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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-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...

Cantigy Park-Easter Egg Hunt

Cantigny Park Easter Egg Hunt

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Cantigny’s annual Easter Egg Hunt returns! Stop by for some colorful family fun. Details: The egg hunt is an open house event—come whenever you wish. Eggs will be available throughout the day and replenished periodically. Bring your own basket or bag. Each child may only redeem five (5) eggs for a prize. If your child collects more than five we suggest that you re-hide the surplus eggs for other families to enjoy. You may take the five eggs per child collected to the prize redemption area located near the Tank Park and restrooms. One prize per child. The eggs you find...

Wheaton French Market-2023

Wheaton French Market—New Location!

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Hours: April 8–October 28 Saturdays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Late-season Hours: November 4–25 Saturdays, 9:00 am–1:00 pm Stop out and meet friends and neighbors at the expansive Wheaton French Market. It is open for the 2023 season and it has a brand new home: the Downtown Pavilion (corner of Main & Liberty Streets). Explore an astonishing variety of local produce, baked goods, honey, fresh flowers, crafts, jewelry, candles, artisan foods, music, unique gifts, and more!

Artistry in Wood

Artistry in Wood

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Cantigny Park | Woodcarving Show Visitors Center Gallery Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23 10:00 am–4:00 pm North Suburban Carvers and Cantigny Park present a fine art exhibit and sale of original handcrafted woodcarvings, turnings, wood-burning art, ornaments, and one-of-a-kind gifts from some of the Midwest’s finest woodcarvers. This event is free with $5 parking fee. Read More About It

Cosley Zoo-Earth Day Crafts

Cosley Zoo’s Earth Day Crafting

Happy Earth Day! Saturday, April 22 | 3:00–3:45 pm Ages 6 to 10 | 45 Minutes | $9 ea. About Celebrate Earth Day by creating a craft using recycled materials. While we craft, we’ll talk about how recycling helps the environment and when we’re finished, we’ll meet one of Cosley Zoo’s animals! Registration closes 4/11 at 12:00 pm, or when space is filled. This class requires a minimum number of participants to run. Registration fees are non-refundable unless the zoo cancels the program, in which case participants will be notified and will receive a full refund.   Book this Event...

Go Fly a Kite

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

May 6 | 10:00 am–1:00 pm | Graf Park Whether you are an avid kite-flier, a kite-flying novice, or someone looking to spend a day in beauty of Wheaton's great outdoors, this event is sure to please. EVENT SCHEDULE 10:00 am: Park opens, Curious Crow food truck, vendor expo, Gift of Wings kite sales 11:00 am: Grand launch/kite team performance 11:30 am: Most unique kite contest 12:30 pm: Highest flying kite contest and Kids’ Mad Dash   Read More Information