Christmas at Cantigny

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

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!

Cocoa & Coffee Crawl

Front & Main Streets 100 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL

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...

Restaurant Week

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

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...

Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf

Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL

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...

Winter Wine and Cheese Walk

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

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...

Wheaton French Market

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

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!

Cantigny Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm Parking: $16 per car Cantigny’s annual Easter Egg Hunt returns! Stop by for some colorful family fun. Egg Hunt 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. Bring your own basket or bag. 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...

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

Saturday, May 3 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Graf Park | FREE Whether you’re an avid kite flyer or taking the family out for the first time, this is a great event for all ages. Watch kite demonstrations and participate in our Grand Launch. Enjoy a food truck, activities, kite sales and demonstrations. Bring your own kite or purchase one on site. Read More >

Cream of Wheaton

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

June 5–8, 2025 | Memorial Park & Downtown Wheaton Kick off summer at Cream of Wheaton! Enjoy four days of summer fun including live entertainment, food, a beer garden, carnival rides, kids’ activities, a business expo, and arts and crafts fair. Discounted carnival wristbands will be sold at the Community Center and DuPage County Historical Museum beginning in early May. Live Entertainment: Thursday, June 5 6-7:15P | Mixtape Collective 8-9:30P | Kaleidoscope Eyes Friday, June 6 4-5:15P | Phase 5 6-7:15P | Wheaton Dad Band 8-9:30P | Boy Band Night Saturday, June 7 2-3:15P | Chemically Imbalanced 4-5:15P | Liquidated...

Suzette’s 25th Anniversary and Bastille Day Celebration

Suzette's Creperie 211 West Front Street, Wheaton, Illinois

Celebrate  Bastille Day and Suzette's 25th Anniversary with Our Grand French Picnic Monday, July 14 | 4:00–8:00 pm Celebrate with us at our Grand French Picnic featuring all-you-can-eat buffet. Enjoy grilled dishes, salads, our special Bastille Day Sangria and, of course, Suzette's Can-can girls! Robin Lucas will be hosting the event with music and laughter and maybe even a conga line. More details to follow but save the date. This popular event always sells out so make your reservations early. Reservations Highly Recommended: Call 630.462.0898 or make reservations online. Read More >