This Weekend's Events In Wheaton Area

Wheaton IL

07 October, 2021

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WHEATON, IL — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Wheaton. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a board game night, or a video game night, 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 a few events happening this weekend in and near Wheaton: Thursday@1:15 - "Embracing Different Sounds: Lessons Learned from Playing Korean Sanjo" presented b... When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:15 p.m. Where: Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar What: Event listing from Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar: Thursday, October 7 from 1:15 PM to 2:05 PMOrganization: CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Dr. Soh-Hyun Park Altino of the Conservatory of Music has a presentation on "Embracing Different Sounds: Lessons Learned from ... Learn More Ribbon Cutting for Blue Bird Day - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Wheaton Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, October 7 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMWelcoming Blue Bird Day to Wheaton! Due to Covid precautions, and the event will be outside the clinic in their side yard Learn More Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm is open for our annual Fall Festival NOW - October 31 When: Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: Spooky Season is upon us! Sonny Acres Farm is open for our annual Fall Festival NOW - October 31. Fun for all ages, the fest offers the chance to pick the perfect pumpkin, eat, drink and enjoy the various new amusement rides, haunted experiences, train and pony rides, and a giant ... Learn More Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm is open for our annual Fall Festival NOW - October 31 (Salvatore Swanton) Bird Walk - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Friday, October 8th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Friday, October 8 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AMForest Preserve Location: McDowell Grove Event Type: Plants & Wildlife,Ways to Play Learn ID tips and tricks while looking for migrating birds on this guided walk for be... Learn More Not For Profit Committee Meeting - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, October 8th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Wheaton Chamber of Commerce: Friday, October 8 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AMNFP Chairperson Sherry Manschott - Western DuPage Special Recreation Associaton [email protected]   Learn More Garage Sale When: Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 508 Turf Ln What: Friday 10/8  & Saturday 10/9  9:00AM to 3:30PM Multi Family Sale with a large variety of goods  Learn More GARAGE SALE in Danada East When: Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1963 Pinto Ct What: Come check out treasures we are selling! Friday 9am-3pm and Sat 9am-Noon Learn More Class Ring orders due during lunch - Wheaton Warrenville South High School When: Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wheaton Warrenville South High School What: Event listing from Wheaton Warrenville South High School: Friday, October 8 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Virtual "Office Hours" - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Wheaton Chamber of Commerce: Friday, October 8 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMThe Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.  Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you! Wheaton Cha... Learn More Homecoming Choral Showcase Concert - Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar When: Friday, October 8th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar What: Event listing from Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar: Friday, October 8 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMOrganization: CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a Homecoming Concert featuring the Concert Choir, Men's Glee Club and Women's... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Distribution When: Saturday, October 9th 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 ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Distribution (Put Your Hands Together) College Fair at COD - Wheaton Warrenville South High School When: Saturday, October 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Wheaton Warrenville South High School What: Event listing from Wheaton Warrenville South High School: Saturday, October 9 (all day) Learn More Wheaton French Market When: Saturday, October 9th 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 Wheaton French Market - City of Wheaton - Events Calendar When: Saturday, October 9th at 8:00 a.m. Where: City of Wheaton - Events Calendar What: Event listing from City of Wheaton - Events Calendar: Saturday, October 9 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PMhttp://wheaton.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1572 Learn More Volunteer Restoration Workday - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Saturday, October 9th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Saturday, October 9 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AMForest Preserve Location: Churchill Woods Event Type: Volunteer Help improve a forest preserve prairie or woodland by collecting seeds or removing nonnative plants. Ages... Learn More Electronic Recycling - City of Wheaton - Events Calendar When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Wheaton - Events Calendar What: Event listing from City of Wheaton - Events Calendar: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://wheaton.