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Come Out and Join the Fun and Support the Animals 7:30 am Start 5K/10K | 8:45A Start 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run Memorial Park (208 W Union Ave) The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to raise funds for the animals at Cosley Zoo as well as exhibit development projects, public programs and conservation projects. Register Here
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!
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...
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!
Celebrate Independence Day with dazzling fireworks at Graf Park. For more information, and exact times/activities, see the link below. More Information
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:...
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....
Meet Animals Up Close and Create Your Masterpiece! July 20 | 6:00-8:00 PM | 21+ Event Join Cosley Zoo and Pinot’s Palette of St. Charles for an adults-only program where you not only get to create memories, but a painting as well. Spend a leisurely evening at the zoo—enjoy an adult beverage, laugh with friends, meet animals up close, and create your work of art! Read More Information Register Today!
the StingRays Rock n’ Roll Hits from 50s, 60s & 70s The StingRays music, fun with audiences, look & moves, make them festival favorites throughout the Midwest — filling dance floors (and lawns) the entire night. Children to seniors always dance, engage in trivia, spin to watch the musicians run through the audience, or join the band in a Conga or Twist contest! More About the StingRays (Facebook) View More Details of this Concert
Colburn Conducts! July 27, 2023 | Memorial Park, Wheaton | 7:30 pm Special guest conductor Col. Michael Colburn, retired Director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, returns to Wheaton for a concert of popular and classical favorites. See the full schedule and mark your calendar!