12/12: Santa’s Workshop
Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd., Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us as at Toohey Park as we make great holiday themed crafts!
12/23-1/1: Light Up Wheaton Winners
It's time to get festive! Show off your home's holiday spirit for the 5th annual Light Up Wheaton contest.
1/10: Parks Plus Fitness Open House
Parks Plus Fitness 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, ILJoin us as we celebrate our ONE YEAR Anniversary at our Open House!
1/17: Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf
Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum for the 3rd annual Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf event.
1/21: Wide Horizons Open House
Various LocationsYou're Invited to Our Preschool Open House! Come discover what makes Wide Horizons so special!
2/5: Pages and Palettes
Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesStep into a world where imagination comes to life at our Art and Children's Book Fair!
2/8: Ice-A-Palooza
Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, United StatesBreak your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza!
2/21: Bowties and Tiaras-SOLD OUT
Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us as we dance the night away in the Grand Ballroom at Arrowhead Golf Club!
3/14: Casino Night
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy an evening of popular casino games: blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas Hold'em and a money wheel. The evening also includes an open bar, appetizers, raffle and silent auction.
3/20-3/23: The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition – SOLD OUT
Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home.
3/20: Chicago Blackhawks Outing
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us for an exciting trip to the United Center to watch your Chicago Blackhawks take on the LA Kings!
3/20: Celebrating Women’s History Month
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesA panel discussion on how we make change in community with one another. Join us for an inspiring night full of conversation and fun!
4/12: Superhero 3K Fun Run
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesSuperheroes 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 StatesA 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: Native Plant Sale
City of Wheaton Public Works Yard 821 W Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThe City of Wheaton, Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission, and the Wheaton Park District encourage residents to plant native plants in future landscape projects.
4/26: Silvertones Present “Out of Left Field”
Community Center - Memorial Room 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSpend 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesWhether 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.
5/7: Parks Plus Fitness & Drybar Wheaton Present: Hair Braiding Class
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesCalling all ladies! Drybar Wheaton is hosting a free hair braiding class. Bring a friend, sister, aunt, niece or daughter (age 3-12). This interactive workshop for women will show you how to detangle, braid and style hair. Snacks will be provided.
5/17: Play Day
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Sensory Garden Playground for an all-inclusive day of play! Our derby themed play day will feature fun activities, giveaways, and more.
6/5-6/8: 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!
6/7: 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.
6/12: Northside Family Aquatic Center 60th Anniversary
Northside Family Aquatic Center 1509 N. West Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesWe are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Northside Family Aquatic Center!
6/14: 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.
6/20-6/21: Children’s Playhouse Presents Charlotte’s Web
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesIt's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give your actors a great opportunity and your audience an evening of enchantment.
6/21: Play Day
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesJoin 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.
6/27: Shining Star: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire with Motown Nation
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisNine highly talented vocalists and musicians harmoniously join forces to present A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE, a celebration of the four-decade strong success, popularity and resilience of one of the most successful musical stories ever told……EARTH, WIND & FIRE.
6/28-7/4: Field of Honor®
Seven Gables Park 1750 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IllinoisThe 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.
6/28: ASIA Featuring John Payne with HiFi Superstar
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisJohn Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/bassist John Wetton. ASIA extensively toured the world for the next 14 years performing new classics and old favorites. With John Payne fronting the band, ASIA released 8 stunning studio albums and several live recordings.
6/29: The Wayouts
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisFREE Concert | Since 2018, The Wayouts have been bringing their authentic vision of 1960s rock ‘n’ roll to audiences across Chicago and the Midwest.
7/1-7/31: Celebrating Park and Recreation Month
The Wheaton Park District is celebrating all month long by celebrating our staff, sharing our “building” news, and more. We invite the community to participate in our Build Challenge.
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.
7/10: Cosley Zoo Uncorked Wine Tasting
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy a distinctive wine tasting experience, complete with the animals and atmosphere of Cosley Zoo!
7/18: Sons of the Silent Age – The Sound & Vision of David Bowie with BiG SUiT: A Tribute to Talking Heads
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisA Chicago based ensemble led by disparate veterans Chris Connelly and Matt Walker devoted to keeping alive the wondrous soul and spark of David Bowie.
7/19: Play Day
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesJoin 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.
7/19: Burning Red: Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift*
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisBurning Red: Unofficial Tribute To Taylor Swift* is the Ultimate UNOFFICIAL Live Band Taylor Sing-Along Party! *Disclaimer: Burning Red is a fan-sponsored event and not endorsed by or in any way affiliated with TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.
7/20: DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisFREE Concert | The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is a highly accomplished, award-winning symphony orchestra based in Naperville, Illinois.
7/25: American Pie: Americana Then and Now with Sarah’s Place: A Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan Tribute
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisPOP ROCK + ACOUSTIC ROCK + AMERICANA Hits from Mumford and Sons, Dave Matthews Band, Zac Brown, Lumineers, Hootie and the Blowfish, The Head & The Heart, Bodeans and MORE!
7/26: Gone 2 Paradise – The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience with Anchors Away
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisBENEFIT CONCERT | For over 20 years, “Gone 2 Paradise” has been celebrating the music of Jimmy Buffett as The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band!
8/4: Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic
Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon of golf at the beautiful Arrowhead Golf Club. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, lunch on the course, and steak dinner.
8/8: Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show with Who’s Who
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisKASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to their fans.
8/9: Trippin’ Billies – The Dave Matthews Tribute Band with Alt 101
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisSince the mid 1990’s, Trippin’ Billies continues to be the nation’s most successful & longest-touring Dave Matthews Band Tribute.
8/16: Play Day
Sensory Garden Playground 2751 International Dr., Lisle, IL, United StatesJoin 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!
8/17-8/28: The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThe countdown is on to the 250th anniversary of the war for independence. To commemorate the occasion, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust have partnered to bring a special traveling exhibit, The American Revolution Experience across the country.
8/28-8/30: Shakespeare in the Park
Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesProfessional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater present a new Shakespeare production each year with full sounds, lighting, and costumes.
9/5: The PettyBreakers with Second Hand News
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisWhat started out in 2010 as a regional band is now the Nations’s #1 touring tribute to Tom Petty!
9/6: Always, Adele with Nicki Neal
Memorial Park Bandshell 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IllinoisAlways, Adele delivers the powerful music and unforgettable personality of Adele that fans love!
9/27: HOPtober Fest
Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us at Memorial Park for fall beer, hard seltzer and hard cider sampling, live entertainment, food and fun. Enjoy an autumn day at the park with good drinks, music and friends!
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.
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!
