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 >

Free

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 >

Free

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...

Free

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...

Free

Cider & Cookie Stroll

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

Celebrate Small Business Saturday with the Cider & Cookie Stroll as you wander through the retail shops of downtown Wheaton! Participating businesses will offer cider with their own unique flavorings and toppings and a festive holiday cookie. Purchase your mug from the DWA today and that along with an official event map will be your ticket to taste and enjoy as much cider as you wish and a cookie at each tasting location. Once you’ve tasted all the cookies, vote for your favorite by marking your event map (ballot) and placing it in the ballot box at the W Tent at Martin...

$20

The BEST Christmas Pageant Ever!

Wheaton Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL

Friday, Dec. 3 | 7 pm and Saturday, Dec. 4 | 2 pm Wheaton Community Center Memorial Room Auditorium A Children’s Playhouse Production; Author Credit: By Barbara Robinson; Is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Tickets on sale now! Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the WPD Community Center front desk. Pre-sale Ticket Price $6 per person; Day of Ticket Price $8 per person | Read More >

Lions Club Reindeer Run

Wesley between Hale & Wheaton, Downtown Wheaton 276-214 W Wesley St, Wheaton, IL

Get your holiday cheer on in the most festive, active environment imaginable, in-person or virtually! 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. In-Person Race: Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 8:30A | Downtown Wheaton Virtual Race: December 4–18 Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Lions Club Charities In-person registration ends November 30, 2021 at 11:59P (CST). Virtual registration ends December 4, 2021,...

$35.00