DuPage County Historical Museum & Wheaton Park District Administration Building Events

Tuesday November 3 through December 4

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

11/3-12/4: Victorian Holiday Card Craft Kit To-Go

Victorian Holiday Card Craft Kit To-GoNovember 3 – December 4 | Regular Business Hours | DuPage County Historical Museum Front Desk (102 E. Wesley St.)Create 15 handmade Victorian holiday greeting cards. Kit includes cards, envelopes, buttons, lace, ribbon and other fun......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Thursday November 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

11/5: Veteran Panel - Women’s Experiences

Veteran Panel: Women’s ExperiencesNovember 5 | 7-8P | DuPage County Historical Museum | FreeSix decorated women veterans celebrate Veteran’s Day by sharing their stories and experiences. Join us as they give a presentation about the history of women in the military and ......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Thursday November 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

11/12: A City At War Chicago

A City At War ChicagoNovember 12 | 6-8P | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St.)Join us at the DuPage County Historical Museum as Kris Habermehl speaks about how Chicagoland became a hub of wartime production during World War II. Food will be served and a c......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Saturday November 21 12:30pm - 4:00pm CST

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

11/21: Train Takeover at the Museum

Train Takeover at the MuseumNovember 21 | 12:30-4P | DuPage County Historical Museum | FreeCelebrate National Model Railroad Month with the DuPage Society of Model Engineers (DPSME) by dropping by the Museum! See the 60-year-old DPSME model on the lower level of the Mus......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Saturday November 21 1:30pm - 3:30pm CST

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

11/21: Train Saturdays

Train SaturdaysNovember 21 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical Museum | FreeThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and high......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Thursday December 10 through December 13

