DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble

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

Thursday, May 7 | 7:30 PM | Belushi Performance Hall | $9.00 / person* Director: Matt Shevitz Guest Artist: Ingrid Jensen, trumpet The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble is excited to present an evening of big band jazz featuring guest artist Ingrid Jensen on trumpet! Performing songs written by such jazz luminaries as Christine Jensen, Eddie Harris, Thelonious Monk, and Michele Fernández, the band will also be joined by this semester’s Artists-in-Residence Natalie Scharf (saxophone), Luke Malewicz (trombone), Janelle Finton (trumpet), and Thaddeus Tukes (vibraphone). The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble performs programs throughout the academic year as well as numerous off‐campus performances. The ensemble has accompanied guest artists such as Melissa...

Mother Nature’s Day

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

Celebrate Conservation, Comminity & the Wonders of the Earth Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Join Cosley Zoo for a family‑friendly celebration of the natural world! Mother Nature’s Day brings together conservation experts, hands‑on activities, and engaging exhibits that highlight the importance of caring for our environment. At this event, you may: explore a variety of conservation stations, meet local organizations, enjoy plant sales, and discover new features like the pollinator garden and kaleidoscope. With a mix of free and fee‑based activities, this event is designed to inspire curiosity, responsibility, and a deeper connection to the planet we all...

Native Plant Sale

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

Shop for your Native Plants at the DuPage County Fairgrounds! Friday, May 15 | 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Shop in person for native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. For a list of plants, visit dupageforest.org/native-plant-sale. All ages. Free admission. No registration. Questions? Call 630-933-7248. Read More > More details: Admission on May 15 and 16 is free and doesn't require a ticket. (There is a special presale event on May 14, but it requires a ticket and is sold-out.) Inventory depends on suppliers and is not guaranteed. Supply is not restocked daily. Sale is...

States I’ve Been To: A 250th Birthday Celebration of America

Mary Lubko Center 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton, IL

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday June–August, 2026 | Mary Lubko Center (208 W. Union Ave.) | Weekdays: 8:30AM–3:00PM Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by taking a trip down memory lane—no suitcase required! Come into the Mary Lubko Center and add a sticker to our large map of the United States for every state you’ve either visited or resided in. Share your best travel memories, a hometown story, or just enjoy seeing where people have gone on their adventures. Stop in and let a lifetime of experiences wash over you and celebrate the many places that make up our great country. Read More...

Snapshots of DuPage: Photo Contest Honoring 250 Years of America

Submit Your Photos Representing DuPage County! Submission Deadline  |  November 2, 2026 As America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, DuPage County invites residents to capture the people, places, and moments that define life here today. Join us at Seven Gables Park as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom and honor those who continue to serve and protect our nation. Together, these photos will create a lasting snapshot of DuPage County during the historic America250. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words." DuPage residents, submit your photographs that represent DuPage County in 2026, including but not...

Wheaton Municipal Band Concert | Gala Opening Concert

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Free Concerts in Memorial Park 7:30 pm | Memorial Park, Wheaton Beginning Thursday, June 11, The Wheaton Municipal Band takes the stage at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton to begin its 97th season. Directed by Dr. Bruce Moss, the Wheaton Municipal band consistently amazes crowds with its dynamic sound and outstanding musicianship. It has the reputation of being one of the finest bands of its kind in the country. Musicians from all over the Chicagoland area audition for the coveted spots in the 89-piece band. Each week its fine musicians rehearse new music on Wednesday for a performance on Thursday....

Movies Under the Stars

Wheaton Library West Plaza

Specific Dates Summer 2026 | Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza The Downtown Wheaton Association and Wheaton Public Library present: “Movies Under the Stars”Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza for these FREE family-friendly movie showings! Upcoming Movies Zootopia 2 | 7/17/26 | 8:00 pm | West Plaza, Wheaton Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Lilo and Stitch (2025) | 8/7/26 | 8:00 pm | West Plaza, Wheaton A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002...

Cantigny! | Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny June 13 | 10:00 am–9:00 pm Join Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance for a two-day Revolutionary War Reenactment. Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century. We will also have food available for purchase. Wheaton Municipal Band Performs Concert for the Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny Park June 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm | Cantigny Park, Wheaton Cantigny! 6/13/2026 | 7:00 pm | Cantigny Park, Wheaton The Wheaton Municipal Band performs a unique concert for the Revolutionary War Reenactment at Cantigny. Attendees...

Pennant Flag Giveaway on Flag Day

Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton

Celebrate Flag Day! June 14 | Arrowhead Golf Club (26W151 Butterfield Rd.) A century on the fairways—and a flag to remember it by! Since 1926, Arrowhead Golf Club has been a gathering place for our community. This year, as America celebrates 250 years and Arrowhead marks its 100th anniversary, we’re honoring the occasion with something special: a commemorative centennial pennant flag, free to the first 200 guests on Flag Day. A small piece of history for a very historic year. Read More >

2026 Murals, Mocktails, & Music

Hale Street, Downtown Wheaton 198-114 N Hale St., Wheaton, IL

Join in the summer solstice celebration of art, music, and craft mocktails June 20  |  2:00–5:00 PM  |  Downtown Wheaton Enjoy tastings of 15 unique craft mocktails throughout Downtown Wheaton... sip, shop, and stroll! Stop at 121 W. Wesley and witness Wheaton's newest public art piece come to life during the event! Enjoy live music on Hale Street by the Leroy Winn Power Trio, and the music continues at Affordable Kitchens (129 N. Hale Street) with a Silent Disco (headsets limited, must show event punch card to access). Return on Sunday for Make Music Day Wheaton in partnership with the...