Your Back-To-School Guide for Wheaton

Get ready, families of Wheaton! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Wheaton is just around the corner.

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Wheaton and the surrounding districts? Fun back-to-school events in Wheaton? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping around town?

We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:

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School calendars for Wheaton:

Community Unit School District 200
First day for CUSD 200: August 15th

Glen Ellyn School District 41
First day for D41: August 19th

Queen Bee Public Schools District 16
First day for Queen Bee SD 16: August 26th

Marquardt School District 15
First day for MSD15: August 13th

Winfield School District 34
First day for Winfield 34 SD: August 19th

Benjamin School District 25
First day for Benjamin District 25: August 25th

Community Consolidated School District 89
First Day for CCSD89: August 20th

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Back to School Events in Wheaton

Back to School Craft & Vendor Market
July 31 - August 2, 2026
Yorktown Center, Lombard
Details: Indoor vendor market that bring together local, independent businesses and merchants that specialize in food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, design, and so much more!

Back to School Community Picnic
August 1, 2026
Peoples Community Church, Wheaton
Details: Bring the whole family out for a day of fun, food, music, activities, games, prizes, giveaways, and bouncy house good times!

Back to School Resource Fair
August 1, 2026
Jefferson Middle School, Villa Park
Details: Villa Park Public Library and Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative's annual Back to School Resource Fair! This exciting event, happening at Jefferson Middle School from 1-3pm, will feature a variety of resources and activities, including a Readathon.

Goldfish Back 2 School Bash
August 7, 2026
Goldfish Swim School, Glen Ellyn
Details: Dive into our family swim with crafts, local vendors, giveaways, and a whole lot of fun with your fellow swimmers and families.

Bounce Back to School
August 8, 2026
Lombard Common
Details: Let’s bounce back to school! Join the Lombard Park District for a FREE morning of bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, giveaways and entertainment!

School Supply Giveaway
August 8, 2026
All Peoples Fellowship, Carol Stream
Details: Free hot dogs, a school supply giveaway and many more family-friendly activities.

WeGo Together for Kids Back to School Event
August 10, 2026
Cantigny Park, Wheaton
Details: Back to school event featuring tons of partners and free resources for the kids. Free backpacks and supplies available for all District 33 students, but the event and fun activities are open to the public!

Back to School Bubbles
August 10, 2026
Wheaton Library
Details: Join Jason Kollum for some end-of-summer fun with interactive bubble making stations on the West Plaza! Part of our Summer Reading Challenge lineup.

Back to School Party
August 12, 2026
Wheaton Library
Details: Celebrate going back to school with some library fun! Join us for games, crafts, and more! Part of our Summer Reading Challenge lineup.

Know of a community back-to-school event in Wheaton missing from this list? Share it with us! Click "add event" on the Macaroni KID Wheaton events calendar!

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Back to School haircuts near Wheaton

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are some kid-friendly salons to ease those haircut nerves for little ones:

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
358 W Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

KidSnips Oakbrook
508 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Kiddo Cuts
157 Yorktown Shopping Center # H Lombard, IL 60148

Great Clips
Enter to win a $100 Great Clips gift card!

Sheridan's Barber Academy
314 E. Geneva Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187
Free walk-in haircuts 8/11-8/14 11am-4pm

Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Wheaton? Email mackidwheaton@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!

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Back to school shopping in Wheaton

There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for kids' shopping around Wheaton that are locally owned:

M & Em's Children's Boutique
460 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
This newly expanded children's boutique has not only the perfect back to school graphic t's, but also toys, books, accessories, gifts for teachers, and everything in between. There's a lot to browse, so get those birthday lists ready to keep track of everything your little one will want to pick out.

A Baby Naturally
130 W Willow Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Not just baby items, this store also has adorable clothing, accessories and gifts for your toddlers for those perfect "first day of daycare or preschool" pictures!

Or, take the eco-friendly route and shop one of the many local consignment sale events happening this fall. Bonus- it's a great way to get rid of all the stuff your kids have outgrown!

Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email mackidwheaton@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!