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
ONGOING	Public Opening of Great Bear Wilderness at Brookfield Zoo Great Bear Wilderness is the new home for Brookfield Zoo’s polar bears, grizzly bears, bison, bald eagles, and ravens and is adjacent to the Mexican gray wolves already exhibited at Regenstein Wolf Woods. The 7.5-acre North American habitat features a hilly terrain, prairie, rockwork, pools, a waterfall, and deadfall. The exhibit is landscaped with nearly 31,500 new plantings, including trees, shrubs, prairie grasses, shrubs, perennials, and groundcover. Guests first encounter bison exhibited in a prairie setting followed by views of bald eagles and ravens. Continuing along the pathway guests can see the Mexican gray wolves habitat and then on to the bears’ yards, which are approximately three times the space of the zoo’s former Bear Grottos. An underwater viewing area will allow guests to see the polar bears swimming in pools and also to watch them above the waterline. The exhibit, which is free with paid zoo admission, also features a gift shop and restaurant. For further information about Great Bear Wilderness, visit www.CZS.org.	Chicago Zoological Society	Brookfield	Other
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
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
06/02/10 -  09/29/10	Classic Car Show	The Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook	Seasonal
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
06/12/10 -  10/16/10	Farmers Market Enjoy fresh produce, entertainment and more - rain or shine!	The Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook	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
06/29/10 -  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
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
08/12/10 -  10/03/10	Hot Mikado East meets West head-on in this hilarious 1940's-style update of a Gilbert and Sullivan favorite. Featuring an intoxicating mix of styles and influences, classics such as "A Wand'ring Minstrel I" and "Three Little Maids" are transmuted into show-stopping blues, swing, hot gospel numbers and scorching torch songs. Find out what happens when the clean lines and color of Japanese design combine with the big band sights and sounds of popular American song and dance! Directed by David Bell.	Drury Lane Theatre	Oakbrook Terrace	Performing Arts
08/16/10 -  09/15/10	Fall Bowling League Sign-up We have leagues for all ages. Featuring once a month, short season, money, and free ball leagues. Joining a league is a great and inexpensive way to entertain you and your loved ones. Stop in our call for more information.	Brunswick Zone Carol Stream	Carol Stream	Sports/Recreation
09/01/10 -  09/30/10	“Root Art!” Roots that you can eat? Explore the world of edible roots and design you own piece of art using roots with “Root Art!” This activity is self-guided. All ages, the Children’s Garden. Weekdays in September: 1 – 4 p.m. (weather permitting)	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
09/01/10 -  09/30/10	National Honey Month Celebrate National Honey month in The Arboretum Store. Interesting honey and bee tips, facts and recipes for the Arboretum’s delicious Linden honey will be available for visitors. Also, honey and bee products can be purchased. All ages. The Arboretum Stores. Daily in September: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Seasonal