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Field of Honor

Field of Honor®

Seven Gables Park 1750 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL

June 28–July 4  | Seven Gables Park Come see 2,000 American flags on display in perfectly straight rows at Seven Gables Park. The Wheaton Field of Honor has become a patriotic tradition each year in our community where 2,000 American Flags are displayed in perfectly straight rows, creating a breathtaking visual experience that honors our soldiers, veterans, first responders, and other heroes who serve and protect our nation. The annual event will feature nightly patriotic performances, including vocalists, bagpipers, drummers, Honor Guards, flyovers, and taps—creating an atmosphere of unity and gratitude that resonates deeply with all in attendance. If you...

4th of July Parade 2024

Independence Day Festivities: 4th of July Parade / Fireworks on July 3rd

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

Fireworks & Festivities July 3 | 5:30 PM | Graf Park Gather your crew, show your pride, and come enjoy a family-friendly evening full of laughter, lights, and local flavor! Drone show will be visible from Graf Park only. Parade July 4 | 10:00 AM | Downtown Wheaton Parade steps off at 10:00 AM. This year’s theme, Stars, Stripes & Summer, captures the essence of American pride and community spirit. The stars and stripes symbolize our flag, honoring our nation’s independence, our service members, freedom, and unity. Summer represents a time of celebration—a season filled with sunshine, backyard barbecues, family...

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Cosley Zoo Uncorked

Cosley Zoo 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, Illinois

It’s wine with a little bit of wild! July 10 | 5:00-7:30 pm | Cosley Zoo Spend an evening wine tasting at Cosley Zoo listening to live entertainment, enjoying appetizers, mingling with the animals and entering to win fantastic raffle prizes. Mainstreet Wines & Spirits will donate 10% of all wine orders placed that evening to Cosley Zoo. The first 450 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass. Cost: $55/person Get Tickets > All event proceeds benefit Cosley Zoo. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to attend. The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds. View More...

Hokusai & Ukiyo-E: The Floating World Art Exhibit

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World

Cleve Carney Museum of Art McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World An Immersive Experience Bringing Japan's Shogun Era to Life Now Through Sept. 21, 2025 | Cleve Carney Museum of Art (Times vary per day. See available dates/times.) The “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” exhibition vividly recreates 17th-century Japan, offering visitors an immersive journey through detailed reconstructions, interactive experiences, hands-on activities, and historical displays. Step back in time to Edo (modern-day Tokyo), when the city thrived under shogunate rule as Japan’s cultural and economic center, celebrating the arts, nature, and the pleasures of everyday life. The multi-faceted experience centers around the world-class presentation of...

Suzette's 25th Anniversary and Bastille Day

Suzette’s 25th Anniversary and Bastille Day Celebration

Suzette's Creperie 211 West Front Street, Wheaton, Illinois

Celebrate  Bastille Day and Suzette's 25th Anniversary with Our Grand French Picnic Monday, July 14 | 4:00–8:00 pm Celebrate with us at our Grand French Picnic featuring all-you-can-eat buffet. Enjoy grilled dishes, salads, our special Bastille Day Sangria and, of course, Suzette's Can-can girls! Robin Lucas will be hosting the event with music and laughter and maybe even a conga line. More details to follow but save the date. This popular event always sells out so make your reservations early. Reservations Highly Recommended: Call 630.462.0898 or make reservations online. Read More >

DuPage Symphony Orchestra Concert

DuPage Symphony Orchestra Free Concert

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Sunday, July 20 | 3:00–4:15 PM | Gate opens at 2:00 PM Free Admission | No tickets needed The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is a highly accomplished, award-winning symphony orchestra based in Naperville, Illinois. Entering its 72nd season, the DSO is dedicated to presenting inspiring orchestral performances, fostering music education, and promoting community engagement through the power of live music. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Barbara Schubert, the DSO brings together professional musicians and passionate music enthusiasts, enriching the cultural landscape of DuPage County and beyond. NEW! Music Discovery Zone—July 20 at Wheaton Memorial Park Before our...

1st Annual Downtown Wheaton Day

Downtown Wheaton Day

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

Join us on July 25, and all weekend long, as we declare the first annual Downtown Wheaton Day! This special occasion has been created to honor our vibrant local economy, champion our passionate small businesses, and showcase everything that makes Downtown Wheaton stand out. We’re turning up the excitement with a weekend filled with live music, festive décor, giveaways, swag, and more. Let’s come together and support local now! More Details >

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Wheaton Municipal Band | Concerts in Memorial Park | Watkins Conducts!

Memorial Park 225 Karlskoga Avenue, Wheaton, IL

Free Concert in Memorial Park July 31, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Memorial Park, Wheaton Back by popular demand, The Wheaton Municipal Band takes the stage at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton for its 96th season. Known as one of the finest bands of its kind in the country, the Wheaton Municipal band, under the direction of Dr. Bruce Moss, wows audiences with its stunning sound and brilliant musicianship. Musicians from all over the Chicagoland area audition for the coveted spots in the band. Each week the musicians rehearse new music on Wednesday, for a performance on Thursday. Every concert...

Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic Golf Outing

Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic

Monday, August 4 | 10:30 AM Check-In | 12:00 PM Shotgun Start | Arrowhead Golf Club Join the Cosley Foundation for the Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic Golf Outing! Registration includes 18 holes of golf, on-course gimmicks, entertainment, lunch, dinner and animal visits. Fee: $225 per golfer | $850 per foursome Register Here > More Details >

Book - Media - CD - Video Games Sale

Friends of the Wheaton Public Library: Book & Media Sale!

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

Wheaton Public Library Hosts This Media Sale August 7–10 | All Day | Wheaton Public Library, Meeting Rooms A and C This sale features thousands books for all ages, including all genres of fiction and any nonfiction topic you can think of! Be sure to stop by Room C just down the hall to shop for CDs, LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and video games! All proceeds benefit library programs. Learn more about the Friends here! Read More >