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Cosley Zoo-Pumpkin Fest

Cosley Zoo’s Pumpkin Fest

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

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. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks, and various sizes of straw bales are available to purchase. Check out the fall merchandise in the Wild Side Gift Shop, too! Proceeds from your purchases benefit Cosley Zoo. Regular admission rates apply. Timed-entry reservations are required. 9:00 am–5:00 pm See More Information >

NAMI DuPage’s Octoberfest

DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds Enter at DuPage County Complex, 2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd,, Wheaton, IL

Join us for a weekend of Fall Fun! Carnival, Live Bands and Entertainment, Car Show, Pancake Breakfast, Kids activities, Beer and Wine Tastings Friday, October 7, 2022: 6:00–11:00 pm Saturday, October 8, 2022: 12:00–11:00 pm Sunday, October 9, 2022: 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Free parking! Accessible parking available! Read More Details > Purchase Tickets >

Halloween Downtown Wheaton 2022

Downtown Wheaton Trick-or-Treat and More

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

Enjoy Halloween in Downtown Wheaton!​ Trick-or-Treating happens on Saturday, October 29th, but get into the Halloween spirit now. I Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt runs now through Halloween day. See all the details, below: ​ I Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt October 15–31st Search throughout Downtown Wheaton to find spooky Halloween signs hidden inside participating businesses. Click here for the map! ​ Downtown Wheaton Trick-or-Treat Saturday, October 29th | 10am–12pm Bring your little ghosts and goblins Downtown Wheaton to get a head start on this year's candy collection! More information about these events ​ Participating Businesses: A Baby Naturally AlphaGraphics Wheaton with...

Wheaton Cider Stroll

Cider Stroll

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

Enjoy autumn Downtown Wheaton as you sip a variety of different hot apple ciders and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Over 15 of your favorite Downtown businesses put their spin on the classic fall beverage with unique toppings and flavorings. As you sip and stroll, enjoy live entertainment by the Jerry Evans School of Music Children's Choir, as they go caroling around town throughout the event. Event check-in begins at 2pm at TeamUp Coworking (130 W. Liberty Drive). Upon checking in, ticket holders will receive a souvenir tasting mug and a map of tasting locations. All ciders...

Cosley Zoo - Festival of Lights-Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring 20,000+ twinkling lights; a herd of whimsical lighted animal figures; an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, and greenery; hot chocolate; and a unique assortment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. All proceeds from this event benefit Cosley Zoo. Hot Chocolate Hours: Available Monday-Friday 3-9P; Friday 11/25, Saturdays and Sundays 9A-9P The Festival of Lights and Tree Sale begins the day after Thanksgiving (11/25/2022) and continues through December 30. Advanced reservations are not required during the...

Christmas Parade, Wheaton

Wheaton Christmas Parade & Lighting Ceremonies

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

The tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights, music, and community Downtown Wheaton. Immediately following the parade, head over to the new south pavilion for the first-ever Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting! The new, 22-foot-tall Christmas Tree will be spectacular! Read all about it here.  Stop out at Adams Park before the parade for the park lighting ceremony and animated feature by the fountain. More Parade Information

Christmas-Tree-Walk

Christmas Tree Walk

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

Stroll around town and enjoy this display of 50 4-foot Christmas trees decorated by your favorite Downtown Wheaton staples. Cast your vote for your favorite! See More Information

Ice-a-Palooza

Ice-A-Palooza

Central Athletic Complex 500 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL

Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza Enjoy open skating and hockey at this free outdoor event and much more!* Schedule: 11A-1P | Meet and greet the Ice Queen and Snow Princess 11A-1P | Meet and greet Rusty, Chicago Steel mascot 11A-1P | Outdoor self-led games 11A-1P | Activities tent 11:15-11:30A | Figure skating performances by Central Ice of DuPage 11:45A | Ice Queen and Snow Princess special performance 12-12:15P | Hockey Game Demo (Teams TBD) 12:30-12:45P | Demonstration by Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club   Curious Crow food truck will be serving: Coffee Hot Chocolate Donut Holes Cherry Cobbler Chili Grilled Cheese w/ Tomato Soup View More Information...

Cantigy Park-Lets Go Girls-Celebrating Women's History Month

Let’s Go Girls!—In Honor of Women’s History Month

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

A celebration of women’s history and female empowerment at Cantigny Park Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 12:00–4:00 pm In honor of Women’s History Month and all the powerful women in our community, Cantigny Park is hosting an afternoon of activities to empower women of all ages. Storytime Visitors Center Theatre 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm; and 2:30 pm Enjoy stories with female community leaders. Each reader will share passages from a book connected to what they do in the community. Former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti – 12:30pm Senior Master Sargent Erika Provencher – 1:30pm Corporal Terri Albright – 2:30pm Female First in...

Cosley Zoo-EGGciting Family Night

EGGciting Family Night at Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

Hop on over to Cosley Zoo for this fun-filled after-hours event. Tour the zoo while: completing a scavenger hunt, playing games, making a craft (or take it to go), meeting the Easter Bunny, and greeting live animals! Children ages 2–12 will receive eggs and other goodies throughout the event. To reduce wait time at check-in we will be offering two entry times, 4:00 PM and again at 4:30 PM. Arriving later than 4:30 PM? Not a problem, activities will run until 5:30 PM. Select your entry time, and then your ticket types. Pre-registration required. We will not be taking walk-up...