Wheaton Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Wheaton IL

12 August, 2021

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WHEATON, IL — Ready for a family outing? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Wheaton. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a festival, a cooking class, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Wheaton: Featured Event: Jersey Girls & Infinity August 12th, Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series continues August 12th DON'T MISS Jersey Girls & Infinity! 7:00 to 8:00 - Three lovely ladies... three unique voices... three distinct singing styles come together as one! Often described as "pure class and talent", there's no... Learn More Featured Event: Jersey Girls & Infinity August 12th, Sonny Acres Farm, Thursday Night Concert Series (Sal Swanton) History Hike - Robert R. McCormick House When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Thursday, August 12 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PMHistory Hike2:00 – 2:45 pmFree event, and no advance registration required Have you ever wondered why Cantigny Park exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was Robert McCormick? Why the... Learn More McCormick House Virtual Tour - Robert R. McCormick House When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Thursday, August 12 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMMcCormick House Virtual TourAges 10 & up2-3pmFree registration required The McCormick House is closed for renovations, and but we're giving a virtual tour (via Zoom) that we think you'll e... Learn More WWS Freshman Orientation - Edison Middle School When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Edison Middle School What: Event listing from Edison Middle School: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Freshman Orientation - Wheaton Warrenville South High School When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Wheaton Warrenville South High School What: Event listing from Wheaton Warrenville South High School: Thursday, August 12 from 5:00 PM to 8:15 PM Learn More Civic Awareness Series: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PMCivic Awareness SeriesFamily Movie Night: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington7-9pm, seating begins 6:30pmLe Jardin in the Visitors CenterFree no registration requiredPopcorn and bottled water wil... Learn More Freshman Orientation - Parent Program When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wheaton Warrenville South High School What: Event listing from Wheaton Warrenville South High School: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Evening Bat Walk - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Thursday, August 12 from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PMForest Preserve Location: St. James Farm Event Type: Plants & Wildlife,Ways to Play Learn about DuPage bats — why they're important, how ecologists monitor their popu... Learn More Members' Book Club: "The Girl Who Smiled Beads" When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Friday, August 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMMembers' Book Club: "The Girl Who Smiled Beads"Visitors Center Friday, August 13, 6pm Members will discuss Clemantine Wamariya's memoir "The Girl Who Smiled Beads." From war-torn Rwanda to t... Learn More SOLD OUT- After-Dark Tour: First Division Museum When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Friday, August 13 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMAfter-Dark Tour: First Division MuseumThis event is sold out. There is no walk-on space available.Friday, August 137:00 PM CDTFirst Division Museum LobbyPre-Registration Required Buckle up b... Learn More Movie in the Park: Mulan (1998) - Robert R. McCormick House When: Friday, August 13th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Friday, August 13 from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PMMovie in the Park: Mulan (1998)BandshellFriday, August 138:30pm To save her father from death in the army, a young maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China's greatest hero... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Distribution When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church What: FREE-Family Food Distribution Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!11am-1pm or until we run out of food. A variety of bagged groceries, meals, bread, juice, dairy, meat and produce. Food Distribution BEGINS AT 11:OOam-1pm, or u... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Distribution (Put Your Hands Together) Bird Walk "Special Edition" SOLD OUT When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Saturday, August 14 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AMTHIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL.  TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST SEND AN EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS BELOW. Visitors Center, 7:30 am NEW FOR 2021: A bird walk tailored to people with disabilities ... Learn More Wheaton French Market When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) What: A French styled open air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups! Learn More Electronic Recycling - City of Wheaton - Events Calendar When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Wheaton - Events Calendar What: Event listing from City of Wheaton - Events Calendar: Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://wheaton.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=187 Learn More Thanks for Summer Beauty: Gratitude Walk When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMForest Preserve Location: Mayslake Event Type: Health & Well-Being Contemplate the seasonal wonders you're grateful for on a leisurely guided walk.. Bring pen and pa... Learn More SD Market @ Dry City Brew Works! - Sustain DuPage Garden When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sustain DuPage Garden What: Event listing from Sustain DuPage Garden: Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM For Customers: We will be updating www.sustaindupage.com/market with more information! For Volunteers: we need a minimum of 5 volunteers to run this event! Will you DM us and RSVP that you ... Learn More Second Saturday Family Program - Robert R. McCormick House When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMSecond Saturday: Family ProgramVisitors Center12pm – 2pmFree with parking We aren't ready to have in-person programs yet, so we've created kid-friendly packets of crafts and activities re... Learn More Eco Wind Chime Workshop - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Saturday, August 14 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMForest Preserve Location: Mayslake Event Type: Living Green Link: http://apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/Activity_Search/14588 From scaring away evil spirits to encouragin... Learn More Salsa and Bachata Classes When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Ballroom City What: I am a dance instructor located in Villa Park. I teach people how to feel confident on the dance floor. I enjoy teaching ladies styling, and specialize in teaching men how to become leaders. Couples and single welcome. This Meetup is designed to bring people tog... Learn More History Hike - Robert R. McCormick House When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PMHistory HikeSaturday, August 14, 20212:00 – 2:45 pmFree event, no advance registration required Have you ever wondered why Cantigny Park exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was ... Learn More Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream When: Saturday, August 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Saturday, August 14 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMShakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's DreamAugust 14th, 5pmBandshellFree with paid parkingAugust 21st – Rain Date Goodly Creatures Theatre presents Shakespeare's classic, light-hear... Learn More kō-zē Wine Room + Made in Italy Sunday Brunch! When: Sunday, August 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: ko-ze wine room What: Spend a sunny Sunday afternoon with ko-ze and Made in Italy!We'll start with two Primis and wine pairings at ko-ze, then stroll together around the block to finish off with a Secondi, dessert, and more wine (of course) at Made in Italy. Menu: 1st Course Burratine - Fresh Burra... Learn More French Connection Day - Robert R. McCormick House When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Sunday, August 15 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMFrench Connection DayParade FieldSunday, August 1510 am – 4 pm One of the park's signature events is back! Enjoy a French open-air market by Bensidoun.  