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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.

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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...

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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...

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Date with History: Gratitude is Not Enough

Le Jardin 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Thursday, November 7 | 6:00 pm | Free with paid parking It was a crisp, clear day in November 1943 as 10-year-old Marcel Schmetz walked home from school along Route de la Clouse, Hitler’s new Belgium-German border. He was about to cross a small bridge over the Berwinne Creek. To his right, he saw an unassuming loaf of bread bobbing downstream in the creek. Then, peering further over the flimsy bridge railing, he saw her. A young woman was face-down at water’s edge with armed border guards standing over her. Water rippled slowly past her lifeless body, turning pink as...

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

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

Thursday, March 20 | Doors open at 6:00 PM | Panel at 6:30 PM Museum Auditorium | FREE DuPage County Historical Museum | 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States A panel discussion on how we make change in community with one another. Join us for an inspiring night full of conversation and fun! Event Highlights: Inspiring Panelists | Refreshments | Networking | Local Businesses | Raffles Sign Up > Learn More > 

Cantigny Fall Festival

Fall Fest at Cantigny Park

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Celebrate the season with us at Cantigny’s Annual Fall Festival September 27 & 28 | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Parade Field This family-friendly weekend features a vibrant Fall Market, live music, guided garden tours, and a variety of food trucks offering tasty bites. Kids can enjoy hands-on crafts, bounce houses, and a delightful petting zoo, creating memories for all ages. Activities to Enjoy at Fall Fest: Garden Tours (Meet your guide in the Visitors Center): Wander through stunning autumn gardens and enjoy picture-perfect moments. 10:30, 11:30, 2:15, and 3:15 Petting Zoo: Meet friendly farm animals. ($) Paint-a-Pumpkin: Create a festive...

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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Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy Exhibit

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

Learn More About Democracy in the Year USA Turns 250 March 4–30, 2026 | DuPage County Historical Museum This traveling exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute uses primary sources and images to explore the Declaration’s enduring impact—and the ongoing work of democracy. To mark America’s 250th Anniversary the League of Women Voters Wheaton is proud to support this exhibit as part of our nonpartisan commitment to civic education and informed participation. The exhibition is created by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The League of Women Voters Wheaton is the proud sponsor of this exhibit. Read More >