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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Wee Heart Music Summer Sing-Along Family Class
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – Wee Heart Music\nSummer Sing-Along Family Class\nFirst Division Museum Pavilion\nParent/Child Program\nBirth-Kindergarten (with adult)\n4-week class — choose a 9:15 or 10:15 am start on Fridays in July (Wednesdays Sold Out) \nMusic brings joy to the whole family and supports your child’s development in every way. Enjoy interactive\, parent-child songs\, chants\, dances and instrumental jam sessions. Summer sessions are perfect for your children birth – kindergarten! \n$69 first child; $57 sibling; Siblings 9 months and under are FREE.
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/wee-heart-music-summer-2026/2026-06-03/1/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Pavilion\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families
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SUMMARY:History Alive! American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:American Revolution\nHistory Alive! Summer Family Activity\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nWednesday\, June 3\, 10 am – 1 pm \nWhat did a soldier in the American Revolution wear and carry? Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment\, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a Revolutionary War soldier.\n\nRegister for Free Parking \nHistory Alive! Summer Schedule\nExplore new eras of history with this series of free drop-in activities:\nJune 3 – American Revolution\nJune 10 – American Revolution\nJune 17 – American Civil War\nJune 24 – World War I\nJuly 1 – Eat Like a Soldier\nJuly 8 – World War II\nJuly 15 – Baseball in World War II\nJuly 22 – Vietnam War\nJuly 29 – Operation Desert Storm\nAugust 5 – Modern Soldiers\nAugust 12 – World War II
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/history-alive-american-revolution/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Wee Heart Music Summer Sing-Along Family Class
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – Wee Heart Music\nSummer Sing-Along Family Class\nFirst Division Museum Pavilion\nParent/Child Program\nBirth-Kindergarten (with adult)\n4-week class — choose a 9:15 or 10:15 am start on Fridays in July (Wednesdays Sold Out) \nMusic brings joy to the whole family and supports your child’s development in every way. Enjoy interactive\, parent-child songs\, chants\, dances and instrumental jam sessions. Summer sessions are perfect for your children birth – kindergarten! \n$69 first child; $57 sibling; Siblings 9 months and under are FREE.
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/wee-heart-music-summer-2026/2026-06-03/2/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Pavilion\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Wee Heart Music Summer Sing-Along Family Class
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – Wee Heart Music\nSummer Sing-Along Family Class\nFirst Division Museum Pavilion\nParent/Child Program\nBirth-Kindergarten (with adult)\n4-week class — choose a 9:15 or 10:15 am start on Fridays in July (Wednesdays Sold Out) \nMusic brings joy to the whole family and supports your child’s development in every way. Enjoy interactive\, parent-child songs\, chants\, dances and instrumental jam sessions. Summer sessions are perfect for your children birth – kindergarten! \n$69 first child; $57 sibling; Siblings 9 months and under are FREE.
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/wee-heart-music-summer-2026/2026-06-05/1/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Pavilion\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Connections! Helmet Evolution
DESCRIPTION:History Connections! Helmet Evolution\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nJune 5\, 10 am – 1 pm\nFamily Drop-In Activity \nSee how helmets evolved to keep soldiers safe! Match them to different wars and try our hands-on game. \nMore History Connections!\nJune 5 – Helmet Evolution\nJune 12 – Combat Communications\nJune 19 – Smells Like History\nJune 26 – Combat Canines\nJuly 10 – Helmet Evolution\nJuly 17 – Combat Communications\nJuly 24 – Smells Like History\nJuly 31 – Combat Canines\nAugust 7 – Helmet Evolution
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/helmet-evolution1/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Wee Heart Music Summer Sing-Along Family Class
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – Wee Heart Music\nSummer Sing-Along Family Class\nFirst Division Museum Pavilion\nParent/Child Program\nBirth-Kindergarten (with adult)\n4-week class — choose a 9:15 or 10:15 am start on Fridays in July (Wednesdays Sold Out) \nMusic brings joy to the whole family and supports your child’s development in every way. Enjoy interactive\, parent-child songs\, chants\, dances and instrumental jam sessions. Summer sessions are perfect for your children birth – kindergarten! \n$69 first child; $57 sibling; Siblings 9 months and under are FREE.
