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Autumn Equinox Celebration

Autumn Equinox Celebration at Lincoln Marsh

Lincoln Marsh 1000 W. Lincoln Ave, Wheaton

Monday, September 22 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Prairie Patch Play Area | FREE | All Ages Celebrate the start of fall at Lincoln Marsh! Families are invited to spend time together at the Prairie Patch Play Area where children can create, discover and play with nature. Enjoy activities, crafts and open play. Registration requested. Program is held entirely outdoors, please dress appropriately. Questions? Contact the Lincoln Marsh office at lincolnmarsh@wheatonparks.org or at 630-871-2810. More Information > Get Tickets >

Cantigny Fall Festival

Fall Fest at Cantigny Park

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Celebrate the season with us at Cantigny’s Annual Fall Festival September 27 & 28 | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Parade Field This family-friendly weekend features a vibrant Fall Market, live music, guided garden tours, and a variety of food trucks offering tasty bites. Kids can enjoy hands-on crafts, bounce houses, and a delightful petting zoo, creating memories for all ages. Activities to Enjoy at Fall Fest: Garden Tours (Meet your guide in the Visitors Center): Wander through stunning autumn gardens and enjoy picture-perfect moments. 10:30, 11:30, 2:15, and 3:15 Petting Zoo: Meet friendly farm animals. ($) Paint-a-Pumpkin: Create a festive...

Light-up-Wheaton-2023-Christmas Decorating Contest

Light Up Wheaton Decorating Event 2025

November 4-December 11 Let’s get festive! The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District are proud to present the annual Light Up Wheaton decorating contest. All Wheaton residents, businesses, houses of worship and community organizations, and neighborhoods are invited to participate in this free, friendly competition—all themes and holidays welcome! Showcase your fun, creative, out-of-the-box decorating ideas in what has quickly become one of Wheaton’s favorite holiday traditions. Awards will be given in three categories: Most Creative, People’s Choice, and Mayor’s Choice. Registration closes December 11.* *All registered participants must submit a photo of their entry (along with address)...

Christmas-Parade-2025

Wheaton Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025

Night of Lights in Adams Park | 5:00 PM Nights of Lights returns to Adams Park for its sixth year! Join us for the park lighting on November 28 at 5 p.m. and enjoy this display through the holiday season. Featuring over 55,000 bulbs lighting the trees and an animated light display at the fountain, a walk through Adams Park will “wow” the whole family. This event is free and open to the public. Thank you to the City of Wheaton for providing this wonderful display throughout the holiday season. More Details > Christmas Parade | 6:00 PM The tradition...

2025 Cocoa & Coffee Crawl

2026 Cocoa & Coffee Crawl

Downtown Wheaton 100 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL

The Family-Favorite Winter Event Returns! Saturday, January 10, 2026 |12:00–3:00 PM $18 General Admission $25 Admission with VIP Souvenir Mug $64 Family 4-Pack (no mugs) Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas and artisan coffees at your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! Cocoa flavors will include: Classic Hot Chocolate | Mexican Hot Chocolate | White Hot Chocolate | Eggnog Hot Chocolate | Peppermint Hot Chocolate | Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate | Unicorn Hot Chocolate and more! Event check-in begins at 11 AM at the DWA Office (206 N. Main St.)....

Ice-A-Palooza

Ice-A-Palooza

Central Athletic Complex 500 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL

Get Active at Ice-A-Palooza! Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Central Athletic Complex/Ice Rinks | FREE Ice-A-Palooza is a free outdoor event featuring skating, DJ entertainment, crafts, a food truck, and more! Schedule: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Preschool Activities Tent  S’mores Kits | Make your own delicious s’more – $1 Travelin’ Tom’s beverage Truck | serving hot cocoa Curious Crow Food Truck | serving lunch Snow Globe Photograph Opportunity Inflatable Slide 11:45 AM & 12:00 PM: Figure Skating Performances by Center Ice of DuPage 12:00–1:00 PM: Visit from Skates the Chicago Wolves Mascot 12:45 PM: Chuck-the-Puck game  ...

Go Fly a Kite 2025

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Graf Park | FREE Whether you’re an avid kite flyer or taking the family out for the first time, this is a great event for all ages. Watch kite demonstrations and participate in our Grand Launch. Enjoy a food truck, activities, kite sales and demonstrations. Bring your own kite or purchase one on site. Read More >

Mother Nature's Day

Mother Nature’s Day

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

Celebrate Conservation, Comminity & the Wonders of the Earth Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Join Cosley Zoo for a family‑friendly celebration of the natural world! Mother Nature’s Day brings together conservation experts, hands‑on activities, and engaging exhibits that highlight the importance of caring for our environment. At this event, you may: explore a variety of conservation stations, meet local organizations, enjoy plant sales, and discover new features like the pollinator garden and kaleidoscope. With a mix of free and fee‑based activities, this event is designed to inspire curiosity, responsibility, and a deeper connection to the planet we all...

Native Plant Sale

Native Plant Sale

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

Shop for your Native Plants at the DuPage County Fairgrounds! Friday, May 15 | 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Shop in person for native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. For a list of plants, visit dupageforest.org/native-plant-sale. All ages. Free admission. No registration. Questions? Call 630-933-7248. Read More > More details: Admission on May 15 and 16 is free and doesn't require a ticket. (There is a special presale event on May 14, but it requires a ticket and is sold-out.) Inventory depends on suppliers and is not guaranteed. Supply is not restocked daily. Sale is...

C.J. Chenier Band

CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band

Lakeside Pavilion 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Wednesday, July 15 | 7:30 PM | Lakeside Pavilion, Glen Ellyn A high-energy night of zydeco, blues and soulful Louisiana sound. Free admission! More Details >