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Meet Animals Up Close and Create Your Masterpiece! July 20 | 6:00-8:00 PM | 21+ Event Join Cosley Zoo and Pinot’s Palette of St. Charles for an adults-only program where you not only get to create memories, but a painting as well. Spend a leisurely evening at the zoo—enjoy an adult beverage, laugh with friends, meet animals up close, and create your work of art! Read More Information Register Today!
Frida Destination The Frida fun returns to Altiro Latin Fusion! Purchase your tickets to enjoy margarita tastings, mariachis, various Mexican artisanal vendors, roaming Fridas, and more! Events vary day-to-day, so purchase a 3-day pass to ensure you don't miss a minute. All weekend long, internationally renowned Hollywood artist Ricardo Soltero's large-scale outdoor sculptures will be displayed throughout the restaurant and the tent, including a replica of Frida Kahlo's house. DAILY PASS — $40 per person Enjoy tastings of 8 margarita flavors — different flavors each day! To reserve a table under the tent or inside the restaurant for all the other activities, please make a reservation. 3-DAY PASS —...
Enjoy the Last Days of Summer at the Cantigny Car Show South Parking Lot | September 17 | 9:00 am–3:00 pm Enjoy our annual auto show featuring a variety of vintage cars, entertainment, and food trucks. Participant choice voting “Best of Show” award Best paint and engine awards DJ music by “Carousel Sound” Live concert by The Beaux Band Multiple Food Trucks Event admission provides access to the Car Show and the Jewelry and Accessories Show. Purchase Tickets > More Information >
Dinosaurs invade Downtown Wheaton! September 25–October 8, 2023 This BIG outdoor exhibit features 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs throughout Downtown Wheaton! Enjoy dinosaur-themed specials, activities, and more from your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants. Mark your calendar now to visit the exhibit, and check the Downtown Wheaton website for a map of dinosaur locations, dinosaur-related activities, and specials throughout Downtown Wheaton.
Saturday, September 30 | 3:00–9:00 pm | Central Athletic Complex This event is held in conjunction with the Light the Torch 5K Night Run. Event features pumpkin painting, food and beer garden, small rides, and live performances by Vest Dance Troupe, The Wayouts and Wurst Kase Scenario. October Fest is a Charitable Event Event proceeds benefit the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation. View More Information
Friday, Oct. 13: 4:00–11:00 pm | Saturday, Oct. 14: 10:00 am–11:00 pm | Sunday, Oct. 15: 10:00 am–4:00 pm Parade Field For the first time, our fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 13, from 4:00–11:00 pm featuring German-style food and beer, with live music under a big tent on the Cantigny parade field! Hang out in the tent or cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games outside of the tent. We’ll do it again on Saturday night after a fun day featuring 100 craft vendors, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables,...
Register your home or business through December 8 at 12:00 PM. Register HERE by Friday, December 8 at 12:00 PM. The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District present Light Up Wheaton and encourage the community to brighten the winter season together. All are encouraged to decorate their homes, businesses, non-profits, churches, or other places of worship and other organizations. This program welcomes everyone in the community to help brighten all of our spirits. This competition is open to all themes and holidays. For those interested in a friendly community competition, enter in this FREE decorating contest. Show the...
McCormick House and Gardens: Lights and Music The inaugural Christmas at Cantigny celebrates the new McCormick House and brings Christmas lights, music, and family fun to the gardens and grounds. The renovated McCormick House will be open to the public for the first time since 2020, with the first floor lavishly decorated for the holidays. Cantigny’s holiday light show offers a magical experience. Walk a guided path through the gardens and be captivated by lighting that enhances traditional holiday decorations. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and don’t miss the chance to admire the hundreds of famous Cantigny poinsettias on...
Faculty Artists: Music for Piano and Strings Thursday, January 25 | 7:30 pm The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents pianist Daniel Paul Horn, violinist Soh-Hyun Altino, and cellist Leonardo Altino in a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 25.The three faculty artists will present works by American composers: Aaron Copland’s sonata, Samuel Barber’s sonata, and Richard Danielpour’s A Child’s Reliquary. More Information & Tickets >
We Are Women Art Exhibit in Downtown Wheaton March 1–31, 2024 In partnership with the DuPage Art League and the City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission, we are excited to display artwork from some of the DuPage Art League's talented women artists and other local artists at some of Wheaton's fabulous women-owned or managed businesses. Art exhibit locations include*: AlphaGraphics Wheaton Altiro Latin Fusion Amante Marketplace Baby Doll Bakery DuPage Art League Jeans and a Cute Top Shop Kimmer's Ice Cream Lori Mesa Antiques and Fine Jewelry MION Artisan Soap Naperville Running Company NEXT yoga Noteable Notes Music Academy Rise Fitness + Wellness...