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4/22: Prairie Patch Play Area Opening Celebration
Lincoln Marsh Harrison Ave & Pierce Ave, WheatonPrairie Patch Play Area Opening Celebration!
Join us for the Prairie Patch Play Area Opening & Earth Day Celebration!
Free
5/3: Cosley Zoo Benefit Concert
Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, WheatonCosley Zoo Benefit Concert
Join local rock cover band Common Area Maintenance for a concert benefiting Cosley Zoo at Arrowhead Golf Club.
SCARCE Benefit Day
Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, WheatonSCARCE Benefit Day
Help us celebrate World Environment Day! Dine in at Arrowhead Restaurant for lunch or dinner and 20% of your food sales will be donated to SCARCE.
7/25: Game On! Game Day
Northside Park 1300 N West St, WheatonGame On! Game Day
Celebrate National Park and Rec Month by getting your Game On! at Northside Park.
Free
10/12: Teddy Bear Clinic
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, WheatonTeddy Bear Clinic
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up!
11/1: Mom/Son Bingo Night
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonMom/Son Bingo Night
Moms and sons can play BINGO, enjoy PIZZA and TREATS, and have a chance to win PRIZES!
11/22-12/2: 25% Off Pool Pass & Fitness Membership Sale
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonThe Biggest sale of the year
Up to 25% off on 2020 Pool Season Passes and Annual Fitness Center Memberships
12/6: Pizza With Santa
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonPizza with Santa
Tis the season! Have pizza with Santa, enjoy activities, crafts and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa.
December 7: Silvertones Chorus Presents: Happy Holly Days
Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonSilvertones Chorus Presents: Happy Holly Days
We are delighted to welcome our guest performers, the “Take Note” choral group, to the stage this year as they join us in song.
$10
December 8-15: Santa Express – SOLD OUT
Downtown Wheaton Metra Station 402 W. Front St., WheatonSanta Express
Celebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, treats and a holiday sing-a-long!
$20
December 14: Beyond Glee Presents: Beyond Christmas
Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonBeyond Glee Presents: Beyond Christmas
Beyond Glee is back this year to help you celebrate the holidays.
$10
12/14: Gingerbread Man Cookies
Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, WheatonGingerbread Man Cookie-Making Class
Make and decorate your own GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIES
$25
1/31: Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf — SOLD OUT
Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross Street, WheatonMad fore Plaid Mini Golf
Enjoy 18 holes of mini golf, raffles, appetizers and awards at this 21+ event benefitting both the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation and the Wheaton Public Library.
$45 – $160
2/8: Ice-A-Palooza
Central Athletic Complex Ice Rinks 500 S. Naperville Rd., WheatonIce A Palooza
Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza!
Free
2/21: Daddy Daughter Princess Ball
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonDaddy 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!
$38 – $48
3/13-3/15: Mary Poppins Jr. Performances by Children’s Playhouse – Postponed
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonA Children's Playhouse Production of Mary Poppins Jr.
Performances will be held on Friday, March 13 at 7P, Saturday, March 14 at 2P, and Sunday, March 15 at 4P. All performances will be held at the Community Center. Presale tickets on sale March 1-12, 2020.
$6 – $8
3/21: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast – Postponed
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonKiwanis Club of Wheaton Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, performances by Step In Time Dancers, raffle prizes and more! Event is free with a $5 suggested donation.
4/12-4/18: Week of the Young Child – Canceled
Various LocationsWeek of the Young Child - Canceled
Enjoy FREE special events, programs, and activities for children (8 & under) and their families* April 12-18.
4/17: Night at the Museum Children’s Party – Postponed
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, WheatonNight at the Museum - Postponed
There is more to explore after dark at the DuPage County Historical Museum. Join us for the fifth annual Night at the Museum Children's Party for a night of after-hours fun.
4/18: Fun Run…in Color! – Canceled
Northside Park 1300 N West St, WheatonFun Run in Color - Canceled
Join us for a color-filled 5K run/walk for all ages and abilities.
5/2: Go Fly a Kite – Canceled
Graf Park 1701 Manchester Rd, WheatonGo Fly a Kite - Canceled
This high-flying event in Wheaton’s Graf Park encourages the community to come out and enjoy spring and fly kites!
Free
5/15-5/17: Wings SC 2020 Spring Classic – Canceled
2020 Spring Classic Tournament - Canceled
We are saddened to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Wings Spring Classic due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6/4-6/7: Taste of Wheaton – Canceled
Memorial Park 208 W Union Ave, WheatonTaste of Wheaton - Canceled
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!
6/20: Fish-O-Rama – Canceled
Northside Park 1300 N West St, WheatonFish-O-Rama - Canceled
Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this is a fishing event you won't want to miss! Registration is required for this free catch-and-release event.
