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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...

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Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker at The MAC

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

Friday, Dec. 19, 7:00 PM | Saturday, Dec. 20, 1:00 & 5:00 PM | Sunday, Dec. 21, 1:00 & 5:00 PM Belushi Performance Hall | $47 Adult | $37 Youth Buy Tickets More Information Tickets are going fast! The MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists to perform a holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This magical full-scale production features live accompaniment from New Philharmonic—a rare opportunity to see this magnificent ballet set with a live orchestra, amazing magical effects, and scenery. A lavish sell-out year after year, get your tickets early! The MAC Giving Tree...

New Year's Eve Concert

New Year’s Eve Concert at the MAC

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

NEW PHILHARMONIC New Year's Eve Concert Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 1:30 PM, 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM Belushi Performance Hall $68 Senior* | $70 Adult* | $80 Gold Circle* A SALUTE TO VIENNA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE 1:30 PM: Limited Availability 5:00 PM: Limited Availability 8:30 PM: Best Availability Alisa Jordheim, Soprano Ring in 2026 with Maestro Muspratt as he conducts a fun and exciting New Year’s Eve pops concert featuring a variety of light classics, Strauss waltzes, arias, guest singer, champagne and surprises! A joyous night of reflecting back while looking ahead together through music. *For All-in price, add $3/ticket....

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.)....

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States I’ve Been To: A 250th Birthday Celebration of America

Mary Lubko Center 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton, IL

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday June–August, 2026 | Mary Lubko Center (208 W. Union Ave.) | Weekdays: 8:30AM–3:00PM Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by taking a trip down memory lane—no suitcase required! Come into the Mary Lubko Center and add a sticker to our large map of the United States for every state you’ve either visited or resided in. Share your best travel memories, a hometown story, or just enjoy seeing where people have gone on their adventures. Stop in and let a lifetime of experiences wash over you and celebrate the many places that make up our great country. Read More...

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Pennant Flag Giveaway on Flag Day

Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton

Celebrate Flag Day! June 14 | Arrowhead Golf Club (26W151 Butterfield Rd.) A century on the fairways—and a flag to remember it by! Since 1926, Arrowhead Golf Club has been a gathering place for our community. This year, as America celebrates 250 years and Arrowhead marks its 100th anniversary, we’re honoring the occasion with something special: a commemorative centennial pennant flag, free to the first 200 guests on Flag Day. A small piece of history for a very historic year. Read More >

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Fireworks, Drone Show & Festivities

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary! Fireworks & Drone Show July 12 | 6:00 PM Festivities | 9:15 PM Fireworks & Drone Show | Graf Park We’re excited to celebrate together on Sunday, July 12. The festivities return to Graf Park beginning at 6:00 PM with the Fireworks and Drone Show scheduled for 9:15 PM. We look forward to welcoming the community for another evening of family fun. More Details >