from safe, food-grade, biodegradable cornstarch. By the time you cross the finish line, you’ll be a brilliant color palette of warm and cool hues! Find out more
May 2021
Go Fly a Kite 2021
May 1, 2021Join us at this free event held in Wheaton’s Graf Park that encourages the community to come out and enjoy spring and fly kites! Find out more
June 2021
Taste of Wheaton 2021
June 3-6, 2021Organized annually by the Wheaton Park District and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, the Taste fills several square blocks with carnival rides, the best local food, live entertainment, family-friendly games and crafts, a beer garden, business expo, the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K and half-mile Zippity Zoo Run, art and craft vendors, and Art in the Park. Find out more
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2021
June 5, 2021One of the Chicago Suburbs' Largest 5K/10K Runs. Don’t miss this popular community race event that supports Cosley Zoo! Find out more
Fish-O-Rama 2021
June 2021 | Date: TBDBring your fishing poles to the annual Fish-O-Rama! Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this event invites kids 15 and under, with an adult, to participate in our open fishing contest. Registration required. Find out more
August 2021
Shakespeare in the Park 2021
Summer 2021 | Date: TBDProfessional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes. Find out more
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