Enjoy an evening at Cosley Zoo while sampling from a selection of more than 60 wines, listening to live entertainment, mingling with some of the zoo’s animal residents and entering for a chance to win raffle prizes from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 26.

July 25

Jazz in the Park
7-9 p.m.
Newton Park, 707 Fairview Ave., Glen Ellyn
Free

The Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, a 16-member group, will play a mix of popular big band tunes. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic dinner. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be canceled. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

July 26

Cosley Zoo Uncorked
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton
$40, $75 per couple

Enjoy an evening at Cosley Zoo while sampling from a selection of more than 60 wines, listening to live entertainment, mingling with some of the zoo’s animal residents and entering for a chance to win raffle prizes. The first 350 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass.

A Musical Look at Ethnic Illinois
7 p.m.
95^th Street Library, 301 S. Cedar Glade Road, Naperville
Free

Members of Jutta & the Hi-Dukes will give a musical lecture about the prairie of Illinois’ history giving audience members a bird’s eye view of culture in the state. Experience some of the traditional music immigrants brought with them from Greece, Ireland, Sweden, Bulgaria and other countries.

Wheaton Municipal Band Concert
7:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton
Free

This concert is called “Something for Everyone.” Slow, fast, high, low, old, new, borrowed, blue — a concert with variety that can appeal to everyone.

July 28

Family Day
1-4 p.m.
Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst
Free with museum admission or current membership

The public can participate in hands-on art activities inspired by the exhibition, Mies’s McCormick House Revealed: New Views. For more information, call 630-834-0202. 

Saturday Night is Cruising Night
5-9 p.m.
Seven Bridges Ice Arena, 6690 Route 53, Suite 100, Woodridge
Free

Community Partners at Seven Bridges and The Seven Bridges Ice Arena invite car lovers to their first car show. DJ Hawthorne will play music, and there will be food. Trophies will be awarded in multiple categories. Questions?  Call Linda Hymes at 630-963-9900 or email info@mainstreet7bridges.com.

Lombard Cruise Night
6-10 p.m.
near St. Charles Road and Main Street, Downtown Lombard
Free

The theme for the car show will be ‘80s and newer. Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute band, will perform. Activities in the Kids’ Corner will be provided from 6-9 p.m. by the Helen Plum Library.

July 29

French Market
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Main Street Train Station South parking lot, between Main Street and Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Free

The French Market offers a selection of services, vegetables, fruits, crafts, bakery, meat and other items for sale to the general public.

Architecture Walking Tour
2 p.m.
Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst
Free with museum admission or current membership

A walking tour will explore modern architecture in Elmhurst including the Henderson House by Frank Lloyd Wright and McCormick House by Mies van der Rohe. 

July 30

Music Monday in the Park
6:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton
Free

The band, The StingRays, will perform rock ’n’ roll from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. Concessions will be sold.

July 31

Nature Play Date
11 a.m.-noon
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
$5 per child plus arboretum admission

Join in a play date among the trees. Participants can hop on the Acorn Express Tram and head to one of the arboretum’s nature play spaces. There, families will play, explore and discover nature with other families. For more information, call 630-968-0074. 

–DuPage County Calendar of Events July 24 – July 31–