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/wee-heart-music-summer-2026/2026-06-05/2/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Pavilion\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Alive! American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:American Revolution\nHistory Alive! Summer Family Activity\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nWednesday\, June 10\, 10 am – 1 pm\nFree with paid parking \nWhat did a soldier in the American Revolution wear and carry? Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment\, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a Revolutionary War soldier.\n\nRegister for Free Parking \nHistory Alive! Summer Schedule\nExplore new eras of history with this series of free drop-in activities:\nJune 3 – American Revolution\nJune 10 – American Revolution\nJune 17 – American Civil War\nJune 24 – World War I\nJuly 1 – Eat Like a Soldier\nJuly 8 – World War II\nJuly 15 – Baseball in World War II\nJuly 22 – Vietnam War\nJuly 29 – Operation Desert Storm\nAugust 5 – Modern Soldiers\nAugust 12 – World War II
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/history-alive-american-revolution2/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:West Chicago Public Library Storytime in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:West Chicago Public Library Storytime in the Garden\nWednesday\, June 10\n10:30 – 11 am\nVisitors Center and Upper Display Garden \nThe West Chicago Public Library District and Cantigny invite you to Storytime in the garden. \nJoin library staff for stories that explore the world of our favorite feathered friends: birds! This experience is perfect for children ages 6 and under\, with a grown-up by their side. \nBefore the storytelling begins\, remember to pick up a special parking pass from the West Chicago Public Library’s Youth Services desk (while supplies last). The pass grants FREE admission to Cantigny for the day\, so you can continue your adventure after the story. \nMeet at the Visitors Center welcome desk. We will walk to the storytime location as a group.
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/storytime-6-10/
LOCATION:Upper Display Garden
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Kids & Families
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SUMMARY:FIT4MOM Stroller Fitness Class
DESCRIPTION:FIT4MOM Stroller Fitness Class\nVisitors Center Backyard\nJune 11\, 9:30 am \nClass: 9:30-10:30 am with a playgroup immediately following class \nWork out with FIT4MOM DuPage County! This women’s fitness class is 60 minutes long and will incorporate cardio\, strength\, and balance training workout. Bring your kids in a stroller\, or come on your own (without kids)! Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors\, FIT4MOM classes are an excellent workout for all fitness levels. New to FIT4MOM? First class is FREE!! Check out FIT4MOM Dupage’s website for more information about class options. \nRegister
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/fit4mom-stroller-fitness-6-11/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Fountain Garden Lawn
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families
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SUMMARY:McCormick House Hangout! Bookish Creations
DESCRIPTION:Bookish Creations\nMcCormick House Hangout! Family Activity\nMcCormick House South Porch\nThursday\, June 11\, 10 am – 1 pm \nDrop in and hang out on the McCormick House south porch for a quick family activity inspired by Col. McCormick’s library! Make your own bookmark and learn about McCormick’s special bookplate. \nMcCormick House Hangout! Summer Schedule\nJune 11 – Bookish Creations\nJune 25 – McCormick On Air!\nJuly 2 – Make your Mark: 1776\nJuly 9 – Art and Amy McCormick\nJuly 23 – McCormick On Air!
