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 & 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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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 & 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

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 

Red Oaks Farm Table Dinner—Holiday Celebration

Cantigny Golf 27w270 Mack Road, Wheaton, IL

This special evening of chef-crafted cuisine and curated wine and cocktail pairings brings on the holiday cheer! This five-course celebration of the season starts with persimmon and pomegranate bruschetta & buternut squash bruschetta—served with a sparkling pomegranate manhattan. The evening is highlighted by sous vide herbed leg of lamb with roasted garlic Dijon sauce and English cheddar cauliflower gratin. This fourth course is paired with Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon. See all the details on the link below. More Info & Reservations

Salt Creek Ballet: The Nutcracker

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

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 & 7p | Sunday, Dec. 18, 1 & 5p Belushi Performance Hall | $46 Adult | $36 Youth | $33 for NP 2022-23 Season Subscribers Buy Tickets More Information Performances Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2p and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1p are sold out Kirk Muspratt, Music Director With Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by New Philharmonic The McAninch Arts Center welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet to perform a holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This magical full-scale production features live accompaniment from New Philharmonic – a rare opportunity to see this magnificent ballet set to live music. A...

Family Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL

Program Type: Movie Age Group: Youth , Families , Babies , Toddlers , Preschool , Elementary School Program Description: It's a family movie night! Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring a comfy pillow and blanket to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol! Some snacks will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Children & Caregivers This program is intended for children and caregivers...

New Year’s Eve Concert

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

Saturday, Dec. 31, 1:30p, 5p & 8:30p Belushi Performance Hall | $67 | $77 Special Gold Circle Table Seating Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Ring in the New Year with New Philharmonic’s style and celebration! Maestro Muspratt conducts pop, waltzes, arias and light classical favorites. The concert showcases the rich bass-baritone voice of Mischa Bouvier, as well as members of the unique, high-energy CoverGirls who have performed across America on their electric violins with many well-known names including The Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Kristin Chenoweth. Buy Tickets More Information

Exploring Machu Picchu

Virtual Event

Enjoy this virtual event through the Wheaton Public Library. Located in the Peruvian Andes Mountains, the discovery of this lost city of the Incas revealed much about their royal traditions and religious rites. Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions will discuss Inca building practices, sculpture, decorative arts, and ongoing mysteries. More Information