Family-friendly
9/22: Autumn Equinox Celebration
Lincoln Marsh Harrison Ave & Pierce Ave, Wheaton, ILCelebrate the start of fall with us at Lincoln Marsh!
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.
10/3: Night at the Museum: Magic & Mischief
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesExperience a magical evening with costumes, a flashlight scavenger hunt, crafts and a movie screening in the auditorium on the big screen!
10/10: Halloween Happening
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!
10/17: Cosley Zoo Spooktacular
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesTake an evening stroll through the zoo and enjoy family-friendly seasonal decorations and activities. Finish your visit by decorating a pumpkin, or take one to go and decorate it at home!
11/28-12/30: Festival of Lights & Tree Sale
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesA wintertime visit to Cosley Zoo has become a family tradition for many. Make it one of yours!
11/29-12/13: 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.
12/6: 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!
12/6: Silvertones Chorus Presents: It Feels Like Christmas
Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin the Silvertones for a heartwarming holiday concert filled with timeless Christmas classics and festive favorites. Their joyful voices and nostalgic melodies are sure to put you in the sprit of the season.
12/7: Beyond Glee Presents: Reflections of Christmas
Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesCelebrate the season with Beyond Glee as they bring a fresh twist to the holidays with contemporary renditions of your favorite festive songs. Expect a show that's merry, bright and full of musical surprises.
6/4-6/7: 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!
6/6: 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.
6/20: Fish-O-Rama
Northside Park 1300 N West St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesOffered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this annual event invites kids 15 and under, with an adult, to participate in outdoor family fun at our open fishing contest.
7/3-7/4: Independence Day Celebration
Various LocationsJoin us for family fun during this annual celebration featuring fireworks on July 3 and the parade through Downtown Wheaton on July 4.
