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5/20: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays May 20 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

6/3-9/10: Warhol Scavenger Hunt & Coloring Contest

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

Warhol Scavenger Hunt and Coloring Contest June 3-Sept. 10 | Tue.-Fri. 10:30A-4P & Sat. 12-4P | Free Pop in any time during museum hours June 3- September 10 to find 5 miniature Warhol pieces. Those who spot the artwork correctly win 20% off the Museum gift shop and kids will get a small prize. [...]

Free

6/17: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays June 17 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

6/17: Train Saturdays – Extended for Explorers Club

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members June 17 | 3:30-4:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton Explorer's Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of [...]

7/15: Victorian Crafts

DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Victorian Crafts July 15 | 1-3P | Museum Auditorium | Free Create beautiful Victorian greeting cards, needlepoint, or quilt a square! Use provided bits of lace, feathers, pearls, beads and buttons to create a Victorian craft.Call 630-510-4941 for more information. Register

Free

7/15: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays July 15 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

7/29: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays July 29 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

8/19: Crafting with CAE

DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.

Free

8/19: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays August 19 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

9/16: Crafting with CAE

DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Create a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin craft from popsicle sticks. Make puppets to ride along with your CAE creation.

Free

9/16: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays September 16 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

9/16: Train Saturdays – Extended for Explorers Club

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members September 16 | 3:30-4:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton Explorer's Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model [...]

9/30: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays September 30 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

9/30: October Fest

Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton

Enjoy a family-friendly evening in downtown Wheaton, complete with live entertainment, food, beer garden and children’s area.

10/21: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays October 21 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

Pickup Begins 11/2: Holiday Card Craft To-Go Kit

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

Holiday Card Craft To-Go Kit Pickup begins November 2 during normal business hours | Museum Front Desk | $15 per kit Create 15 handmade Victorian holiday greeting cards. Kit includes cards, envelopes, buttons, lace, ribbon and other fun supplies. Everything you need to create beautiful homemade holiday cards! Register

$15

11/18: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays November 18 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

12/8, 12/9, 12/10: Santa Express

Downtown Wheaton Metra Station 402 W. Front St., Wheaton, IL, United States

Santa Express Friday, December 8 | 9:45A Saturday, December 9 | 9:15A & 11:15A Sunday, December 10 | 9:15A & 11:15A Cost for the event is $22/person. Everyone needs a ticket unless under 1 year old. Join Kidz Kingdom and the DuPage County Historical Museum for a special train ride departing from Wheaton [...]

$22

12/16: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays December 16 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

12/16: Train Saturdays – Extended for Explorers Club Members

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club Members December 16 | 3:30-4:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton Explorer's Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model [...]

12/30: Train Saturdays

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

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train Saturdays December 30 | 1:30-3:30P DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet [...]

Through 2/13 – Victorian Valentine Craft Kit

Remote

Create 15 beautiful greeting cards using this kit. From Victorian and vintage ideas to modern creations, use provided instruction-idea sheet and your own creativity to celebrate your valentine.

$15

2/3: Victorian Valentines

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

Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, free, afternoon workshop.

Free

2/10 – Victorian Valentines

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

Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun, free, afternoon workshop.

Free

3/16 – Chicago World’s Fairs Family Craft Workshop

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

Craft beautiful paper quilt designs from the Columbian Exposition and Century of Progress fairs at this free event. Drop by to mix and match your favorite patterns!

Free
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