The Family-Favorite Winter Event Returns!

Saturday, January 10, 2026
12 PM – 3 PM

$18 General Admission
$25 Admission w/ VIP Souvenir Mug
$64 Family 4-Pack (no mugs)

Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas and artisan coffees at your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! 

Cocoa flavors will include:

Classic Hot Chocolate | Mexican Hot Chocolate | White Hot Chocolate | Eggnog Hot Chocolate | Peppermint Hot Chocolate | Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate | Unicorn Hot Chocolate and more!

Participating businesses*

Cocoa Tastings:
AlphaGraphics Wheaton
Barcacaochocolat
Bonita Bowls
Egg'lectic Café
Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream
High Rollers Co.
Jerry Evans School of Music
Kilwins Wheaton
Kimmer's Ice Cream
The Babe Bodega
The Protein Spot

Coffee Tastings:
Five & Hoek Coffee Co.
Gia Mia
Moveable Feast + Co.
My Half of the Sky
Neer Beer N/A Beverage Co.
The Guild

Event check-in begins at 11 AM at the DWA Office (206 N. Main St.). Upon checking in, ticket holders will receive a wristband and a map of tasting locations, and VIP ticket holders will receive a souvenir mug. All beverages will be kid-friendly, so bring the whole family downtown for a festive afternoon of unlimited samples!

Generously Sponsored by:

Policies:

*Tasting locations are subject to change without notice. Tastings available while supplies last.

Severe Weather Policy:
Unless otherwise indicated, outdoor events occur rain or shine. If lightning or other dangerous weather is imminent or present, the DWA reserves the right to cancel or delay any remaining event activities. Updates on the status of an interrupted or canceled event will be posted to Facebook and Instagram @downtownwheaton. Please note, event websites and social media pages may not be immediately updated to reflect any weather-related changes. In the event a ticketed event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket buyers with options for their unused tickets.

Refund Policy:
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. If an event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket purchasers to advise of available options.

Photo/Video Policy:
The Downtown Wheaton Association takes photographs and videos of attendees for the purpose of promoting our events, promotions, membership, etc. By attending any DWA events and/or promotions the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) agrees to the use and distribution of their image/likeness (or that of a minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such activities for any purpose without inspection, compensation, or any other consideration now and in the future.