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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...

$40
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 

Cantigny-Red Oaks Farm Table-Dinner

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

The Mac - COD-Nutcracker-Christmas Event

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...