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!

Hale Street Tents Are Closing Soon—Enjoy Them Now

Innovator Hale Street Tents have returned to downtown Wheaton! Come out and enjoy another summer of outdoor dining, live music, and fun! This is a community favorite—bring family and friends out to join in the warm-weather festivities! This year, the tents will be available through October 8, 2023. The Downtown Wheaton Association extends its gratitude to Innovator Capital Management for its generous sponsorship, and to our City Council members for their support of this DWA event. See the Downtown Wheaton Association website for more details.

Cream of Wheaton | 2023

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Entertainment | Business Expo | Arts & Crafts | Food Vendors | Carnival A broad range of summertime activities awaits at this year's Cream of Wheaton: Clocktower Mini Golf Business After Hours Beer Garden Food Vendor Row Carnival Live music in the bandshell Arts & Crafts Fair Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals And so much more!   Find out more, including detailed daily schedules

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  

Wheaton Municipal Band: Season Opener!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Celebration! June 8, 2023 | Memorial Park, Wheaton | 7:30 pm The 94th season of the Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off with a gala opening concert featuring a perfect blend of audience favorites. Included in the concert will be students from Edison, Franklin, Monroe and Hubble Middle Schools in a special side-by-side feature. Come out and enjoy summertime in Wheaton with this talented ensemble of musicians! See the full schedule and mark your calendar!

Factory Fridays: Murals and Music

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

This summer, enjoy three "Factory Fridays" on Hale Street featuring live mural painting and live music. Each Factory Friday features a different professional artist painting one panel of a Warhol-inspired mural in their own style. The three panels will come together creating a brand-new work!  The Factory was Andy Warhol’s NYC studio where his art came to life—and it quickly became a creative meeting place for artists and musicians to collaborate. Enjoy dining under the Innovator Hale Street Tents during this event—reservations recommended. Encore! Come back and enjoy the other two Factory Fridays: July 7 and August 4. Read more about...

Wheaton Municipal Band: Classical Winds

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Classical Winds June 15, 2023 | Memorial Park, Wheaton | 7:30 pm Over the years the Wheaton Municipal Band has performed numerous arrangements by Paul Noble, prolific transcriber who specializes in arranging classic orchestral and choral works for the modern wind band. This concert will include the world premiere of his arrangement of Solemn Prelude, by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. See the full schedule and mark your calendar!

Independence Day Fireworks

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

Celebrate Independence Day with dazzling fireworks at Graf Park. For more information, and exact times/activities, see the link below. More Information

Independence Day Festivities: 4th of July Parade

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

A Star Spangled Summer—Honoring Independence Day 2023 Parade steps off at 10:00 am View the Parade Route 2023 Float Awards: Most Patriotic | Symbolizes America and the Fourth of July Best Youth Group | Best entry from participants under 16 yrs. old Best Nonprofit (includes churches) | Best entry from a nonprofit organization Best Neighborhood | Best entry by a Wheaton neighborhood Carlsons’ Best of Show | Overall best entry/ float Mayor’s Spirit | Best representation of Wheaton Best Musical  | Best entry performing music Bart Loiacono Most Creative | A creative idea brought to fruition Best Use of Theme:...

Cantigny’s Voyage en France

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Voyage en France Sunday, July 16 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Cantigny will be accessible only to event attendees) Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of France as we celebrate Cantigny Park’s special connection with the small village of Cantigny, France. Guests will discover not only the capital city of Paris, Provence, Normandy, and Picardy regions but also Illinois’s unique connection to French Voyagers. We’re planning a fun, photogenic day with lots to do—a day filled with French sights, sounds, and flavors! Stroll a French Open Air Market hosted by Bensidoun, where you can browse and purchase French-inspired products and foods....