Articles filed under Wheaton Park District
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Wheaton celebrates Independence Day with a week of activitiesJun 25, 2025 9:47 pm - Field of Honor returns to Seven Gables Park from June 28 through July 4, featuring nearly 2,000 flags honoring service people, hometown heroes, and first responders.
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Hundreds of kites soar over Wheaton’s Graf ParkMay 04, 2025 7:08 am - Giant Manta Ray kites nearly 100 feet long were among the highlights of the Wheaton Park District's “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park Saturday.
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‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heightsMay 03, 2025 12:15 pm - Swings, slides and monkey bars alone don’t cut it anymore, that’s why many suburban park districts are designing modern playgrounds that promote inclusivity, accessibility and creativity for all park visitors.
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Geoffrey Baer presents to a sold-out crowd at the DuPage County Historical MuseumDec 11, 2024 6:29 pm - There was standing-room only at the DuPage County Historical Museum on Nov. 7 when one of Chicago’s favorite TV producers presented “An Evening with Geoffrey Baer.”
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‘A truly fitting tribute’: Wheaton Park District plans to honor longtime leaderOct 15, 2024 5:49 pm - Wheaton Park District leaders plan to name a community center after a late board member known as a visionary during a time of growth in the city.
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Fall for history at the DuPage County Historical MuseumOct 06, 2024 9:06 pm - The DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton will host a bounty of special events this fall, ranging from a look at eyebrow-raising presidential campaigns throughout U.S. history to a nostalgia-rich night focused on iconic DuPage diners
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From Barbie to Scooby's to Jefferson v. Adams: Special programs complement ‘Instantly Iconic’ exhibits at DuPage museum this fallSep 09, 2024 11:50 pm - This fall, the DuPage County Historical Museum's new “Instantly Iconic” exhibits highlight DuPage County’s rich history of presidential encounters, iconic childhood toys, and coming-of-age experiences.
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Shakespeare in the Park returns to Wheaton's Memorial Park Aug. 29-31Aug 27, 2024 2:03 pm - Wheaton College Arena Theater and the Wheaton Park District will present “As You Like It,” the 2024 production of the celebrated Shakespeare in the Park outdoor theater series at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton.
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Conflicting reports of injuries after malfunction halts Wheaton fireworks displayJul 04, 2024 7:50 am - Wheaton’s annual Independence Day fireworks display came to an abrupt and unexpected halt Wednesday night when the show’s operator experienced a malfunction, city officials reported.
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Wheaton Park District’s Cosley Zoo accessory parking plan clears hurdleJul 02, 2024 2:56 pm - The Wheaton City Council agreed with the city planning and zoning board’s positive recommendation of the Wheaton Park District’s application to expand parking for Cosley Zoo.
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