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SUMMARY:11/30: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Train Saturdays\nNovember 30 | 1:30-3:30P\n\nDuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton \n\n\nThe HO Scale 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 of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact and fantasy. \n\nSee more upcoming Train Saturdays
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/11-30-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTSTAMP:20241128T233543
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SUMMARY:12/13\, 12/14\, 12/15: Santa Express
DESCRIPTION:Santa ExpressFriday\, December 13 | 9:45A\nSaturday\, December 14 | 9:15A & 11:15A\nSunday\, December 15 | 9:15A & 11:15A Cost for the event is $24/person. Everyone needs a ticket unless under 1 year old. \nJoin DuPage County Historical Museum for a special train ride departing from 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. Goodie bags and snacks are handed out at check-in for the ride. For more information\, call 630-510-4941 or email dupagemuseum@wheatonparks.org. All times to be confirmed by Metra and are subject to change. \nTickets are limited and will be available on Wednesday\, October 9 at 8A.\nPlease note that this event sells out in minutes. \nSanta Express Explorers Club Presale – SOLD OUT\nThe Santa Express Explorers Club Presale has reached the maximum number of tickets reserved and is now SOLD OUT. Santa Express tickets will go on sale on Wednesday\, October 9 at 8:00A. Please note that tickets sell out in minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\nTrain\nDay\nDate\nTime\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n1\nFri\nDecember 13\n9:45A\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n2\nSat\nDecember 14\n9:15A\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n3\nSat\nDecember 14\n11:15A\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n4\nSun\nDecember 15\n9:15A\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n5\nSun\nDecember 15\n11:15A\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nAre there tips for purchasing tickets? \nBe 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 (Metra is NOT offering their Polar Express ride this year\, this will increase demand for the Santa Express). 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 the children 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. \nPlease 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. \nCan I get more tickets if I bought the wrong number? \nUnfortunately\, 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. \nWill my infant child need a ticket? \nChildren under 12 months old do not need a ticket. Those under 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. \nAre there refunds? \nThere are not refunds but tickets are transferrable. If you transfer tickets to another family\, please let Michelle Podkowa know immediately at: mpodkowa@wheatonparks.org. \nMy child/I have allergies\, will the cookies have allergens? \nSpecial cookies will be purchased for those who have allergies. Allergies must be listed when purchasing tickets. Please reach out to Michelle Podkowa at mpodkowa@wheatonparks.org with questions. \nWhere do we meet? \nAll 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. \nWhere should we park? \nStreet parking will be available on Liberty and Front Streets. Be sure to obey all laws and posted signs. \nThere 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. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/santa-express/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton Metra Station\, 402 W. Front St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:DuPage County Historical Museum,Family-friendly,Featured,holiday,Registration Required,Santa Express
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T153000
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SUMMARY:12/21: Train Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Train Saturdays\nDecember 21 | 1:30-3:30P\n\nDuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton \n\n\nThe HO Scale 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 of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape that blends fact and fantasy. \n\nSee more upcoming Train Saturdays\n\n Explorer’s Club members get an extra hour with the train!
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/12-21-train-saturdays/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Featured,Train Saturdays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTSTAMP:20241128T233543
CREATED:20241113T162638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T162908Z
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SUMMARY:1/9-2/13: Victorian Valentine Craft Kit
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Valentine Craft KitPickup January 9 through February 13 | Museum Front Desk | All Ages | $15/kitCreate 15 beautiful greeting cards using this kit. From Victorian and vintage designs to modern creations\, craft keepsakes using the provided instruction-idea sheet and your own creativity. \nReserve Kit
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/1-9-2-13-victorian-valentine-craft-kit/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Craft,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T220000
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SUMMARY:1/17: Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf
DESCRIPTION:Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery \nMad Fore Plaid Mini GolfFriday\, January 17 | 6:30-10P | Location: Wheaton Public LibraryJoin the Wheaton Public Library and the DuPage County Historical Museum for the 3rd annual Mad Fore Plaid Mini Golf event. \nGet decked out in your favorite plaid and join us for 18 themed holes of wacky fun at Wheaton Public Library! Following the event will be a 19th Hole After Party at Ivy Restaurant in Wheaton. \nThis 21+ event also includes 18 holes of mini golf\, cash bar (one drink included with registration)\, appetizers\, live entertainment and awards. \nGolfers will be paired in foursomes for a shotgun-start style scramble. \nAll event proceeds benefit the Wheaton Public Library Endowment Fund of the DuPage Foundation and the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation. \nTICKETS:$50 per person \n$190 per foursome \nThis is a 21+ event \nTICKETSSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:For sponsorship information contact Kaitlin Lizik at 630.510.4961 or klizik@wheatonparks.org or Betsy Adamowski at 630.868.7591 or betsy@wheatonlibrary.org. \nSPONSORSHIP PACKET (PDF)PRESENTING SPONSOR:SPONSORED BY:
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/madforeplaid/
LOCATION:Wheaton Public Library\, 225 N. Cross Street\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:21 & over,Charitable Event,DuPage County Historical Museum,Featured,golf outing,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20241128T233543
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SUMMARY:1/30: A Day in the Life of a Tanker
DESCRIPTION:A Day in the Life of a TankerThursday\, January 30 | 7-8P | Museum Auditorium | All Ages | Free event*U.S. Army Armor Officer (retired) Major Steve Fixler\, who spent 25 years in the Army as a tanker\, will not only explain how he lived on a tank\, but also how tankers lived on their tanks from WWI to the present. Attendees will learn how tankers fought and operated in wide open land\, forests\, jungles\, deserts and even mountains. See what uniforms they wore in 100-degree heat and 0-degree cold. Steve will also show authentic tanker uniforms from WWI\, WWII and the present. \n*Zoom will be available for this program. Walk-ins Welcome. \nReserve a spot
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/1-30-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-tanker/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Educational,Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTSTAMP:20241128T233543
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SUMMARY:2/8-2/9: Victorian Valentines
DESCRIPTION:Victorian ValentinesSaturday\, February 8 & Sunday\, February 9 | 1-3P | Museum Auditorium | Ages 3 and up | Free eventValentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes\, incorporating feathers\, beads\, and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in this fun afternoon workshop. Suggested donation of $3/participant. \nRegister
URL:https://dupagemuseum.org/events/2-8-2-9-victorian-valentines/
LOCATION:DuPage County Historical Museum\, 102 E. Wesley St.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187
CATEGORIES:Craft,Featured
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