Articles filed under Wheaton Park District
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Wheaton celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Field of Honor, Independence Day events, and community eventsJun 18, 2026 5:27 pm - Wheaton Park District’s celebration of America's 250th anniversary includes the Field of Honor with 2,000 flags at Seven Gables Park (June 29-July 4), a fireworks and drone show on July 3, and the traditional Independence Day Parade July 4, along with summer activities including mini golf tournaments, museum exhibits, and family fun nights.
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Wheaton police hosting outdoor movie night, bike ride and more this summerJun 13, 2026 2:50 pm - Wheaton police are hosting a series of family-friendly events this summer to help residents get to know the department’s officers.
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Cream of Wheaton kicks off summer with live music, carnival and family funJun 02, 2026 12:05 am - Cream of Wheaton festival returns June 4-7 at Memorial Park and downtown Wheaton, featuring four days of live music, food vendors, beer garden, carnival rides, kids' activities, business expo, arts & crafts fair, and Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals.
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Get your superpowers ready for the Superhero Fun Run on April 18Mar 19, 2026 11:23 pm - The Wheaton Park District will host a Superhero Fun Run on April 18, featuring a 3K untimed race through Danada Forest Preserve open to all ages and skill levels.
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Ice-A-Palooza brings winter fun to WheatonFeb 07, 2026 4:53 pm - The Wheaton Park District’s Ice-A-Palooza, a free outdoor event, featured ice skating, skating demonstrations, DJ entertainment, crafts, a food truck, a hot cocoa truck and games.
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New Hale Family Education Pavilion opens at Cosley ZooOct 08, 2025 12:28 am - Cosley Zoo’s new Hale Family Education Pavilion allows for expanded educational programming, events, and private rentals, as well as serving as a duck shelter.
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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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