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Christmas-at-Cantigny-2023

Christmas at Cantigny

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

McCormick House and Gardens: Lights and Music The inaugural Christmas at Cantigny celebrates the new McCormick House and brings Christmas lights, music, and family fun to the gardens and grounds. The renovated McCormick House will be open to the public for the first time since 2020, with the first floor lavishly decorated for the holidays. Cantigny’s holiday light show offers a magical experience. Walk a guided path through the gardens and be captivated by lighting that enhances traditional holiday decorations. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and don’t miss the chance to admire the hundreds of famous Cantigny poinsettias on...

Cosley Zoo - Festival of Lights-Christmas Tree Sale

Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale 2023

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

November 24–December 30 | 9:00 am-9:00 pm (lights come on at 3:00 pm) | Cosley Zoo Take a stroll through the winter wonderland at the Cosley Zoo, featuring 20,000+ twinkling lights and a herd of whimsical lighted animal figures. The Festival of Lights and Tree Sale begins the day after Thanksgiving (11/24/2023) and continues through December 30. A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery, hot chocolate, and a unique assortment of holiday gifts...

Beyond Christmas Concert

Beyond Glee Presents “Beyond Christmas”

Wheaton Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL

Sunday, December 10 | 2:00 PM | Community Center Beyond Glee is back this year to help you celebrate the holidays. Don’t miss this delightful and entertaining holiday special filled with beautiful songs of the season. Tickets for all ages: $8 (presale), $10 (at the door). Purchase below or in-person at the Wheaton Park District Community Center or the Mary Lubko Center. Call 630-665-1415 to charge by phone. Buy Tickets > See More Information >

New Year's Eve Concert at the MAC

New Year’s Eve Concert at the MAC

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

Sunday, Dec. 31, 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 8:30 pm Belushi Performance Hall | $70 Adult | $68 Senior | $80/$78 Gold Circle Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Richard Ollarsaba, Baritone New Philharmonic and Maestro Muspratt, with guest baritone Richard Ollarsaba, reflect back on 2023 and look ahead to 2024 with a celebratory program of waltzes, polkas, light classical music, a champagne toast and more. The Washington Post lauds Ollarsaba as a “meltingly smooth bass-baritone;” and Opera News says, “Ollarsaba didn’t just have the tall-dark-and-handsome bit going for him, but also robust, flavorful, agile vocalism.”  Buy Tickets >  More...

Restaurant Week - Downtown Wheaton

Restaurant Week | Downtown Wheaton

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

Restaurant Week in Downtown Wheaton! Wheaton Restaurant Week is January 18–28, 2024 in Downtown Wheaton. Order up! Explore our wonderful Downtown Wheaton during this week-long celebration of our vibrant culinary scene. From special menu offerings to discounts and charitable givebacks, this is the perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit one of your local favorites. Participants to include: 302 Wheaton | Adelle's Fine American Fare | Altiro Latin Fusion | Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza | Ditka's Grill | Egg Harbor Cafe Extract Juicery | Gia Mia | Hale Street Cantina | Ivy Restaurant | Kimmer's Ice Cream...

Wheaton College Faculty Artists: Piano and Strings

Wheaton College Conservatory of Music: Music for Piano and Strings

Armerding Center for Music and the Arts 520 E Kenilworth Ave, Wheaton, IL

Faculty Artists: Music for Piano and Strings Thursday, January 25 | 7:30 pm The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents pianist Daniel Paul Horn, violinist Soh-Hyun Altino, and cellist Leonardo Altino in a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 25.The three faculty artists will present works by American composers: Aaron Copland’s sonata, Samuel Barber’s sonata, and Richard Danielpour’s A Child’s Reliquary. More Information & Tickets >

Cantigny Park Ice SkatingRink

Cantigny Ice Rink: President’s Day 1/2 Off!

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Winter Fun: Ice Skating at Cantigny Park—Get 1/2 off on Monday, February 19th! Enjoy a scenic outdoor skate at our new rink on the Parade Field. Admission to the rink is $7; spectator access is free. Skates are available for rent for $3. Rink access and skate rental are available on-site. All skaters must fill out a participation waiver in order to enter the rink. Waivers must be filled out on the day of attendance, including return visits. Outside food and drink is prohibited. Parade Field Parking: $5 per car Rink admission: $7 per person Skate rentals: $3 per pair...

Ice-a-Palooza

Ice-A-Palooza

Central Athletic Complex 500 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL

Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza Saturday, February 3 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm | Central Athletic Complex Ice Rinks Ice-A-Palooza is a free outdoor event featuring skating, entertainment, food truck, character visits and more! Event details: Preschool Activities Tent & Outdoor Games | 11:00 am–1:00 pm Hot Cocoa Bar | Enjoy a cup of delicious hot cocoa with all your favorite toppings – $3 S’mores Kits Meet & Greet Ice Queen & Ice Princess | 11:00 am–1:00 pm Rusty, the Chicago Steel Mascot | 11:00 am–12:15 pm Curious Crow Food Truck Chili, grilled cheese with tomato soup, Smash Burger with...

nter wine cheese walk-wheaton-2024

Winter Wine & Cheese Walk

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

The Perfect Pair: Wine & Cheese Walk! Saturday, February 3 | 2:00–5:30 pm Winter is long…wine helps! Enjoy 12 one-ounce wine tastes at participating Downtown businesses—and, new this year, enjoy curated pairings of artisan cheeses. This is the perfect time to shop all things spring at your favorite stores. At the end of the event, take home your souvenir wine glass. Make it an early Valentine's Day date or gather your squad for a friends' day out! And don't miss the complimentary photo booth, generously sponsored by the Wheaton Sport Center! Event check-in and materials pick-up begins at 1:00 PM (location TBD)....

The-Barracade-Boys-Musical-2024

The Barricade Boys Musical | at the MAC

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

Sunday, Feb. 18 | 4:00 pm | Belushi Performance Hall What happens when two Les Misérables alumni set out to create a night at the musicals like none other? They recruit fellow stars of London’s West End to put on a show filled with powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines and an incredible array of music! From the emotion of Les Misérables to the raw energy of West Side Story, these phenomenal artists take you on a journey which includes melodies from the world’s greatest songwriters, like Billy Joel, Elton John and Queen.  $60 (B) | $65 (A) | $70 Gold Circle Buy Tickets / More...