From lively summer street festivals to winters aglow with holiday lights, DuPage County offers an astounding array of year-round events and activities that will surprise and delight even the most discriminating visitor. Use this handy listing to find events that pique your interest, then come discover DuPage, the Magnificent Miles West of Chicago™.

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Dates	Event Name/Description	Location	City	Event Type
01/01/10 -  10/11/10	Brookfield Zoo's Photo Contest Grab your camera and head to Brookfield Zoo to capture a winning photo to enter in the Chicago Zoological Society’s 2010 Photo Contest. With its beautiful gardens and extensive animal collection, Brookfield Zoo provides the perfect setting to capture a winning shot. (However, pictures do not have to be taken at the zoo.) The grand prize winner will receive round-trip main cabin air transportation for two to any American Airlines/American Eagle destination in the contiguous United States, courtesy of American Airlines. Additional prizes courtesy of Fisher-Price. Entries must be 8 by 10 inches, and either color or black and white, and they must feature an animal (photos with people will not be accepted). Photos should not be framed or matted. To enter, fill out an entry form and tape it to the back of the photo (one entry per person). Forms and the official photo contest rules may be downloaded from Brookfield Zoo’s Web site, www.CZS.org/PhotoContest. Forms are also available at the zoo’s north and south information kiosks or by calling (708) 688-8351. Send entries to Brookfield Zoo, 2010 Photo Contest, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513. Photos may also be dropped off at the zoo’s South Gate Reception Booth. All entries must be received by Monday, October 11, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Entries will not be returned and will become the property of the Chicago Zoological Society. Judges will select one grand prize winner from all entries. In addition, a first-, second-, and third-place winner will be selected in two age categories—adult (12 and older) and child (11 and under). Photo Contest winners will be notified by phone and invited to an awards reception to take place on Saturday, October 23. Winning photos will be displayed in the zoo’s Discovery Center lobby through November.	Chicago Zoological Society -Brookfield Zoo	Brookfield	Visual Arts
01/31/10 -  12/26/10	SugarToad Sunday Steak Night Every Sunday night head to the Best Steakhouse Around for SugarToad Sunday Steak Night. With a varity of special menu items.	SugarToad at the Arista	Naperville	Other
02/01/10 -  02/01/11	1/2 Price Tuesdays Join Us Every Tuesday And Enjoy A Half-Priced Food Menu And $3 House Wine And Beer!	1/2 Price Tuesdays at Gold Class Cinemas	Bolingbrook	Other
03/04/10 -  09/08/10	Billy Graham Center Museum Exhibit: “Bound for Glory: New Work by Timothy R. Botts” New artwork by calligrapher and illustrator Timothy Botts will be on display in the Billy Graham Center Museum at Wheaton College. The exhibit titled, “Bound for Glory: New Work by Timothy Botts” is a collection of more than thirty works of art inspired by well-known African-American spirituals. The exhibit opens Thursday, March 4, and will be on display through September 8, 2010. A special artist reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 18, with a performance by members of the Wheaton College Gospel Choir. The museum is open 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. There is a suggested donation of $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $1 for children and $10 for family. The Billy Graham Center Museum is located at 500 College Avenue, Wheaton. The museum offers free parking and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 630.752.5909 or visit www.bgcmuseum.org.	Wheaton College Billy Graham Center	Wheaton	Visual Arts
04/01/10 -  10/31/10	Acorn Express at The Morton Arboretum See beautiful gardens, woodlands, wetlands and prairies in a tram tour. This 50-minute tour aboard the open-air Acorn Express explains the rich Arboretum history, and describes the trees and plants you’ll see. There’s also an opportunity to see lovely wildlife in a native habitat. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for those aged 2-17; Arboretum member discounts are available. Call 630-968-0074 for times. Daily April through October, (weather permitting)	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Sports/Recreation
