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October 2018
Spooktacular
Come dressed in costume to enjoy loads of activities. Take a stroll through our “not so scary” straw maze and around the spooky pond path, meet live animals, carve or decorate a pumpkin, play games, enjoy refreshments and make crafts. Find out moreMarch 2019
Summer Seasonal Job Open House
Learn about summer seasonal part-time positions at the Wheaton Park District. Bring your resumé and fill out applications onsite. Find out moreApril 2019
Free
Prairie Patch Play Area Opening Celebration!
Join us for the Prairie Patch Play Area Opening & Earth Day Celebration! Find out moreMay 2019
Cosley Zoo Benefit Concert
Join local rock cover band Common Area Maintenance for a concert benefiting Cosley Zoo at Arrowhead Golf Club. Find out moreJune 2019
SCARCE 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. Find out moreJuly 2019
Free
Game On! Game Day
Celebrate National Park and Rec Month by getting your Game On! at Northside Park. Find out moreOctober 2019
Free
October Fest
Join us for a fall celebration featuring live music, a beer garden, children's area, and a variety of food vendors. Find out more
Teddy Bear Clinic
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a check-up! Find out more
Halloween Happening
Whip up a great costume, bring your friends, and come out for a super fun time! All ages are welcome. There is a small fee for some events and concessions are available. Find out moreNovember 2019
Mom/Son Bingo Night
Moms and sons can play BINGO, enjoy PIZZA and TREATS, and have a chance to win PRIZES! Find out more
The Biggest sale of the year
Up to 25% off on 2020 Pool Season Passes and Annual Fitness Center Memberships Find out moreDecember 2019
Pizza with Santa
Tis the season! Have pizza with Santa, enjoy activities, crafts and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa. Find out more
$10
Silvertones 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. Find out more
$20
Santa Express
Celebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, treats and a holiday sing-a-long! Find out more
$10
Beyond Glee Presents: Beyond Christmas
Beyond Glee is back this year to help you celebrate the holidays. Find out more
$25
Gingerbread Man Cookie-Making Class
Make and decorate your own GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIES Find out moreJanuary 2020
$45 – $160
Mad 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. Find out moreFebruary 2020
Free
Ice A Palooza
Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza! Find out more
$38 – $48
Daddy 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! Find out moreMarch 2020
$6 – $8
A 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. Find out more
Kiwanis 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. Find out moreApril 2020
Week of the Young Child - Canceled
Enjoy FREE special events, programs, and activities for children (8 & under) and their families* April 12-18. Find out more
Night 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. Find out more
Fun Run in Color - Canceled
Join us for a color-filled 5K run/walk for all ages and abilities. Find out moreMay 2020
Free
Go 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! Find out more
2020 Spring Classic Tournament - Canceled
We are saddened to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Wings Spring Classic due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more
Native Illinois Plant Sale - Canceled
The City of Wheaton, Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission, and the Wheaton Park District encourage residents to plant native plants in future landscape projects. Find out moreJune 2020
Taste 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! Find out more
Free
Fish-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. Find out moreJuly 2020
Free
Independence Day Celebration (July 3-4) - Canceled
Enjoy family fun and fireworks on July 3 and the annual parade on July 4. Use your imagination and design a parade entry/float with this year’s theme: “Home Grown”. Find out more
Unplug 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. Find out moreAugust 2020
Wheaton 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. Find out more
$10
Parking 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!
Find out more
Free
Shakespeare 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. Find out more
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