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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

Cantigny Park-Red Oaks Farm Dinner-in Rose Garden

Cantigny Park: Red Oaks Farm Dinner in the Rose Garden

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Springtime at Red Oaks Farm 1st Course Chilled asparagus bisque with roasted red pepper and garlic scape cream Served with Trovati Pinot Grigio Rosé 2nd Course Pasta with ramp pesto and guanciale Served with The Loop Sauvignon Blanc 3rd Course Smoked Wagyu Tri-tip with morels and quinoa, sautéed fiddleheads and horseradish cream Served with Franklin Road Cabernet Sauvignon 4th Course Strawberry Mint Shortcake with Amaretto Cream Served with Seven Veils Red Blend   Cost: $90 per person (plus 23% service charge & tax) Register Here

Cream of Wheaton 2023

Cream of Wheaton | 2023

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Entertainment | Business Expo | Arts & Crafts | Food Vendors | Carnival A broad range of summertime activities awaits at this year's Cream of Wheaton: Clocktower Mini Golf Business After Hours Beer Garden Food Vendor Row Carnival Live music in the bandshell Arts & Crafts Fair Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals And so much more!   Find out more, including detailed daily schedules

Warhol Exhibit - Wheaton Tributes

Warhol in Wheaton

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

In celebration of the College of DuPage hosting its latest art exhibit: Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop, we're welcoming Warhol to Downtown Wheaton! June 3–September 10: enjoy many Warhol-inspired events and promotions throughout Downtown and the City of Wheaton. Warhol Activities in Wheaton Get Tickets to the Warhol Exhibit  

Summertime brings the Wheaton Municipal Band to Memorial Park, Wheaton

Wheaton Municipal Band: Season Opener!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Celebration! June 8, 2023 | Memorial Park, Wheaton | 7:30 pm The 94th season of the Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off with a gala opening concert featuring a perfect blend of audience favorites. Included in the concert will be students from Edison, Franklin, Monroe and Hubble Middle Schools in a special side-by-side feature. Come out and enjoy summertime in Wheaton with this talented ensemble of musicians! See the full schedule and mark your calendar!

Summertime brings the Wheaton Municipal Band to Memorial Park, Wheaton

Wheaton Municipal Band: Classical Winds

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Classical Winds June 15, 2023 | Memorial Park, Wheaton | 7:30 pm Over the years the Wheaton Municipal Band has performed numerous arrangements by Paul Noble, prolific transcriber who specializes in arranging classic orchestral and choral works for the modern wind band. This concert will include the world premiere of his arrangement of Solemn Prelude, by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. See the full schedule and mark your calendar!