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Kick Off to the Polar Plaza on Saturday, November 27

Posted on: November 17, 2021

Join in for holiday merriment with live music, festive activities, and a visit with Santa at the Kick Off to the Polar Plaza, celebrating Shop Small Saturday, from Noon to 3 p.m. on November 27 at the Polar Plaza, 501 Crescent Blvd, in downtown Glen Ellyn. Plus, enjoy a free showing of Arthur Christmas starting at 10:30 a.m. at Glen Art Movie Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd.

10:30 a.m.

Family Holiday Movie (free): Watch Arthur Christmas at Glen Art Movie Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd.

Noon to 3 p.m.

  • Pictures with Santa & Toy Drive (free): Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Glen Ellyn Junior’s Annual Toy Drive and snap a picture with Santa! 
  • Festive Eats: Funnel Cake Food Truck, Heavenly Hot Dog Cart & Stam’s Hot Cocoa Cart!
  • Polar Plaza Pop Up Skating Rink (free): Grab your skates and ice skate with your friends and family!
  • Mailbox to the North Pole: Mail your letter directly to Santa! Located at the northeast corner of Main and Crescent. 
  • Holiday Scavenger Hunt Adventure: Explore Glen Ellyn to find all your clues and redeem for a prize!
  • Pick up a Shop Small Bag: Receive a listing of Glen Ellyn’s best gift ideas for the holidays or visit: GlenEllynChamber.com/holiday.

Plus…

  • 12:15 p.m. Glen Crest Figure Skater Aleksandra Johnson with an ice skating performance
  • 12:30 p.m. Glenbard South High School Raider Voices sing songs of the season.
  • 1:00 p.m. Go Green Glen Ellyn announces its Fall Photo Contest.
  • 1:15 p.m. Glen Crest Figure Skater Aleksandra Johnson returns with an ice skating performance
  • 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Jenny V James & The Flames rock out your favorite holiday tunes.

This event is presented by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, Village of Glen Ellyn, and the Glen Ellyn Park District. In case of inclement weather, please check the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.