12/10-12/13: Santa Express - SOLD OUT

Santa Express – SOLD OUTDecember 10-13 | Trains depart from Wheaton Train Station (402 W. Front St., Wheaton)Departure Schedule:TRAIN 1: Thursday, December 10 at 9:45A – SOLD OUTTRAIN 2: Friday, December 11 at 9:45A – SOLD OUTTRAIN 3: Saturday, December 12 at 9:15A – SOLD OUTTRAIN 4: Sunday, December 13 at 9:15A – SOLD OUT * All times to be confirmed by Metra and are subject to change. Join the DuPage County Historical Museum for a special train ride departing from the Wheaton Train Station. Pose with Santa for some photos as he travels from one family to the next to find out what they want for Christmas. Music is played and a story is read.After the ride, head back to the Museum for snacks, hot chocolate, crafts, holiday cartoons and a special scavenger hunt. More Santa photographs can be taken with a festive background. For more information, call 630-510-4941 or email [email protected]. TRAIN 1 TICKETS – SOLD OUTTRAIN 2 TICKETS – SOLD OUTTRAIN 3 TICKETS – SOLD OUTTRAIN 4 TICKETS – SOLD OUTTickets are limited and will be available on Tuesday, October 6 at 8A. Cost for the event is $35/person. Everyone needs a ticket unless under 1 year old (12 months old). Please note that this event sells out in minutes. Tickets are first come, first served. Tickets are nonrefundable but are transferable ONLY if you let Michelle Podkowa know of the change at [email protected]. To avoid scams, please contact Michelle before purchasing from a ticket holder to verify their tickets. Santa Express Explorers Club Pre-SaleSeptember 22-29 Eligible Explorers Club memberships purchased before September 18 will receive pre-sale access via e-mail. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, starting September 22 at 8A through September 29. A limited number of tickets (150) are reserved for the pre-sale for eligible Explorer’s Club Members and are limited to the number of children on the membership plus two. For more information on becoming an Explorer’s Club Member, visit the Membership page or contact Jenny Ackerman at [email protected]. Frequently Asked Questions:What is different this year? This year, after the train ride, everyone will head back to the Museum for a continued party! The train will still include the story, some music, and Santa. However, at the Museum, we will have cookies, milk, and hot chocolate! Other snacks will be available as well. Also at the Museum, there will be crafts, a special scavenger hunt, music, historic cartoons and more chances of photographs with Santa in front of our “Trees through the years” exhibit as a background. What is the schedule of events? The train ride is around 1.5 hours, then we will all walk or drive over to the Museum for another 1.5 of fun! See the weekday and weekend schedule below: Weekday trip tentative schedule: 9:45A arrival at train station10:00A train departs Wheaton to Elburn11:30A train arrives back in Wheaton, families walk or drive the 4 blocks to the Museum for more fun with Santa!1:00P Party ends, feel free to stay and look around the Museum or grab some lunch downtown! Weekend trip tentative schedule: 9:15A arrival at train station9:30A train departs Wheaton to Elburn11:00A train arrives back in Wheaton, families walk or drive the 4 blocks to the Museum for more fun with Santa!12:30P Party ends, feel free to stay and look around the Museum or grab some lunch downtown! Are there tips for purchasing tickets? Be ready a few minutes before 8A and on the Museum’s website or Eventbrite website where tickets are purchased. Click on the link at 8A and refresh often right at 8A to have the best chance. Tickets sell out in minutes due to the popularity of the event and the fewer offerings of similar events throughout the Chicagoland area in the past few years. If you already have an Eventbrite login, please be logged in to increase the chances of the software auto-fill on some of the questions. We need to know the ages of riders and any allergies, but if that changes or you forget to enter it, you can email that to us. You do have 15 minutes to fill out the information, during which time the tickets you requested will be held for you. Please remember to be kind to staff, we are all trying to make your family’s Christmas event a success. We do not have control over the demand for the event or Metra’s policies. Can I get more tickets if I bought the wrong number? Unfortunately, requests for more tickets cannot be honored due to the capacity restrictions of Metra. Safety is our number one priority and we will adhere to all of Metra’s safety standards including capacity restrictions. Will my infant child need a ticket? Children under 1 year old / 12 months old do not need a ticket. Those under 1 year old / 12 months old will not get a goodie bag unless a ticket is purchased. Infants must be listed during registration—capacity limits are in place with Metra and all people must be accounted for onboard. Are there refunds? There are no refunds, but tickets are transferrable. If you transfer tickets to another family, please let Michelle Podkowa know immediately at: [email protected]. My child/I have allergies, will the cookies have allergens? Special cookies will be purchased for those who have allergies (usually Made Good or Allergy Smart cookie brands). Allergies must be listed when purchasing tickets. Please reach out to Michelle Podkowa at [email protected] with questions or if new allergies are discovered. Where do we meet? All participants meet at the Wheaton Train Station (402 W Front Street) on the South side of the tracks. Please check in at the time for your train listed above. The trains arrive 10-15 minutes after the time listed, refunds will not be given if you miss the train. Afterwards, we will walk or drive back to the Museum (102 East Wesley Street) to enjoy the second part of the event with Santa, historic holiday cartoons, crafts, a special scavenger hunt, more snacks and hot chocolate. Where should we park? City street parking will be available on Liberty and Front Streets. Be sure to obey all laws and posted signs. There is also a parking garage on Front Street between Hale and Wheaton Avenue (north of the tracks). Do not park at the private parking garages, these are permit-only parking and cars will be towed. More information on parking can be found here: https://www.wheaton.il.us/394/Commuter-Parking Please be sure to pay by app if the spot is a paid spot. More Information: For more information, call 630-510-4941 or email [email protected].

Saturday December 19 1:30pm - 3:30pm CST

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

12/19: Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club

Train SaturdaysDecember 19 | 1:30-3:30P* | DuPage County Historical Museum | Free*3:30-4:30P – Extended for Explorers Club Explorer’s Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the thir......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Friday January 8 through February 4

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

1/8- 2/14: Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-Go

Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-GoJanuary 8 – February 14 | Regular Business Hours | DuPage County Historical Museum Front Desk (102 E. Wesley St.)Create 15 beautiful greeting cards. From Victorian and vintage ideas to modern creations, use provided instruction-idea sh......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Thursday January 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

1/14: Dressing History: Fashion, Culture, and Society from the 1930s to the 1990s

Dressing History: Fashion, Culture, and Society from the 1930s to the 1990sJanuary 14 | 7-8P | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St.)This illustrated program explores how fashion from the 1930s through the 1990s reflected changing social values, cultural mo......More

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

Friday January 22 6:30pm - 10:00pm CST

Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, 60187, United States

1/22: Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Mad Fore Plaid Mini GolfFriday, January 22 | 6:30-10P | Location: Wheaton Public LibraryJoin the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum for the 4th annual Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf event. Get decked out in y......More

Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, 60187, United States

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