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8/20: Parking Lot Bingo

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

Parking Lot Bingo

August 20, 2020

It's time to get out and have some socially distanced fun! Park in designated spots at the Community Center where gloved and masked staff will deliver disposable bingo cards and a crayon to your car. Bingo!
$10

7/9: Summer Entertainment Series Performance

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

6-7:30P: Whiskey Romance Band - Country Music Distilled in the Midwest
8-9:30P: Fletcher Rockwell - Classic American-Tinged Rock & Roll

7/10: Summer Entertainment Series Performance

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

6-7:30P: Chicago Philharmonic - Classical & Today’s Hits in Strings
8-9:30P: Chicago Philharmonic - Classical & Top 40s in Brass

7/23: Summer Entertainment Series Performance

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

6-7:30P: The Jolly Ringwalds - The Ultimate 80s Experience
8-9:30P: The Ron Burgundy’s - Yacht Rock and other rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s!

7/24: Summer Entertainment Series Performance

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

6-7:30P: Billy Elton - Legendary songs of Billy Joel and Elton John
8-9:30P: Midwest Dueling Pianos - Dueling Piano Show

8/8: Summer Entertainment Series Performance

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

1-2:30P: Motown Nation - Motown and 60s Smash Hits
3-4:30P: Dancing Queen - An ABBA Salute

9/10: Summer Entertainment Series Performance

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

6-7:30P: Jagged Little Pill - Tribute to Alanis Morissette
8-9:30P: Goddesses of Rock - A Tribute to Female Icons

9/11: Summer Entertainment Series Performance

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

6-7:30P: Landslide - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8-9:30P: The PettyBreakers - Tom Petty Tribute Band

6/24: Mulberry Street & Gold Dust Dreams

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-7:15P | Mulberry Street | A Billy Joel Tribute
8-9:30P | Gold Dust Dreams | Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

$10

6/25: Mickey Hatfield Trio & HiFi Superstar

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-7:15P | Mickey Hatfield Trio | Country/Rock Covers
8-9:30P | HiFi Superstar | Rock & Dance Party Band

$10

7/11: Shout Section Big Band

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

FREE CONCERT! Shout Section burst onto the scene in 2007. Since then, they’ve been entertaining audiences at swing dances, city concerts, school clinics, weddings, and corporate events all over the Midwest. They’ve been featured on WGN TV, WBEZ radio, and on the nationally syndicated television show, “Vampire Diaries”...

Free

7/16: Chicago Philharmonic Ensemble

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-9P | Chicago Philharmonic Ensemble | Symphonic Music
The Chicago Philharmonic has been called one of the country’s finest symphonic orchestras, and its unique chamber music ensembles...

Free

7/28: Movie Night Out With Wheaton Cops: “Zootopia”

Seven Gables Park 1750 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, Illinois

The Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Police Department are pleased to present Disney’s Zootopia under the stars on Thursday, July 28 at Seven Gables Park. The movie begins at dusk and is free to the public.

Free

7/29: Billy Elton & Radio Gaga

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-7:15P | Billy Elton | Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute
8-9:30P | Radio Gaga | A Tribute to Queen and Lady Gaga

$10

7/30: UltraBeat & Sixteen Candles

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-7:15P | UltraBeat | Electrifying Dance Music
8-9:30P | Sixteen Candles | The Nation's Premier '80s Pop Experience

$10

8/8: Jenny V James and The Flames

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

FREE CONCERT! Jenny V James and The Flames are an exciting family-friendly musical production featuring established Chicagoland performers. They are a part of the Chicago Live Music and Chicago Rockabilly scene. Jenny is a resident of Wheaton and works as a vocal instructor at the School of Rock Glen Ellyn...

Free

8/12: ARRA & One of These Nights

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-7:15P | ARRA | Classic Rock
8-9:30P | One of These Nights | A Tribute to the Eagles

$10

8/13: The Chicago Experience & The PettyBreakers

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-7:15P | The Chicago Experience | Chicago Tribute
8-9:30P | The PettyBreakers | Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute

$10

9/10: The Special Consensus & Bella Cain

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

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
6-7:15P | The Special Consensus | Bluegrass
8-9:30P | Bella Cain | Top 40 Country
Admission is free for these concerts. Tickets are not required.

Free

9/17: DuPage Symphony Orchestra

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

FREE CONCERT! The DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to provide inspiration and cultural enrichment through musical excellence, educational programs, and community outreach. Founded in 1954 with forty-five volunteer musicians, the DSO has grown to more than 100 highly talented volunteer musicians under the dynamic leadership of Maestra Barbara Schubert...

Free

12/9: Santa Express – SOLD OUT

Downtown Wheaton Metra Station 402 W. Front St., Wheaton, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, holiday music and treats.

$20

12/10: Santa Express – SOLD OUT

Downtown Wheaton Metra Station 402 W. Front St., Wheaton, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, holiday music and treats.

