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6/21: 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 music themed play day will feature fun activities, giveaways, and more.

6/28-7/4: Field of Honor®

Seven Gables Park 1750 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, Illinois

The Wheaton Field of Honor has become a patriotic tradition each year in our community where 2,000 American Flags are displayed in perfectly straight rows, creating a breathtaking visual experience that honors our soldiers, veterans, first responders, and other heroes who serve and protect our nation.

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.

7/9: Plug into Nature

Lincoln Marsh Harrison Ave & Pierce Ave, Wheaton, IL

Ditch your electronic devices and join us to plug into nature as the Prairie Patch Play Area. Enjoy activities, crafts, and open play!

7/19: 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 carnival themed play day will feature fun activities, giveaways, and more.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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