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Chair-ish-art-exhibit

Chair-ish Art Exhibit

Cleve Carney Museum of Art McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL

Chair-ish, an exhibition of Chicago-based artists Alex Chitty and Norman Teague January 22–April 11, 2026 | Cleve Carney Museum of Art For the first time, Chitty and Teague are working together to explore material, memory, and spatial dialogue through distinct yet complementary practices. Chitty’s sculptural investigations and Teague’s work both challenge perception and movement while suggesting the poetic within the everyday. Their work draws on vernacular design, cultural heritage, and the social histories within shape and form. Together, the artists examine the intimacy of the objects we encounter every day, with an installation that mirrors this sentimentality through works that...

French-Market-Spring 2026

Wheaton French Market 2026

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Hours/Days: April 11–October 31, 2026 Saturdays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Extended-season Hours/Days: November 1–28, 2026 Saturdays, 8:00 am–1:00 pm Spring is here, and the French Market has returned to Wheaton on Saturdays! It opened for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 11th 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 array of produce, delicious baked goods, local honey, stunning fresh flowers, handcrafted goods, jewelry, alluring candles, artisan foods, foot-tapping music, unique gifts, and more!

Earth Day Celebration-2026

Earth Day Celebration

Lincoln Marsh 1000 W. Lincoln Ave, Wheaton

Celebrate Earth Day at Lincoln Marsh! FREE Event Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Lincoln March—Prairie Patch Play Area All Ages Families are invited to spend time together at the Prairie Patch Play Area where children can create, discover and play with nature. Enjoy activities, crafts and open play. Registration is free and encouraged. Program is held entirely outdoors, please dress appropriately. Questions? Contact the Lincoln Marsh office at lincolnmarsh@wheatonparks.org or at 630-871-2810. Read More > Register Now >

Innovator Hale Street Tents

Innovator Hale Street Tents

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

Innovator Hale Street Tents Are Back! Hale Street | Downtown Wheaton | May–October 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 Innovator Hale Street Tents are a Downtown Wheaton destination you won't want to miss! Join us for Hale Street Tents: May 1–October 4, 2026 More Details >

Go Fly a Kite 2025

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Graf Park | FREE Whether you’re an avid kite flyer or taking the family out for the first time, this is a great event for all ages. Watch kite demonstrations and participate in our Grand Launch. Enjoy a food truck, activities, kite sales and demonstrations. Bring your own kite or purchase one on site. Read More >

Sips Around the States-2026

From Wharf to Glass

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Thursday, May 7 | 6:30 PM | North Scallop Garden | $75 / person Sips Around the States at Cantigny Travel the country—one cocktail at a time—without leaving the beautiful gardens of Cantigny. Led by Cantigny mixologists, this hands-on series will take you on a journey through America’s diverse regions, exploring signature flavors, spirits, and techniques from coast to coast. From Wharf to Glass Spend an evening exploring the bold character and seasonal charm of the Northeast in this hands-on cocktail class inspired by the coastline and countryside from Maine to New York and beyond. Drawing influence from maritime towns,...

DuPage-Jazz-Ensemble-Concert

DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble

The MAC at College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL

Thursday, May 7 | 7:30 PM | Belushi Performance Hall | $9.00 / person* Director: Matt Shevitz Guest Artist: Ingrid Jensen, trumpet The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble is excited to present an evening of big band jazz featuring guest artist Ingrid Jensen on trumpet! Performing songs written by such jazz luminaries as Christine Jensen, Eddie Harris, Thelonious Monk, and Michele Fernández, the band will also be joined by this semester’s Artists-in-Residence Natalie Scharf (saxophone), Luke Malewicz (trombone), Janelle Finton (trumpet), and Thaddeus Tukes (vibraphone). The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble performs programs throughout the academic year as well as numerous off‐campus performances. The ensemble has accompanied guest artists such as Melissa...

Mother Nature's Day

Mother Nature’s Day

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

Celebrate Conservation, Comminity & the Wonders of the Earth Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Join Cosley Zoo for a family‑friendly celebration of the natural world! Mother Nature’s Day brings together conservation experts, hands‑on activities, and engaging exhibits that highlight the importance of caring for our environment. At this event, you may: explore a variety of conservation stations, meet local organizations, enjoy plant sales, and discover new features like the pollinator garden and kaleidoscope. With a mix of free and fee‑based activities, this event is designed to inspire curiosity, responsibility, and a deeper connection to the planet we all...

Native Plant Sale

Native Plant Sale

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

Shop for your Native Plants at the DuPage County Fairgrounds! Friday, May 15 | 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Shop in person for native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. For a list of plants, visit dupageforest.org/native-plant-sale. All ages. Free admission. No registration. Questions? Call 630-933-7248. Read More > More details: Admission on May 15 and 16 is free and doesn't require a ticket. (There is a special presale event on May 14, but it requires a ticket and is sold-out.) Inventory depends on suppliers and is not guaranteed. Supply is not restocked daily. Sale is...

States-Ive-Been-To

States I’ve Been To: A 250th Birthday Celebration of America

Mary Lubko Center 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton, IL

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday June–August, 2026 | Mary Lubko Center (208 W. Union Ave.) | Weekdays: 8:30AM–3:00PM Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by taking a trip down memory lane—no suitcase required! Come into the Mary Lubko Center and add a sticker to our large map of the United States for every state you’ve either visited or resided in. Share your best travel memories, a hometown story, or just enjoy seeing where people have gone on their adventures. Stop in and let a lifetime of experiences wash over you and celebrate the many places that make up our great country. Read More...