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Cosley Zoo - Festival of Lights-Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring 20,000+ twinkling lights; a herd of whimsical lighted animal figures; an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, and greenery; hot chocolate; and a unique assortment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. All proceeds from this event benefit Cosley Zoo. Hot Chocolate Hours: Available Monday-Friday 3-9P; Friday 11/25, Saturdays and Sundays 9A-9P The Festival of Lights and Tree Sale begins the day after Thanksgiving (11/25/2022) and continues through December 30. Advanced reservations are not required during the...

Nights of Lights, Adams Park, Wheaton

Nights of Lights Park Lighting Ceremony

Adams Park 303 W Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

Nights of Lights returns to Adams Park for a third year, this time, bigger and brighter than ever! Join us for the park lighting on November 25 at 4:30pm and enjoy this display through the holiday season. Featuring over 55,000 bulbs lighting the trees and a brand-new animated light display at the fountain, a walk through Adams Park will “wow” the whole family. Thank you to the City of Wheaton for providing this wonderful display throughout the holiday season. Read More

Christmas Parade, Wheaton

Wheaton Christmas Parade & Lighting Ceremonies

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

The tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights, music, and community Downtown Wheaton. Immediately following the parade, head over to the new south pavilion for the first-ever Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting! The new, 22-foot-tall Christmas Tree will be spectacular! Read all about it here.  Stop out at Adams Park before the parade for the park lighting ceremony and animated feature by the fountain. More Parade Information

Light-up-Wheaton-2023-Christmas Decorating Contest

Light Up Wheaton Decorating Contest

City of Wheaton 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187-0727, IL

The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District present Light Up Wheaton and encourage the community to brighten the winter season together. All are encouraged to decorate their homes, businesses, non-profits, churches or other places of worship and other organizations. This program welcomes everyone in the community to help brighten all of our spirits. This competition is open to all themes and holidays. For those interested in a friendly community competition, enter in this FREE decorating contest. Show the community your most creative, out-of-the-box and festive seasonal decorations and take part in Wheaton’s newest tradition. Register your home or...

Christmas-Tree-Walk

Christmas Tree Walk

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

Stroll around town and enjoy this display of 50 4-foot Christmas trees decorated by your favorite Downtown Wheaton staples. Cast your vote for your favorite! See More Information

Wheaton College-Christmas Festival-2022

2022 Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Beautiful Savior

Edman Memorial Chapel 401 E Franklin St., Wheaton, IL

This year the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music is pleased to present the Wheaton College Christmas Festival, Beautiful Savior. A beautiful 75-minute concert of uninterrupted music from choirs, orchestra, wind ensemble, soloists, and speakers. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, our Beautiful Savior, in the festive atmosphere of Edman Chapel and the stunning sonic and visual beauty of joyous voices and instruments. Dates and Times: Friday, December 2, 2022, 7:30 Saturday, December 3, 2022, 4:00 Saturday, December 3, 2022, 7:30 The concerts will run approximately 75 minutes long with no intermission. Location All concerts will be held in Edman Memorial...

Gavin Coyle-Celtic Christmas Concert-Benefitting PRC

Gavin Coyle & Friends Holiday Benefit Concert

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

Belushi Performance Hall | $40 The McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 People’s Resource Center is proud to present our annual holiday concert with Gavin Coyle & Friends! Revel in the holiday spirit with award-winning recording artist Gavin Coyle as he brings his annual “A Celtic Christmas” back to the MAC. Sing along with Gavin and his band, pianist Paul Burgess, harpist Karen Fernandez and flautist Joanne Diebold, as they perform traditional holiday favorites from America and Ireland. Ticket proceeds benefit People’s Resource Center, a local nonprofit serving DuPage County since...

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Reindeer Run-Lions Club

Lions Club Reindeer Run: The Virtual Race Continues

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

In-Person Race: Saturday, December 3 8:30 AM Race Start | Downtown Wheaton Virtual Race: December 3–17, 2022 Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Lions Club Charities Get your holiday cheer on in the most festive, active environment imaginable! This winter 5K is sure to put you in the holiday spirit–in fact, we even encourage it! Come out in your best Santa hats or assortment of jingle bells and Run Run Rudolph to the finish line! All runners receive a long-sleeve tech t-shirt and antlers.   Read More Register

Santa in Downtown Wheaton

Santa & Mrs. Claus in Downtown Wheaton

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

Santa & Mrs. Claus at the "W" Tent Saturday, December 3, 10am-12pm Saturday, December 10, 10am-12pm Saturday, December 17, 3pm-5pm Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Downtown Wheaton this holiday season, and they want to see you! This is the perfect time to take a picture with Santa and even check if you made the nice list this year. More Information

Cantigny Park-Lego-Train-Show

LEGO Train Show

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Visitors Center Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11 Free with $5 parking The LEGO show has become a holiday tradition. This extraordinary event is produced by the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club and is the group’s largest annual show in terms of display space and attendance. Bertie’s Café will be open so guests can grab a snack and a hot drink while visiting. Visitors to the show are encouraged to bring a new and unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots drop boxes inside the Cantigny Visitors Center. Those bringing a toy will receive FREE parking. Read More Information