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Beatles-Happy Hour and Trivia

Beatles Exhibit, Happy Hour, and Trivia

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

On Aug. 18, 1962, four long-haired musicians in Liverpool, England played together for the first time, captivating the attention of the world and the affection of our hearts. On November 18, 2022, Republic Bank of Chicago will present "4EVER4," a photo exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles at the DuPage County Historical Museum. The Happy Hour and Trivia Night will kick off the exhibit, and it will remain up for public viewing until November 22, 2022. The exhibit features nearly 100 photographs of: The Beatles in concert and their antics off stage Record albums Their movies Concert posters...

Nights of Lights, Adams Park, Wheaton

Nights of Lights Park Lighting Ceremony

Adams Park 303 W Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

Nights of Lights returns to Adams Park for a third year, this time, bigger and brighter than ever! Join us for the park lighting on November 25 at 4:30pm and enjoy this display through the holiday season. Featuring over 55,000 bulbs lighting the trees and a brand-new 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. Read More

Cantigy Park-Lets Go Girls-Celebrating Women's History Month

Let’s Go Girls!—In Honor of Women’s History Month

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

A celebration of women’s history and female empowerment at Cantigny Park Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 12:00–4:00 pm In honor of Women’s History Month and all the powerful women in our community, Cantigny Park is hosting an afternoon of activities to empower women of all ages. Storytime Visitors Center Theatre 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm; and 2:30 pm Enjoy stories with female community leaders. Each reader will share passages from a book connected to what they do in the community. Former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti – 12:30pm Senior Master Sargent Erika Provencher – 1:30pm Corporal Terri Albright – 2:30pm Female First in...

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Factory Fridays: Murals and Music

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

This summer, enjoy three "Factory Fridays" on Hale Street featuring live mural painting and live music. Each Factory Friday features a different professional artist painting one panel of a Warhol-inspired mural in their own style. The three panels will come together creating a brand-new work!  The Factory was Andy Warhol’s NYC studio where his art came to life—and it quickly became a creative meeting place for artists and musicians to collaborate. Enjoy dining under the Innovator Hale Street Tents during this event—reservations recommended. Encore! Come back and enjoy the other two Factory Fridays: July 7 and August 4. Read more about...

Cantigny-Vintage Car Show

Cantigny Car Show

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

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 >

Dinos in Downtown-Wheaton

Dinos in Downtown Wheaton

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

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.

Light-up-Wheaton-2023-Christmas Decorating Contest

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...

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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...