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Downtown Wheaton Trick-or-Treating

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

The Halloween Spirit Returns to Downtown Wheaton! Saturday, October 28 | 10:00 am–1:00 pm From Trick-or-Treating to the I-Spy Scavenger Hunt, you and your little ones are sure to have a wicked good time! Please note the extended time for this event this year! Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Downtown Wheaton for a head start on this year's candy collection! Don't Miss the I-Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt Throughout October Search throughout Downtown Wheaton to find spooky Halloween signs hidden inside participating businesses. Browse All the Details of These Spooktacular Events >

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Nights of Lights | Park Lighting Ceremony

Adams Park 303 W Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

Friday, November 24  |  4:30pm ​Nights of Lights returns to Adams Park for its fourth year! Join us for the park lighting on November 24 at 4:30pm 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. Thank you to the City of Wheaton for providing this wonderful display throughout the holiday season. ​Nights of Lights continues through January 7, 2024. This event is open to the public at no cost. Read More Details >

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Wheaton Christmas Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Friday, November 24, 2023 | 6:00–7:30 pm ​The tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights, music, and community Downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street, turning east (left) on Front Street, and finishing at Cross Street.  Immediately following the parade, head over to the new south pavilion for the Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting! Join us for the second annual Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, immediately following the Wheaton Christmas Parade. Enjoy the tree daily 4:00–10:00 pm through January 7, 2024. Browse...

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Light Up Wheaton Decorating Contest

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...

25 Days of Christmas

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

December 1–25, 2023 | Enjoy 25 Days of Christmas in Downtown Wheaton! On the first day of Christmas…head Downtown Wheaton to shop, dine, and experience all that our shops and restaurants have to offer. Each day in December features a different exclusive offer, so check out the calendar to make your plans now! More Details Here >

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Christmas at Cantigny

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

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...

Cosley Zoo - Festival of Lights-Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale 2023

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

November 24–December 30 | 9:00 am-9:00 pm (lights come on at 3:00 pm) | Cosley Zoo Take a stroll through the winter wonderland at the Cosley Zoo, featuring 20,000+ twinkling lights and a herd of whimsical lighted animal figures. The Festival of Lights and Tree Sale begins the day after Thanksgiving (11/24/2023) and continues through December 30. 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...

Beyond Christmas Concert

Beyond Glee Presents “Beyond Christmas”

Wheaton Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL

Sunday, December 10 | 2:00 PM | Community Center Beyond Glee is back this year to help you celebrate the holidays. Don’t miss this delightful and entertaining holiday special filled with beautiful songs of the season. Tickets for all ages: $8 (presale), $10 (at the door). Purchase below or in-person at the Wheaton Park District Community Center or the Mary Lubko Center. Call 630-665-1415 to charge by phone. Buy Tickets > See More Information >

New Year's Eve Concert at the MAC

New Year’s Eve Concert at the MAC

The Mac at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

Sunday, Dec. 31, 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:30 pm Belushi Performance Hall | $70 Adult | $68 Senior | $80/$78 Gold Circle Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Richard Ollarsaba, Baritone New Philharmonic and Maestro Muspratt, with guest baritone Richard Ollarsaba, reflect back on 2023 and look ahead to 2024 with a celebratory program of waltzes, polkas, light classical music, a champagne toast and more. The Washington Post lauds Ollarsaba as a “meltingly smooth bass-baritone;” and Opera News says, “Ollarsaba didn’t just have the tall-dark-and-handsome bit going for him, but also robust, flavorful, agile vocalism.”  Buy Tickets >  More...

Easter Egg Hunt, Wheaton

Cantigny Easter Egg Hunt

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Easter Fun in Cantigny Park Sunday, March 24 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm | Parking: $5 per car Cantigny’s annual Easter Egg Hunt returns! Stop by for some colorful family fun. The egg hunt is an “open house” event—come whenever you wish. Eggs will be available in the allée throughout the day and replenished periodically. Just bring your own basket or bag. Details: Each child may redeem five (5) eggs for a prize. Take the eggs to the prize redemption area located near the Tank Park and restrooms. One prize per child. If your child collects more than five we suggest...