Free
7/11: Unplug Illinois Virtual Event
Various LocationsUnplug Illinois Virtual Event
Join us virtually as we unplug and get outside to celebrate Unplug Illinois Day. Ditch your electronic devices and 'unplug' to enjoy everything our local parks have to offer.
8/1: Wheaton Brew Fest – Canceled
Memorial Park 208 W Union Ave, WheatonWheaton Brew Fest 2020 - Canceled
Please join us in 2021!Wheaton, Illinois’ annual outdoor craft beer fest will take place in Memorial Park in August of 2021. The fest will feature unique brews, live entertainment, and food from some of Wheaton’s favorite restaurants.
8/20: Parking Lot Bingo
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, WheatonParking Lot Bingo
August 20, 2020It'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
Summer 2020: Shakespeare in the Park – Canceled
Memorial Park 208 W Union Ave, WheatonShakespeare in the Park 2020 - Canceled
Please join us in 2021!Professional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes.
Free
11/8-11/11: Field of Honor Display
Memorial Park 208 W Union Ave, WheatonField of Honor Display at Memorial Park
Fifty flags will be raised at sunrise and lowered at dusk daily to honor our military service personnel and veterans November 8-11 from 7A to 4:30P daily. Residents and community members are encouraged to drive by and pay tribute over the four-day Flags of Honor display, visible from all four streets that surround the park: Hale St. (east), Union Ave. (north), Wheaton Ave. (west), and Karlskoga Ave. (south).
Register by 12/5: Personalized Message from Santa
Video FormatPersonalized 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.
$59
Ends 12/20: Light Up Wheaton
Various LocationsLight 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.
Free
Reserve Time on the Ice!
Reserve Time on the Ice
The ice skating season is officially open and skate reservations are filling up fast.- Reservations are required for everyone.
- Residents skate free with a reserved timed-ticket and a Wheaton Park District universal ID.
- Online tickets can be reserved up to 7 days in advance.
Virtual Programs
Zoom Presentation On Participant DeviceVirtual & At-Home Programs
A variety offered each season!History | Animals | Nature | Creative Arts | Dance | Health & Fitness ...and more!
Parent/Child Central Athletic Complex Rentals
Parent/Child Central Athletic Complex Rentals
Looking for something to do?For only $25 you and your child can rent space for 30-minutes to play your favorite sport!
4/24: Native Plant Sale
City of Wheaton Public Works Yard 821 W Liberty Drive, WheatonNative Illinois Plant Sale
April 24 | Public Works YardThe City of Wheaton, Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission, and the Wheaton Park District encourage residents to plant native plants in future landscape projects.
5/1: Go Fly a Kite
Graf Park 1701 Manchester Rd, WheatonGo Fly a Kite 2021
May 1, 2021 | Graf ParkThis year’s kite event will not only kick-off the Wheaton Park District's 100th Anniversary year-long celebration, it will look a little different. The first 100 families to arrive will receive a complimentary kite to fly that day or you are welcome to bring your own kite for flying. The kite flying team will be flying some fun kites for all to enjoy.
Free
6/3-6/6: Taste of Wheaton – Canceled
Downtown Wheaton WheatonTaste of Wheaton 2021 - Canceled
Taste of Wheaton Committee Hopeful Fest Can Return in 2022
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals Race Results
Memorial Park or Virtual 208 W Union Ave, WheatonView race results for this popular 5K/10K that supports Cosley Zoo.
$25 – $35
6/30-7/4: Field of Honor® 2021
Seven Gables Park 1750 S Naperville Rd, WheatonCreating an awe-inspiring panorama, United States flags will fly in a solemn formation at Seven Gables Park from June 30th through July 4th, 2021. This stirring display of 2,000 flags will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor our heroes.
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.
7/9: Summer Entertainment Series Performance
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton6-7:30P: 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, Wheaton6-7:30P: 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, Wheaton6-7:30P: The Jolly Ringwalds - The Ultimate 80s Experience
8-9:30P: The Ron Burgundy’s - Yacht Rock and other softcore rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s!
7/24: Summer Entertainment Series Performance
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton6-7:30P: Billy Elton - Legendary songs of Billy Joel and Elton John
8-9:30P: Midwest Dueling Pianos - Dueling Piano Show
7/29: 100 Years of Fun | Field Days
Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd., WheatonJoin in on our Wheaton Park District 100 Years of fun!
Come out and enjoy some of our favorite athletic pastimes through various games and activities!
8/2: Cosley Zoo Classic
Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, WheatonEnjoy an afternoon of golf at the beautiful Arrowhead Golf Club. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, lunch on the course, and steak dinner.
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