Mark your calendar for Friday, September 12, from 5-8 pm at Lake Ellyn Park for Glow in the Park! This event is more than just a beautiful lantern walk—it’s an evening of fun, community, and support for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Enjoy live music by Tres Moustache, face painting, balloon art, and a bubble show. Kids (and adults!) can decorate lanterns for $10 while supplies last, and food options like Kona Ice and Heavenly Hot Dogs will be available for purchase. The night also features an inflatable obstacle course and slide, as well as a life-size Hungry Hippos game. The lantern walk begins at 7:20 pm. Read More »
Experience the beauty of early fall at the Lake Ellyn 1-Mile Classic, a scenic run around picturesque Lake Ellyn Park on Sunday, September 14, 2025, with waves starting at 8 am. Open to ages 12 months and up, this family-friendly event welcomes runners of all levels. Participants ages 6 and up will complete a one-mile loop, while the Kids Dash offers a shorter 0.25-mile race along Lenox Road for ages 12 months–5 years.
Registration includes a t-shirt, and awards will be presented for various age groups and categories. The fee is $20 per person (adults may accompany children in the Kids Dash without registering). Don’t miss this fun celebration of community and fitness! Register by September 8 »
Glen Ellyn Park District facilities will be closed or have special hours on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. In case of inclement or cold weather, please check the hotline for any delayed openings or facility closures at Sunset Pool, Holes & Knolls, and Maryknoll Splash Park. Have a safe and happy holiday! View hours »
Following the recent renovation of the playground at Panfish Park, community members expressed interest in having more equipment for children ages 2–5 at this site. In response, the Park District is considering replacing the current teeter-totter with a new play structure designed for younger children. Read More »
Gather your friends and join the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation for its inaugural mini golf tournament on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6-10 pm. Enjoy an evening filled with mini golf, live music, delicious food, and a variety of beverages, including beer, wine, seltzer, and boozy slushies made with Glen Ellyn’s own Sunset Slush. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. Your admission includes two complimentary beverages per golfer. Register »
This pre-order sale is open to both residents and nonresidents, offering everyone the opportunity to enhance their landscapes with beautiful and beneficial native plants. Choose from a diverse selection of more than 25 native tree and shrub varieties, including Bald Cypress, Red Chokeberry, New Jersey Tea, Juneberry, and Meadowsweet. Read More »
