12/8-12/22: Complimentary Gift Wrapping

Complimentary Gift WrappingDecember 8-22 | Arrowhead RestaurantDine in at Arrowhead Restaurant for lunch or dinner* and receive complimentary gift wrapping! *Minimum $10 food purchase. Up to 3 packages. Donations help support the Museum.

Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, 60189, United States

12/12, 12/13, 12/14: Santa Express - SOLD OUT

Santa Express – SOLD OUTFriday, December 12 | 9:45ASaturday, December 13 | 9:15A & 11:15ASunday, December 14 | 9:15A & 11:15A Cost for the event is $24/person. Everyone needs a ticket unless under 1 year old (12 months old). Join DuPage County Historical Museum for a sp......More

Santa Express – SOLD OUTFriday, December 12 | 9:45ASaturday, December 13 | 9:15A & 11:15ASunday, December 14 | 9:15A & 11:15A Cost for the event is $24/person. Everyone needs a ticket unless under 1 year old (12 months old). Join 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 [email protected]. All times to be confirmed by Metra and are subject to change. Tickets are limited and will be available on Tuesday, October 7 at 8A.Please note that this event sells out in minutes. Tickets are first come, first served. Tickets are nonrefundable but are transferable ONLY if you let Michelle Podkowa know of the change at [email protected]. To avoid scams, please contact Michelle before purchasing from a ticket holder to verify their tickets. Santa Express Explorers Club PresaleWe have 150 tickets reserved for Explorers Club members. Early purchase of tickets is available from 8A on September 24 through October 1. Explorers Club members will receive an email with their online access code for tickets and a link to the ticket site. Santa Express pre-sale access is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to the number of children on the membership, plus two. Limited quantities are reserved for pre-sale access. Eligible memberships must be purchased prior to October 2. Join the Explorer Club If you have questions about membership, please contact JT Moscardini at [email protected]. TrainDayDateTimeTickets1FriDecember 129:45ASold Out2SatDecember 139:15ASold Out3SatDecember 1311:15ASold Out4SunDecember 149:15ASold Out5SunDecember 1411:15ASold OutFrequently Asked QuestionsAre there tips for purchasing tickets? Be 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. Please 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. Can I get more tickets if I bought the wrong number? Unfortunately, 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. Will my infant child need a ticket? Children under 1 year / 12 months old do not need a ticket. Those under 1 year / 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. Are there refunds? There are not refunds but tickets are transferrable. If you transfer tickets to another family, please let Michelle Podkowa know immediately at: [email protected]. My child/I have allergies, will the cookies have allergens? Special cookies will be purchased for those who have allergies (usually Made Good or Allergy Smart cookies). Allergies must be listed when purchasing tickets. Please reach out to Michelle Podkowa at [email protected] with questions or if new allergies are discovered. Where do we meet? All 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. The trains arrive 10-15 minutes after the time listed, refunds will not be given if you miss the train. Where should we park? City street parking will be available on Liberty and Front Streets. Be sure to obey all laws and posted signs. There 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. More information on parking can be found here. Please be sure to pay by app if the spot is a paid spot. Sponsored by:

Downtown Wheaton Metra Station, 402 W. Front St., Wheaton, IL, 60187, United States

12/20: Train Saturdays - Extended for Explorers Club

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train SaturdaysDecember 20 | 1:30-3:30P**3:30-4:30P – Extended for Explorers Club Explorer’s Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third......More

Copyright/photo credit: Kmiecik Imagery Train SaturdaysDecember 20 | 1:30-3:30P**3:30-4:30P – Extended for Explorers Club Explorer’s Club members get an extra hour with the train! The HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises. See if you can spot Superman and the Batmobile.

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

1/9-2/13: Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-Go

Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-GoJanuary 9-February 13 | Times Vary* | $15 per kit** | DuPage County Historical Museum Front DeskCreate 15 beautiful greeting cards using this kit. From Victorian and vintage designs to modern creations, craft keepsakes using the provid......More

Victorian Valentine Craft Kit To-GoJanuary 9-February 13 | Times Vary* | $15 per kit** | DuPage County Historical Museum Front DeskCreate 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. *Pick up time is selected when you sign up.**Plus service fee. Register

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

1/17: Train Saturdays

Train SaturdaysJanuary 17 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights s......More

Train SaturdaysJanuary 17 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of the county’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises.

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

1/31: Train Saturdays

Train SaturdaysJanuary 31 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights s......More

Train SaturdaysJanuary 31 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of the county’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises.

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187

2/7-2/8: Victorian Valentines

Victorian ValentinesSaturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8 | 1-3P | Auditorium | FREE EVENTCreate your own Victorian-style valentines in this fun afternoon workshop. Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of ......More

Victorian ValentinesSaturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8 | 1-3P | Auditorium | FREE EVENTCreate your own Victorian-style valentines in this fun afternoon workshop. Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads, and bits of fabric. Suggested donation of $3/participant. Register now using the links below:Saturday, February 7Sunday, February 8

DuPage County Historical Museum Auditorium, 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL, 60187, United States

2/21: Train Saturdays

Train SaturdaysFebruary 21 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights ......More

Train SaturdaysFebruary 21 | 1:30-3:30P | DuPage County Historical MuseumThe HO Scale Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The detailed layout covers more than 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of the county’s railroads and landmarks in a landscape full of surprises.

DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, 60187