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 18th

Glen Ellyn School District 41
First day for D41: August 27th

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 20th

Benjamin School District 25
First day for Benjamin District 25: August 27th

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

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Back to school events in Wheaton

Back to School Community Picnic
Details: Bring the whole family out for a day of fun, food, music, activities, games, prizes, giveaways, and bouncy house good times! July 26th

Bounce Back to School
Details: Visit the Lombard Common for a FREE morning of bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, giveaways and entertainment! August 9th

Community Block Party and School Supply Giveaway
Details: Join All Peoples Fellowship in Carol Stream for free bbq, a school supply giveaway and many more family-friendly activities. August 10th

WeGo Together for Kids Back to School Event

Details: Come out to Cantigny Park for a 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! August 11th

Back to School Crafts
Details: Wheaton Library wants to help everyone go back to school in style! Decorate folders, notebooks, and more. School supplies to decorate will be provided. August 13th & 14th

Back to School Bash
Details: West Chicago Library's celebration of the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year! Enjoy games, prizes, treats, and a foam cannon. Swim suits recommended. August 16th

DIY Pencil Pouches
Details: Back to school just got way more fun! Learning Express of Glen Ellyn is letting kids design their very own pencil pouch—perfect for showing off their personality and starting the school year in style. August 17th

Back to School Bash
Details: Wheaton Park District is hosting this bash filled with games, crafts, a rockin' DJ, and surprises around every corner! August 22nd

Goldfish Glen Ellyn Back to School Bash

Details: Dive into our family swim with crafts, local vendors, giveaways, and a whole lot of fun with your fellow swimmers and families. September 5th

Know of a community back-to-school event in Wheaton we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Wheaton calendar now!

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Back to school haircuts in 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:

KidSnips Oakbrook
508 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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

Great Clips
$5.99 kids haircuts August 4-21, participating locations only

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!

Charlie & Grace Children's Consignment Boutique
937 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
This isn't exactly in the neighborhood, but it's worth the trip. If you're trying to be more eco-friendly and sustainable in your children's wardrobe (but hate the smells of Goodwill) this is for you. All name brand and gently used, they carry boys and girls sizes 18 mo. to 16 years.

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!