04/09/10 -  01/31/11	Steelroots: Tobin at The Morton Arboretum It’s fine art that visitors are encouraged to touch! “Steelroots: Tobin at The Morton Arboretum,” are 14 monumental sculptures – up to 40 feet high – from the influential, contemporary artist, Steve Tobin. His soaring, abstract tree root sculptures seem to burst forth from the earth where they can be seen, to connect visitors with the importance of trees in our environment as well as the metaphorical power of roots. The artist’s work allows all to see nature in a new way. All ages, Conifer Collection Area. April 9–January 31, 2011: 7 a.m. to sunset	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Visual Arts
05/04/10 -  09/05/10	Special Exhibit: "The Rock Cafe" Chicago area lapidary hobbyist, Sylvia Josefeck collected rocks and minerals that resembled food and created the Rock Cafe, featuring 3 balanced meals made of stone. Warning: Eating rocks will lead to broken teeth!	Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
06/02/10 -  09/01/10	Cool Cars Under the Stars Wednesday nights head to Elmhurst City Centre for Cool Cars Under the Stars. Every week is a different theme - including Oldies Night, Ford, Military and so much more. New this year - motorcycle nights!	Elmhurst City Centre	Elmhurst	Seasonal
06/02/10 -  09/29/10	Classic Car Show	The Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook	Seasonal
06/03/10 -  08/01/10	Sugar A musical comedy based on the movie Some Like It Hot, "Sugar" blasts us back to the Prohibition Era and The Great Depression. Seldom seen, this show will deliver outrageous comedy and fantastic Broadway tunes for a night of laughs and great music.	Drury Lane Theatre	Oakbrook Terrace	Performing Arts
06/03/10 -  08/07/10	Deborah Boardman Deborah Boardman's work builds on small, intimate moments of hand-recorded daily observations. Documenting both environment and history in a painterly amalgam of representation and abstraction, her installations encompass painting, animation, performance and sculpture Gallery Hours Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Gahlberg Gallery at McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage	Glen Ellyn	Visual Arts
06/03/10 -  08/26/10	Westmont Cruisin' Nights This year's Westmont Cruisin' Nights promises to be better than ever with live music, free raffle give-aways, live bands, DJs, radio station promotions, kid's entertainment, weekly People's Choice Award, nightly car parade, limited edition commemorative event magnets, beanbag tournaments and even an appearance by WLUP's new Loop Rock Girl Leah. Each week will feature a car model, but all classic car owners and guests are invited to come out and sign-up for free raffles! Don't miss out!	Downtown Westmont	Westmont	Seasonal
06/05/10 -  08/28/10	Lombard Cruise Nights Lombard Cruise Nights is a free, fun, family event that occurs almost every Saturday in the summer in downtown Lombard. From Main Street west to Elizabeth along St. Charles Road, cruise cars join in the event, now in its 12th season.	Downtown Lombard	Lombard	Other
06/09/10 -  10/06/10	Yorktown Farmer's Market Join us on Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm, starting June 9 and continuing until October 6 outside on The Shops on Butterfield. A wide variety of vendors will be on hand featuring fresh fruit and vegetables, breads, muffins, scones, olive oil, farm fresh cheese and milk, chocolates, fresh cut flowers and herbs, pasture raised antibiotic free pork and more. Attendees can also partake in weekly activities hosted by organizations such as the DuPage Children's Museum and more! Each week a Yorktown restaurant will sponsor the event and offer food and beverage samples.	The Shops on Butterfield/Yorktown Center	Lombard	Seasonal
06/10/10 -  08/12/10	Wheaton Municipal Band concerts Join the Wheaton Municipal Band as it celebrates its 81st season of summer concerts for the community. Each Thursday night, June 10 through Aug. 12, the Wheaton Municipal Band will perform concerts at 8 p.m. (7:30 on 6/24) at the Memorial Park Band Shell (located at Wheaton and Karlskoga avenues near City Hall). For information, visit www.wheatonmunicipalband.org.	Memorial Park	Wheaton	Performing Arts
