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Wheaton Chili Cookoff

15th Annual Downtown Wheaton Chili Cookoff

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

Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 1:00–5:00 pm $15 Friends of Downtown Wheaton | $20 General Admission | $60 Chili Crew 4-Pack It’s back... the Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Ticketholders will enjoy unlimited chili tastings before voting on the tastiest recipe. Join us for this festive fall event... admission includes UNLIMITED tastings, so bring your appetite. This event will sell out, so buy your tickets now! Featuring live music by... The Wheaton Dad Band (@WheatonDadBand) Check-in begins at 12:00 pm (location TBD), and at 5:00 pm we'll...

Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Park 1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL

Friday, Oct. 13: 4:00–11:00 pm | Saturday, Oct. 14: 10:00 am–11:00 pm | Sunday, Oct. 15: 10:00 am–4:00 pm Parade Field For the first time, our fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 13, from 4:00–11:00 pm featuring German-style food and beer, with live music under a big tent on the Cantigny parade field! Hang out in the tent or cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games outside of the tent. We’ll do it again on Saturday night after a fun day featuring 100 craft vendors, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables,...

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Danada Tractor-Drawn Wagon Rides

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1:00–3:00 pm | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1:00–3:00 pm Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about a forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m., and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at noon the day of the ride. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-668-6012 for Danada (including calls for private group rides). Find Out More Information >

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Downtown Wheaton Trick-or-Treating

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

The Halloween Spirit Returns to Downtown Wheaton! Saturday, October 28 | 10:00 am–1:00 pm From Trick-or-Treating to the I-Spy Scavenger Hunt, you and your little ones are sure to have a wicked good time! Please note the extended time for this event this year! Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Downtown Wheaton for a head start on this year's candy collection! Don't Miss the I-Spy Halloween Scavenger Hunt Throughout October Search throughout Downtown Wheaton to find spooky Halloween signs hidden inside participating businesses. Browse All the Details of These Spooktacular Events >

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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

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

Nov. 16–Dec. 17 | Thur.–Sat. 8:00 pm, Sun. 3:00 pm Playhouse Theatre | $44 Adult | $42 Senior A charming holiday sequel to Pride and Prejudice! by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon Directed by Amelia Barrett It’s two years after the end of the novel. The Bennet family is spending Christmas at Pemberley. Mary Bennet is the bookish, unmarried middle sister. An unexpected guest joins the festivities. This romantic comedy, rooted in the complications and joys of being part of a spirited family, will delight Austen enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Contains adult themes and language. Pre-Show with Director and Designers: Thursday, November 16,...

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Nights of Lights | Park Lighting Ceremony

Adams Park 303 W Wesley St., Wheaton, IL

Friday, November 24  |  4:30pm ​Nights of Lights returns to Adams Park for its fourth year! Join us for the park lighting on November 24 at 4:30pm and enjoy this display through the holiday season. Featuring over 55,000 bulbs lighting the trees and an animated light display at the fountain, a walk through Adams Park will “wow” the whole family. Thank you to the City of Wheaton for providing this wonderful display throughout the holiday season. ​Nights of Lights continues through January 7, 2024. This event is open to the public at no cost. Read More Details >

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Wheaton Christmas Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting

Downtown Pavilion Main & Liberty St., Wheaton

Friday, November 24, 2023 | 6:00–7:30 pm ​The tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights, music, and community Downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street, turning east (left) on Front Street, and finishing at Cross Street.  Immediately following the parade, head over to the new south pavilion for the Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting! Join us for the second annual Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, immediately following the Wheaton Christmas Parade. Enjoy the tree daily 4:00–10:00 pm through January 7, 2024. Browse...

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Light Up Wheaton Decorating Contest

Register your home or business through December 8 at 12:00 PM. Register HERE by Friday, December 8 at 12:00 PM. The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District present Light Up Wheaton and encourage the community to brighten the winter season together. All are encouraged to decorate their homes, businesses, non-profits, churches, or other places of worship and other organizations. This program welcomes everyone in the community to help brighten all of our spirits. This competition is open to all themes and holidays. For those interested in a friendly community competition, enter in this FREE decorating contest. Show the...

25 Days of Christmas

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

December 1–25, 2023 | Enjoy 25 Days of Christmas in Downtown Wheaton! On the first day of Christmas…head Downtown Wheaton to shop, dine, and experience all that our shops and restaurants have to offer. Each day in December features a different exclusive offer, so check out the calendar to make your plans now! More Details Here >

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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...