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/bookish-creations/
LOCATION:McCormick House
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T130000
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SUMMARY:History Connections! Combat Communications 
DESCRIPTION:History Connections! Combat Communications \nJune 12\, 10 am – 1 pm\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nFamily Drop-In Activity \nSee how soldiers sent messages across battlefields! Explore how communication has changed over time and try our hands-on activity. \nMore History Connections!\nJune 5 – Helmet Evolution\nJune 12 – Combat Communications\nJune 19 – Smells Like History\nJune 26 – Combat Canines\nJuly 10 – Helmet Evolution\nJuly 17 – Combat Communications\nJuly 24 – Smells Like History\nJuly 31 – Combat Canines\nAugust 7 – Helmet Evolution
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/combat-communications1/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary War Weekend\nSaturday\, June 13\, 10 am – 9 pm \nJoin Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance for a two-day Revolutionary War Reenactment. Get a feel for camp life\, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century. We will also have food available for purchase. \n\nPurchase Parking \nSaturday Schedule\n10 am: Morning Troop (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n10 am – 3 pm: 18th Century Watercolor Artist Demonstration (McCormick House East Porch)\n10 am – 3 pm: Daughters of the American Revolution (Visitors Center)\n10 am – 3 pm: Sons of the American Revolution (Visitors Center)\n10 am – 9 pm: Liberty Bell (Fountain Lawn) \n11 am – 4 pm: Scavenger Hunt (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n11 am: Battle (Parade Field)\n11:30 am: Battlefield Medicine (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n11:30 am: Abigail Adams Reenactor (Visitors Center Theater)\n12 pm: Artillery Salute (Parade Field) \n12:30 pm: Illinois in the Revolution (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n12:30 pm: 42nd Highlanders Fifes and Drums (Beer Garden)\n1 pm: Ben Franklin Reenactor (Visitors Center Theater)\n1:30 pm: Parade of Uniforms (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n2 pm: Betsy Ross Reenactor (Visitors Center Theater) \n2:30 pm: River Valley Colonial Fife and Drum Corps (Beer Garden)\n3 pm: Bayonet Demo (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n3 pm: Liberty Tree Dedication (Tank Park)\n3:30 pm: Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Fountain Lawn)\n4 pm: Battle (Parade Field) \n4:30 pm: Fort Howard Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Beer Garden)\n5 pm: Closing Colors (Parade Field)\n6 pm: Artillery Salute (Parade Field)\n7 – 8:30 pm: Wheaton Municipal Band\n8:30 pm: Feu de joie/gunfire salute (Parade Field)\n8:45 pm: Fireworks (Parade Field)
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/revolutionary-war-weekend1/
LOCATION:Cantigny Park\, 1s151 Winfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary War Weekend\nSunday June 14\, 10 am – 5 pm \nJoin Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance for a two-day Revolutionary War Reenactment. Get a feel for camp life\, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century. We will also have food available for purchase.\n\nPurchase Parking \nSunday Schedule\n10 am: Morning Troop (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n10 am – 3 pm: 18th Century Watercolor Artist Demonstration (McCormick House East Porch)\n10 am – 3 pm: Daughters of the American Revolution (Visitors Center)\n10 am – 3 pm: Sons of the American Revolution (Visitors Center)\n10 am – 4 pm: Scouting Day (NWTA Pavilion/Playground) \n10 am – 5 pm: Liberty Bell (Fountain Lawn)\n10:30 am: Church Parade (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n11 am – 4 pm: Scavenger Hunt (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n11 am: Bayonet Demo (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n11 am: Fort Howard Fife and Drum Corps (Beer Garden) \n11:30 am: Spy School (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n11:30 am: Abigail Adams Reenactor (Visitors Center Theater)\n12 pm: Battle (Parade Field)\n12:30 pm: Battlefield Medicine (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n12:30 pm: 42nd Highlanders Fifes and Drums (Beer Garden) \n1 pm: Artillery Salute (Parade Field)\n1:30 pm: Illinois in the Revolution (NWTA Pavilion/Playground)\n1:30 pm: Ben Franklin Reenactor (Visitors Center Theater)\n2 pm: River Valley Colonial Fife and Drum Corps (Beer Garden)\n2:30 pm: Parade of Uniforms (NWTA Pavilion/Playground) \n2:30 pm: Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Fountain Lawn)\n3 pm: Hamilton Artillery (Parade Field)\n3:30 pm: Battle (Parade Field)\n4:30 pm: Closing Colors (Parade Field)
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/revolutionary-war-weekend2/
LOCATION:Cantigny Park\, 1s151 Winfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Alive! American Civil War
DESCRIPTION:American Civil War\nHistory Alive! Summer Family Activity\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nWednesday\, June 17\, 10 am – 1 pm \nWhat did a soldier in the American Civil War wear and carry? Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment\, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of an American Civil War soldier.\n\nRegister for Free Parking \nHistory Alive! Summer Schedule\nExplore new eras of history with this series of free drop-in activities:\nJune 3 – American Revolution\nJune 10 – American Revolution\nJune 17 – American Civil War\nJune 24 – World War I\nJuly 1 – Eat Like a Soldier\nJuly 8 – World War II\nJuly 15 – Baseball in World War II\nJuly 22 – Vietnam War\nJuly 29 – Operation Desert Storm\nAugust 5 – Modern Soldiers\nAugust 12 – World War II
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/history-alive-civil-war/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Military Science: Rockets
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – Military Science: Rockets\nFirst Division Museum Pavilion\nThursday\, June 18\, 10 am – 12 pm\nRegistration Required\n$19 per student\, ages 11-14 \nLearn about military rockets\, experiment with basic principles of rocketry\, and launch different types of model rockets. Enjoy a rare opportunity to pick up a WWII “Super Bazooka”\, a Vietnam era LAW\, and more modern rocket launchers. All students will bring home an Estes rocket. \nRegistered students will meet in the lobby of the First Division Museum.