Chicago Petanque Club is returning a... Learn More Nature Journaling: Adults - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Sunday, August 15 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMForest Preserve Location: St. James Farm Event Type: Nature Art & Culture Use your senses to observe the natural world while creating a memory record you can return t... Learn More Wildlife Encounters: Woodchuck - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Sunday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Sunday, August 15 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMForest Preserve Location: Willowbrook Wildlife Center Address: 25 S Park BlvdGlen Ellyn, IL Event Type: Plants & Wildlife,Ways to Play Join Willowbrook Wildlife Center t... Learn More Concert: One of These Nights - Robert R. McCormick House When: Sunday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Sunday, August 15 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMCantigny Summer Concert SeriesOne of These NightsBandshellSunday, August 153pm – 5:00pm In 2007, national award-winning cover band Maggie Speaks was asked to create a 2+ hour note for note t... Learn More 6th Gr. Schedule Pick-up & Pictures - Hubble Middle School When: Monday, August 16th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Hubble Middle School What: Event listing from Hubble Middle School: Monday, August 16 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More 7th grade VA walk through - Chloe Soto When: Monday, August 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Edison Middle School What: Event listing from Edison Middle School: Monday, August 16 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More Public Awareness & Community Education Committee When: Monday, August 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: DuPage County Homeless Continuum What: Event listing from DuPage County Homeless Continuum: Monday, August 16 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More Golden Oak Club Virtual Program - Robert R. McCormick House When: Monday, August 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Robert R. McCormick House What: Event listing from Robert R. McCormick House: Monday, August 16 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PMGolden Oak ClubOnline program for seniors 65 and up Golden Oak Club meetings are virtual (via Zoom) in 2021. Calling all seniors! Back by popular demand, this club is in its 9th year.  We ... Learn More Animal Ambassador Tour - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Monday, August 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Monday, August 16 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMForest Preserve Location: Willowbrook Event Type: Plants & Wildlife,Ways to Play Join a wildlife interpreter for a tour of the exhibit trail and the ambassador animals t... Learn More Fall Athletic Parent Meeting - Wheaton Warrenville South High School When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wheaton Warrenville South High School What: Event listing from Wheaton Warrenville South High School: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Locker Set Up Day - Edison Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Edison Middle School What: Event listing from Edison Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More 7/8 Schedule Pick-up & Pictures - Hubble Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Hubble Middle School What: Event listing from Hubble Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More 6th Grade Locker Set UP - Edison Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Edison Middle School What: Event listing from Edison Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Women In Business Committee Meeting - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Wheaton Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM"Building Your Brand Through Relationship Marketing" Speaker:  Christina Carrington Riley Christina Carrington Riley is a marketing consultant who prefers to term herself as a market... Learn More Schedule Pick-up Day 6th gr. - Franklin Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Franklin Middle School What: Event listing from Franklin Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Schedule Pick-up Day/VA Returning - Franklin Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Franklin Middle School What: Event listing from Franklin Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More 7th Grade Locker Set Up - Edison Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Edison Middle School What: Event listing from Edison Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Learn More 7/8 Gr. Schedule Pick-up & Pictures - Hubble Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Hubble Middle School What: Event listing from Hubble Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Schedule Pick-up Day/7th & 8th - Franklin Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Franklin Middle School What: Event listing from Franklin Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Service & Program Coordination Committee When: Tuesday, August 17th at 1:30 p.m. Where: DuPage County Homeless Continuum What: Event listing from DuPage County Homeless Continuum: Tuesday, August 17 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More 8th Grade Locker Set Up - Edison Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Edison Middle School What: Event listing from Edison Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Fishing: Adults - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMForest Preserve Location: Blackwell Event Type: Plants & Wildlife,Ways to Play Learn fish ecology and identification as well as techniques and regulations. Ages 18 and ... Learn More 6th Gr. Student & Parent Orientation When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hubble Middle School What: Event listing from Hubble Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Teacher Assignments - Lowell Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lowell Elementary School What: Event listing from Lowell Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day)Lowell Teacher assignments will be available on Parent Vue after 4pm.If you can't remember your Parent Vue log in info, you can click "forgot password" with your email address. Learn More Last chance to your Lockers! - Hubble Middle School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Hubble Middle School What: Event listing from Hubble Middle School: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Wheaton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.