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Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest

Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Join the best party in Wheaton with unique brews and seltzer, food, fun and live entertainment by 7th heaven! Buy Tickets General Admission Tickets -12:00P event entry with access to Memorial Park -32, 2 oz. samples -Commemorative pint glass -General Admission ticket holders must be 21+ Designated Driver Tickets -12:00P event entry with access to Memorial Park -3 non-alcoholic beverages -Commemorative pint glass available for purchase from the merchandise area -Designated Driver ticket holders must be 21+ More Information

Wheaton-Summer Wine Walk

Summer Wine Walk 2022

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

Soak up the sun Downtown Wheaton this summer while enjoying 12 one-ounce wine tastes at participating Downtown businesses. Enjoy live music throughout Downtown as you stroll between businesses. In addition to tastings, your souvenir wine glass is yours to keep! Choose your registration location at the time of ticket purchase. Please note there are a limited number of tickets per registration location. Event check-in and materials pick-up begins August 11, 2022 at 4:00pm. All attendees must bring their drivers license or state ID to be age verified at check-in. Participants will receive further check-in information via email prior to August 11. Read More...

Wheaton Park District-Entertainment Series Concerts

Memorial Park Summer Entertainment Series: The Chicago Experience | The PettyBreakers

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Chicago Tribute The Chicago Experience is just as it sounds – a group of musicians who call  Chicago home and who share a love for the music of one of the greatest rock n’  roll bands of all time… Chicago. Together, the band recreates the sound and feel of Chicago’s music, whose hit songs have touched generations of fans spanning several decades. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute America’s #1 touring tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. What started out in 2010 as a regional band is now the Nation’s #1 touring tribute to Tom Petty. The PettyBreakers has...

Cosley Zoo-Wine Tasting

Cosley Zoo Uncorked—Wine Tasting

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

It’s wine with a touch of wild! Come out to Wheaton's own Cosley Zoo for a lovely evening outdoors, mingling with the animals and sampling from a selection of more than 50 wines. Learn more about Cosley Zoo in our recent Hidden Gems feature. This wine tasting event also features live entertainment, appetizers and a raffle with fantastic prizes. NEW this year, animal-themed wine stations to include one dedicated to dessert wines and dessert! Famous Liquors will donate 10% of all wine orders placed that evening to Cosley Zoo. The first 450 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass. More...

DuPage Symphony Orchestra-Memorial Park

DuPage Symphony Orchestra

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

The acclaimed DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents a special showcase concert to celebrate the artistry and versatility of this exceptional community orchestra. Iconic selections from Hollywood films and Broadway musicals—from Superman and Pirates of the Caribbean to Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story—are framed by crowd-pleasing melodies from Borodin’s Prince Igor and Brahms’ joyful Symphony No. 2. Join us for a colorful and exuberant evening at the beautiful new outdoor pavilion in Wheaton’s Memorial Park to mark the end of summer—and the beginning of our exciting new concert season, “Up Close and Personal.” The coming season will be the DuPage...

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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...