Light Up Wheaton: A Friendly Community Competition

Brighten the Season Together Register: Nov. 12–Dec. 10 ‘Tis the season to have the most holiday spirit! We have teamed up with the City of Wheaton to present Light Up Wheaton and encourage the community to brighten the season together. All are encouraged to participate in this free contest. For those interested in a friendly community competition, enter your house in the Light Up Wheaton Contest. Show the community your most creative, out of the box and festive seasonal decorations. Read More >

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Cantigny Park’s Shades of Crimson Poinsettia Sale & Mistletoe Market

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Cantigny Park's Shades of Crimson Poinsettia Display & Sale Cantigny's Greenhouse | 11 am–5 pm Free with paid parking ($5) Get in the holiday spirit by experiencing up to 3,ooo poinsettia plants in one place–a sea of red, pink, white and every shade in between!  Some 15 varieties in various sizes will be on display and available for sale at special prices. Choose from the brightest and freshest poinsettias in the region and learn a few things about the “Christmas flower” from Cantigny Horticulture staff members. Plant sales close at 4:30 pm. Please park at the Cantigny Visitors Center, then ride...

Wheaton Library: Art Project: Thanksgiving

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

Wheaton Public Library, Youth Services Pop-in for a pop-up art project to celebrate Thanksgiving. Visit the Youth Services Department and we'll provide all of the supplies. This program is intended for children and caregivers to participate together; drop offs are not allowed. Read More >

Downtown Wheaton Christmas Window Walk

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

Celebrate the holidays with a stroll through downtown Wheaton to enjoy all the festive painted windows. The free exhibit runs from November 26, 2021–January 9, 2022. Read More >

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Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

Festival of Lights A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with 20,000+ twinkling lights and a herd of whimsical lighted animal figures. The Zoo also has an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery, hot chocolate and a unique assortment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. Christmas Tree Sale Cosley Zoo has four varieties of trees ranging from 3’ to 12’! Wreaths, greens, and garland are also available for purchase. Be sure to stop in the Wild Side gift shop for a great...

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Christmas Parade and Nights of Lights

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

Come one, come all for the delightful Christmas Tree Parade and Nights of Lights in Downtown Wheaton. Enjoy fanciful floats, meet your favorite character after the parade and see Santa! After the parade, continue ushering in the Spirit of the Season in Adams Park. In its peaceful surroundings, enjoy the dazzling Nights of Lights lighting ceremony. Santa’s Mailbox: While you’re visiting Nights of Lights, be sure to drop your letter to Santa Claus in the special North Pole mailbox located in the southeast corner of the park. Be sure to look in the gazebo for Santa’s special mailbox. Read More...

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