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December 10, 2025 Updates on ice safety conditions at Lake Ellyn, Lake Foxcroft, and Sunset Park—relocated from Newton Park for the 2025/26 season—are communicated with the public through the District’s hotline at gepark.org/hotline. While ice conditions are checked daily, the hotline is updated only when conditions change.
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Due to the holidays, Glen Ellyn Park District facilities may have limited hours or be closed from December 21, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. View facility schedules »
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December 3, 2025 Keep your unwanted and broken holiday light strands and extension cords out of the landfill. We’re once again partnering with Elgin Recycling to offer free holiday light recycling. Read More »
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December 1, 2025 Students and teachers: Don’t let the holiday break slow you down! For just $30, get a 30-day membership at Ackerman SFC, including access to the fitness center, indoor track, and group fitness classes. This offer is valid through January 15, 2026. Ready to start? Visit the front desk at Ackerman SFC today to buy your membership!
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November 24, 2025 Treat yourself to the gift of health this Black Friday! New and returning members who join Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center on Friday, November 28, 2025, will receive one month FREE + a 60-minute personal training session! And that’s not all—all members enjoy 15% off personal training packages! Learn more »
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Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, children can drop off letters to Santa at our one and only official mailbox, located inside the Spring Avenue Recreation Center at 185 Spring Avenue. Read More »
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Join us in making a difference this holiday season! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Ackerman SFC on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1-3 pm, and meet your favorite characters while supporting Toys for Tots. League of Enchantment will bring around 20 superheroes, princesses, and other characters, including Thor, Spider-Man, and Elsa. 🧸 Important: Toys for Tots cannot accept stuffed animals, even new ones. Learn more »
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November 18, 2025 Glen Ellyn Park District facilities will be closed or have special hours from Thursday, November 27, 2025, through Sunday, November 30, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving. We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! View hours »
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November 14, 2025 Join us for a Thanksgiving morning of fitness, fun, and giving back on Thursday, November 27, 2025! Participate in the annual Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run at Lake Ellyn Park or the Turkey Burn group fitness classes at Ackerman SFC, both benefiting the Glen House Food Pantry. Read More »
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November 6, 2025 Get ready for a jolly good time at Sports and Fun with Santa at Ackerman SFC! On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm, kids (ages 3-12, with an adult) can enjoy festive games, sports, arts and crafts, delicious pizza, and even snap a picture with Santa himself! Please note: this is not a drop-off event. Adult supervision of children is required. Register »
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Join us for the Wing It Turkey Shootout Free Throw Challenge on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm. This exciting event pairs children ages 6-12 with an adult to compete for a trophy and a Thanksgiving turkey. Each team member gets 10 free throw shots, and the most accurate teams win. Adults can compete with more than one child. Enjoy snacks and refreshments, too! Registration is required for children only. Register »
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October 27, 2025 Don’t trash your pumpkins—smash them! Keep those old jack-o’-lanterns out of the landfill by bringing them to Village Green Park on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 am to 11 am for composting. Drop off and go, or bring a baseball bat or shovel to smash and chop your pumpkin! Please ensure that all decorations and candles are removed, and that none of the pumpkins are painted. Learn more »
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October 22, 2025 The Glen Ellyn Park District has been honored with the Pat Miller Community Engagement Award from the DuPage Monarch Project for its innovative Habitat Heroes volunteer program, which focuses on monitoring native pollinators in local natural areas. Read More »
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October 21, 2025 Registration for activities, events, and sports featured in the Winter Playbook begins on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 8 am for residents, and Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8 am for nonresidents. Explore the Playbook »
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On registration day, skip our main website and head straight to our online registration site, ACTIVENet, by bookmarking this link.
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October 14, 2025 Stop by Main Street Recreation Center for an eerie-sistible evening! Trunk or Treat is happening on Monday, October 27, 2025, 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 »
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October 13, 2025 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, 2025. 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 »
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October 6, 2025 👻🎃 Ready for a spine-tingling adventure? The Ackerman Haunted Trail is back on October 23 and 24, 2025! 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 »
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Discover unique, handmade treasures at the 2nd Annual Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 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 »
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October 2, 2025 Catch a free outdoor screening of “Wicked” on Thursday, October 16, 2025, outside the Main Street Recreation Center. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks, and get ready for a fantastic night under the stars! The movie will begin at dusk. Plus, there will be an opportunity to meet and take photos with Glinda and Elphaba! Learn more »
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September 26, 2025 🏀 Don’t miss the buzzer! The Winter Youth Basketball League starts in January for K-8th grade players. The in-house league offers every player the chance to participate equally in both games and practices, regardless of skill level. Each player will receive a reversible jersey. Registration ends when each division reaches capacity or Sunday, October 19, 2025, whichever comes first. Register »
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