Wheaton French Market Opens April 13!

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Hours/Days: April 13–November 30, 2024 Saturdays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Spring must REALLY be here now: the Wheaton French Market is open! Shop al fresco with friends and neighbors at the expansive Wheaton French Market. It is open for the 2024 season at its new home (as of 2023): 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!

Innovator Tents on Hale St.

May 3–October 6, 2024 The Innovator Hale Street Tents return for another spectacular summer of outdoor dining, live music, and fun! This months-long event has become a community favorite, attracting thousands of diners each year. With live music throughout the summer, the Hale Street Tents are a Downtown Wheaton destination not to be missed. Make your reservations now! Browse the Details >

Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series

Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series presented by Wheaton Sport Center May–September, 2024 | Various Locations, Days & Times Live music is the best part of summer—enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton. Enjoy live music while exploring all of Downtown Wheaton’s outdoor dining options. With such a range of sounds and tastes, you're sure to find a venue (or two, or three) that captures your vibe. View the Full Calendar >

Too Fighters & Rearview Concert

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Come out and enjoy the end of summer with a concert in Memorial Park! September 13 | 6:00-9:30 PM | Memorial Park | $10/pp Enjoy the rockin' sounds of Too Fighters and Rearview under the stars. Too Fighters: Too Fighters rocking the Midwest since 2011 bringing Foo Fighter fans the live show experience! Rearview: A Tribute to Pearl Jam is the Midwest’s premier tribute to one of the greatest and most influential American rock bands of all time.

The band members truly are fans, and their catalog is deep; covering material from all of Pearl Jam’s rich catalog. From your favorite...

Cantigny Car Show

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

South Parking Lot | September 15, 9:00 am–3:00 pm | Cantigny Park Enjoy our annual auto show featuring a variety of vintage cars, entertainment, and tasty food and beverage options. The first 200 people through the gate receive a free limited edition t-shirt. Attractions DJ music by “Carousel Sound” Live concert by The Beaux, 12-3pm Gardens and museums Tasty food and beverage options Register Your Car Early registration: $18 (Until June 30) Registration: $25 (July 1 Until August 31) Registration: $28 (September 1 until Day-of-Event) Parking included View More Info & Register Your Car >

Autumn Equinox Celebration

Lincoln Marsh 1000 W. Lincoln Ave, Wheaton

Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox Friday, September 20 | 10–11:30 AM | Lincoln Marsh—Prairie Patch Play Area FREE! All Ages Celebrate the start of fall at Lincoln Marsh! Enjoy activities, crafts and open play. Registration requested. Program is held entirely outdoors, please dress appropriately. Questions? Contact the Lincoln Marsh office at lincolnmarsh@wheatonparks.org or at 630-871-2810. View More Information >

Downtown Wheaton Chili Cookoff

Hale Street, Downtown Wheaton 198-114 N Hale St., Wheaton, IL

The 16th Annual Downtown Wheaton Chili Cookoff Saturday, October 5 | 1:00–5:00 pm 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) $15 Friends of Downtown Wheaton $20 General Admission $60 Chili Crew 4-Pack More Information > Purchase Tickets >