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May 3–October 6, 2024 The Innovator Hale Street Tents return for another spectacular summer of outdoor dining, live music, and fun! This months-long event has become a community favorite, attracting thousands of diners each year. With live music throughout the summer, the Hale Street Tents are a Downtown Wheaton destination not to be missed. Make your reservations now! Browse the Details >
Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series presented by Wheaton Sport Center May–September, 2024 | Various Locations, Days & Times Live music is the best part of summer—enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton. Enjoy live music while exploring all of Downtown Wheaton’s outdoor dining options. With such a range of sounds and tastes, you're sure to find a venue (or two, or three) that captures your vibe. View the Full Calendar >
Swirl, Sip, Stroll, Repeat Throughout Downtown Wheaton! August 22, 2024 | 5:00–8:30 PM | Downtown Wheaton $35 | $50 VIP Soak up the sun this summer while enjoying 12 one-ounce wine tastes at participating Downtown businesses. Enjoy live music throughout Downtown as you stroll between businesses. In addition to tastings, participants take home a souvenir wine glass! Select an upgraded VIP Admission ticket for access to the VIP Lounge at The Babe Bodega! Enjoy a VIP exclusive treat bag, gain access to the VIP Lounge where you can take a breather and enjoy live music, and more! Event check-in begins at...
The 16th Annual Downtown Wheaton Chili Cookoff Saturday, October 5 | 1:00–5:00 pm The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Ticketholders will enjoy unlimited chili tastings before voting on the tastiest recipe. Join us for this festive fall event... admission includes UNLIMITED tastings, so bring your appetite. This event will sell out, so buy your tickets now! Featuring live music by... The Wheaton Dad Band (@WheatonDadBand) $15 Friends of Downtown Wheaton $20 General Admission $60 Chili Crew 4-Pack More Information > Purchase Tickets >
Explore a dazzling array of experiences as you stroll through a ½-mile, fully ADA- and stroller-accessible path. Along the way, music-orchestrated light shows, festive decorations, larger-than-life flower sculptures, and a towering 28-foot Christmas tree will enchant you. Don’t forget to stop by our Holiday Shop to pick up a Cantigny-grown Poinsettia, a holiday tradition from our greenhouse. Enjoy a variety of events during Christmas at Cantigny, including: A Very Taylor Christmas Christmas Spirits Noël Lounge at the McCormick House Holiday Brunch The Colonel's Christmas Tour And more! Explore All the Details, Dates and Events > Purchase Your Tickets Today!
The Family-Favorite Winter Event Returns! Saturday, January 11, 2025 |12:00–3:00 PM $18 General Admission $64 Family 4-Pack 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! Enjoy a variety of unique hot cocoa and coffees. Recipes and participating businesses* will be announced soon! Event check-in begins at 11:30 AM (location TBD). Upon checking in, ticket holders will receive a wristband and a map of tasting locations. All beverages will be kid-friendly, so bring the whole family downtown for a festive afternoon of unlimited samples! Browse...
January 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM Order up! Join us for this celebration of the vibrant Downtown Wheaton culinary scene. From special menu offerings to discounts and even charitable givebacks, this is the perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit one of your local favs. Participating Businesses: 302 Wheaton | Adelle’s Modern Kitchen + Bar | Altiro Latin Fusion | BABAM | Billy Bricks | Egg’lectic Café | Extract Juicery Organic Café | Five & Hoek Coffee Co. | Fuji Ramen Sushi | GIA MIA | Hale Street Cantina | Ivy Restaurant | Kimmer’s Ice Cream | Proof...
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...
The Perfect Pair: Wine & Cheese Walk! Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 2:00-5:30 PM $40 per person Winter is long… wine helps! Enjoy 12 one-ounce wine tastes at participating Downtown businesses – and, improving this year, enjoy UNLIMITED samples of expertly curated artisan cheeses. This is the perfect time to shop all things spring at your favorite stores. At the end of the event, take home your souvenir wine glass. Make it an early Valentine's Day date or gather your squad for a friends' day out! Event check-in and materials pick-up is from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, at the...
Hours/Days: April 12–October 25, 2025 Saturdays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Extended-season Hours/Days: November 1–29, 2025 Saturdays, 8:00 am–1:00 pm Spring is here, and we're excitedly anticipating the return of the Wheaton French Market on Saturdays! It opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 12th at the Downtown Pavilion (corner of Main & Liberty Streets). Shop al fresco with friends and neighbors at the friendly Wheaton French Market. Explore an astonishing variety of local produce, baked goods, honey, fresh flowers, handcrafted goods, jewelry, candles, artisan foods, music, unique gifts, and more!