06/11/10 -  08/27/10	Naperville Park District's Rollin' on the River, a live concert series Rollin’ on the River is a live, summer-long concert series running from June 11 through August 27 that entertains Riverwalk patrons Friday evenings at the Riverwalk Pavilion at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. No performance July 2.	Riverwalk	Naperville	Performing Arts
06/12/10 -  10/16/10	Farmers Market Enjoy fresh produce, entertainment and more - rain or shine!	The Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook	Seasonal
06/13/10 -  08/29/10	Summer at the Settlement/Settlement Sundays Naper Settlement is celebrating summer! Each week, the Settlement will feature unique and fun activities for all ages, including hands-on activities, entertainment, games, stories, demonstrations and presentations by special guests. Check our Web site for a complete list of activities. During Settlement Sundays, Naper Settlement is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Make your own do-it-yourself ice cream sundae from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (with the exception of July 11). Enjoy family time in the village during the lazy, hazy days of summer. Free sundaes are included with admission.	Naper Settlement	Naperville	Seasonal
06/15/10 -  09/12/10	The Magical History Tour Discover the history and mystery of magic through this new all-ages exhibit featuring many fascinating artifacts and interactive, multi-media experiences. Explore the different types of magic and learn about Chicago’s magical legacy. Find out about the legendary magicians who developed this amazing performance art, including Elmhurst resident Harlan Tarbell, Blackstone, the Great Houdini, and more.	Elmhurst Historical Museum	Elmhurst	Other
06/24/10 -  08/12/10	Main Street Live Concert Series Every Thursday night dance like nobody's watchin' at The Promenade Bolingbrook. Peruse the many shops while enjoying the sounds of a differenent band every week.	The Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook	Performing Arts
06/29/10 -  09/06/10	Unlimited Ride s& Attractions Pass UNLIMITED Rides & Attractions - only $19.95/gst. at DuPage's Premier Family Fun Complex. Unlimited Go Karts, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Bumper Cars, Kid's Quest playland, The More You Play, The More You Save! $38 Value! Mon - Fri after 4PM;	Enchanted Castle Rest. & Entertainment Complex l	Lombard	Seasonal
06/29/10 -  09/09/10	Moonlight Savings Feast Large 16" one-topping pizza and soft drinks(Beer or wine extra) and $25 in Tokens(100)for just $29.95 plus tax. $45 Value!	Enchanted Castle Rest. & Entertainment Complex	Lombard	Seasonal
06/30/10 -  08/30/10	Gallery Exhibit by Cheryl Mahowald Solo Exhibition: June 30 – August 30, 2010 Opening Reception on Friday, July 9th @ 6 pm – 9 pm: FREE The Bourbon Street Gallery at Pheasant Run Resort will present an exhibition of mixed media artwork with handmade paper by Cheryl Mahowald. Drawn to the sensory aspect and ‘zen-like’ quality of making paper by hand, Cheryl turned her passion for papermaking into artwork and hand bookbinding. Cheryl received a B.A. from Iowa State University and is currently a faculty member at The Fine Line Creative Arts Center, located in St. Charles, IL and the DuPage Art League in Wheaton, IL. The Bourbon Street Gallery is located above Pheasant Run Resort's Bourbon Street.	Pheasant Run Resort	St. Charles	Other
07/07/10 -  08/08/10	Twelfth Night East meets West in First Folio's production of Twelfth Night. Set during the British Raj, Michael Goldberg's production combines the beauty of 19th C. India with the glorious elegance of Shakespeare's most romantic comedy. With a multi-ethinic cast and a score by British composer Henry Marsh, this promises to be a thrilling ride through an exotic and wondrous land.	Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve	Oak Brook	Performing Arts
07/16/10 -  09/18/10	Photography Exhibition From beginning photographers to the seasoned professionals, members of the Mayslake Nature Study & Photography Club have travelled around the world made use of their own backyards to capture the beauty that surrounds us. Come and see it through their eyes!	Mayslake Peabody Estate	Oak Brook	Visual Arts
