Chair-ish Art Exhibit

Cleve Carney Museum of Art McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL

Chair-ish, an exhibition of Chicago-based artists Alex Chitty and Norman Teague January 22–April 11, 2026 | Cleve Carney Museum of Art For the first time, Chitty and Teague are working together to explore material, memory, and spatial dialogue through distinct yet complementary practices. Chitty’s sculptural investigations and Teague’s work both challenge perception and movement while suggesting the poetic within the everyday. Their work draws on vernacular design, cultural heritage, and the social histories within shape and form. Together, the artists examine the intimacy of the objects we encounter every day, with an installation that mirrors this sentimentality through works that...

Wheaton French Market 2026

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Hours/Days: April 11–October 31, 2026 Saturdays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Extended-season Hours/Days: November 1–28, 2026 Saturdays, 8:00 am–1:00 pm Spring is here, and the French Market has returned to Wheaton on Saturdays! It opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 11th at the Downtown Pavilion (corner of Main & Liberty Streets). Shop al fresco with friends and neighbors at the friendly Wheaton French Market. Explore an astonishing array of produce, delicious baked goods, local honey, stunning fresh flowers, handcrafted goods, jewelry, alluring candles, artisan foods, foot-tapping music, unique gifts, and more!

Earth Day Celebration

Lincoln Marsh 1000 W. Lincoln Ave, Wheaton

Celebrate Earth Day at Lincoln Marsh! FREE Event Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Lincoln March—Prairie Patch Play Area All Ages 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 is free and encouraged. Program is held entirely outdoors, please dress appropriately. Questions? Contact the Lincoln Marsh office at lincolnmarsh@wheatonparks.org or at 630-871-2810. Read More > Register Now >

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...

Snapshots of DuPage: Photo Contest Honoring 250 Years of America

Submit Your Photos Representing DuPage County! Submission Deadline  |  November 2, 2026 As America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, DuPage County invites residents to capture the people, places, and moments that define life here today. Join us at Seven Gables Park as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom and honor those who continue to serve and protect our nation. Together, these photos will create a lasting snapshot of DuPage County during the historic America250. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words." DuPage residents, submit your photographs that represent DuPage County in 2026, including but not...

2026 Murals, Mocktails, & Music

Hale Street, Downtown Wheaton 198-114 N Hale St., Wheaton, IL

Join in the summer solstice celebration of art, music, and craft mocktails June 20  |  2:00–5:00 PM  |  Downtown Wheaton Enjoy tastings of 15 unique craft mocktails throughout Downtown Wheaton... sip, shop, and stroll! Stop at 121 W. Wesley and witness Wheaton's newest public art piece come to life during the event! Enjoy live music on Hale Street by the Leroy Winn Power Trio, and the music continues at Affordable Kitchens (129 N. Hale Street) with a Silent Disco (headsets limited, must show event punch card to access). Return on Sunday for Make Music Day Wheaton in partnership with the...

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 >