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Top 5 Things To Do In Wheaton With Kids This Week

There is lots of fun happening in Wheaton, IL the week of May 29 - June 5!

By Erica Alhorn May 29, 2025

Hi there! 👋 

Every Thursday, Macaroni KID Wheaton shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding towns over the coming week from our daily local events calendar. 

We hope you have fun out and about around town! If do you do venture out to one of these, please tag us in your stories so I can repost + share with others! 

Here are Macaroni KID Wheaton's picks for the top things to do around the Wheaton area with kids this weekend. Click on the links for all the details!

Peace, Love & Macaroni,

Erica


1. "W" Family Fun Tent: Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show

Time for summer fun for the whole family, generously sponsored by Kendra Schultz Real Estate Broker. On select Saturdays this summer, you can enjoy free family-friendly entertainment at the Kendra Schultz | Baird & Warner Family Fun Tent. The first act in the summer lineup is Dan Gogh, a visual artist who uses magic, comedy, puppets, and art to inspire kids to be creative.

Saturday May 31, 10:45 am - 11:15 am

2. Kimmer's Ice Cream 15th Anniversary

Visit Downtown Wheaton's favorite local ice cream shop as they celebrate 15 years! There will be lots of activities for kids of all ages - balloon twisting, face painting, bounce house, live music, free mini scoops, giveaways, and more. Don't miss the ice cream contest at 3pm!

Saturday May 31, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

3. Milking Demonstrations at Kline Creek Farm

In honor of Dairy Month at Kline Creek farm, visitors on Saturday and Sunday mornings in June can watch Heritage Shorthorn cows get hand-milked the 1890s way! 

Sunday June 1, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

4. Opening Day of Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World

This new exhibition immerses guests in Japan’s iconic Shogun era through a variety of engaging, interactive exhibits spanning over 10,000 square feet. Supporting the art collection and created exclusively for CCMA and the MAC, the show features meticulously crafted recreations, an immersive manga & anime exhibit, silk & samurai Selfie Station, kids area, DIY digital Ukiyo-e Art and more. We got a sneak peek of the exhibition - check it out here!

May 31st - September 21st

5. Family Friendly Neighborhood "Roll Call" - Longfellow Elementary School

The Wheaton Police Department Roll Calls are back for 2025, but this year they will be in partnership with District 200 schools! While each event is held at an individual school, they are organized to include other nearby schools. Residents are encouraged to attend the event associated with their school to meet the officers and school leaders who serve their area. These events are open to everyone in the community, and there will be activities for children! 

Tuesday June 3, 6:30 pm


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