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Wheaton French Market

Wheaton French Market

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Hours/Days: April 12–October 25, 2025 Saturdays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Extended-season Hours/Days: November 1–29, 2025 Saturdays, 8:00 am–1:00 pm Spring is here, and we're excitedly anticipating the return of the Wheaton French Market on Saturdays! It opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 12th at the Downtown Pavilion (corner of Main & Liberty Streets). Shop al fresco with friends and neighbors at the friendly Wheaton French Market. Explore an astonishing variety of local produce, baked goods, honey, fresh flowers, handcrafted goods, jewelry, candles, artisan foods, music, unique gifts, and more!

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Cosley Zoo Uncorked

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

It’s wine with a little bit of wild! July 10 | 5:00-7:30 pm | Cosley Zoo 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. Mainstreet Wines & Spirits will donate 10% of all wine orders placed that evening to Cosley Zoo. The first 450 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass. Cost: $55/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. View More...

Suzette's 25th Anniversary and Bastille Day

Suzette’s 25th Anniversary and Bastille Day Celebration

Suzette's Creperie 211 West Front Street, Wheaton, Illinois

Celebrate  Bastille Day and Suzette's 25th Anniversary with Our Grand French Picnic Monday, July 14 | 4:00–8:00 pm Celebrate with us at our Grand French Picnic featuring all-you-can-eat buffet. Enjoy grilled dishes, salads, our special Bastille Day Sangria and, of course, Suzette's Can-can girls! Robin Lucas will be hosting the event with music and laughter and maybe even a conga line. More details to follow but save the date. This popular event always sells out so make your reservations early. Reservations Highly Recommended: Call 630.462.0898 or make reservations online. Read More >

DuPage Symphony Orchestra Concert

DuPage Symphony Orchestra Free Concert

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Sunday, July 20 | 3:00–4:15 PM | Gate opens at 2:00 PM Free Admission | No tickets needed The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is a highly accomplished, award-winning symphony orchestra based in Naperville, Illinois. Entering its 72nd season, the DSO is dedicated to presenting inspiring orchestral performances, fostering music education, and promoting community engagement through the power of live music. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Barbara Schubert, the DSO brings together professional musicians and passionate music enthusiasts, enriching the cultural landscape of DuPage County and beyond. NEW! Music Discovery Zone—July 20 at Wheaton Memorial Park Before our...

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Wheaton Municipal Band | Concerts in Memorial Park | Watkins Conducts!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Free Concert in Memorial Park July 31, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Memorial Park, Wheaton Back by popular demand, The Wheaton Municipal Band takes the stage at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton for its 96th season. Known as one of the finest bands of its kind in the country, the Wheaton Municipal band, under the direction of Dr. Bruce Moss, wows audiences with its stunning sound and brilliant musicianship. Musicians from all over the Chicagoland area audition for the coveted spots in the band. Each week the musicians rehearse new music on Wednesday, for a performance on Thursday. Every concert...

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Wheaton Municipal Band | Concerts in Memorial Park | Favorites!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Free Concert in Memorial Park August 7, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Memorial Park, Wheaton Back by popular demand, The Wheaton Municipal Band takes the stage at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton for its 96th season. Known as one of the finest bands of its kind in the country, the Wheaton Municipal band, under the direction of Dr. Bruce Moss, wows audiences with its stunning sound and brilliant musicianship. Musicians from all over the Chicagoland area audition for the coveted spots in the band. Each week the musicians rehearse new music on Wednesday, for a performance on Thursday. Every concert...

Cantigny-Rewind

Cantigny Rewind

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

A Night of 90’s Nostalgia August 9, 2025 | 7:30–11:30 pm | Memorial Park, Wheaton Get ready to dive into the ultimate throwback at Cantigny with a night dedicated to all things '90s—just for the 21+ crowd! Throw on a '90s retro outfit and dance the night away to live music, featuring boy band hits and iconic tracks that defined a decade. Wander through beautiful gardens, strike a pose at themed photo ops, and challenge your friends to classic games that trigger childhood memories. Enjoy creative cocktails and mocktails from the bar while soaking up the vibes with a DJ...

Shakespeare in the Park-The Winter's Tale

Shakespeare in the Park: “The Winter’s Tale”

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Memorial Park | Free Event Park Opens: 5:30 PM | Puppet Show: 6:45 PM | Performance: 7:00 PM Experience another of the world's greatest playwright's works at Memorial Park Bandshell. "The Winter's Tale" combines elements of tragedy and comedy. The play tells the story of King Leontes' unreasonable jealousy and false accusation of his wife, Hermione. This results in a series of unfortunate events, but perhaps redemption will be achieved in the end. Enjoy the whole tale, and the last few days of summer, in Memorial Park! Shakespeare in the Park is a high-quality annual theater event presented free of...

Always, Adele with Nicki Neal Concert at Memorial Park

Always, Adele with Nicki Neal Concert at Memorial Park

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Saturday, September 6 | 6:00–9:30 PM | Gate opens at: 5:00 PM $10 in advance | $12 at the gate 8:00–9:30 PM | Always, Adele Always, Adele delivers the powerful music and unforgettable personality of Adele that fans love! Adele is an internationally adored artist – but with exclusive Vegas ticket prices and no tour dates in sight, it leaves some fans feeling they'll never get to experience her music live. Enter: Always, Adele. This extraordinary show is more than just a concert – it's a full-blown Adele experience. Our headliner Sarah Stallman will have you singing and laughing along...

Bloody Mary Fest

Bloody Mary Fest + Mimosas!

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

2025 Bloody Mary Fest—Now with Mimosas! $35 each | $100 4-Pack From spicy to mild, made with varied types of liquor (Bloody Maria, anyone?), this is the ultimate celebration of everyone’s favorite brunch cocktails, featuring live music, shopping, snacks along the way—and now mimosas! Join us in Downtown Wheaton as your favorite shops and restaurants show off their best Bloody Marys and yummiest mimosas. Ticketholders receive ten samples of different variations of Bloody Mary cocktails and mimosas from your favorite shops and restaurants throughout Downtown Wheaton. Come for the Bloodys & bubbles—stay for lunch, shopping, and live music! Additional Details:...