$20

12/11: Santa Express – SOLD OUT

Downtown Wheaton Metra Station 402 W. Front St., Wheaton, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, holiday music and treats.

$20

2/24: Daddy Daughter Princess Ball – SOLD OUT

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

Dads and daughters make special memories at the ball! Enjoy great dancing and a delicious sundae bar!

3/10-3/12: Matilda Jr. Performances

Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Matilda Jr. March 10-12 | Times Vary | Community Center, Memorial Room Auditorium Presented by Wheaton Park District Children's Playhouse Performance Dates: Friday, March 10 | 7P Saturday, March 11 | 10A and 2P Sunday, March 12 | 2P Doors open 30 minutes before the showing. [...]

6/24 & 6/25: Into the Woods Jr. Performances

Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Wheaton Park District Summer Spotlight Presents Into the Woods Jr. June 24 & 25 | 2P | Community Center Memorial Room Tickets

7/20: Movie Night With the Cops

Seven Gables Park 1750 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, Illinois

Movie Night With the Cops: Toy Story Thursday, July 20 | Dusk | Seven Gables Park* | Free A SUMMER TREAT FOR THE FAMILY: MOVIE NIGHT OUT WITH THE WHEATON COPS The Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Police Department are pleased to present Disney’s Toy Story under [...]

Free

7/24: the StingRays

Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois

The StingRays music, fun with audiences, look & moves, make them festival favorites throughout the Midwest — filling dance floors (and lawns) the entire night. Children to seniors always dance, engage in trivia, spin to watch the musicians run through the audience, or join the band in a Conga or Twist contest!

Free

9/30: October Fest

Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, United States

Enjoy a family-friendly evening in downtown Wheaton, complete with live entertainment, food, beer garden and children’s area.

10/28: Arrowhead & The Chocolate Factory

Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us for lunch or an early dinner and take a trip to the Chocolate Factory!

3/14-3/17: Newsies Jr. – SOLD OUT

Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Wheaton Park District Children’s Playhouse Production of Disney Newsies Jr. - SOLD OUT March 14 | 6:30P March 15 | 6:30P March 16 | 2P March 17 | 2P Performances will be held at the Community Center in the Memorial Room. Tickets [...]

$10

4/21: Beyond Glee Presents: Springing Back to Singing

Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Beyond Glee Presents: Springing Back to Spring Sunday, April 21 | 3P | Community Center Memorial Rm Tickets Pre-sale: $8 At the Door: $10 Tickets are the same for all ages. Purchase Tickets Online Tickets can also be purchased in-person at the Community [...]

$8 – $10

6/1: Silvertones Chorus Presents: The Great American Songbook

Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Silvertones Chorus Presents: The Great American Songbook Saturday, June 1 | 2P | Community Center Memorial Room Tickets Pre-sale: $8 At the Door: $10 Tickets are the same for all ages. Purchase Tickets Online Tickets can also be purchased in-person at the Community Center or [...]

9/20: Autumn Equinox Celebration

Lincoln Marsh Harrison Ave & Pierce Ave, Wheaton, IL

Celebrate the start of fall with us at Lincoln Marsh!

10/11: Halloween Happening

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

Costumes encouraged for this activity-filled Halloween event. Open to all ages!

10/18: Cosley Zoo Spooktacular Halloween Stroll

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

Experience an evening stroll through the zoo while enjoying the family-friendly decorations and activities. Finish your visit by decorating a pumpkin or take one to go and decorate it at home!

$12.95

10/18: Night at the Museum

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

There's more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum! Join us for Night at the Museum, a family-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation.

$18

11/30-12/14: 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

1/10: Parks Plus Fitness Open House

Parks Plus Fitness 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL

Join us as we celebrate our ONE YEAR Anniversary at our Open House!

Free

1/21: Wide Horizons Open House

Various Locations

You're Invited to Our Preschool Open House! Come discover what makes Wide Horizons so special!

Free

2/8: Ice-A-Palooza

Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, United States

Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza!

Free

4/12: Superhero 3K Fun Run

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

Superheroes 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!

4/16: Spring Fling at Rathje Park

Rathje Park 616 Delles Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

A free spring event for the family! Come join us at Rathje Park House and playground for an evening of fun. There will be spring crafts, a scavenger hunt, prizes and more. Grab your friends and neighbors and join us in the park!

4/26: Silvertones Present “Out of Left Field”

Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Spend an afternoon with the Silvertones as they combine surprise, humor and America’s pastime into their Spring Concert.

4/27: Beyond Glee Presents “Sing Your Way Back Home”

Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join Beyond Glee for an uplifiting afternoon of music filled with songs that celebrate the joy of home, belonging and togetherness.

5/3: Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1701 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Whether you’re an avid kite flyer or taking the family out for the first time, this is a great event for the young and old. Watch kite demonstrations and participate in our Grand Launch.

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