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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!

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 >

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,...

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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...

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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...

Photo Contest - DuPage County

Snapshots of DuPage: Photo Contest Honoring 250 Years of America

Submit Your Photos Representing DuPage County! Submission Deadline  |  November 2, 2026 As America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, DuPage County invites residents to capture the people, places, and moments that define life here today. Join us at Seven Gables Park as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom and honor those who continue to serve and protect our nation. Together, these photos will create a lasting snapshot of DuPage County during the historic America250. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words." DuPage residents, submit your photographs that represent DuPage County in 2026, including but not...

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Wheaton Municipal Band Concert | Gala Opening Concert

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Free Concerts in Memorial Park 7:30 pm | Memorial Park, Wheaton Beginning Thursday, June 11, The Wheaton Municipal Band takes the stage at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton to begin its 97th season. Directed by Dr. Bruce Moss, the Wheaton Municipal band consistently amazes crowds with its dynamic sound and outstanding musicianship. It has the reputation of being one of the finest bands of its kind in the country. Musicians from all over the Chicagoland area audition for the coveted spots in the 89-piece band. Each week its fine musicians rehearse new music on Wednesday for a performance on Thursday....

Movies under the stars

Movies Under the Stars

Wheaton Library West Plaza

Specific Dates Summer 2026 | Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza The Downtown Wheaton Association and Wheaton Public Library present: “Movies Under the Stars”Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza for these FREE family-friendly movie showings! Upcoming Movies Zootopia 2 | 7/17/26 | 8:00 pm | West Plaza, Wheaton Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Lilo and Stitch (2025) | 8/7/26 | 8:00 pm | West Plaza, Wheaton A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002...