07/30/10 -  08/02/10	Community Days Weekend at DuPage Airport Please join us for our annual Community Days Weekend, the schedule includes: "Wings of Freedom Tour": B-17 and B-24 WWII Bombers and P-51 Mustang * Friday, July 30th to Monday, August 2nd * $12 for Adults, $6 for Children 12 years and younger * Tours are Friday: 2pm - 5pm; Saturday and Sunday: 9am - 5pm; and Monday: 9am - Noon * Flights are every morning and evening Lima Lima Flight Team and Ronald McDonald House Charities ® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Are Hosting a "Flying High BBQ" Presented by McDonald's Aviation Services and DuPage Flight Center *Saturday, July 31st starting at 2:30pm *Entrance fee is $10 for Adults, $5 for Children 4-12 and Children 4 and under are free! (Fee includes Family BBQ prepared by Kitty Hawk Cafe) *Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon jam-packed with great food, aircraft and more! Meet the Lima Lima pilots as they answer questions about the T-34 planes and formation flying! Take a ride in the Flight Simulator! Meet Ronald McDonald! Come bounce in the Children?s Moonwalk and enjoy our Kids Game Corner! Static Display of aircraft, introductory flights, vintage military vehicles from First Division Museum at Cantigny, flight schools, DuPage Airport Authority snow removal equipment and tenants including: Civil Air Patrol, DuPage Pilots Association, IFR Charter Management, Travel Express Aviation, Vagabond Flying Association and West Chicago Fire Protection District! *Saturday, July 31st: 9am - 2:30pm Starting at 2:30pm the static display will turn into the Flying High BBQ Event)and Sunday, August 1st: 9am - 5pm *Free Admission! DuPage Flight Center's own Kitty Hawk Cafe will be open all weekend serving burgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken sandwiches, ice cream, chips and more!	DuPage Airport Flight Center	West Chicago	Other
07/31/10 -  08/01/10	Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band at CityGate Grille CityGate Grille is located just off of Route 59 and I-88 in Naperville, offering signature cocktails, a Mediterranean-inspired menu, and live music every Friday and Saturday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. Join CityGate Grille on Saturday, July 31 for the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a local band out of Chicagoland, is one of the hottest blues bands in the area. The phenomenal voice of Dee Dee Hardy and rugged bluesy voice of Charlie Brown will keep the house rocking all night long. Their unique sound and style provide a night of R&B, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues, Jazz, and a taste of Rock and Roll that cannot be beat.	CityGate Grille	Naperville	Performing Arts
08/01/10	Iron Horse Iron Horse is much more than just your average rockabilly band! Whether they're covering a song from their large reportoir, taking requests for your favorite tune, or playing one of their favored originals, Iron Horse breathes new life into their brand of "Western Bop." Iron Horse appeals to all ages and personalities. With an exciting live show and the talent to match it, no one leaves without a smile on their face. All concerts feature lawn seating; guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Concerts are free with regular parking fee admission.	Cantigny Park	Wheaton	Performing Arts
08/01/10	Special Needs Night at Centennial Beach Families and individuals with special needs are always welcome at Centennial Beach. However, on Sunday evening, June 27, those with special needs are invited to take advantage of a time set aside just for them and their friends and family. “Especially for first time visitors, a quieter, less rushed atmosphere can help families get familiar with the routine, so that future outings at the Beach are easier,” said Andrea Coates, aquatics manager at the Naperville Park District. The shallow end and slide at the Beach will open at 6:30 p.m., Sunday evening, June 27 for special needs families and friends, with a closing time of 8:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and no pre-registration is required. Season members may use their passes; others will pay $3 per person.	Centennial Beach	Naperville	Sports/Recreation
08/01/10 -  08/29/10	Peter Pan Theatre-Hike Walk along with the action from scene to scene of "Peter Pan." Join Peter, Tinker Bell and his Lost Boys as they lead the Darling children and the audience on an adventure fighting Indians and the infamous Captain Hook and his pirates. Peter Pan tells the story of a boy who would never grow up and will delight families of all ages. Weekends in August.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Performing Arts