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/military-science-rockets-6-18/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Pavilion\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Connections! Smells Like History
DESCRIPTION:History Connections! Smells Like History\nJune 19\, 10 am – 1 pm\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nFamily Drop-In Activity \nHistory isn’t just something you see\, you can smell it too! Match scents to moments from the past in this hands-on activity. \nMore History Connections!\nJune 5 – Helmet Evolution\nJune 12 – Combat Communications\nJune 19 – Smells Like History\nJune 26 – Combat Canines\nJuly 10 – Helmet Evolution\nJuly 17 – Combat Communications\nJuly 24 – Smells Like History\nJuly 31 – Combat Canines\nAugust 7 – Helmet Evolution
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/smells-like1/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Museum
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SUMMARY:History Alive! World War I
DESCRIPTION:World War I\nHistory Alive! Summer Family Activity\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nWednesday\, June 24\, 10 am – 1 pm \nWhat did a soldier in World War I wear and carry? Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment\, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a World War I soldier.\n\nRegister for Free Parking \nHistory Alive! Summer Schedule\nExplore new eras of history with this series of free drop-in activities:\nJune 3 – American Revolution\nJune 10 – American Revolution\nJune 17 – American Civil War\nJune 24 – World War I\nJuly 1 – Eat Like a Soldier\nJuly 8 – World War II\nJuly 15 – Baseball in World War II\nJuly 22 – Vietnam War\nJuly 29 – Operation Desert Storm\nAugust 5 – Modern Soldiers\nAugust 12 – World War II
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/history-alive-wwi/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Museum
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SUMMARY:Winfield Public Library Storytime in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Winfield Public Library Storytime in the Garden\nWednesday\, June 24\n10:30 – 11 am\nVisitors Center and Upper Display Garden \nThe Winfield Public Library and Cantigny invite you to Storytime in the garden. \nJoin library staff In the Garden for blooming stories for growing young bookworms! This experience is perfect for children ages 6 and under\, with a grown-up by their side.” \nBefore storytime begins\, remember to pick up a special parking pass from the Winfield Public Library’s Youth Services desk (while supplies last). The pass grants FREE admission to Cantigny for the day\, so you can continue your adventure after the story. \nMeet at the Visitors Center welcome desk. We will walk to the storytime location as a group.
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/storytime-6-24/
LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Kids & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000
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SUMMARY:McCormick House Hangout! McCormick On Air
DESCRIPTION:McCormick On Air!\nMcCormick House Hangout Family Activity\nMcCormick House South Porch\nThursday\, June 25\, 10 am – 1 pm \nTune in and drop by the McCormick House south porch for a hands-on family activity all about radio! Explore Col. McCormick’s connection to WGN\, put your listening skills to the test with a mystery object\, and uncover how Foley artists turned ordinary items into extraordinary sound effects. \nMcCormick House Hangout! Summer Schedule\nJune 11 – Bookish Creations\nJune 25 – McCormick On Air!\nJuly 2 – Make your Mark: 1776\nJuly 9 – Art and Amy McCormick\nJuly 23 – McCormick On Air!
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/on-air/
LOCATION:McCormick House
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T100000
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SUMMARY:History Connections! Combat Canines 
DESCRIPTION:History Connections! Combat Canines\nJune 26\, 10 am – 1 pm\nFirst Division Museum Lobby\nFamily Drop-In Activity \nSee how dogs have supported soldiers on missions over time! Discover the roles of these four-legged heroes and try our hands-on activity. \nMore History Connections!\nJune 5 – Helmet Evolution\nJune 12 – Combat Communications\nJune 19 – Smells Like History\nJune 26 – Combat Canines\nJuly 10 – Helmet Evolution\nJuly 17 – Combat Communications\nJuly 24 – Smells Like History\nJuly 31 – Combat Canines\nAugust 7 – Helmet Evolution
URL:https://cantigny.org/event/combat-canines1/
LOCATION:First Division Museum Lobby\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Museum
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