Explore and win! The Junior Explorer Passport is here, inviting kids of all ages to visit 10 amazing Glen Ellyn parks. Find hidden stamps on this self-guided adventure from Saturday, June 14, 2025, through Sunday, July 13, 2025, and then bring your completed passport back to receive a gold star and a chance to win a fantastic gift basket! Grab your free passport at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Main Street Recreation Center, and Ackerman SFC. Completed passports must be returned to Spring Avenue Recreation Center by 12 pm on Saturday, July 19. Questions? Email Laurie at [email protected].
Ticket sales are open for the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation’s Fireworks from the Fishing Pier raffle. Enter for your chance to win VIP seating on the Lake Ellyn fishing pier to watch the Fourth of July fireworks with up to 11 guests! Plus, it’s all for a good cause! Get your tickets by 3 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at givebutter.com/FireworksRaffle2025.
Get ready for Summer Break at the Lake – two nights of unforgettable music, drinks, and food at Lake Ellyn Park! On Thursday, June 26, bring the whole family for a NEW all-ages show featuring Good Clean Fun from 7-8:30 pm. On Friday, June 27, the 21+ crowd can enjoy Rock The Ivory from 5:30-7 pm, followed by American English from 7:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 5 pm both evenings.
Sip on drinks from local favorites like The Beer Cellar, Two Hound Red, Ko-ze Wine Room, and Common Good Cocktail House, and enjoy tasty bites from a variety of food trucks, all available for purchase. Secure your spot for just $10 per person per evening by registering online before June 25 at gepark.org/register. Tickets will be $15 at the door (if available). Registration is required for all attendees ages 3 and older.
Start your July 4th holiday at the Freedom Four 4-Mile Run/Walk! Register by June 23 to secure the best price and guarantee your race t-shirt. The event starts at 7:30 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Lake Ellyn Park and is open to participants ages 5 and up. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely stroll with friends and family, the Freedom Four offers something for everyone. Don’t miss out—sign up today at FreedomFourRun.com. Read More »
