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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!

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: Magnificent Movie Music

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Magnificent Movie Music August 3, 2023 | Memorial Park, Wheaton | 7:30 pm Tonight's concert will feature the music of Henry Mancini, Bruce Broughton and Elmer Bernstein, along with a special tribute to the iconic film music of Burt Bacharach. See the full schedule and mark your calendar!

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Glow in the Park (21+)

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Glow in the Park (21+) Saturday, August 12, 7 pm–midnight | Cantigny Park Grab your friends and GLOW in the Park! This event is designed for adults ages 21 and over who want to relive the nostalgia of the 90’s and early 2000’s with a twist of grown-up fun. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a dazzling display of neon colors and glow-in-the-dark decorations. We’ll have inflatable games such as obstacle courses and a huge slide to enjoy under the glow of the black lights. Play to your heart’s content while feeling like a kid again. But that’s not all!...

Events-Cantigny Summer Concert-One of These Nights--Eagles Tribute

Cantigny Summer Concert Series: One of These Nights

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

One of These Nights: An Eagles Tribute Sunday, August 13 |  3–5 pm | Cantigny Park | Allée In 2007, national award-winning cover band Maggie Speaks was asked to create a 2+ hour note-for-note tribute to the Eagles and their solo work for a corporate event in Cabo San Lucas. The show was such a success that they decided to keep doing a limited run of shows each year at festivals, casinos, performing arts centers, and corporate gatherings. The “One of These Nights” lineup consists of members of Maggie Speaks, Final Say, Shout Out, as well as other top bands...

Cantigny-Vintage Car Show

Cantigny Car Show

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Enjoy the Last Days of Summer at the Cantigny Car Show South Parking Lot | September 17 | 9:00 am–3:00 pm Enjoy our annual auto show featuring a variety of vintage cars, entertainment, and food trucks. Participant choice voting “Best of Show” award Best paint and engine awards DJ music by “Carousel Sound” Live concert by The Beaux Band Multiple Food Trucks Event admission provides access to the Car Show and the Jewelry and Accessories Show. Purchase Tickets > More Information >

Wine Tasting-Cosley Zoo Uncorked

Cosley Zoo Uncorked

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

It’s wine with a little bit of wild! September 21 | 5:00-7:30 pm | Cosley Zoo Enjoy an evening at Cosley Zoo while sampling a selection of more than 50 wines. Spend an evening wine tasting at Cosley Zoo listening to live entertainment, enjoying appetizers, mingling with the animals and entering to win fantastic raffle prizes. Cost: $50/person Get Tickets > All event proceeds benefit Cosley Zoo. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to attend. The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds.

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Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

October 1–31 | Daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm | Cosley Zoo Enjoying the beautiful fall colors at Cosley Zoo is a must-do for autumn! 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. Purchase apples, gourds, cider, cornstalks, various sizes of straw bales, and don't forget your pumpkins! Check out the fall merchandise in the Wild Side Gift Shop, too! Proceeds from your purchases benefit Cosley Zoo. Regular admission rates apply. Browse More Information >

Wheaton Chili Cookoff

15th Annual Downtown Wheaton Chili Cookoff

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

Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 1:00–5:00 pm $15 Friends of Downtown Wheaton | $20 General Admission | $60 Chili Crew 4-Pack It’s back... the Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! 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! Featuring live music by... The Wheaton Dad Band (@WheatonDadBand) Check-in begins at 12:00 pm (location TBD), and at 5:00 pm we'll...

Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Friday, Oct. 13: 4:00–11:00 pm | Saturday, Oct. 14: 10:00 am–11:00 pm | Sunday, Oct. 15: 10:00 am–4:00 pm Parade Field For the first time, our fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 13, from 4:00–11:00 pm featuring German-style food and beer, with live music under a big tent on the Cantigny parade field! Hang out in the tent or cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games outside of the tent. We’ll do it again on Saturday night after a fun day featuring 100 craft vendors, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables,...