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Enjoy an Easter hunt while supporting local businesses. Look for Easter-themed pictures in the windows of participating businesses and then hop inside to see what they have to offer. Once you find an image, check it off on your map and keep hunting for more. See the map below for a clue of where to go. See all the details on the DWA website
A sure sign of spring in Wheaton, the French Market returns! This year, the French Market will operate on Saturdays between 8am–2pm, from April 9–October 29, 2022. In November, it will continue on Saturdays, with new hours, from 9am–1pm. Make plans to bring friends and family out to celebrate nice weather and support local farmers and artisans.
Play for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Let’s play Retail BINGO! Completed BINGO cards will be entered to win a $25 gift card to a Downtown Wheaton retailer! New BINGO cards will be released on Sundays throughout May, and winner drawings will be held each Monday in May. Download all four BINGO cards, and play each week to increase your chances of winning! In support of National Military Appreciation Month, donate an item from the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans’ list of most needed items and earn a stamp. Sponsored by the Downtown Wheaton Association. Read All...
The Annual Friends Book & Media Sale is August 11-14 with a preview for Friends members on August 10. This sale features thousands books for all ages, including all genres of fiction and any nonfiction topic you can think of. Don't miss the CDs, LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and video games for sale too. Located in meeting rooms on the lower level. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted. Sale Schedule: Wednesday, August 10, 5 to 9 pm - Friends Member Preview Sale Thursday, August 11, 9 am to 9 pm Friday, August 12, 9 am to 7 pm Saturday,...
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 >