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4th of July-Fireworks

Independence Day Fireworks & More

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

The evening’s event will include lawn games, concessions, a carnival, DJ, and giveaways. A local scout troop will provide a flag ceremony in Graf Park before the fireworks show—currently set to start at dusk (approximately 9 pm). Carnival Rides Tickets and wristbands available to purchase at the event: $1.25 per ticket (3 tickets to ride) $25 Unlimited Ride Wristband Parking Please be kind to our neighbors when parking on residential streets. Park Policies: NO PETS are allowed in the park. Please contact events@wheatonparks.org if you require a service animal. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. No sparklers or smoke bombs will be permitted in...

4th of July-Parade

4th of July Parade

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

July 4th commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Every year, Americans celebrate the 4th of July as the birthday of the United States with everything from family gatherings and festive parades to spectacular fireworks and heartfelt honors for those who serve or have served in our military. Come out and join fellow Wheaton residents, visitors, and family at this annual parade honoring our nation's birth.

Wheaton Municipal Band

Wheaton Municipal Band Presents: War Horses!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

A concert featuring favorite overtures by Rossini, Mendelssohn, von Suppe and more! Featuring WMB Member Joe Hands—Clarinet Solo   Read More About It

Wheaton Municipal Band

CLOSING NIGHT: Wheaton Municipal Band: Simple Gifts

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Our closing concert features music that reminds us of the joy found in the simple gifts in life and how we can share them with our audience through music. Featured will be the 50th anniversary rendition of John Zdechlik's popular Chorale and Shaker Dance, based upon Aaron Copland's Simple Gifts from Appalachian Spring. Featuring WMB Member Garth Anderson - Trumpet Solo Browse More Information

Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest

Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Join the best party in Wheaton with unique brews and seltzer, food, fun and live entertainment by 7th heaven! Buy Tickets General Admission Tickets -12:00P event entry with access to Memorial Park -32, 2 oz. samples -Commemorative pint glass -General Admission ticket holders must be 21+ Designated Driver Tickets -12:00P event entry with access to Memorial Park -3 non-alcoholic beverages -Commemorative pint glass available for purchase from the merchandise area -Designated Driver ticket holders must be 21+ More Information

Wheaton-Summer Wine Walk

Summer Wine Walk 2022

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

Soak up the sun Downtown Wheaton 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, your souvenir wine glass is yours to keep! Choose your registration location at the time of ticket purchase. Please note there are a limited number of tickets per registration location. Event check-in and materials pick-up begins August 11, 2022 at 4:00pm. All attendees must bring their drivers license or state ID to be age verified at check-in. Participants will receive further check-in information via email prior to August 11. Read More...

Wheaton Park District-Entertainment Series Concerts

Memorial Park Summer Entertainment Series: The Chicago Experience | The PettyBreakers

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Chicago Tribute The Chicago Experience is just as it sounds – a group of musicians who call  Chicago home and who share a love for the music of one of the greatest rock n’  roll bands of all time… Chicago. Together, the band recreates the sound and feel of Chicago’s music, whose hit songs have touched generations of fans spanning several decades. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute America’s #1 touring tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. What started out in 2010 as a regional band is now the Nation’s #1 touring tribute to Tom Petty. The PettyBreakers has...

Cosley Zoo-Wine Tasting

Cosley Zoo Uncorked—Wine Tasting

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

It’s wine with a touch of wild! Come out to Wheaton's own Cosley Zoo for a lovely evening outdoors, mingling with the animals and sampling from a selection of more than 50 wines. Learn more about Cosley Zoo in our recent Hidden Gems feature. This wine tasting event also features live entertainment, appetizers and a raffle with fantastic prizes. NEW this year, animal-themed wine stations to include one dedicated to dessert wines and dessert! Famous Liquors will donate 10% of all wine orders placed that evening to Cosley Zoo. The first 450 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass. More...