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=189 Learn More Mobile Food Pantry at Pleasant Hill Elementary School When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wheaton North High School What: Event listing from Wheaton North High School: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMSupported by First Presbyterian Church Learn More Fishing: Families - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMForest Preserve Location: Wood Dale Grove Event Type: Ways to Play Don't rely on luck to catch fish! Learn basic skills to help make your family outings successful. All ... Learn More Corn Harvest - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Saturday, October 9th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Saturday, October 9 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMForest Preserve Location: Kline Creek Farm Address: 1N600 County Farm RdWest Chicago, IL Event Type: Heritage,Ways to Play Experience life as a field hand as you help har... Learn More Chris Vallillo in Concert When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Acorn Coffeehouse What: Chris Vallillo is a singer/songwriter and roots musician who makes the people and places of "unmetropolitan" America come to life in song. Having spent the last 30 years in the rural Midwest, he has a natural affinity for American roots music. Performing on six-string and bott... Learn More Featured Event: Alzheimer's Education Webinar: 10 Warning Signs When: Sunday, October 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Via Zoom What: Join us as we host three 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's event series on 10/10 We host three free education programs via phone or online on Sunday, October 10. The series kicks off with Conozca Las 10 Señales De Advertencia in Spanish, then two programs in English with bonus c... Learn More Featured Event: Alzheimer's Education Webinar: 10 Warning Signs (Mayra) Featured Event: Inquiry! (3rd-5th graders) When: Sunday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Center for Gifted, 533 W. North Ave., Ste. 30, Elmhurst, IL. 60126 What: Founded in 1983, The Center for Gifted offers bright, gifted and talented children and teens, a wide variety of classes which are challenging, creative and fun! With a inventive, effective approach to education, classes inspire enthusiasm for learning, and a desire to expan... Learn More Featured Event: Inquiry! (3rd-5th graders) (Elaine Abercrombie) Kayaking: Basics - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Sunday, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Sunday, October 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMForest Preserve Location: Blackwell Event Type: Ways to Play Learn paddling strokes and safety tips in a one-person kayak. Equipment provided. Ages 12 and up; under 18 wit... Learn More Sunday Worship In-Person and Live Stream When: Sunday, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton What: "A Generous Life: The Beauty in Giving" A 3-week Sermon Series Oct 10-17-24 Proverbs 3:9, 11:25, 22:9Psalm 37:26, 112:5 9:00a.m. sanctuary 10:30 a.m. sanctuary and live stream (go to firstpreswheaton.org) Generosity is one of the most beautiful things in life. When we plant ... Learn More Haunted Wildlife Scavenger Hunt - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Sunday, October 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Sunday, October 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMForest Preserve Location: Willowbrook Event Type: Plants & Wildlife,Ways to Play Join a not-so-scary outdoor scavenger hunt that will look for clues and solve wildlife ... Learn More Forest Hike - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Monday, October 11th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Monday, October 11 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMForest Preserve Location: McDowell Grove Event Type: Health & Well-Being,Ways to Play Get some healthy exercise and enjoy the wonders of a DuPage forest preserve on a ... Learn More Finance Committee Meeting - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, October 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Wheaton Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 12 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Fibershed and the Textile Based Community" Rebecca Burgess, Founder When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. What: Presented by Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild Weaver and natural dyer Rebecca Burgess created Fibershed as a non-profit organization. Fibershed develops textile-based communities which will generate naturally beneficial, permanent and lasting economic systems. Rebecca will share... Learn More Arts & Sports Tourism Committee - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, October 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Wheaton Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Wheaton Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCommittee Chair Mike Dyer, Edward Jones [email protected] (630) 836-8988 Learn More Peabody's Pages Book Club Three-Part Discussion When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PMForest Preserve Location: Mayslake Peabody Estate Address: 1717 31st StOak Brook, IL Event Type: Nature Art & Culture,Ways to Play Meet in Mayslake Hall's 100-year-ol... Learn More Latinos in Illinois and the US: Music as a Cultural History When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wheaton Public Library What: Join Dr. Catalina Maria Johnson as she gives us a broad overview of milestones the last 75 years of music in the Latino U.S. as a way of understanding the history, roots, and concerns of Latinos in this land, with a special emphasis on Mexican and Puerto Rican musicians in Ill... Learn More Faculty Artists: Edward Zimmerman, organ When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar What: Event listing from Wheaton College - Arts & Performance Calendar: Tuesday, October 12 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMOrganization: CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a faculty recital by Edward Zimmerman at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12. ... Learn More Oaks on the Prairie - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County When: Wednesday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of DuPage County: Wednesday, October 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMForest Preserve Location: St. James Farm Event Type: Plants & Wildlife,Ways to Play Help harvest native wildflower seeds for use in new or existing forest preserve... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.