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Wheaton Chili Cookoff

Downtown Wheaton | Chili Cookoff

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

October 4 | 1:00–5:00 pm | Downtown Wheaton Participating Restaurants The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October for its 17th year! 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! $15 Friends of Downtown Wheaton $20 General Admission $60 Chili Crew 4-Pack Don't miss the fun and live music by The Wheaton Dad Band,...

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2025 Christmas Festival: All Ye Faithful | Wheaton College Conservatory of Music

Edman Memorial Chapel 401 E Franklin St., Wheaton, IL

THE WHEATON COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PRESENTS 2025 Christmas Festival Edman Memorial Chapel | Various Times All Ye Faithful invites audiences on a musical journey through the story of Christmas, framed by two unique renditions of the beloved hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful. Moving from the longing of Advent to the promise of peace and the joy of salvation, the program celebrates themes of hope and love. The Wheaton College choirs, orchestra, and band will fill Edman Chapel with a vibrant mix of carols, musical reflections, chamber music, and spoken word. Audiences are invited to lift their voices in song and...

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A Charlie Brown Christmas in Concert | The Chris White Jazz Trio

Wheaton Drama Theater 111 N Hale St, Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton Drama Theater | 8:00–10:00 PM "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!" Celebrate the season with A Charlie Brown Christmas in concert with the acclaimed Chris White Trio. Bring the whole family or enjoy a date night featuring festive Christmas tunes and cozy nostalgia in the heart of Downtown Wheaton! Explore the multitude of restaurants in Downtown Wheaton, and make your pre-show dining reservation now: VisitDowntownWheaton.org/businessdirectory. Seating is general admission. Please arrive early if you have seating requests or requirements. Doors will open at 7:30 PM. Everyone, regardless of age, requires a ticket. More Details > Buy Tickets...

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....

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Wheaton French Market 2026

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Hours/Days: April 11–October 31, 2026 Saturdays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Extended-season Hours/Days: November 1–28, 2026 Saturdays, 8:00 am–1:00 pm Spring is here, and the French Market has returned to Wheaton on Saturdays! It opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 11th 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 array of produce, delicious baked goods, local honey, stunning fresh flowers, handcrafted goods, jewelry, alluring candles, artisan foods, foot-tapping music, unique gifts, and more!

Innovator Hale Street Tents

Innovator Hale Street Tents

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

Innovator Hale Street Tents Are Back! Hale Street | Downtown Wheaton | May–October 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 Innovator Hale Street Tents are a Downtown Wheaton destination you won't want to miss! Join us for Hale Street Tents: May 1–October 4, 2026 More Details >

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DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble

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

Thursday, May 7 | 7:30 PM | Belushi Performance Hall | $9.00 / person* Director: Matt Shevitz Guest Artist: Ingrid Jensen, trumpet The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble is excited to present an evening of big band jazz featuring guest artist Ingrid Jensen on trumpet! Performing songs written by such jazz luminaries as Christine Jensen, Eddie Harris, Thelonious Monk, and Michele Fernández, the band will also be joined by this semester’s Artists-in-Residence Natalie Scharf (saxophone), Luke Malewicz (trombone), Janelle Finton (trumpet), and Thaddeus Tukes (vibraphone). The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble performs programs throughout the academic year as well as numerous off‐campus performances. The ensemble has accompanied guest artists such as Melissa...

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Wheaton Municipal Band Concert | Gala Opening Concert

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Free Concerts in Memorial Park 7:30 pm | Memorial Park, Wheaton Beginning Thursday, June 11, The Wheaton Municipal Band takes the stage at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton to begin its 97th season. Directed by Dr. Bruce Moss, the Wheaton Municipal band consistently amazes crowds with its dynamic sound and outstanding musicianship. It has the reputation of being one of the finest bands of its kind in the country. Musicians from all over the Chicagoland area audition for the coveted spots in the 89-piece band. Each week its fine musicians rehearse new music on Wednesday for a performance on Thursday....

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2026 Murals, Mocktails, & Music

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

Join in the summer solstice celebration of art, music, and craft mocktails June 20  |  2:00–5:00 PM  |  Downtown Wheaton Enjoy tastings of 15 unique craft mocktails throughout Downtown Wheaton... sip, shop, and stroll! Stop at 121 W. Wesley and witness Wheaton's newest public art piece come to life during the event! Enjoy live music on Hale Street by the Leroy Winn Power Trio, and the music continues at Affordable Kitchens (129 N. Hale Street) with a Silent Disco (headsets limited, must show event punch card to access). Return on Sunday for Make Music Day Wheaton in partnership with the...