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Spring into Dining! Thursday, March 21–Saturday, March 30 Downtown Wheaton's first-ever spring restaurant week, Spring into Dining, is March 21–30, 2024. As the community gears up for warmer weather, this lunch-focused restaurant week combines everything you love: Good food, great deals, and more sunshine! See the Participating Restaurants and Shops >
Easter Fun in Cantigny Park Sunday, March 24 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm | Parking: $5 per car Cantigny’s annual Easter Egg Hunt returns! Stop by for some colorful family fun. The egg hunt is an “open house” event—come whenever you wish. Eggs will be available in the allée throughout the day and replenished periodically. Just bring your own basket or bag. Details: Each child may redeem five (5) eggs for a prize. Take the eggs to the prize redemption area located near the Tank Park and restrooms. One prize per child. If your child collects more than five we suggest...
Superheroes Unite! April 6 | 8:30AM | Sensory Garden Playground Join us on April 6 at 8:30AM with your friends and family and show off your superpower at the Superhero 3K Fun Run, taking place at the Sensory Garden Playground! All participants are invited to wear their favorite superhero attire as they participate in this 3K Fun Run so break out your Wonder Woman costume, Captain America t-shirt, or Iron Man mask! Along the way, you will see some of your favorite superheroes who will cheer you on! After the run, stick around for music, character meet and greets, and...
Friday, Apr. 26 | 9:45 am & 11:30 am A creative spin on a classic tale! This reimagined production from Off-Broadway Alliance Award Winning TheaterWorksUSA, features bluegrass music and a clever set design, telling the treasured story of selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. Join Charlotte, Wilbur, and their farm animal friends in this terrific tale of bravery and hopefulness. School Stage daytime performances does not apply to subscriber discounts. Reservations: Tickets are $10 per person. Call the box office at (630)942-4000 For a group size over 20 guests, call (630) 942-2220 or email grouptix@cod.edu One FREE ticket for every...
Celebrate the season with Spring Fest at Cantigny! Saturday, May 18 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm Enjoy the park with a visit to our beautiful gardens. Stop by McCormick House as we host our first-ever marketplace inside the historic home. This market features talented artisans showcasing their creations—a curated shopping experience with 30 vendors offering jewelry, pottery, art, and more! A craft coffee and pastry bar will be set up on the South Porch to enhance your visit. Want a piece of Cantigny for your own garden? Don’t miss our Bulb Sale—another popular stop at Spring Fest. Tulip bulbs of the...
May 30–June 2 | Memorial Park—Downtown Wheaton ENTERTAINMENT | BUSINESS EXPO | ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR | FOOD VENDORS | CARNIVAL Kick off summer at the Cream of Wheaton! Join us for fun for all ages, including live entertainment, carnival, beer garden, food vendors, Arts & Craft Fair, Business Expo and kids activities! See Map > Browse More Info > Schedule of Events: Thursday, May 30: 10A-Dusk | 2 for 1 Mini Golf, Clocktower Mini Golf 4-8P | Business Expo 4-9:30P | Beer Garden 4-9:30P | Food Vendor Row 4-10P | Carnival, Liberty Drive 5P | Ribbon Cutting 6-7:15P |...
Run for the Animals 5K, 10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile June 1 | 5K/10K Race Start: 7:30 AM | 1/2 Mile Kids Run Start: 8:45 AM Memorial Park 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. Browse More Info > Register Here >
The 2024 season kicks off with a concert that celebrates many generations. Members of Wheaton Middle School Bands are featured, performing works by 8th grade student Liliana Alarcon and Wheaton Composer Timothy Loest. The Wheaton Municipal Band will perform the premiere of a new fanfare written by composer Robert Sheldon that honors the dedicated service of three members of our band: Carol Kierzyk at year 40, Mike Thorsen at year 50, and Al Loek at year 60. Browse More Info > Upcoming Shows in Memorial Park, Thursday Evenings: June 13: Bugs! June 20: Midwest Clinic, Take Three! June 27: Romancing...
We share with our loyal audience many of the selections that we performed at our historic third appearance at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago on December 20, 2023. Browse More Info > Upcoming Shows in Memorial Park, Thursday Evenings: June 20: Midwest Clinic, Take Three! June 27: Romancing and Dancing July 2: Patriotic Spectacular
Sunday, June 23 | 12:00–6:00 PM Early Bird Pricing through May 27 Adults (Music Only): $45 Adults (Ticket + Wine): $70 Youth (Under 21): $25 McCormick House Experience: $250 Cantigny’s Jazz and Wine Fest returns with a touch of European flair! This entertainment-filled afternoon will feature multiple acts on two stages, and wine sampling stations with over a dozen varieties. The bands will perform on two stages in different areas of Cantigny Park, but not simultaneously, so you can enjoy all of them. No matter where you are in the park, we promise you will hear the music! As the jazz notes waft through...