Celebrating 250 Years of America

Come together with your community to reflect, celebrate, and look forward!

The Wheaton Park District is proud to honor the 250th Anniversary of the United States with events, exhibits, and experiences across our parks and facilities throughout summer and fall 2026.

Through 11/2: Snapshots of DuPage: Honoring 250 Years of America Photo Contest

April 13, 2026 - November 2, 2026

6/1-8/31: States I’ve Been To: A 250th Birthday Celebration of America

June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

6/29-7/4: Field of Honor®

June 29, 2026 - July 4, 2026

7/1-7/31: Arrowhead Restaurant Specials

July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

7/3-7/4: Independence Day Celebration

July 3, 2026 - July 4, 2026

7/4 & 7/5: 250 Liberty Franks at Cosley Zoo

July 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - July 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

7/11: Stars & Pars Putt Putt Tournament

July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Starting 7/15: Defining US: The 250th Anniversary of the United States Exhibit

July 15, 2026 - April 10, 2027

8/6: Stars & Stripes Family Fun Night

August 6, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

8/15-9/30: DuPage County Historical Museum Marks 250th w/ Historic Programs

August 15, 2026 - September 30, 2026

9/26: Planting Roots, Growing the Next 250 Years

September 26, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am