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Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo—2024

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

October 1–31 | Daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm | Cosley Zoo Taking in the beautiful fall colors at Cosley Zoo is a must-do! Come see the animals and take in the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn. Children’s rides are also available for an additional fee. Purchase apples, gourds, cider, cornstalks, various sizes of straw bales, and don't forget your pumpkins! Check out the fall merchandise in the Wild Side Gift Shop, too! Proceeds from your purchases benefit Cosley Zoo. Regular admission rates apply. Browse More Information >

Christmas Tree Sale-Cosley Zoo-Wheaton

Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

November 29–December 30 | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (lights come on at 3:0 PM)* | Cosley Zoo A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery, hot chocolate and a unique assortment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. Cosley Zoo has four varieties of trees ranging from 3’ to 12’! Wreaths, greens, and garland are also available for purchase. Christmas lights turn on at 3:00 PM Hot Chocolate is available weekdays 3:00–9:00 PM;...

Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf

Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf

Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL

Friday, January 17 | 6:30–10 PM | Location: Wheaton Public Library Join the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum for the 3rd Annual Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf event. Get decked out in your favorite plaid and join us for 18 themed holes of wacky fun at Wheaton Public Library! Following the event will be a 19th Hole After Party at Ivy Restaurant in Wheaton. This 21+ event also includes 18 holes of mini golf, cash bar (one drink included with registration), appetizers, live entertainment and awards. Golfers will be paired in foursomes for a shotgun-start style...

Superhero Fun Run

Superhero 3K Fun Run

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL

Superheroes Unite! April 12 | 8:30AM | Sensory Garden Playground Superheroes Unite! Join us on April 12 at 8:30A with your friends and family and show off your superpower at the Superhero 3K Fun Run, taking place at the Sensory Garden Playground! All participants are invited to wear their favorite superhero attire as they participate in this 3K Fun Run so break out your Wonder Woman costume, Captain America t-shirt, or Iron Man mask! Along the way, you will see some of your favorite superheroes who will cheer you on! After the run, stick around for music, character meet and...

Cosley Zoo's Run for the Animals

Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Run for the Animals 5K, 10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile June 7, 2025 | Memorial Park (208 W Union Ave) The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids 1/2 Mile is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to raise funds for the animals at Cosley Zoo as well as exhibit development projects, public programs and conservation projects. REGISTER: In-Person or Virtual 5K | $35 through April 30, $40 through June 6, $45 on Race Day (June 7) In-Person or Virtual 10K | $40 through April 30, $45 through June 6, $50 on Race Day (June 7) In-Person or Virtual...

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Cosley Zoo Uncorked

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

It’s wine with a little bit of wild! July 10 | 5:00-7:30 pm | Cosley Zoo Spend an evening wine tasting at Cosley Zoo listening to live entertainment, enjoying appetizers, mingling with the animals and entering to win fantastic raffle prizes. Mainstreet Wines & Spirits will donate 10% of all wine orders placed that evening to Cosley Zoo. The first 450 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass. Cost: $55/person Get Tickets > All event proceeds benefit Cosley Zoo. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to attend. The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds. View More...

Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic Golf Outing

Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic

Monday, August 4 | 10:30 AM Check-In | 12:00 PM Shotgun Start | Arrowhead Golf Club Join the Cosley Foundation for the Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic Golf Outing! Registration includes 18 holes of golf, on-course gimmicks, entertainment, lunch, dinner and animal visits. Fee: $225 per golfer | $850 per foursome Register Here > More Details >

Book - Media - CD - Video Games Sale

Friends of the Wheaton Public Library: Book & Media Sale!

Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL

Wheaton Public Library Hosts This Media Sale August 7–10 | All Day | Wheaton Public Library, Meeting Rooms A and C This sale features thousands books for all ages, including all genres of fiction and any nonfiction topic you can think of! Be sure to stop by Room C just down the hall to shop for CDs, LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and video games! All proceeds benefit library programs. Learn more about the Friends here! Read More >

Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo

Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo 2025

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

October 1–31 | Daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm | Cosley Zoo Taking in the beautiful fall colors at Cosley Zoo is a must-do! Come see the animals and take in the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn. Children’s rides are also available for an additional fee. Purchase apples, gourds, cider, cornstalks, various sizes of straw bales, and don't forget your pumpkins! Check out the fall merchandise in the Wild Side Gift Shop, too! Proceeds from your purchases benefit Cosley Zoo. Regular admission rates apply. Browse More Information >

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Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

November 28–December 30 | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM | Cosley Zoo A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery, hot chocolate and a unique assortment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. Cosley Zoo has four varieties of trees ranging from 4’ to 11’! Wreaths, greens, and garland are also available for purchase. All proceeds from this event benefit Cosley Zoo. Christmas lights turn on at 3:00 PM Hot Chocolate is available weekdays...