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    Shop Local at the Autumn Craft Fair

    Celebrate creativity at our Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, featuring unique handmade treasures crafted by local artisans!
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    Shop Local at the Autumn Craft Fair

    Celebrate creativity at our Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, featuring unique handmade treasures crafted by local artisans!

    Learn more »

    Walk along the Haunted Trail, if you dare!

    Take a walk along a haunted trail full of creepy creatures, scary sounds, and bone-chilling scenes. Not-so-scary times also available.
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    Walk along the Haunted Trail, if you dare!

    Take a walk along a haunted trail full of creepy creatures, scary sounds, and bone-chilling scenes. Not-so-scary times also available.

    Register »

    Winter Youth Basketball: Register Now!

    Our in-house league is open to kindergarten through 8th grade students. Registration closes when divisions are full or by October 19, whichever comes first.
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    Winter Youth Basketball: Register Now!

    Our in-house league is open to kindergarten through 8th grade students. Registration closes when divisions are full or by October 19, whichever comes first.

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    Pumpkins on Main Carving Contest

    Call for jack-o'-lanterns! Show off your carved pumpkin at the Main Street Recreation Center this Halloween for a chance to win a prize. Entry is free!
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    Pumpkins on Main Carving Contest

    Call for jack-o'-lanterns! Show off your carved pumpkin at the Main Street Recreation Center this Halloween for a chance to win a prize. Entry is free!

    Register »

    NEW: Join us for Trunk or Treat at Main Street!

    Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening featuring decorated trunks, sweet treats, and a Pumpkin Carving Station on Monday, October 27.
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    NEW: Join us for Trunk or Treat at Main Street!

    Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening featuring decorated trunks, sweet treats, and a Pumpkin Carving Station on Monday, October 27.

    Learn more »

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    Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Fun at Main Street – October 27!

    Stop by Main Street Recreation Center for an eerie-sistible evening! Trunk or Treat is happening on Monday, October 27, from 4-6 pm. Walk the trunk trail, collect tasty treats, and show off your costumes! Don’t forget to try pumpkin carving—your creation will be added to the Pumpkins on Main display and could win a prize. This family-friendly event is free and open to all ages. Learn more »

    Pumpkins on Main Carving Contest is Back – Drop-Off October 27 & 28

    Show off your pumpkin carving skills by entering our Pumpkins on Main Carving Contest. Carve a pumpkin at home and drop it off at the Main Street Recreation Center on October 27 or 28 between 8:30 am and 8 pm. Your jack-o’-lantern will be part of a festive community display outside the Main Street Recreation Center from October 27 to October 31. All entries are eligible to win fun prizes, including a $25 Glen Ellyn Park District gift certificate, free rounds of mini golf at Holes & Knolls, a candy-filled goodie bag, and more! Participation is free with registration and open to all ages! Register »

    Haunted Trail Returns October 23-24

    👻🎃 Ready for a spine-tingling adventure? The Ackerman Haunted Trail is back on October 23 and 24! Walk through our haunted path anytime from 4 pm to 9 pm; the walk will take about 10 minutes. For a milder scare, come before 6 pm. If you’re brave enough for the full scare, show up after 6 pm! Don’t miss out on tasty treats available for purchase from local vendors. All adults and children age 3 and older walking the trail are required to register and pay the $5 fee. Register »

    Fall Finds Await at the Autumn Craft Fair

    Discover unique, handmade treasures at the 2nd Annual Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, from 1-3 pm at Main Street Recreation Center. Perfect for holiday gifts or adding a festive touch to your home, the fair features over 25 local artisans offering handmade crafts, including artwork from reclaimed wood beams, rag dolls and kits, cards and paper crafts, handmade jewelry, holiday décor, cookies, prints, clay trinkets, magnets, and more. Free admission for all shoppers! Learn more »

    Refund Policy Update – A Message from Your Park District

    As part of our commitment to continually improving the programs and services we offer, the Glen Ellyn Park District has recently updated our refund policy, which can be viewed here. This updated policy will go into effect on January 1, 2026. Read More »

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