Shakespeare in the Park stage during performance featuring large crowd at Memorial Park, photo by Kmiecik Imagery

8/28-8/30: Shakespeare in the Park

August 28, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Photo © Kmiecik Imagery

Shakespeare in the Park – The Winter’s Tale

Name: 8/28-8/30: Shakespeare in the Park
Start: 2025-08-28T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-30T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Memorial Park

August 28-30 | 5:30P Park Opens | 6:45P Puppet Show | 7P Performance | Memorial Park (225 Karlskoga Ave) | Free Event

Everyone knows a few lines of Shakespeare. Everyone’s seen a play or two. Experience another of the world’s greatest playwright’s works in the newly renovated Memorial Park Bandshell. Shakespeare in the Park is a high-quality annual theater event presented free of charge to the public by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College’s Arena Theater.

We are thankful for our partnership with the Wheaton College Arena Theater over the years and excited to see this year’s performance.

For more about Arena Theater and other arts events at Wheaton College, visit https://wheaton.edu/arts.

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PARK POLICIES:

All bags, chairs, blankets, etc. are subject to be searched at entry.

This is a general admission event. All seating areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserving seats or space before the gates open (5:30P) is prohibited.

Guests are allowed and encouraged to bring a blanket or a standard bag/camping chair. Please be considerate and do not use/reserve more space than you need to allow room for other guests.

If you require ADA assistance during your visit or require handicap accessible seating, please contact us at least 72 hours prior to the event at [email protected]. Requests for sign language interpreters must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.

ITEMS NOT PERMITTED IN MEMORIAL PARK:

Glass bottles
Animals or pets. Properly identified service animals are welcome when cleared in advance of the event. Please email [email protected] to register a service animal.
All tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars and vaping. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in Memorial Park, including marijuana.
Large beach umbrellas, flags and banners
Weapons
Laptops, video recording devices (excluding cell phones) and selfie sticks
Outside alcoholic beverages
Large coolers

Questions?
Email [email protected].

PARKING:

Please be kind to our neighbors and avoid parking on residential streets.

Memorial Park is conveniently located in downtown Wheaton and accessible by Metra, the Prairie Bath Bike Trail, ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft and parking is available nearby.

Please visit the City of Wheaton’s website for more parking information.

PARTNER WITH US:

For information on sponsorship and vending opportunities please contact Margie Wilhelmi at [email protected] or 630-510-4984.

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